Petrolheads and antique aficionados, fire up your engines! “Antiques Road Trip” cruises into Suffolk for another round of quirky finds and tense auction showdowns. This time, dealer Danny Sebastian and gavel expert Irita Marriott are behind the wheel of an all-electric classic Beetle, proving that eco-friendly transport can still have vintage charm.
Danny, never one to shy away from a bit of theatrics, serenades the countryside with impromptu piano performances and even takes a childish spin on a scooter. Meanwhile, Irita, the cool cucumber of the duo, keeps her cash close, playing it slow and steady in the antique game. Their Suffolk search yields a curious collection: a cider flagon, an ormolu trinket box, and a hat stand for Danny; a pewter plate and a cold-painted dog for Irita. But will these peculiar purchases pay off?
Beyond the usual antique shops and dusty barns, the pair makes a stop at Britain’s first Japanese-owned brewery, delving into the heritage of sake brewing. It’s a refreshing detour, adding a cultural twist to the usual “Antiques Road Trip” formula. The episode’s real drama, however, unfolds at the auction. Will Danny’s impulsiveness or Irita’s measured approach lead to victory? Tune in to see who emerges triumphant, and whether those sake lessons inspire any shrewd bidding strategies.
Antiques Road Trip airs Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 3:45 PM on BBC One.
