BBC Antiques Road Trip expert says it's 'kicking off' as show brought to a halt
by Jamie Barlow, Jennie Buzaglo · NottinghamshireLiveDuring a celebrity edition of BBC's Antiques Road Trip, expert Roo Irvine warned her co-star Natasha Raskin Sharp about a brewing rivalry between their guests, Harry Clark and Paul Gorton. The pair, known for their appearances on BBC's The Traitors, embarked on a treasure hunt through the Scottish highlands.
In an antique shop in Dingwall, Roo spotted a mourning brooch featuring human hair, while Paul found a 9 carat gold watch, which they purchased for £240. Meanwhile, Natasha and Harry discovered First World War binoculars and three Irish spoons, securing them for £140.
The episode concluded with Roo and Paul heading to Hill of Fearne, and Natasha and Harry making their way to Cromarty.
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Paul discovered a photograph of Ardross Castle, the filming location for The Traitors, dating back to 1902. Roo suggested that Paul should sign it before auctioning it off, cheekily adding: "Harry would hate this."
They also snapped up a Titanic newspaper for £45, reports the Express.
Meanwhile, Natasha and Harry came across a 19th-century mug, with Natasha describing it as "creamware and lustrous". Harry attempted to haggle the £69 asking price down, even playfully offering to take the shop owner on a date, but they settled at £55.
When the two teams compared their finds, Harry playfully teased Paul's watch, saying: "You're need this to sell because your other stuff, I'm not feeling your other stuff."
Unperturbed, Paul and Roo remained confident, with Roo whispering: "We're going to win."
The banter escalated when Harry jokingly said, "Hold me back," as he pretended to confront his co-star. Roo couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness, Tash, it's kicking off."
Despite the mock tension, Harry admitted: "I can't look at you without smiling."
In the end, it was Paul and Roo who triumphed, with their smaller loss of £81.20 compared to Harry and Natasha's £105.00.