Episode 1
Aired Sep 5, 2014
Phyllis Logan and Kevin McNally
Traveling in classic cars in Kent, "Downton Abbey" Phyllis Logan visits the impressive collection of a controversial conservationist, while "Pirates of The Caribbean" Kevin McNally reveals just how much he knows about the universe.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 8, 2014
Dame Diana Rigg and Neil Dudgeon
Neil Dudgeon and acting royalty Dame Diana Rigg travel around their native Yorkshire; Neil finds his feet in the world of antiques, while Dame Diana shows her expert that's she's in charge right from the start.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 9, 2014
Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer
Two comedy legends, Barry Cryer and Bernard Cribbins, take their road trip around Hertfordshire; along the way, Barry has a laugh at the Museum of Comedy and Bernard gets an emotional reminder of his days in the Parachute Regiment.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 10, 2014
Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford
Stars of "The Apprentice", Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford, travel around the South of England; Margaret is treated to a rare insight into life in Roman Britain, while Nick is a no-nonsense antiques hunter.
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Episode 5
Aired Sep 15, 2014
Ainsley Harriott and Anne Diamond
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is pitted against presenter and journalist Anne Diamond; Anne finds out how England became a nation of tea lovers and Ainsley learns about the world's first celebrity chef.
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Episode 6
Aired Sep 16, 2014
Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson adventures off-piste, while Brian Cox is surprised to find one of the world's greatest works of art in a most unusual place.
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Episode 7
Aired Sep 17, 2014
Esther Rantzen CBE and Rebecca Wilcox
Television aristocracy Esther Rantzen challenges daughter and television presenter Rebecca Wilcox in and around Reading; Rebecca delights in diving into romance novels, and Esther hears the moving stories of British evacuees during WWII.
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Episode 8
Aired Sep 18, 2014
Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins
Actors Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins hit the road around Essex and Buckinghamshire; Christopher stakes his competition on one high-risk purchase and Lesley is delighted to come face to face with an exquisite and unique artifact.
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Episode 9
Aired Sep 19, 2014
Phil Vickery MBE and Martin Offiah MBE
Rugby legends Phil Vickery and Martin Offiah take to the antiques trail around Bristol; Phil swaps a rugby ball for a polo stick and Martin finds out about man's first ascent into the skies.
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Episode 10
Aired Sep 22, 2014
John Nettles OBE & Barbara Flynn
Bergerac's John Nettles takes on actor Barbara Flynn near Devon and Dorset; Barbara learns about the local woman who was a scientific pioneer; military enthusiast John hears the story of a training exercise for D-Day that ended in tragedy.
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Episode 11
Aired Sep 23, 2014
John Craven and Johnny Ball
TV presenters John Craven and Johnny Ball travel around Hampshire and Dorset; John is treated to a collection once belonging to a father of modern scientific archaeology and Johnny has a go as a member of the Royal Signals.
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Episode 12
Aired Sep 24, 2014
James Bolam and Susan Jameson
It's a battle between celebrity acting couple James Bolam and Susan Jameson; James finds out the secrets of a 170-year-old brewing tradition and bird lover Susan gets up close and personal with a unique and fascinating Dodo collection.
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Episode 13
Aired Sep 25, 2014
Rory McGrath and Steve Punt
Comedians Rory McGrath and Steve Punt embark on an antiques quest around Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire; Rory experiences life in traditional Victorian Baths, and Steve learns the story behind a music revolution that began in Coventry.
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Episode 14
Aired Sep 29, 2014
Christopher Timothy and Patrick Robinson
Actors Christopher Timothy and Patrick Robinson make their way around Gloucestershire and Herefordshire; Christopher proves to be a worthy student and Patrick shows who's boss when he picks up an eclectic mix of goodies for the auction.
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Episode 15
Aired Sep 30, 2014
Sian Williams and Carol Kirkwood
TV legends Sian Williams and Carol Kirkwood travel through Essex and head for an auction in the Cotswolds; along the way, Sian visits the oldest wooden church in the world and Carol hears about the heroic lives of World War I pilots.
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Episode 16
Aired Oct 1, 2014
Angela Rippon and Gloria Hunniford
Presenters Gloria Hunniford and Angela Rippon road trip around Kent and Sussex; they stage a rescue mission for their stranded experts, Gloria hears the story behind a local landmark and Angela steps into the world of Virginia Wolfe.
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Episode 17
Aired Oct 2, 2014
Robert Powell and Liza Goddard
Actors Robert Powell and Liza Goddard explore Shakespeare country; Robert and expert Paul Laidlaw step into the school days of a young William Shakespeare; Liza introduces her expert Charles Hanson to one of her great passions.
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Episode 18
Aired Oct 3, 2014
Natasha Kaplinsky and Michael Buerk
Newsreaders Natasha Kaplinski and Michael Buerk embark on an adventure around Sussex; Michael tastes the delights of Hastings, and Natasha meets some woolly friends who played a vital role during the industrial revolution.
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Episode 19
Aired Oct 6, 2014
Baroness Oona King and Dame Jenni Murray
Baroness Oona King and Dame Jenni Murray go head-to-head around London; Baroness Oona visits a band of female pioneers, and Dame Jenni learns the story behind a revolutionary organization that transformed animal welfare.
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Episode 20
Aired Oct 7, 2014
Phil Hammond and Maria McErlane
Phil Hammond comes face-to-face with the inspiration for "Sherlock Holmes" and Maria McErlane hears how a beautiful well in Flintshire has been credited with healing powers for over 700 years.
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