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Dara Ó Briain introduces topical chat and hilarious games with guests Rhys James, Ahir Shah, Angela Barnes, Lou Sanders, Ed Byrne and Milton Jones.

How did the ancient Greeks invent parchment with techniques still used today? And how do they make shuttlecocks, the fasting moving object in sport.

How do they make smooth writing ballpoint pens that don't leak or fade? And, how do they make pizza for soldiers on the frontline.

In Cremona, how do they make modern violins that sound as good as the legendary Stradivarius? And, how do they build houses with volcanic rock.

How does a Dutch company make the world's fastest superyachts? And, how do they make new space suits that weigh and cost the fifth of the previous design.

The boys fix up a BMW 335i estate with the performance and styling of an M3. Can they get it in shape to beat a real M3 in a head-to-head drag race.

Mike and Elvis find and fix up a recently imported Fiat 600. It needs a lot of work, including a full repaint and an engine overhaul.

Henry and Fuzz visit Stuart in Wales and uncover a Morris 35 van. It's tired but full of charm. Can they get its wheels turning again.

Find out how Chinese style furniture, electrical switches, Thai fish sauce, and cappers are made.

Find out how race car oil, plaster mouldings, lemongrass oil, and fly tying vices are made.

Ceramics expert Kirsten tries to save a damaged porcelain guard dog. Plus, art conservator Lucia must use all her experience to repair a much-loved landscape.

Drew and Tee are excited by the items on offer at the largest antiques market in Italy. And, they visit a picturesque town in Spain to look at a fascinating collection.

Drew visits a huge antiques warehouse in Belfast. On the lookout for 18th century Irish furniture, he's excited to spot a mahogany chest of drawers.

Shane and Kate try to escape the heat by working at night. Plus, a rich source of gold may have disappeared when the Gold Devils need it most.

Jacqui and Andrew must push through a hostile country to find gold. The Gold Devils rely on Paul's huge heap leach to save their season.

After the birth of Daniel's child, the Rookies return to Coober Pedy. Kelly and Al battle a deadly cactus in their hunt for the most valuable opal.

Brother. Brothers Peter and Mick Cooke face off in a scrapheap challenge to build a opal hunting machine. And, the rookies resort to night time hunting.

Ceramics expert Kirsten tries to save a damaged porcelain guard dog. Plus, art conservator Lucia must use all her experience to repair a much-loved landscape.

In Yorkshire, Henry and Fuzz uncover a 1951 Lea Francis Saloon: hand-built, elegant, and born in a time when motoring was a luxury.

Henry and Sam are invited to look around the workshops of the National Motorcycle Museum. The guys consider bidding on a 1926 Ariel and a 1927 BSA.

Sam and Henry travel to Leicestershire to meet former motorbike racer Eddie Roberts. His impressive collection includes a rare 1962 Greeves Sportsman.

Toying With A New Life Down-Under. Angus unearths a treasure trove of toys in Manchester. Plus, three generations of heirlooms go under the gavel, but is their owner ready to sell.

Can Toy Cars Get Us To The Arctic? A retired couple asks Angus to sell their toy collection. Will they make enough funds to fulfil their dream of seeing the Northern Lights.

Catherine and David visit the Isle of Wight. David goes Dutch but not before learning about French soldiers' passion for garlic.

David and Catherine go digging for bargains on the Jurassic Coast. Catherine is attracted to old iron while David is daft for Delft.

Henry and Fuzz find a Mini Clubman racing car in Surrey. Can they get this track legend back to winning ways, or will it stay at the back of the pack.

Richard wants to take the business to a new level by using social media and his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in a trip to the Middle East.

Guz wraps his Honda in gold, meets anime car artist Rhian, and learns vintage car building - all before mastering doughnuts on the drift track.

How is Parma ham, the most famous ham in the world, made? Plus, how do they make rowing machines, and how are the iconic London Underground signs made.

How do planes take off and land on a beach at one of the world's oldest airports? And, how do they hand-make the national dress of Bavaria, lederhosen.

How do they catch the world's largest lobsters? How do they build the iconic chesterfield sofa? And, how do they capture the world's sharpest TV pictures.

How do they take a car from Siberia to the Sahara without leaving Germany? Plus, how do they hand craft a baseball glove that will last a lifetime.

Mike snaps up a Jaguar S-Type with 195,000 miles. After some repairs, the boys put it up against another model with just a tenth of the miles.

Mike gets his hands on a car that has evaded him for decades, a Mark 1 Ford Transit. Elvis is delighted - until he realises everything he needs to do.

In Yorkshire, Henry and Fuzz uncover a 1951 Lea Francis Saloon: hand-built, elegant, and born in a time when motoring was a luxury.

Find out how coconut charcoal, dial indicators, wet downdraft tables, and bassoon reeds are made.

Find out how pasta dyes, blueberries, composting toilets, and surge arresters are made.

Silversmith Brenton is given the challenge of restoring a precious hand mirror. And, furniture restorer Graeme rejuvenates a broken Eames chair.

In Gloucestershire, Drew uncovers a marble table lamp and a painting of a mackerel. Later, he's thrilled to look around a stately home in Bedfordshire.

Drew and Tee are invited to a private motor museum in Denbighshire. This fascinating collection boasts a steel plate Castrol sign and a charming pedal car.

A dead man's diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold. Paul Mackie takes a big risk when he buys a batch of high-value paydirt.

Melanie and Alex's mining future hinges on their revolutionary $400,000 dry blower. Newcomers Sheryl and Simon struggle to find new ground.

Desperate to move more rock, the rookies get a lesson in the dangerous art of bomb-making. Plus, Kelly is forced to sell her precious reserve of stones.

With the end of the season approaching, the rookies risk cave-ins at their abandoned mine claim. Deep underground, George is trapped in the blast zone.

Silversmith Brenton is given the challenge of restoring a precious hand mirror. And, furniture restorer Graeme rejuvenates a broken Eames chair.

Henry and Fuzz visit Faringdon, where a Triumph TR3A awaits revival. Can they restore this classic British roadster to its former open-top glory.

The guys are in Herefordshire to look at a eclectic collection. Henry sets his sights on a Nuffield tractor, while Sam wants an antique bird scarer.

On a trip to Worcestershire, Henry and Sam fall in love with a barn full of extraordinary automobilia. However, the guys find it hard work to negotiate with the vendors.

Two Hundred Clocks & One Rare Vase. Angus helps an engineer and his wife with their collection of 200 clocks. Plus, will a rare vase help a couple fulfil their dreams.

Sign Of True Love Goes To Auction. Angus unearths a collection of quirky scientific instruments. Plus, a father sells family keepsakes to fund his daughter's university studies.

Catherine and David end their south coast jamboree, with an antique eel spear and a fetish doll up for auction. Will Catherine get out of second gear.

Irita and Mark set out on their first trip together, hunting for antiques to sell at auction. But when the hammer goes down, who will come out on top.

A cancer survivor calls on Angus to sell family heirlooms to fund an around the world trip. Plus, a coin collection makes a mint at auction.

Angus helps a widower sell nautical treasures, including a diving helmet. He also visits a family clearing their late gran's home, uncovering gold.

Irita digs up a collection of precious rocks and fossils in her client's home, before auctioning off a menagerie of Swarovski crystal animals.

How do they print over 10 million copies a day of the world's best-selling newspaper? How do they knit 32,000 pairs of socks a day at South Africa's biggest sock factory.

How do they produce 99% of America's raisins in California's San Joaquin Valley? Plus, how do they make the world's oldest type of paper.

How do they use ancient techniques and modern technology to produce thousands of tonnes of barbecue charcoal? How do they cook up Japan's soba noodles.

How do they grow America's only freshwater pearls in Tennessee? Plus, what secrets are behind how the world's sharpest knives are made.

Mike returns Elvis to his F1 roots with a car from a big name in British racing: a Lotus Europa. Elvis is excited - until he takes it out for a spin.

The boys snap up a Mitsubishi Shogun. If Elvis can sort out the car's rust, he'll upgrade its off-roading capability with a lift and some accessories.

Henry and Fuzz visit Faringdon, where a Triumph TR3A awaits revival. Can they restore this classic British roadster to its former open-top glory.

Find out how angle grinders, berry baskets, and omnidirectional speakers are made.

Find out how cartridge blades, chocolate banana loaves, vending machines, and dive computers are made.

Saddle maker Suzie restores a World War Two pilot's bomber jacket. Plus, clock expert Steve joins ceramics whiz Kirsten to work on a fragile 19th-century clock.

Drew and Tee are the first to view a collection in Boreham Wood. Everything is up for sale, including a carved stone saint and marble fireplace supports.

Drew and Tee visit a 500-year-old copper mine in the beautiful village of Coniston. They uncover a slipware dairy bowl, pattern wheels and a retail counter.

The Poseidon Crew uncovers a new source of gold at Catto's Paddock. Plus, husband-and-wife team Bridget and Levi North form a new partnership.

Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets. The Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower.

The mining season is almost over and Col's crew take one last gamble. The Cooke brothers strive to save their mega opal machine and disastrous season.

With Dan stuck at home, Justin starts the new mining season alone. He is dealt a huge blow when their rich underground mine has been pegged by another miner.

Saddle maker Suzie restores a World War Two pilot's bomber jacket. Plus, clock expert Steve joins ceramics whiz Kirsten to work on a fragile 19th-century clock.

Henry and Fuzz visit High Wycombe, where a 1960s Chrysler Imperial Crown awaits rescue. Can they revive this bold slice of American luxury and power.

Henry and Sam check out a quirky collection in Yorkshire. They find a vintage monowheel and a plane that's been converted into a three-wheeled car.

In North Yorkshire, Sam and Henry examine an incredible collection of classic American motors. However, the guys are most interested in a rusty Mini.

Angus discovers fairground items and a 1920s Ford Model T. Then, he helps a man clear the once-treasured possessions of his late parents.

Angus helps a man sell his sibling's rare books and toys. Plus, a cruise ship singer wants to downsize her kitsch collection of mid-century ornaments.

Experts Irita and Mark continue their search for money making treasures. Some anatomy moulds and a 200-year-old ornament go under the gavel.

Irita and Mark visit East Anglia on a search for treasures from a bygone era including a rare blue duck and sought-after Hungarian porcelain.

Richard wants to take the business to a new level by using social media and his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in a trip to the Middle East.

The Cheals are finally getting their second agitator up and running. The Blacklighters find impressive shell fossils in their open cut mine.

Mining For Relics! Relic hunters Warren and Colleen detect the ruins of an old school. Michael and Max hunt for a lost wedding ring at Manly Cove.

How do they turn root vegetables into sweet sugar? How do they make feather dusters? And, how do they make billions of balloons to keep parties popping.

How do they turn trees into pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace.

How do they mine one of the world's most valuable metals, platinum? How do they produce manga comics? How do they turn lemons into an Italian after-dinner drinks.

How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Plus, how are performance-enhancing tennis racquets made.

The boys mark the MGB's 60th anniversary in style by buying and fixing up one of these classic motors. But the upgrades come with hefty costs.

It's the 50th anniversary of one of British motoring's forgotten heroes, the Triumph Dolomite Sprint. So, of course, Mike and Elvis have to get one.

Henry and Fuzz visit High Wycombe, where a 1960s Chrysler Imperial Crown awaits rescue. Can they revive this bold slice of American luxury and power.

Find out how ultra-thin glass, pallet dismantling machines, cupcakes, and seamless stainless steel tubes are made.

Find out how Potash, Leather Bracelets, Wild Rice, and Hex Key L Wrenches are made.

Photography expert Brenton is excited to work on a Victorian stereoscopic viewer. And, furniture restorer Will breathes new life into a cherished family rocking horse.

Drew is in rural Somerset to rummage through a salvage yard. He tries to buy an industrial ceiling light, a marble column plinth and an antiques sign.

At a railway museum in Somerset, Drew and Tee uncover two rare signs from the 1920s. Later, Drew finds shoe last made for music legend Paul McCartney.

Paul Mackie hires a massive dozer to uncover a gold deposit that could be worth millions. The Poseidon Crew scales up their search for fine gold.

The Desert Diggers battle to get their 400-thousand-dollar dry blower running. Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully.

Justin's excavator has an expensive oil leak. Plus, Col's crew are a man down and the Fire Crew are on a wild goose chase hunting a bounty of fabled fire opal.

For the Rookies, there's tension as a new partner leads them on a wild goose chase underground. Plus, the Cooke Brothers' season is off to a bad and dangerous start.

Photography expert Brenton is excited to work on a Victorian stereoscopic viewer. And, furniture restorer Will breathes new life into a cherished family rocking horse.

Henry and Fuzz travel to Wokingham to meet Pete, who's been hanging onto an Austin A40. After decades off the road, it is in desperate need of rescue.

Henry and Sam look around a shed full of vintage motorcycles and intriguing memorabilia. The guys see potential in a Yamaha RD350, but can they afford it.

Sam and Henry are in Somerset to check out a magnificent collection of World War Two vehicles, including a Norton 16H and a BSA folding bicycle.

The home of Alison's late parents is a fruitful hunting ground for auction-worthy items. Plus, Mark wants to shift his collection of Asian ornaments.

The Animals Sold Two By Two. Angus helps clear a menagerie of animal-themed heirlooms. Plus, a couple wants to raise money to take their disabled son on a holiday of a lifetime.

Irita and Mark go treasure hunting in The Fens. They find an antique that hides a secret and another that could be the series' most gruesome ever buy.

It's Mark and Irita's last chance to buy profit-making collectables. Will a shoe shaped pin cushion or a 1970s motorbike sell for the most at auction.

Angus helps a widower sell nautical treasures, including a diving helmet. He also visits a family clearing their late gran's home, uncovering gold.

Master saddler Susie takes on a satchel once owned by a prisoner of war. Plus, horologist Steve restores a Victorian pub clock with an intriguing past.

Metal worker Dominic takes on a fairground water can. A camel saddle is revived, and an RAF mascot teddy bear is restored as a tribute to the brave airman who owned it.

How do they make a trombone? How do they make traditional Spanish wineskins? Plus, how do they turn smelly muddy peat into rejuvenating face cream.

How do they make the perfect surfboard for catching waves? Plus, how do they turn Danish cream into one of the world's favourite butters.

How are million-dollar racehorses transported across the world to their new owners? Plus, what creative methods are used to photograph food.

How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar.

Mike and Elvis take on a Porsche 911 in rough shape: it turns up in pieces on a trailer. If they can revive it, they'll take it on an epic drive through the Cairngorms.

The Austin Allegro has a reputation as one of Britain's most unloved cars. Mike rescues a barn-find: can Elvis' refurb prove it doesn't deserve the label.

Henry and Fuzz travel to Wokingham to meet Pete, who's been hanging onto an Austin A40. After decades off the road, it is in desperate need of rescue.

Find out how nail files, birch canoes, boat hardtops, and high voltage circuit breakers are made.

Ever wondered how everyday items are made? Find out how macarons, pine needle baskets, and micrometers are made.

Wayne races his stunning 1958 Tojeiro Climax in the Hershey Grand Ascent and the VSCCA Vintage Fall Finale at Lime Rock Park; how will he do.

Wayne takes a '41 custom-made Lincoln, a '29 Pierce-Arrow, and a Panhard to Bonhams; what will they achieve at auction? Plus, Wayne bids on a Rolls Royce Phantom 3.

Wayne takes his client's 1908 Simplex Speedcar roadster, recognised as the oldest Simplex in existence, to the Mecum auction. What will this rare classic achieve.

C. Ace and Wayne's restored it. What will he think.

Mike finds a 56-year-old Citroen 2CV, retired in the sunny south of France. However, with age comes problems - can Edd fire life into the smoky old engine.

This BMW was more driver-focused and handled better than its contemporaries. Will Edd be able to resurrect a 1970s relic not started for two decades.

Mike and Elvis take a gamble on a TVR Griffith. But first, they must pick it apart before restoring and testing this iconic sports car's full impact.

Elvis convinces Mike to buy a bargain VW Golf convertible. But its bright colour is divisive, it's rusty, filthy and has a busted convertible roof.

Mike heads out to Poland to bag a Lamborghini Uracco. However, the price of this classic is rising due to Lamborghini's 50th anniversary, can Mike bag a bargain.

Mike introduces one most iconic sports cars of all time: the 1982 Porsche 911 SC - and this one belongs to him! He gets Ant to do some cheeky upgrades.

Designed as an off-road army car the Mini Moke soon became a civilian cult classic, so this should be a winner. But can the lads agree on anything and get the job done.

Henry and Fuzz return to Surrey to visit collectors Nick and Hollie, who have an incredible array of cars including a 1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.

In Chelmsford, Henry and Fuzz visit Fiat specialist Tristan, who has 500s, 600s, 126s and a Fiat minivan that once starred in an Indiana Jones movie.

The boys are in Oxfordshire browsing through Dominic's restoration projects, including a Triumph TR4, a Jaguar XJS and a hotrod with a Rover engine.

In Hertfordshire, Henry and Fuzz meet Neil, who boasts a shed full of Japanese bikes, cars, and campervans. What will they come away with.

Henry and Fuzz meet collector extraordinaire, Alan in Norfolk. They search through rare Harleys, British bikes, hot rods and piles of automotive junk.

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles, including American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese Superbikes.

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifetime petrolhead. His shed is filled with vintage cars, film props, bikes, and classic Mercedes saloons.

Henry and Fuzz visit Stephen, a diehard biker with a shed full of rare Czech and Japanese bikes, vintage cans, and motoring curios.

Richard wants to take the business to a new level by using social media and his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in a trip to the Middle East.

Eloise brings in what could be the trickiest restoration yet for ceramics expert Kirsten. Meanwhile, a beloved vintage piano stool gets a new lease of life.

Paper conservator Angelina restores a Victorian portrait of a formidable woman. Plus, expert Kirsten pieces together an iconic Italian pottery horse.

Angus helps a widower sell nautical treasures, including a diving helmet. He also visits a family clearing their late gran's home, uncovering gold.