The Derbyshire Auction House returns to Really this Monday with another round of dusty treasures, family heirlooms, and the ever-present hope of a windfall. Airing at 9 PM GMT, A Porcelain Payday (Season 2, Episode 5) sees auctioneer Irita Marriott—one of the few women running a saleroom in the UK—heading to Lincolnshire, where a builder has unearthed a potentially valuable collection of china.
Back at Britain’s newest auction house, Irita also works with a client looking to offload some inherited items in order to fund a much-needed new car. The episode swings between these parallel storylines, giving us a look into the emotional and financial stakes behind every item that crosses the auction block.
The series has found a sweet spot in its access-all-areas approach, pulling back the curtain on the often-secretive world of antiques and valuations. Irita and her team bring a down-to-earth expertise to the proceedings, while the items themselves tell their own stories—of family history, changing tastes, and the fluctuating fortunes tied to objects both precious and mundane.
Will the china haul deliver a hefty payday? Can the inherited valuables secure a new set of wheels? Tune in to find out. The Derbyshire Auction House airs Monday, 2 June at 9 PM GMT on Really.