Country House Auction

Expert jeweller Frances appraises a beautiful five-diamond platinum sparkler, and a Fender guitar signed by the Rolling Stones piques the interest of a dealer.

Newlywed couple Tessa and Robin juggle running a 48-bedroom castle and 50 acres of land with a special pair of Royal Highlander cows. In the auction room, a small but perfectly formed painting by one of the world's most famous artists, John Constable, is ready for auction. Silver enthusiast Oliver desperately hopes that a late 19th-century Japanese silver punchbowl will be coming home with him, while auctioneer Michael needs to sell a 1930s Philco radio that props-buyer Bridie and her mother Sara have fallen in love with.

Egyptologist Dr Chris gets his hands on an inscribed Egyptian amulet and gives trainee auctioneer James a masterclass in ancient signs and symbols. A historical silver pin cushion, which was once owned by a leading lady of the Irish Arts and Crafts movement, piques the interest of competing buyers. Plus, auctioneer James gets up close and personal with the inner workings of some valuable watches.

A mysterious pencil sketch of an anonymous couple by acclaimed artist Sean Keating enchants rival bidders Helen and David, but only auctioneer Michael's hammer can seal its fate. Gloster house owners and self-confessed auction addicts Tom and Mary are on the hunt for some antique gems for their 300-year-old home, while cabinetmaker Kieran restores a classic Victorian Cheval mirror for the sale.