The Auction House

In this episode, it’s the morning after the weekly auction - the busiest day of the week at Lots Road as the items for next week's auction begin to arrive. Many of these are sourced by external valuer Andrew, who visits the homes of Chelsea's super-rich in search of once treasured items that no longer fit with their ever changing tastes. Lots Road regular Sam is back at the auction house as the quest to decorate her newly renovated house continues. She attempts to control her auction addiction by setting herself a spending limit but despite her determination, her purchases transpire not to be quite the bargain she hoped

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and nowhere is that more true than at Lots Road Auction House, nestled in the heart of the glamorous London borough of Chelsea. This unique institution is an Aladdin’s cave bursting with magnificent artefacts showcasing the ever-changing taste of the super-rich, and often, super-quirky. Populated with eagle-eyed collectors, opportunistic dealers and wonderfully eccentric staff The Auction House is a back-drop for extraordinary characters buying and selling over 400 items each week. This week it’s all about taking the risk. When long-serving valuer, Bob, takes a gamble on a shipping tycoon’s rococo-style bedroom suite, descriptions range from “dictator chic” to “a monstrosity!”. Bob is decidedly unsure as auction day beckons, especially since boss Roger Ross is on the rampage and clamping down on ‘risky’ lots. Meanwhile, the auction house’s youngest valuer, Megan, is questioning her own choices as she nervously enters 40 designer handbags in to auction. Will Roger's scepticism about the collection, which includes a puce Chanel, be proven right or will the fashionistas of Chelsea come calling? We also meet ‘Johnny Cash’ a pawnbroker who’s come to auction with a vintage Playboy bunny girl outfit he’s convinced will go for over £2k. But can risk-averse Roger and his team of valuers be convinced?