Series 24

01 Corby 6 Episode 126th October 2009 The antiques challenge game show in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Kate Bliss and James Lewis join Tim Wonnacott for more fun and frolics, this time in Corby. With only one hour on the clock, one of the teams almost does not manage to buy their three items in time! Taking a break from the nail-biting action, Tim visits Burghley House to discover some interesting history. 02 Oswestry Episode 227th October 2009 Antiques challenge. Tim Wonnacott discovers the rather curious tale of where the name Oswestry is said to have come from, before setting the competing teams loose in the fair. Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt are the experts helping them to find those golden gems within the hour. Tim visits Attingham Park to find out about the Alan Titchmarsh of the 18th century. 03 Anglesey 13 Episode 328th October 2009 Tim Wonnacott and his teams of bargain hunters descend on Anglesey in North Wales to track down their antiques and collectables. Experts David Harper and David Barby are on hand providing advice and guidance. Tim checks out the stunning Penryhn Castle in Bangor and finds out about its connections with the slate industry. 04 Wetherby Episode 429th October 2009 Presenter Tim Wonnacott guides two teams of bargain hunters through a wide selection of items at the Wetherby racecourse. David Harper and Phillip Serrell are on hand to give advice, but will any of the teams regret their purchases later at the auction? 05 Oswestry Episode 530th October 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits the magnificent Attingham Park in Shrewsbury and takes a closer look at the Berwick family silver. The bargain hunting teams, helped by Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt, also seek out their own treasures at an antique and collectors fair in Shropshire. 06 Builth Wells Episode 62nd November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Thomas Plant and Mark Stacy join Tim Wonnacott for more fair antics in Cirencester. The teams struggle to get all of their items within the allotted hour and Tim takes time out to visit a little bit of India at Powis Castle. 07 Grimsthorpe Episode 73rd November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Tim Wonnacott is joined by experts Jonathan Pratt and Kate Bliss as the blues and reds do battle at Grimsthorpe Castle. Competitive spirit is high but Tim enjoys a little culture and reverence at Lincoln Cathedral. 08 Corby Episode 84th November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Tim Wonnacott and his two teams of Bargain Hunters take a trip to Corby in Northamptonshire. They are looking for hidden treasures to turn into huge profit at auction, aided by antique experts Kate Bliss and James Lewis. Tim also finds time to visit Burghley House, the stunning Tudor mansion in Stamford. 09 Anglesey Episode 95th November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Tim Wonnacott and the Bargain Hunt team land in Anglesey, North Wales, to see what antiques can be turned into profits. Experts David Harper and David Barby take up the challenge of leading the Red and Blue teams. Tim takes time out to visit the nearby stunning Penrhyn Castle in Bangor. 10 Swinderby Episode 106th November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Tim Wonnacott also discovers what it is like to inherit a stately home out of the blue. That is what happened to Sir Richard Fitzherbert who now owns and runs Tissington Hall in Derbyshire. Tim quizzes the baronet about his fortune. 11 Grimsthorpe 22 Episode 119th November 2009 Tim Wonnacott brings his teams of bargain hunters to the beautiful setting of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire, hoping to unearth some hidden treasures. Experts Kate Bliss and Jonathan Pratt are on hand, helping the teams to hopefully rack up some profits. Meanwhile, Tim takes time out to visit the nearby Lincoln Cathedral. 12 Oswestry 18 Episode 1210th November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Presenter Tim Wonnacott and his teams of keen Bargain Hunters pay a visit to Oswestry in Shropshire to find those antiques and collectables to take to auction. Expert help is on hand in the form of Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt and Tim pays a visit to the magnificent Attingham Park in Shrewsbury. 13 Wetherby 9 Episode 1311th November 2009 Wetherby racecourse provides the backdrop for the Great Wetherby antiques fair as two teams of friends race against the clock to hunt out bargains. They are assisted by antiques experts David Harper and Philip Serrell. Presenter Tim Wonnacott travels to Harewood House, where he views one of the finest examples of Chinese wallpaper in the world. 14 Builth Wells Episode 1412th November 2009 An Art Deco golf light and a pair of 1950s jugs are among the items chosen by the teams, but will they make a profit when they are sold at auction? Antiques experts Thomas Plant and Mark Stacey are on hand to offer advice. Presenter Tim Wonnacott also visits majestic Powis Castle, and discovers a stately form of transport. 15 Corby 8 Episode 1513th November 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. The sun is out and the sky is blue for some auction action in Corby. Kate Bliss and James Lewis are the experts helping their teams look for some scorching profits, but will one of the teams' love of ice-cream hamper the hunt? Sticky fingers aside, Tim Wonnacott is always on hand to keep an eye out for the hot stuff, especially when he escapes into the shade of Burghley House to look at some interesting art. 16 Newark 29 Episode 1630th November 2009 Experts Paul Laidlaw and David Barby guide two teams of Bargain Hunters, each with very different tactics, at the Newark County Showground. Presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a stroll through Lyme Park in Cheshire. 17 Grimsthorpe 23 Episode 171st December 2009 Tim Wonnacott is joined by experts Jonathan Pratt and Kate Bliss as the blue and red teams do battle. Lalique makes an appearance, and time becomes an issue at Grimsthorpe Castle. Competitive spirit is high, but Tim enjoys a little culture with St Hugh's Choir at Lincoln Cathedral. 18 Anglesey 14 Episode 182nd December 2009 The setting for this edition is Anglesey in North Wales, where presenter Tim Wonnacott and his teams of bargain hunters attempt to outdo each other buying and selling antiques. Experts David Harper and David Barby are on hand providing advice and guidance. Tim checks out the stunning Penryhn Castle in Bangor. 19 Swinderby 27 Episode 193rd December 2009 In a showdown of the workplace, two managers of a children's home take on two of their front line staff. Will the managers dominate the workers? Can the workers run rings round their bosses? Tim Wonnacott acts as shop steward. 20 Builth Wells 3 Episode 204th December 2009 Tim Wonnacott and experts Mark Stacey and Thomas Plant aid two teams of friends in their fight for the best bargain at the Royal Wales Showground. Time becomes a bit of an issue for one team, whilst the other takes a punt on a seat or two. Tim makes time for a day trip to pristine Powis Castle. 21 Newark 31 Episode 217th December 2009 Experts Paul Laidlaw and David Barby guide two teams of Bargain Hunters each with very different tactics, at the Newark county showground. Presenter Tim Wonnacott gets all fired up at Lyme Park in Cheshire when he discovers something exquisite in an unusual place. 22 Swinderby 26 Episode 228th December 2009 Bargain Hunt comes from the massive Swinderby antiques fair where Catherine Southon and Thomas Plant are on hand to offer advice to the teams. Presenter Tim Wonnacott heads to Tissington Hall where he discovers a Gothic-influenced room. 23 Corby 7 Episode 239th December 2009 The teams are aided by experts Kate Bliss and James Lewis. The Red team are hoping a knight in silver shining armour can save their day, whilst the Blues find a wooden bowl that takes all by surprise at auction. Presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a fascinating jaunt around Burghley House in Lincolnshire. 24 Wetherby 11 Episode 2410th December 2009 Presenter Tim Wonnacott guides two teams of bargain hunters at the Wetherby racecourse through a myriad of items. David Harper and Philip Serrell are on hand to give advice, but will any of the teams regret their purchases later at the auction? 25 Builth Wells 4 Episode 2511th December 2009 Teams of married couples do battle to find bargains at the antiques fair held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells. They are aided in their quest by experts Thomas Plant and Mark Stacey. Meanwhile presenter Tim Wonnacott finds a Roman feline during his visit to 13th-century Powis Castle. 26 Newark 30 Episode 2614th December 2009 Paul Laidlaw and David Barby are the experts helping the teams find those hidden gems at the County Showground in Newark. Things turn prickly for the red team when father and daughter do not see eye-to-eye, and David struggles to keep the blue team on the rails. As always, Tim Wonnacott is on hand to help smooth over the cracks, and he also finds time to visit historic Lyme Park in Cheshire. 27 Oswestry 19 Episode 2715th December 2009 Tim Wonnacott and experts Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt are hunting for bargains at the Oswestry Showground, nestling snugly on the English/Welsh border. Things turn out to be not so snug for one of the teams when their game plan for the day goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, Tim takes time out to visit the glorious Attingham Park. 28 Anglesey 16 Episode 2816th December 2009 Tim Wonnacott and the Bargain Hunt team land in Anglesey, North Wales to try their hand at turning a profit. Experts David Harper and David Barby have their work cut out as the troublesome teams travel the antiques fair seeking bargains. Tim also takes time out to visit stunning Penryhn Castle in Bangor. 29 Grimsthorpe 24 Episode 2917th December 2009 The Blue team are wheelchair users who play tennis, so they are sporting and competitive. But can they beat the Reds? Tim Wonnacott supervises the match at a fair in the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire, while Kate Bliss and Jonathan Pratt offer collecting expertise. Tim also pops over to Lincoln Cathedral to explore its treasures. 30 Swinderby 28 Episode 3018th December 2009 Antiques challenge in which two teams battle it out to see whose purchases can make the most profit at auction. Two teams do battle to find bargains at the antiques fair held at RAF Swinderby in Lincolnshire. They are helped in their quest by experts Catherine Southon and Thomas Plant. Meanwhile, Presenter Tim Wonnacott finds a hidden gem at the fair and also visits Tissington Hall which has been in the same family for over 400 years. 31 Newark 32 Episode 325th January 2010 The experts chomping at the bit and raring to get going are Paul Laidlaw and David Barby. Tim Wonnacott presides over the action at the County Showground in Newark, where two teams compete to find the most profitable items to sell at auction. Lyme Park in Cheshire provides a quirky item of interest for Tim to examine.