Antiques newbie Danny Sebastian is about to face his final test. After a week of wheeling and dealing across the British countryside, he’s going head-to-head with seasoned pro Irita Marriott. Will his rookie enthusiasm be enough to outsmart Irita’s years of experience?
This final showdown finds the pair cruising around Dover and the surrounding southeast in a snazzy 1965 electric Volkswagen. The classic car might be eco-friendly, but the competition is anything but. Irita kicks things off with a strong start in Deal, snapping up what she hopes is a valuable find. Meanwhile, Danny’s taking a gamble on a job lot of die-cast cars back in Dover. Will his risky strategy pay off, or will he be left in the dust?
For Danny, this episode marks the culmination of his first “Antiques Road Trip” experience. It’s a chance to prove he’s got what it takes to succeed in the cutthroat world of antique dealing. He’s up against Irita Marriott, a Derbyshire-based expert with a keen eye for a bargain. The question remains: can he turn his initial foray into a lasting victory? Tune in to see if Danny can pull off an upset or if Irita’s expertise will reign supreme.
“Antiques Road Trip” airs Friday, February 21, 2025, at 15:45 on BBC One.