Bargain Hunt - Season 23

First aired: 6/8/2009 32 episodes

Episodes

1. Newark

Aired: 6/8/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Belton House in Lincolnshire and discovers an ingenious way of protecting the stately pile's treasures. Identical twin sisters go up against a psychic and his wife in their search for bargains. They are advised and guided by experts Mark Stacey and David Harper, but will their items make any profit when they are sold at auction?

2. South

Aired: 6/9/2009

Naval epaulettes and a catapult are among the items bought by bargain hunters shopping in the market town of Marlborough, guided by experts Mark Stacey and Phillip Allwood. Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Mompesson House to learn how it has been returned to its former Georgian splendour.

3. London

Aired: 6/10/2009

The bargain hunters do battle at Portobello Market, where antique experts David Barby and Philip Serrell attempt to guide their two all-male teams through the maze of delectables on offer. Both teams are confident, but will their items crash and burn or fly over at the auction? Presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a stroll over to the V&A museum, and discovers gems of Royal London's history amongst its many corridors.

4. Detling

Aired: 6/11/2009

Antiques challenge. The bargain hunters are in Detling aided by James Braxton and Kate Bliss, while presenter Tim Wonnacott goes on safari at Quex Museum in Kent.

5. South

Aired: 6/12/2009

Tim Wonnacott welcomes teams of bargain hunters to Hungerford in West Berkshire, where they are joined by experts Mark Stacey and Philip Allwood. And Tim discovers a fascinating collection at Mompesson House in Salisbury.

6. London

Aired: 6/15/2009

Alexandra Palace plays host to the teams, which include a Wizard of Oz fanatic and a collector of obsolete musical equipment. Guiding the Reds and the Blues are experts Philip Serrell and David Barby. When the items go under the hammer at auction will they make a wizard win or hit a bum note? Tim Wonnacott visits the Victoria and Albert Museum to take a look one of its many remarkable exhibits.

7. Newark

Aired: 6/16/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott throws the doors open to bargain hunters at Newark in Nottinghamshire. They are joined by experts Mark Stacey and David Harper, both on hand hoping to make some super-sized profits. Meanwhile, Tim takes a wander around the stunning Belton House in Grantham.

8. South

Aired: 6/17/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott is joined by experts Mark Stacey and Philip Allwood hoping to track down some fine bargains in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Tim visits Mompesson House in Salisbury to trace back its history.

9. Detling

Aired: 6/18/2009

The teams end up in a race against time at the vast fair in Detling, where they are given a helping hand by experts James Braxton and Kate Bliss. Plus, presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a trip to Quex Museum in Kent.

10. London

Aired: 6/19/2009

Experts David Barby and Philip Serrell join Tim Wonnacott on busy Portobello Road in the heart of London to track down the most profitable items for their teams. Philip's team do not seem to take any notice of his advice, but who will win at the auction? Meanwhile, Tim visits the Victoria and Albert Museum to take a look at one of its remarkable exhibits.

11. Ardingly

Aired: 9/7/2009

Experts Catherine Southon and Anita Manning join Tim Wonnacott at the massive Ardingly Antiques Fair. But with so much ground to cover, and only an hour in which to find their three items, the pressure really starts to show with the red and blue teams. Meanwhile, Tim goes barking mad over an unusual collection of antique dog collars at Leeds Castle.

12. Detling

Aired: 9/8/2009

The teams peruse the antiques fair in Detling, Kent. The red team seem to have an eye for glass, but can they find any in good condition? And the blues remain very calm indeed, considering time is running away with them. The Bargain Hunters are aided by James Braxton and Kate Bliss, and presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a look around Kent's Quex Museum.

13. Scotland

Aired: 9/9/2009

The Red and Blue teams scoop up some brilliant bargains at an antiques centre in Glasgow, including a child's sampler and some acrylic brooches. There is great excitement at the auction when both teams see profits, but who will emerge victorious? Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Kelvingrove art gallery and museum, and looks at some of celebrated Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh's unique designs.

14. Derby

Aired: 9/10/2009

Expert David Harper has a jaunty time with the blue team in Derby, while Kate Bliss is put under pressure with the fussy reds. Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott travels south to Hertfordshire to visit beautiful Hatfield House.

15. Norfolk 23

Aired: 9/11/2009

Two teams of friends battle it out from the Norfolk Royal Showground. A fully-restored Triumph car, pulled from a bog in Louisiana, and a pair of Grecian figurines are among the items examined by experts Jonathan Pratt and Charles Hanson. Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a look at local Felbrigg Hall and enjoys the rich history of the upper classes.

16. Detling 16

Aired: 9/14/2009

The teams are in Detling with presenter Tim Wonnacott. Expert James Braxton races through the shopping with the Reds, but the Blues put Kate Bliss through her paces as they struggle to agree on anything. Tim takes a trip to Quex Museum in Kent before discovering which team has made the most profit at auction.

17. Scotland 27

Aired: 9/15/2009

Experts Paul Laidlaw and Keith Baker are on hand to help the teams find bargains in Glasgow, but there are disagreements over what will make a profit. At the auction the teams find out whether the bidders are interested in their items, which include French engravings and retro toys. Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Kelvingrove museum and art gallery, where he delves through the extensive shell collection.

18. Derby

Aired: 9/16/2009

The teams at the fair in Derby do not mess around, and impress experts Kate Bliss and David Harper with some super speedy decisions. Not everything is as it seems at auction though for the mysterious dog bowl. Presenter Tim Wonnacot takes a trip down south to visit Hatfield House.

19. South

Aired: 9/17/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Mompesson House in Salisbury where he discovers an impressive dressing table. Experts Mark Stacey and Philip Allwood join teams in Hungerford in West Berkshire to search for some bargains, but will they make a profit when they are taken to auction?

20. London

Aired: 9/18/2009

A team of publishers take on managers of a theatre company at splendid Alexandra Palace. They are helped in their quest by experts David Barby and Philip Serrell, but will the teams take any notice of the advice being given? Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott takes time out to gaze around the V&A and wonder how they fill seven miles of corridors and three acres of exhibition space.

21. Newark

Aired: 9/21/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Belton House in Lincolnshire where he finds a piece of furniture that hides a fascinating secret. There are also some treasures to be found at an antiques fair and experts Mark Stacey and David Harper are on hand to point the teams in the right direction. But will the items they buy make any profit when they are sold at auction?

22. Derby

Aired: 9/22/2009

Kate Bliss and David Harper are the experts joining Tim Wonnacott at the Jaguar Antiques Fair at Derby University. With only an hour to find three items to sell for a profit at auction, both teams need to have their wits about them to win. Meanwhile, Tim visits Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, which has been in the same family for thirteen generations.

23. Scotland

Aired: 9/23/2009

Presenter Tim Wonnacott heads north to Garrion Bridges in Glasgow, where experts Paul Laidlaw and Keith Baker are set loose with their teams. Tim ventures into the city to take a look at some art by the Glasgow Boys.

24. Norfolk

Aired: 9/24/2009

The Red and Blue teams shop at the Norfolk showground with the help of Jonathan Pratt and Charles Hanson. The reds breeze around the fair, while the blues spend a long time looking; so long, in fact, that it becomes a race against the clock. Meanwhile, presenter Tim Wonnacott has a look around Felbrigg House in North Norfolk.

25. Ardingly

Aired: 9/25/2009

At Ardingly Antiques Fair, experts Anita Manning and Catherine Southon battle it out with their teams to make the biggest profit at auction. Meanwhile, Tim Wonnacott visits Leeds Castle to get lost in a maze which has an extraordinary surprise hidden beneath it.

26. Newark

Aired: 9/28/2009

Experts David Harper and Mark Stacey are on hand to dish out advice to the teams as they go bargain-hunting in Newark. Will their bonus buys save the day at the auction? Trust your instincts bargain hunters!

27. Norfolk

Aired: 9/29/2009

Jonathan Pratt and Charles Henson lead the teams at the Royal Norfolk Showground, where the Reds prove tricky customers and the Blues have definite ideas as to what will make the most money. Presenter Tim Wonnacott takes time out to visit stunning Felbrigg Hall and marvels at the 200-year-old wallpaper.

28. Scotland

Aired: 9/30/2009

Two Scottish couples go head to head in Glasgow with experts Paul Laidlaw and Keith Baker. The Blue team may have left everything to the very last minute so they're keeping their fingers crossed at the auction. Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

29. Derby

Aired: 10/1/2009

Kate Bliss and David Harper are the experts joining Tim Wonnacott at the Jaguar Antiques Fair at Derby University. With only one hour to find three items to sell for a profit at auction both teams need to have their wits about them to win. Tim visits Hatfield House in Hertfordshire which has been in the same family for thirteen generations.

30. Ardingly

Aired: 10/2/2009

Expert Catherine Southon certainly needs her running shoes to keep up with the Blue team, who are obsessed with just one thing - the price. They have her dashing all over Ardingly antiques fair in a bid to buy their three items before they run out of time, but will they? Sisters make up the Red team. They are decisive and have a good old shop with expert Anita Manning. Meanwhile, Tim Wonnacott visits Leeds Castle in Maidstone.

31. Ardingly

Aired: 10/5/2009

The sheer size of Ardingly antiques fair causes problems for one of the teams, and as a result there is a last-minute scramble to find their third and final item. Anita Manning and Catherine Southon are the experts on hand, while presenter Tim Wonnacott takes a trip to Leeds Castle in Maidstone.

32. Norfolk

Aired: 10/6/2009