Antiques Road Trip clash as expert rages 'playing it safe!' before auction goes wrong
Antiques Road Trip favourites Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon were locked in a bitter battle to find the best antiques.
Philip and Catherine had a heated exchange on Antiques Road Trip in a previous episode. The pair were seen in a disagreement during the BBC One teatime favourite as they embarked on their antiques journey in the Midlands. As they headed to their first stop in Coleshill, Warwickshire, they began to quarrel over the best strategy for maximising profit. Philip was heard advising his competitor: "I wouldn't buy anything too high-priced, risky items."
Catherine seemed unimpressed by his advice and retorted: "So play it safe? Is that what you're saying? Are you giving me top tips?" The seasoned auctioneer, who is no stranger to the Antiques Road Trip, quickly replied: "No, you can't play it safe! " An awkward silence ensued between the two as they continued their journey in their vintage left-hand drive 1970 Citroen DS20.
However, it seems Catherine should have taken Philip's advice into consideration as she ended up out of pocket by the end of the episode. Both started with £200 each and were tasked with buying items from various antique shops and taking them to an auction house in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Catherine chose a variety of items, including an amber necklace, some vintage compacts, a set of ivory dominoes, a miniature magnifier and a Harrods tennis racquet. Unfortunately, she made a loss on several of her finds and finished the first leg of the trip with just £172.30.
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In a stark contrast, Philip made a healthy profit from his bargain hunting at various shops. His finds included a rusty old cabinet, a set of stone dogs, a butter churn and a Mr Crabtree book, all of which turned a profit at auction.
He ended the day with a tidy sum of £259.94, putting him well ahead of his rival. The duo will continue their journey, which includes a visit to Cornwall, throughout this week.
Previous trips have seen Anita Manning and Raj Bisram vying for the title of antiques champion, with Anita emerging victorious thanks to a Buddha statue that fetched £4,000.
