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Episode 18

A widow needs help to sell her collectibles. JB finds a rare watch that could make a small fortune at auction, and Robin turns to toothpaste to help restore an antique.

JB and Robin head to a town north of Edinburgh to assist a woman overwhelmed by her vast collections, accumulated over decades. However, Margaret's failing eyesight has transformed her treasured possessions into a potential safety hazard. It’s time for a clear-out.

Margaret is also mourning the loss of her beloved husband Terry, whose impressive collection of bus and coach memorabilia is proving especially difficult to confront. With her daughter Clare by her side, Margaret is determined to declutter her home. She hopes to use the money from the auction for a trip to Paris. There, she wants to see the famous art galleries before her eyesight deteriorates.

Auctioneer JB discovers some nostalgic treasures, including a collection of railwayana that once belonged to Margaret's grandfather. A rare watch that would have kept the trains running on time excites JB as a curiosity that could attract huge interest at auction. Meanwhile, restorer Robin gets to work, bringing neglected items back to life, taking on the challenge of restoring a 19th-century spinning wheel and a scratched magnifying glass. However, if using toothpaste on an antique causes more harm than good, the smile will be wiped from his face.

On auction day, JB needs to entice the bidders to dig deep and pay top price for Margaret’s items. But can he raise enough from his rostrum to send her to Paris?

Release date:

11 months left to watch

43 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Robin Johnson
Presenter James Broad
Narrator Christina Trevanion
Production Manager Sarah Bowser
Executive Producer John Redshaw
Series Producer Julie Grant
Production Company STV Studios

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