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Series 4: 18. Toothpaste, Timepieces and a Trip to Paris

JB and Robin head to a town north of Edinburgh to assist a woman overwhelmed by her vast collections, accumulated over decades. Margaret's failing eyesight has transformed her treasured possessions into a potential safety hazard, and it’s time for a clear-out.\n\nMargaret is also mourning the loss of her beloved husband Terry, whose impressive collection of bus and coach memorabilia is proving especially difficult to confront. With her daughter Clare by her side, Margaret is determined to declutter her home. She hopes to use the money from the auction for a trip to Paris, where she wants to see the famous art galleries before her eyesight deteriorates.\n\nAuctioneer JB discovers some nostalgic treasures, including a collection of railwayana that once belonged to Margaret's grandfather. A rare watch that would have kept the trains running on time excites JB as a curiosity that could attract huge interest at auction. Meanwhile, restorer Robin gets to work, bringing neglected items back to life, taking on the challenge of restoring a 19th-century spinning wheel and a scratched magnifying glass. However, the smile will be wiped from his face if using toothpaste on an antique causes more harm than good.\n\nOn auction day, JB needs to entice the bidders to dig deep and pay top price for Margaret’s items. But can he raise enough from his rostrum to send her to Paris?

Source: BBC 1