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Episode 17

Episode 17 of 25

Antiques challenge. Roo Irvine and James Braxton journey from Cumbria to auction in Liverpool, learning how excessive drinking was kerbed during World War One on the way.

Antiques experts Roo Irvine and James Braxton journey from Cumbria to Liverpool in their 66 Mustang. Roo has a hankering for some curious military items and some of her favourite glassware, while James finds something that will help him attain the perfect physique. But will they be feeling buff at the auction in Liverpool? On the way, they head to the pub to find out how excessive drinking was curbed during World War One, and discover the women who scaled great heights in the pursuit of equality in the Lake District.

44 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Supergrass

    Coffee In The Pot

  • 00:34

    Joe Loss & His Orchestra

    Wheels (Cha Cha)Β 

Credits

Role Contributor
Expert James Braxton
Expert Arusha Irvine
Series Producer John Redshaw
Executive Producer Jim Regan
Production Company STV Productions

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