The Yorkshire Auction House
★ 8 · 2021 · 43m · Documentary · Reality
Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
Episodes
1. Cumbria FarmhouseAngus and the team clear out a farmhouse in Cumbria, where they uncover some wonderful antiques, including a box of collectable toy cars and a 19th-century bureau.
2. Sutton Coldfield Collection44m · Angus is in Sutton Coldfield to look through a collection, uncovering Beatles memorabilia and two programmes from England's 1966 World Cup win.
3. Shropshire Big House44m · Angus and the team clear out a big house in Whixall, Shropshire, uncovering a Victorian desk set, a hanging lantern and Vogue clothing patterns.
4. Newcastle House Clearance44m · Angus is in Newcastle to clear out a home full of books, and takes an interest in a Bechstein piano, a scary vase and a silver loving cup.
5. Scottish Attic Clearance44m · Angus and the team clear out an attic that is filled with Ferrari memorabilia and take the collection to auction to see how much it makes.
6. Filey Couple44m · The team helps a couple clear out their home in the seaside town of Filey, and Angus sees potential in some vintage toys and boxes of old soap.▶7. Derbyshire Widow44m · Angus Ashworth and the team are in Derbyshire to help a widow clear out her home, where they uncover a riding crop, a 19th-century stool and a jewellery collection.▶8. Aviation Collection44m · Angus Ashworth and the team clear out a huge aviation collection in Co Durham, then help a retired policeman sell items from his four-bedroom home.▶9. Fife Clutter44m · Angus Ashworth and the team are in Fife to dig through three generations of family clutter, uncovering a rocking horse and a collection of rare Beatrix Potter figurines.▶10. Coventry Historic House44m · Angus Ashworth and the team search for interesting items at a historic home in Coventry, then travel to Aberdeenshire to collect some unusual Asian furniture. Last in the series.More Like This
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