Find It Fix It Flog It (2016-2022): Season 3, Episode 23 - Episode #3.23 - full transcript
'The sheds, garages and barns
of Britain are stacked
with old possessions.'
This is heaven, mate,
that's the only way to describe it.
'What looks like valueless junk
could be worth a pretty penny.'
I've just fallen in love.
Man, that's gorgeous!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
reckon they can fix this redundant rubbish...
...and once restored,
sell for a profit.'
That's immense, mate.
'For Henry and his mechanic...'
That's it!
'...it's all about restoring
retro relics and vintage classics.'
Oh my God, it goes!
'While Simon and his upcycler
repurpose the unwanted
into fantastic furniture.'
Oh my word! That's amazing!
Have a look, what do you reckon?
I think it's remarkable.
It's breathtaking.
All right! Eh?
'They may have different approaches
but together they'll turn
a profit for the owners.'
You're going home, mate, with
6220 quid. How does that sound?
That sounds brilliant.
'Today...'
Just get back!
'...Henry's firmly in the closet.'
Please help me.
'Simon's in shock.'
Be a shame to paint this.
Lucky I've got a chair to sit in.
'And at the valuation,
there's high praise.'
That's you and Guy at your best.
I love that.
We're down in Gosport here. Isn't
that a naval base or something?
'Today the boys are heading
to Gosport across the bay from Portsmouth,
home to two thirds
of the British navy's surface fleet'
I know something
far more interesting than that.
What? Was Marilyn Cole
any relation of yours?
Don't know, why?
Marilyn was from Gosport.
And Marilyn was the first,
how shall we say...
model to reveal all.
Playboy.
Was she?
Centrefold.
'No relation of Henry's,
Marilyn Cole was born in Gosport
ad had the dubious honour
of being the magazine's first fully
nude model.
Her other job was working
in the local Co-op petrol station.'
It's my turn to bare all.
We're going to see a lovely lady
called Julie.
You know what she does?
What?
Upcycles furniture.
'Simon's choice of location
belongs to Julie Darcy,
who also works
in the restoration trade.'
I've been working on restoring
furniture since I was a teenager really.
I've got a big garage out the back
and it's got lots of furniture inside.
Projects that were for a rainy day
but never got round to them.
'Julie is keen to clear some clutter
and also to learn.'
If Henry and Simon make me any money
I would like to go on a course
and learn
some different techniques.
Julie, how are you?
Hi, Henry. Hey, Julie.
Can I just say, I know I've only
just met you but isn't that cool?
I can do this for you,
it's quite easy.
Could you do it for me?
Oh, do! Oh, please!
I'd love to! You as well.
No, I get my grey put in.
You could have a stripe down there.
THEY LAUGH
Where shall we go?
It's round the corner at the back
or go through the shop.
See you later.
'The boys
head into Julie's back yard
in search of two items each
to restore and sell for profit.'
Relax, I'll be all right. I can do
this. It's going to be fine.
Stop it!
I'll support you the whole way.
Come on.
Well, most of the way.
Hang on. Watch the water, mate.
I mean, argh, she was saving it
for a rainy day.
I think the rainy... Hang on.
Something's just rolled over there.
What?
'Henry has spotted a reel which
formerly carried electrical cable.'
I've seen these often.
That's my kind of thing.
Yeah?
I'm under pressure.
I know you are.
So I just thought I'd help you out
by getting my first item
before you've even opened the door.
You can't have the drum.
I've got a great idea,
I've been thinking about this.
'Watch yourself, Simon.'
So I want I want to do, right,
is I want to turn it
into a massive little cotton reel.
No, no, that's we do.
Alice in Wonderland type thing.
That's what we do. I need this!
I know, mate.
Look, there's plenty of stuff
in there. I'm convinced.
'One nil to Henry.
Next stop, Julie's garden shed.
And there's a bit of a theme
going on in there.'
Can you get in there?
We'll have to get stuff out.
Hey hey, upholstered!
Look what I found.
Cor blimey. Would you believe it,
another chair.
Here, take a seat.
What have you got? Thanks very much.
Do I need to?
I tell you what,
it's an eclectic mix, isn't it?
Now we're talking!
That's quite a funky chair, mate.
'Simon has grabbed
a modernist armchair.'
Intrinsically what you have here
is kind of what they call
a tulip chair.
Right? That was the style.
'The tulip chair
was designed in the 1950s.
Featuring futuristic curves, it is
a classic of modern industrial design.
This one isn't an actual tulip
but it's in a similar style.'
Underneath I think it will be
steamed ply to bend it into shape.
And that'll be lovely in itself.
But if it's not...
If it's not you're in trouble.
Julie's gonna give you
a lot of grief.
Stop it!
HE LAUGHS
'The two chairs
make it one pick each.
But Henry is in no mood
for sitting around.'
So what else is in there?
What you doing?
Chair, chair, chair.
I was just sort of taking the
opportunity of being invited in.
Seeing as you
were moving that over there.
'With no machines for Henry to pick,
he'll need to get creative
with wood.'
These, mate, I think are pukka.
'Henry's found a pair of modern
bar stools that take his fancy.'
Get that one out and I'm going to
try and get the second one out.
Which might be difficult.
'But the second is fighting back.'
Just get back!
Just imagine that there are...
You've gone to get it out,
get it out.
HE LAUGHS
Please help me.
Honestly, I wouldn't ask...
Just get out quick
and close the door. OK.
I think I just got out
at the right time.
Hey, so what do you reckon?
Comfy, aren't they? They are.
I don't know why
they're just inspiring me.
Minimalist in form, simplicity is
what it's all about with those.
'Although not old, Henry thinks
he can add value to the discarded
stools.'
Pressure is officially off.
'Henry's pick
means he has all his items,
leaving Simon
with one left to choose.'
Hey, mate, what does this look like?
What's this look like, Si?
Taking it easy.
Oh no no no! What's that? Hello!
What is it, a rabbit hutch?
For a guinea pig?
Come and give me a hand
to get it out.
HE LAUGHS
I don't know why I'm laughing.
Look at the state of it.
Talk to me cos it is your era,
isn't it? Am I right?
Yeah. We're looking, what,
60s Danish design.
Danish?
Yeah, it's a movement.
'Simon's right. Danish design
is a style of functionalistic design
in architecture
that was developed
in the mid 20th century.
One of the most famous examples
is the Sydney Opera House.'
You'd know it as G Plan,
that kind of stuff.
Oh, OK, all right, mate.
Are they Danish?
The Danes came up with this element
of design for furniture.
They didn't have to be in Denmark
to do that?
That's where most of it came from.
Everyone started going, that's nice,
we'll do some ofthat.
I'll tell you something else though.
Julie might not want you
to have this.
Come on.
No, don't say that.
'Time to see if Julie
will let Simon have the bureau.'
What have you got
in your hand there?
I found this
while I was tidying up.
I thought this would fit Henry
absolutely perfectly.
Would it?
Yes, it would.
SIMON LAUGHS
Now, Julie, right.
Can you tell me
where that cable drum came from?
The cable drum
came from the boatyard.
Ah!
Let's talk chairs.
They came from a restaurant
in London that closed.
Those tulip-esque chairs,
where did they come from?
I kind of acquired them, I can't
remember where they came from
but I ended up with about seven
or eight of them.
And finally, I think, the piece de
resistance of the whole collection.
Danish style cabinet.
Tell me about that.
This cabinet came from a gentleman
who had it in his house for a while
and wanted to get ridof it.
I really do feel
quite a bit of pressure
because you do what you do so well
to kind of step up to the mark here.
But that said, I don't look half
as ridiculous as my compatriot.
SHE LAUGHS
Love and peace, Julie,
love and peace.
'Coming up...
Henry's ideas impress.'
For what it is,
that's quite creative.
'Simon gets stuck in...'
As soon as I put this blade in,
there's no turning back.
'And Henry's feeling confident.'
Big money, dude.
You just wait and see, Simon.
I'm gonna fleece you.
'Restorers Henry Cole and Simon
O'Brien are on the hunt for items
with profit potential.'
Hey, look what I found.
Would you believe it, another chair.
'After picking two items
from Julie's place,
Simon's showing his finds
to assistant Gemma Longworth.
First up,
the glass-fronted cabinet.'
I really like this.
What would you do?
I think maybe get it back
to its original condition.
Be a shame to paint this.
And it's rare I say that. I know!
Lucky I've got a chair to sit in.
Oh, dear me!
'Next, the modernist armchairs.'
So same question.
What would you do with these?
If they were both like that,
I'd probably say leave them.
But...
But that one's gone.
This one's... yeah.
What if we stripped this back
and see what's underneath?
I've got a feeling the whole thing
is made of steamed ply.
So I reckon start with that one,
let's find out what it's made of underneath.
And then make a decision, yeah?
Yeah.
'Gemma gets straight to work
on the cabinet.'
It was already sanded.
But because I'm going to be
varnishing it it needs to be right
back to the bare wood.
'Electric sanders
make light work of a job like this.
They can be bought
from as little as £20.
Simon is ready to see
what the chairs are made of.'
OK, here goes nothing.
Soon as I put this blade in
there's no turning back.
As of now.
'He removes the vinyl and foam,
hoping to find that bent plywood
frame underneath.'
How is it looking?
It is steamed real ply,
exactly what I hoped to find.
Has the sponge come off
easily enough?
Well, it's glued on but once we got
the main bulk of it off...
Get the sander on it. Mm.
This is gonna work.
Brilliant!
Fingers crossed
the other one's the same.
Don't say that!
'Over in Oxfordshire
Henry's showing his finds
to best mate Guy Willison.
First, the stools.'
Firstly I think they should be
a uniform colour.
Secondly we could get
a little bit of metal involved.
I've got another idea.
If we glued cork to that...
I knew that would come out.
If we glued cork to it
they'd be really different
and paint the bases a lovely colour.
That is a shocker.
It's not a shocker. It is!
Cork on there with a lovely colour
on the front. Dreadful.
It's not as uncomfortable
as cold aluminium.
I think we should go ally.
I'll do as I'm told
at the end of the day.
'Stop bickering!
Next item, the cable reel.'
This is my plan.
Paint it black.
And then here, rope, yeah?
All right.
Wrap the rope round. Yeah.
And then either
put a nice wooden top on it.
Right?
Yeah.
Or again to follow up
to go with the chairs type vibe,
a circular... Cork.
Did I hear...? No.
A circular sheet of aluminium
and you got yourself
a beautiful little table.
That sounds quite good. For what
it is, that's quite creative.
'Guy wastes no time
starting on the stools.'
I'm just sanding
a few bits and pieces.
Because I'm gonna prime this
with an undercoat.
I just want the paint
to be able to grip to these edges
cos they're very slippery
on this chair.
Right,
that's all the undercoat done.
'The paint is left to dry.
Guy tackles the reel.'
The first stage of this cotton reel
cable drum
is to satin black the core.
So I'm going to satin black the bits
that are going to show
and then we'll go from there.
'Guy uses a multi-purpose
satin spray paint
available from DIY stores
for around £10.'
That's that done. It looks
very gloss at the moment.
I can't wait to see it
when it's satin.
'In Liverpool the cabinet has been
sanded and prepped for a light matt varnish.
But the queen of the paintbrush,
Gemma, just can't resist
a hint of colour.'
Little splash of colour's
not gonna do any harm.
'OK, just the inside, Gemma.
Oh and the legs too, eh?'
There we go.
That paint has took really well.
It looks so much more modern already.
Few layers and it'll be ready to go.
'Simon's busy with the modernist
armchairs next door.'
OK, so all the steamed ply
is now sanded back.
Did contemplate leaving it like that
but no. Let's tidy this job up.
'Simon uses glue to fix aluminium
plates over the screw heads
to give it a cleaner finish.'
Leave that to go off. Just gonna
edge it with the same piping
we're using to fill the gap
between the laminate.
'Over in Oxfordshire, Guy makes some
fixings for the cable drum table.'
So I've marked it up,
I'm just gonna cut these out.
Then I'll polish it
then I'll bend them.
So after some precision work
on the jigsaw and a bit of buffing,
the metal can be manipulated by hand
to create the fixings.
And with the paint on the reel dry,
he can now fix them into place.
Wind old ship's rope
around the main body...'
Hope I've got enough.
'...before finishing off
by hammering and then drilling
the final fixing in place.'
I think that looks lovely.
Just the top to go.
'Henry's other item is also
having some metalwork done.
Henry's commissioned
a local metal worker
to fashion
seat covers for the stools.
Now we're back at the workshop,
Guy drills screw holes
in the corners.'
I think they look really expensive
and really nice.
Let's see what his lordship thinks.
'And with work well underway
on the first set of items,
it's time for Henry's choice
of location.
He is taking Simon
to see Greg Mason in Surrey.
The boys have visited before
but Greg still has plenty of stuff
left.'
I've invited Henry and Simon back
to look at some more stuff
and make me some more money.
Hang on, I know where we are.
Yeah, this is Greg's.
The guy who had 56 tractors but he's
now got 55 cos you took one away.
Did you enjoy it at Greg's? I did.
Good cos we're back here again.
I'm not taking a tractor.
Greg!
Henry!
We had to come back. Simon.
Now, listen, I know that you collect
other stuff apart from tractors.
I only scratched the surface
last time. Is that fair to say?
That is fair to say.
I've got loads of junk.
Fantastic, mate.
We're going in search.
Cheers, mate.
'The boys head off on their search
and straightaway Henry spots
something interesting.'
Come and have a look at this.
We've seen a few water tanks
in our time.
We have.
But that is lovely.
'Henry's been drawn
to a galvanised steel water tank.
Galvanising is a process by which
steel is coated with a layer
of zinc.
A metal that doesn't rust.
Making it ideal for water storage.'
That, my friend, is my first item.
I'm loving it.
Big money. You just wait and see,
Simon, I'm gonna fleece you.
'The galvanised tank
makes it one nil to Henry.'
Hello.
'Inside, Simon's interested in
an antique fireplace.'
Victorian?
Maybe.
Bit later probably. Edwardian.
Judging by the shape of the mirror.
'Edwardian refers to the period
covering the reign of Edward VII
from 1901 to 1910.'
My good man, I wonder whether
I could have a glass of sherry.
While I warm my knees
on your glorious fire.
You're having this.
Yeah. It's absolutely brilliant.
I'm glad you found that, it made me
feel better about bringing you back
to Greg's.
No. Lovely. Find something else now.
I'm on fire.
'It's one item each for the boys.'
Wow! Mate, that is beautiful.
Look at that!
'And it doesn't take Simon long
to spot something else.'
What is it about this tandem
that I've never seen before?
Er, ladies at front,
men at the back?
Your stoker,
the person who sits at the back,
normally just bored,
got no control of anything.
Ah, that's really confusing
if you're up front, isn't it?
This could cause
the biggest argument ever.
Left, right, left, right.
In the bushes.
I haven't seen one that has
a lady's style at the front
and men's at the back.
Obviously for the stoker... You know
what the problem with this is.
Apart from a new saddle,
it's perfect, nothing wrong with it.
It's obviously Greg's pride
and joy. I love it. Gorgeous.
Don't see that very often, mate.
How divine.
'With little restoration needed
and very little profit potential
on the old bike,
Simon passes.
So both boys
still need a final item.'
Here's more of a traditional kind
of shed.
Look at those signs.
HE GASPS
Oh my word, look!
That's really rare, man.
It's an old tin.
Look at that filtrate there.
That, that, that.
HE GASPS
Mate!
That's beautiful.
Can I have these to restore?
No, see, find it, fix it, flog it.
See how it works?
Not find it, find it, look at it.
If you want a vehicle to restore,
OK, are you ready?
Yeah.
HE LAUGHS
You know when I said there wouldn't
be a vehicle in this shed.
I was wrong.
Oh, that's mad!
'This is a Tri-ang model 200
transport van made of tin.
If Henry can restore it
it could fetch more than £100.'
I mean, it's pretty rusty
and someone's done a break-in,
a bank job.
Rather sweet, though, isn't it?
It is.
It really is quite far gone.
It's all there, though, isn't it?
Well, yeah. Yeah.
You could put stickers on it.
Automotive stickers on it.
Oh yeah, I could, couldn't I?
Yeah.
OK. I'm gonna prove to you,
that apart from looking at oil cans,
I can actually restore stuff like
this that basically is too far gone.
'So Henry's done, leaving Simon
with one left to find.'
You see, you find vehicles
in the smallest sheds.
Ooh, now there's a lovely thing.
'Simon has spotted
a winged back armchair frame.
The purpose of the wings
was to protect the head and body
from cold draughts and to trap
the heat from a fireplace.'
Its basic form is here
and what I like about it is,
see the way the arms are shaped?
They're not finished, are they?
It's all very naive,
it's just been roughly done.
Cos the whole thing
is supposed to be upholstered.
I know you're not interested
in the slightest. I don't care.
I've got my second item. Come on.
Blimey, that is crazy.
'The boys head off to find out
what Greg makes of their picks.
Starting with the tin truck.'
I thought I might kind of bring that
back to life.
Are you sure?
No. Absolutely I'm not.
Now, OK,
tell me about your water tank.
That tank was here
before I bought the place.
How long ago was that?
30 years ago.
No, really?
So those are my two items. If I can
have those I'll be well happy.
Yes, you've got 'em.
SIMON LAUGHS
Don't know why you're laughing.
Look at that chair!
Listen, I think that chair
is a very lovely thing.
Tell me about that.
Where did that appear from?
I cleared a bloke's garage out
one day. He was an antique dealer.
My second choice
is that quite simple
but rather lovely
proportioned fire surround.
Tell me about that.
I don't know where I got that from.
Been here for that long.
So over 30 years in your possession.
Yeah. Must be. Wow.
Absolute pleasure, thank you.
Thanks so much, mate.
'Coming up, Gemma's daunted.'
I don't know if I'd have preferred
the tractor if I'm honest.
I love it but look!
'For Henry, it's hammer time.'
If you're of a nervous disposition,
look away now.
'And a little sophistication
at the valuation.'
There should be a synergy
between the two pieces.
Synergy! I love that! Synergy!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
are on the hunt for items to fix up
and flog for profit.'
Mate, that is beautiful.
Look at that!
'They've now chosen two items each
from Greg Mason's farm.
Henry's now showing his haul
to restorer Guy,
starting with a model truck.'
I know you're not gonna like it.
Well, it's a category D.
A write off?
Yeah!
HE LAUGHS
I kinda felt sorry for it.
It is quite cool.
I know why you took it.
It is a shame
and I feel sorry for it like you do.
But that's not an earner.
No, I know, mate.
I just thought I've gotta rescue it.
Right, next is something
that I think you like. OK.
'It's the galvanised steel
water tank
that Henry hopes to turn
into a table.'
Up the other way
is a nice cross pattern. Yes.
Bracing. OK.
But what happens
if you just cut out the insides
and left the framework?
I think it would be nice to keep
some of the actual sheet steel
as well.
A bit, not much.
You can fill your boots creatively
here, and I'm here to polish.
While you're here can we flip it
over so I can look at the X
on the top.
So what about linishing this
and putting glass on it?
Yeah, I think that'll be great. OK.
In the meantime
are you happy with that?
I am happy with it.
I know it's gonna look amazing.
Get the angle grinder out.
All right, mate. Happy days.
'Guy gets straight
into the workshop.'
I'm just marking up this tank
for the panels to be cut out.
So I've got this as a guideline,
it's going to be the same
the whole way round.
So I'll mark it up,
I'll radius the corners.
And then we'll cut out the panels.
'The tank is sent off
to be cut by a local metal worker.
While at home,
Henry is sorting the model truck.'
So look, right, I've discombobulated
the back of the truck.
Because actually that ain't too bad.
There's a dent on the top there
like that.
So I'm gonna deal with that first.
This on the other hand
is gonna take a while.
We're gonna have to try and
straighten that out as best we can.
'Henry uses a rubber mallet
to ensure he causes minimal damage
to the truck.'
If you're of a nervous disposition,
look away now.
I'm really chuffed with the progress
actually. We're getting there.
That's rolling along nicely now.
Need to work a lot more
on this area.
Give me a couple more hours and we
might be in some decent shape.
It's gonna look great.
'In Liverpool Simon is showing Gemma
his recent finds.
Including
that battered chair frame.'
I don't know if I'd have preferred
the tractor if I'm honest.
I love it but, look, it's wrecked.
OK, right, I'll do a deal with you
straightaway about this chair.
I picked it, it's my fault.
I love it, I will do it entirely.
I'll get it upholstered.
But I will literally take this on.
I will take you up on that then.
HE LAUGHS
I thought you might!
THEY LAUGH
'On to the fire surround.'
I love it, it's fab.
But it needs a lot of work.
It does. Well... Yes, it does.
Yeah!
But if we do our magic on them,
everything we do
with both of these, it's profit.
Best get cracking.
'Simon begins work
on the chair frame.'
OK, first thing to do
is to make it solid.
All the joints have opened up.
The cross brace is with it
but not attached.
So it's glue and clamps time.
'Simon uses a good quality wood glue
to repair the frame.'
So cross brace is on.
Front legs are clamped back in.
Joints are nice and tight.
Even just like that.
Just feels solid now.
'Next door
Gemma needs to sand the fireplace.'
This fireplace
has definitely seen better days.
But I'm hoping with a good clean
and a really good sand,
it'll start to look a bit better.
Best get cracking.
'But no sooner than she's started,
Gemma spots the damage is worse
than she first thought.'
Oh dear.
Looks like I'm replacing
all of that beading then.
'In Oxfordshire the water tank
is back from the specialist.'
The panels have been cut out
on this to my specification.
I think it looks really nice.
I wasn't too sure but now I see it
I'm happy with that.
'Guy removes the old dirt and paint
with a wire rotary attachment
in a process known as linishing.
He begins the next stage
in the workshop.'
I'm now ready to paint the inside.
I'm gonna use this hammered green,
they call it.
So I've used this colour before
and I know it goes well
with this linished outside.
'The paint is left to dry.
Guy grabs the model truck.'
After much panel beating
and sanding down and prepping,
this is now ready
to be rattle canned.
We decided to go Nato army green,
turn it into an army truck.
'He uses long sweeping motions
to ensure an even coverage.'
Right, that's that done,
I think it's a lovely colour
and all I've got to do now
is reassemble it when it's dry.
'In Liverpool Simon's visiting
upholsterer and fabric designer
Rachel Taylor.
She's creating a bespoke pattern
that will be printed on to a fabric.
This'll be used for the cushion
seating for Simon's upholstered
chair.'
So what I'd like you to do
is to design two panels basically.
One for the seat
and one for the back.
Is there any colours
that you're thinking?
Well, the bolder the colour
and the geometric design
and you know what, over to you.
OK!
Let your artistic flair blossom.
I'll leave you to it.
And thanks very much.
Cheers, Rachel.
That's great, thank you.
'Back in the workshop,
Simon sands and waxes the frame.'
Gonna get on,
apply just a clear wax.
Treat it for worm.
And my rustic chair
is ready to be upholstered
with Rachel's one-off print.
It'll either look brilliant...
or terrible.
'The Georgian fireplace
has been sanded.
Next Gemma applies a primer
before adding colour.'
This fireplace is quite old.
And so I wanted to keep it
quite traditional.
So I've gone for this green.
Should look very effective
when it's done.
'In Oxfordshire Henry has found
an old photo of himself and best
mate Guy.'
What have you got there? Sorry
I've been delayed. Look at this.
Look at that!
Check those two reprobates out!
You look like
Billy Bunter or someone.
And that's you.
Mate, you have aged badly.
What is that, that's nearly 30 years
ago and we're still alive!
Next year it'll be 30 years.
We should have a celebration. Yes.
'All right, boys, enough
reminiscing. Time for some fixing.'
I think they're better
than we ever thought.
Yeah,
I think they look quite expensive.
Is this ally
or is it brushed steel?
It's brushed stainless steel.
So we can't really mirror polish
that. I like that satiny finish.
I think it's lovely, mate. I think
they're really, really lovely.
Good.
Well done, mate. Lovely jubbly.
'Henry's other item was an old
cable drum that Guy's upcycling
into a table
by painting and finishing
with old ship's rope.
All that's left to do
is to screw a new steel top.'
I think that looks posh.
It looks industrial.
It's a nice patina.
Patina. I never know what to say.
Leave the long words to me.
The overhang, one person only.
If I go it's a millimetre
and you do it might be different.
OK, mate.
Get it equal all the way round.
Oh yes, sir.
I think it's beautiful, don't you?
From what it was
I think that's quite cool!
That's what they call in the trade
an occasional table.
Right.
And occasionally we'll walk past it
and go, "That's lovely." Yeah.
'In Liverpool Simon and Gemma also
have to finish their first finds.
Despite agreeing to do otherwise,
Gemma couldn't resist painting
the interior of the Danish-style
cabinet.'
A little splash of colour's
not going to do any harm.
'Now the outside
is ready to be finished.'
Following Simon's orders,
I'm putting the Danish oil
on this cabinet.
There are a few imperfections
on this cabinet.
I think probably would have been
better painting it.
But as I've managed to have my way,
I put a little bit of paint on.
I have gone over the top
with the colour.
I'm gonna stick to my orders,
do as I'm told
and put an oil and a wax
on top of the wood.
'Polishing done and the now
clean glass doors attached,
it's time to see what Simon makes of
her maverick creation.'
Gemma, I think that's great.
Do you?
I like the splash of colour, I like
the fact that it's still original,
with a little bit of a spin.
I absolutely love it.
'Simon's been restoring
the damaged tulip-style armchairs
by stripping them back to their
steel-shaped pine carcass.'
This is gonna work, you know. Brilliant.
'He just needs to add
a thin piping line to the edges
to complete the modernisation
of the dated old chairs.'
What do you think?
They're completely unrecognisable.
Lot of hard work, that foam
was stuck properly. I bet.
Got there. We've added value
by stripping away some of the originality.
Cos you can see the form
of the steamed wood now.
Yeah, they're gorgeous chairs.
There you go. Worked.
'The chairs might look good
but how much have they made?
Time to find out
at the first valuation.
Simon's choice of rummage spot
was restoration enthusiast
Julie Darcy's place
in Gosport, Hampshire.
Now she's back
to inspect the boys' handiwork.'
THEY LAUGH
Hey, Julie!
How are you? Good to see you.
We're feeling a bit of pressure
today because you know your stuff.
Go and have a look.
That is fabulous.
And that is amazing too.
Oh, wow!
SHE LAUGHS
I think she likes it.
I hope so.
Absolutely fantastic.
Come back and join us.
So overall...
You did really well.
But have we made you any money?
Adam's joining us
to give us his verdict.
'Adam Partridge owns
three successful auction houses
so can accurately value
almost anything.'
Adam, my little coffee table.
It's a fair amount of rope value.
It's not cheap, this rope.
'The cable reel was painted then had
a metal top and rope attached
at a cost of £65.'
I would have thought you could put
a tag of 95 quid on it.
'A £30 profit for the coffee table.'
While we're on a roll,
let's talk chairs.
THEY LAUGH
Yeah, which ones are yours?
The ones on the left there.
The ones with remaining metal.
The metal, we though there should be
a synergy between the two pieces.
Synergy. I love that! Synergy.
I think they're cool, yeah.
Thanks, mate.
'The neglected stools were painted
and had brushed steel plates fitted
at a cost of £50.'
£125 for the pair.
You've taken the wind out my sails
there cos I sold them for 125 quid.
'A £75 profit for the stools.'
Little kind of Danish movement
glass cabinet.
Yes, all the rage these days.
I like the colour of the legs.
'The old cabinet was brought back
to life for just £5.'
I think £70
would be about right for that.
I've sold that for 75 quid.
Brilliant. There you go.
'That's a £70 profit
for the cabinet.'
Moving on, the tulip chairs.
Yeah, they're cool, aren't they?
'The chairs were stripped back,
varnished and had piping applied
for a cost of £10.'
Well, it's a lot of effort
but £75 each, 150 quid,
I think that's a reasonable price.
'£140 profit for the chairs.'
You're taking home £315. How's that?
That's fantastic.
'So Simon's choice of location,
Julie's place,
has earned a healthy profit of £315.
She has decided to put the money
to a very special cause.'
I'm impressed with what they've
done. I think I'll take
my two children
Amelia and Oliver
away for a nice weekend somewhere.'
'Coming up...
Simon's design impresses.'
Simon! I love it!
'And Adam's in a generous mood
at the valuation.'
My figure was gonna be 150 quid.
I'm gonna be a bit more generous
and put £175
because I think
you've done a lovely job.
Look at that!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
are making cash out of trash.'
Oh yeah!
Oh!
'They made £315 profit
in Simon's choice of location,
Julie Darcy's yard.'
How's that?
That's fantastic.
'But can Henry's choice
of location do any better?
In Oxfordshire, Henry and Guy
are putting the finishes touches
to the toy truck
which has been given
a military makeover.'
All I can say to you is, is that the
same truck or have you got one on me
and the other one's here somewhere?
That is it.
Mate, I love it. It's beautiful.
So now are we gonna accessorise?
We're just doing our stickers.
Ooh, he's committed.
I have.
Too late now, that's gotta stay.
That's really cool.
Put your numbers on.
'Guy applies the stickers,
being careful to avoid air bubbles.'
Mate, that's so cool.
There you go.
That's quality, isn't it?
It's lovely.
It's turned out better than I hoped.
That is a transformation.
'Top marks, boys.
Now to finish off the coffee table.'
It's remarkably heavy
for such a small piece of glass.
All right, now you're in charge
of when to drop.
Right, OK, keep it a bit above.
Hang on. Er...
There go the suckers.
In the suckers.
Right, now walk away.
That's it.
Walk away and admire.
Mate, that's really cool.
That's just how I imagined
it would turn out.
But perhaps just a bit better. Good.
Hey, that's worth wedge.
Serious wedge.
'But just how much wedge
can you get for it?
Time to find out as Henry
has lined up a buyer.'
300?
No, no, no. Look, I can't... 250.
250?
250.
All right, my darling.
I'll get it sent over to you.
Pay us cash, it be nice!
Cool. See you later.
I nearly cut her off a bit early
I was so excited.
250! Not bad!
'In Liverpool, Gemma is putting
the finishing touches to the fire
surround.'
The fireplace is taking great shape.
I love the colour but I think
it's still a little bit flat.
So I'm gonna add a technique
that gives it
a sort of crackled age effect.
'You can buy specialist kits to
achieve this effect for around £15.'
OK, leave that to dry.
Just takes about 15 minutes.
Then it's on to step two.
So I add this over the top.
And as it dries,
the cracks will appear.
The thicker you apply this,
the larger the cracks.
'Gemma applies a top coat
and then dries it with a hairdryer.
She then adds a black wax and buffs
it with a rag to highlight
the cracks.'
Right,
it's looking aged, distressed.
It's lifted that paint
just how I wanted.
Walk away from the fireplace, Gemma.
'Outside, Simon is ready to show off
his newly upholstered chair
to Gemma.'
Simon! I love it!
It's brilliant.
Did I get away with it?
Definitely.
I love this fabric.
Yeah, yeah.
I designed that, you know.
You designed it?
Well, no,
I picked some of the shapes
and then Rachel,
who's really clever, designed it.
One off, this does not exist
anywhere else in the world.
I think I'll just rest
on my laurels for a while.
Ah!
'And it doesn't take Simon long
to find a buyer.
Kate Forest from Liverpool.'
I absolutely love it. Love the
print. Love the design. Very unique.
200 and I can't budge.
Can't budge?
No. Come on.
OK, 200.
Brilliant!
I knew it would go and I'm glad
it's gone to you. Yes.
'Did Simon get the best price?
It's time to find out
at the final valuation.
Simon and Henry went digging
through Greg Mason's shed.
Greg's now back to find out how much
money's been made for him.'
SIMON LAUGHS
How are you, mate?
Good to see you.
What do you reckon, mate?
It's good, I like it.
But have we made you any money?
That's the key.
And Adam's here, as ever.
'Adam Partridge is back
to price up the latest items.'
It's a gaudy collection, isn't it?
I like the fabric on the chair.
George III wing armchair.
Mahogany base, nice inner
chamfered legs. A proper antique.
'The chair had bespoke fabric
designed and fitted
at a cost of £170.'
My figure was going to be 150 quid.
I'm going to be a bit more generous
and put it at £175
cos I think
you've done a lovely job.
You're right, it is very saleable
because I've sold it for £200.
'That's a £30 profit
on the winged chair.'
Right, moving on to a far safer
item, I think.
The old fire surround.
You get these quite often.
1920s fire surround,
every home had one.
Probably made it more commercial
again by a good choice of colour.
'The battered fire surround
was upgraded for just £15.'
I like it, I like the green,
I think it's really nice.
Yeah. £80.
'A £65 profit
for the fire surround.'
let's talk tin truck, shall we?
Yeah, charming little thing.
I tell you what,
someone had trodden on that.
Oh, really?
Big time. More stamped on.
'The battered old truck was given
a military paint job and stickers
for £10.'
I think lots of people would like to
own it. It's a cute little thing.
I'm gonna suggest £75.
Well, I think that's pretty good.
'The truck generates a £65 profit.'
Water tank table. Yes.
Before you start,
that's you at your best.
That's you and Guy at your best.
Really?
I love that.
Thank you, mate. Happy days.
I like it too.
Do you? Yeah.
'The water table was cut and painted
and a new glass top was added
at a cost of £100.'
A price of 220, I think,
would be about right for that.
Great, mate, well, look,
I tell you what, I flogged it.
I flogged it for 250.
'£150 for the water tank
coffee table.'
So, Greg, in total after our costs,
you're taking home 310 quid.
Lovely.
'Henry's choice of barn
has earned Greg a profit of £310.'
I think Simon and Henry
have done a very good job.
Tractors or motorbikes, that's what
I shall spend the money on.
'But Simon's choice of barn,
Julie Darcy's place, netted £315.
Making him
today's winner by just £5.'
We'll forget the fact that I won.
This was the day
that Henry Cole upcycled
an old cable drum into a table.
Just dreading going to a bike meet.
"Oi, mate, did you do
that cable thing?" I'm leaving.
Julie'll be proud of you.
Subtitles by Red Bee Media
of Britain are stacked
with old possessions.'
This is heaven, mate,
that's the only way to describe it.
'What looks like valueless junk
could be worth a pretty penny.'
I've just fallen in love.
Man, that's gorgeous!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
reckon they can fix this redundant rubbish...
...and once restored,
sell for a profit.'
That's immense, mate.
'For Henry and his mechanic...'
That's it!
'...it's all about restoring
retro relics and vintage classics.'
Oh my God, it goes!
'While Simon and his upcycler
repurpose the unwanted
into fantastic furniture.'
Oh my word! That's amazing!
Have a look, what do you reckon?
I think it's remarkable.
It's breathtaking.
All right! Eh?
'They may have different approaches
but together they'll turn
a profit for the owners.'
You're going home, mate, with
6220 quid. How does that sound?
That sounds brilliant.
'Today...'
Just get back!
'...Henry's firmly in the closet.'
Please help me.
'Simon's in shock.'
Be a shame to paint this.
Lucky I've got a chair to sit in.
'And at the valuation,
there's high praise.'
That's you and Guy at your best.
I love that.
We're down in Gosport here. Isn't
that a naval base or something?
'Today the boys are heading
to Gosport across the bay from Portsmouth,
home to two thirds
of the British navy's surface fleet'
I know something
far more interesting than that.
What? Was Marilyn Cole
any relation of yours?
Don't know, why?
Marilyn was from Gosport.
And Marilyn was the first,
how shall we say...
model to reveal all.
Playboy.
Was she?
Centrefold.
'No relation of Henry's,
Marilyn Cole was born in Gosport
ad had the dubious honour
of being the magazine's first fully
nude model.
Her other job was working
in the local Co-op petrol station.'
It's my turn to bare all.
We're going to see a lovely lady
called Julie.
You know what she does?
What?
Upcycles furniture.
'Simon's choice of location
belongs to Julie Darcy,
who also works
in the restoration trade.'
I've been working on restoring
furniture since I was a teenager really.
I've got a big garage out the back
and it's got lots of furniture inside.
Projects that were for a rainy day
but never got round to them.
'Julie is keen to clear some clutter
and also to learn.'
If Henry and Simon make me any money
I would like to go on a course
and learn
some different techniques.
Julie, how are you?
Hi, Henry. Hey, Julie.
Can I just say, I know I've only
just met you but isn't that cool?
I can do this for you,
it's quite easy.
Could you do it for me?
Oh, do! Oh, please!
I'd love to! You as well.
No, I get my grey put in.
You could have a stripe down there.
THEY LAUGH
Where shall we go?
It's round the corner at the back
or go through the shop.
See you later.
'The boys
head into Julie's back yard
in search of two items each
to restore and sell for profit.'
Relax, I'll be all right. I can do
this. It's going to be fine.
Stop it!
I'll support you the whole way.
Come on.
Well, most of the way.
Hang on. Watch the water, mate.
I mean, argh, she was saving it
for a rainy day.
I think the rainy... Hang on.
Something's just rolled over there.
What?
'Henry has spotted a reel which
formerly carried electrical cable.'
I've seen these often.
That's my kind of thing.
Yeah?
I'm under pressure.
I know you are.
So I just thought I'd help you out
by getting my first item
before you've even opened the door.
You can't have the drum.
I've got a great idea,
I've been thinking about this.
'Watch yourself, Simon.'
So I want I want to do, right,
is I want to turn it
into a massive little cotton reel.
No, no, that's we do.
Alice in Wonderland type thing.
That's what we do. I need this!
I know, mate.
Look, there's plenty of stuff
in there. I'm convinced.
'One nil to Henry.
Next stop, Julie's garden shed.
And there's a bit of a theme
going on in there.'
Can you get in there?
We'll have to get stuff out.
Hey hey, upholstered!
Look what I found.
Cor blimey. Would you believe it,
another chair.
Here, take a seat.
What have you got? Thanks very much.
Do I need to?
I tell you what,
it's an eclectic mix, isn't it?
Now we're talking!
That's quite a funky chair, mate.
'Simon has grabbed
a modernist armchair.'
Intrinsically what you have here
is kind of what they call
a tulip chair.
Right? That was the style.
'The tulip chair
was designed in the 1950s.
Featuring futuristic curves, it is
a classic of modern industrial design.
This one isn't an actual tulip
but it's in a similar style.'
Underneath I think it will be
steamed ply to bend it into shape.
And that'll be lovely in itself.
But if it's not...
If it's not you're in trouble.
Julie's gonna give you
a lot of grief.
Stop it!
HE LAUGHS
'The two chairs
make it one pick each.
But Henry is in no mood
for sitting around.'
So what else is in there?
What you doing?
Chair, chair, chair.
I was just sort of taking the
opportunity of being invited in.
Seeing as you
were moving that over there.
'With no machines for Henry to pick,
he'll need to get creative
with wood.'
These, mate, I think are pukka.
'Henry's found a pair of modern
bar stools that take his fancy.'
Get that one out and I'm going to
try and get the second one out.
Which might be difficult.
'But the second is fighting back.'
Just get back!
Just imagine that there are...
You've gone to get it out,
get it out.
HE LAUGHS
Please help me.
Honestly, I wouldn't ask...
Just get out quick
and close the door. OK.
I think I just got out
at the right time.
Hey, so what do you reckon?
Comfy, aren't they? They are.
I don't know why
they're just inspiring me.
Minimalist in form, simplicity is
what it's all about with those.
'Although not old, Henry thinks
he can add value to the discarded
stools.'
Pressure is officially off.
'Henry's pick
means he has all his items,
leaving Simon
with one left to choose.'
Hey, mate, what does this look like?
What's this look like, Si?
Taking it easy.
Oh no no no! What's that? Hello!
What is it, a rabbit hutch?
For a guinea pig?
Come and give me a hand
to get it out.
HE LAUGHS
I don't know why I'm laughing.
Look at the state of it.
Talk to me cos it is your era,
isn't it? Am I right?
Yeah. We're looking, what,
60s Danish design.
Danish?
Yeah, it's a movement.
'Simon's right. Danish design
is a style of functionalistic design
in architecture
that was developed
in the mid 20th century.
One of the most famous examples
is the Sydney Opera House.'
You'd know it as G Plan,
that kind of stuff.
Oh, OK, all right, mate.
Are they Danish?
The Danes came up with this element
of design for furniture.
They didn't have to be in Denmark
to do that?
That's where most of it came from.
Everyone started going, that's nice,
we'll do some ofthat.
I'll tell you something else though.
Julie might not want you
to have this.
Come on.
No, don't say that.
'Time to see if Julie
will let Simon have the bureau.'
What have you got
in your hand there?
I found this
while I was tidying up.
I thought this would fit Henry
absolutely perfectly.
Would it?
Yes, it would.
SIMON LAUGHS
Now, Julie, right.
Can you tell me
where that cable drum came from?
The cable drum
came from the boatyard.
Ah!
Let's talk chairs.
They came from a restaurant
in London that closed.
Those tulip-esque chairs,
where did they come from?
I kind of acquired them, I can't
remember where they came from
but I ended up with about seven
or eight of them.
And finally, I think, the piece de
resistance of the whole collection.
Danish style cabinet.
Tell me about that.
This cabinet came from a gentleman
who had it in his house for a while
and wanted to get ridof it.
I really do feel
quite a bit of pressure
because you do what you do so well
to kind of step up to the mark here.
But that said, I don't look half
as ridiculous as my compatriot.
SHE LAUGHS
Love and peace, Julie,
love and peace.
'Coming up...
Henry's ideas impress.'
For what it is,
that's quite creative.
'Simon gets stuck in...'
As soon as I put this blade in,
there's no turning back.
'And Henry's feeling confident.'
Big money, dude.
You just wait and see, Simon.
I'm gonna fleece you.
'Restorers Henry Cole and Simon
O'Brien are on the hunt for items
with profit potential.'
Hey, look what I found.
Would you believe it, another chair.
'After picking two items
from Julie's place,
Simon's showing his finds
to assistant Gemma Longworth.
First up,
the glass-fronted cabinet.'
I really like this.
What would you do?
I think maybe get it back
to its original condition.
Be a shame to paint this.
And it's rare I say that. I know!
Lucky I've got a chair to sit in.
Oh, dear me!
'Next, the modernist armchairs.'
So same question.
What would you do with these?
If they were both like that,
I'd probably say leave them.
But...
But that one's gone.
This one's... yeah.
What if we stripped this back
and see what's underneath?
I've got a feeling the whole thing
is made of steamed ply.
So I reckon start with that one,
let's find out what it's made of underneath.
And then make a decision, yeah?
Yeah.
'Gemma gets straight to work
on the cabinet.'
It was already sanded.
But because I'm going to be
varnishing it it needs to be right
back to the bare wood.
'Electric sanders
make light work of a job like this.
They can be bought
from as little as £20.
Simon is ready to see
what the chairs are made of.'
OK, here goes nothing.
Soon as I put this blade in
there's no turning back.
As of now.
'He removes the vinyl and foam,
hoping to find that bent plywood
frame underneath.'
How is it looking?
It is steamed real ply,
exactly what I hoped to find.
Has the sponge come off
easily enough?
Well, it's glued on but once we got
the main bulk of it off...
Get the sander on it. Mm.
This is gonna work.
Brilliant!
Fingers crossed
the other one's the same.
Don't say that!
'Over in Oxfordshire
Henry's showing his finds
to best mate Guy Willison.
First, the stools.'
Firstly I think they should be
a uniform colour.
Secondly we could get
a little bit of metal involved.
I've got another idea.
If we glued cork to that...
I knew that would come out.
If we glued cork to it
they'd be really different
and paint the bases a lovely colour.
That is a shocker.
It's not a shocker. It is!
Cork on there with a lovely colour
on the front. Dreadful.
It's not as uncomfortable
as cold aluminium.
I think we should go ally.
I'll do as I'm told
at the end of the day.
'Stop bickering!
Next item, the cable reel.'
This is my plan.
Paint it black.
And then here, rope, yeah?
All right.
Wrap the rope round. Yeah.
And then either
put a nice wooden top on it.
Right?
Yeah.
Or again to follow up
to go with the chairs type vibe,
a circular... Cork.
Did I hear...? No.
A circular sheet of aluminium
and you got yourself
a beautiful little table.
That sounds quite good. For what
it is, that's quite creative.
'Guy wastes no time
starting on the stools.'
I'm just sanding
a few bits and pieces.
Because I'm gonna prime this
with an undercoat.
I just want the paint
to be able to grip to these edges
cos they're very slippery
on this chair.
Right,
that's all the undercoat done.
'The paint is left to dry.
Guy tackles the reel.'
The first stage of this cotton reel
cable drum
is to satin black the core.
So I'm going to satin black the bits
that are going to show
and then we'll go from there.
'Guy uses a multi-purpose
satin spray paint
available from DIY stores
for around £10.'
That's that done. It looks
very gloss at the moment.
I can't wait to see it
when it's satin.
'In Liverpool the cabinet has been
sanded and prepped for a light matt varnish.
But the queen of the paintbrush,
Gemma, just can't resist
a hint of colour.'
Little splash of colour's
not gonna do any harm.
'OK, just the inside, Gemma.
Oh and the legs too, eh?'
There we go.
That paint has took really well.
It looks so much more modern already.
Few layers and it'll be ready to go.
'Simon's busy with the modernist
armchairs next door.'
OK, so all the steamed ply
is now sanded back.
Did contemplate leaving it like that
but no. Let's tidy this job up.
'Simon uses glue to fix aluminium
plates over the screw heads
to give it a cleaner finish.'
Leave that to go off. Just gonna
edge it with the same piping
we're using to fill the gap
between the laminate.
'Over in Oxfordshire, Guy makes some
fixings for the cable drum table.'
So I've marked it up,
I'm just gonna cut these out.
Then I'll polish it
then I'll bend them.
So after some precision work
on the jigsaw and a bit of buffing,
the metal can be manipulated by hand
to create the fixings.
And with the paint on the reel dry,
he can now fix them into place.
Wind old ship's rope
around the main body...'
Hope I've got enough.
'...before finishing off
by hammering and then drilling
the final fixing in place.'
I think that looks lovely.
Just the top to go.
'Henry's other item is also
having some metalwork done.
Henry's commissioned
a local metal worker
to fashion
seat covers for the stools.
Now we're back at the workshop,
Guy drills screw holes
in the corners.'
I think they look really expensive
and really nice.
Let's see what his lordship thinks.
'And with work well underway
on the first set of items,
it's time for Henry's choice
of location.
He is taking Simon
to see Greg Mason in Surrey.
The boys have visited before
but Greg still has plenty of stuff
left.'
I've invited Henry and Simon back
to look at some more stuff
and make me some more money.
Hang on, I know where we are.
Yeah, this is Greg's.
The guy who had 56 tractors but he's
now got 55 cos you took one away.
Did you enjoy it at Greg's? I did.
Good cos we're back here again.
I'm not taking a tractor.
Greg!
Henry!
We had to come back. Simon.
Now, listen, I know that you collect
other stuff apart from tractors.
I only scratched the surface
last time. Is that fair to say?
That is fair to say.
I've got loads of junk.
Fantastic, mate.
We're going in search.
Cheers, mate.
'The boys head off on their search
and straightaway Henry spots
something interesting.'
Come and have a look at this.
We've seen a few water tanks
in our time.
We have.
But that is lovely.
'Henry's been drawn
to a galvanised steel water tank.
Galvanising is a process by which
steel is coated with a layer
of zinc.
A metal that doesn't rust.
Making it ideal for water storage.'
That, my friend, is my first item.
I'm loving it.
Big money. You just wait and see,
Simon, I'm gonna fleece you.
'The galvanised tank
makes it one nil to Henry.'
Hello.
'Inside, Simon's interested in
an antique fireplace.'
Victorian?
Maybe.
Bit later probably. Edwardian.
Judging by the shape of the mirror.
'Edwardian refers to the period
covering the reign of Edward VII
from 1901 to 1910.'
My good man, I wonder whether
I could have a glass of sherry.
While I warm my knees
on your glorious fire.
You're having this.
Yeah. It's absolutely brilliant.
I'm glad you found that, it made me
feel better about bringing you back
to Greg's.
No. Lovely. Find something else now.
I'm on fire.
'It's one item each for the boys.'
Wow! Mate, that is beautiful.
Look at that!
'And it doesn't take Simon long
to spot something else.'
What is it about this tandem
that I've never seen before?
Er, ladies at front,
men at the back?
Your stoker,
the person who sits at the back,
normally just bored,
got no control of anything.
Ah, that's really confusing
if you're up front, isn't it?
This could cause
the biggest argument ever.
Left, right, left, right.
In the bushes.
I haven't seen one that has
a lady's style at the front
and men's at the back.
Obviously for the stoker... You know
what the problem with this is.
Apart from a new saddle,
it's perfect, nothing wrong with it.
It's obviously Greg's pride
and joy. I love it. Gorgeous.
Don't see that very often, mate.
How divine.
'With little restoration needed
and very little profit potential
on the old bike,
Simon passes.
So both boys
still need a final item.'
Here's more of a traditional kind
of shed.
Look at those signs.
HE GASPS
Oh my word, look!
That's really rare, man.
It's an old tin.
Look at that filtrate there.
That, that, that.
HE GASPS
Mate!
That's beautiful.
Can I have these to restore?
No, see, find it, fix it, flog it.
See how it works?
Not find it, find it, look at it.
If you want a vehicle to restore,
OK, are you ready?
Yeah.
HE LAUGHS
You know when I said there wouldn't
be a vehicle in this shed.
I was wrong.
Oh, that's mad!
'This is a Tri-ang model 200
transport van made of tin.
If Henry can restore it
it could fetch more than £100.'
I mean, it's pretty rusty
and someone's done a break-in,
a bank job.
Rather sweet, though, isn't it?
It is.
It really is quite far gone.
It's all there, though, isn't it?
Well, yeah. Yeah.
You could put stickers on it.
Automotive stickers on it.
Oh yeah, I could, couldn't I?
Yeah.
OK. I'm gonna prove to you,
that apart from looking at oil cans,
I can actually restore stuff like
this that basically is too far gone.
'So Henry's done, leaving Simon
with one left to find.'
You see, you find vehicles
in the smallest sheds.
Ooh, now there's a lovely thing.
'Simon has spotted
a winged back armchair frame.
The purpose of the wings
was to protect the head and body
from cold draughts and to trap
the heat from a fireplace.'
Its basic form is here
and what I like about it is,
see the way the arms are shaped?
They're not finished, are they?
It's all very naive,
it's just been roughly done.
Cos the whole thing
is supposed to be upholstered.
I know you're not interested
in the slightest. I don't care.
I've got my second item. Come on.
Blimey, that is crazy.
'The boys head off to find out
what Greg makes of their picks.
Starting with the tin truck.'
I thought I might kind of bring that
back to life.
Are you sure?
No. Absolutely I'm not.
Now, OK,
tell me about your water tank.
That tank was here
before I bought the place.
How long ago was that?
30 years ago.
No, really?
So those are my two items. If I can
have those I'll be well happy.
Yes, you've got 'em.
SIMON LAUGHS
Don't know why you're laughing.
Look at that chair!
Listen, I think that chair
is a very lovely thing.
Tell me about that.
Where did that appear from?
I cleared a bloke's garage out
one day. He was an antique dealer.
My second choice
is that quite simple
but rather lovely
proportioned fire surround.
Tell me about that.
I don't know where I got that from.
Been here for that long.
So over 30 years in your possession.
Yeah. Must be. Wow.
Absolute pleasure, thank you.
Thanks so much, mate.
'Coming up, Gemma's daunted.'
I don't know if I'd have preferred
the tractor if I'm honest.
I love it but look!
'For Henry, it's hammer time.'
If you're of a nervous disposition,
look away now.
'And a little sophistication
at the valuation.'
There should be a synergy
between the two pieces.
Synergy! I love that! Synergy!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
are on the hunt for items to fix up
and flog for profit.'
Mate, that is beautiful.
Look at that!
'They've now chosen two items each
from Greg Mason's farm.
Henry's now showing his haul
to restorer Guy,
starting with a model truck.'
I know you're not gonna like it.
Well, it's a category D.
A write off?
Yeah!
HE LAUGHS
I kinda felt sorry for it.
It is quite cool.
I know why you took it.
It is a shame
and I feel sorry for it like you do.
But that's not an earner.
No, I know, mate.
I just thought I've gotta rescue it.
Right, next is something
that I think you like. OK.
'It's the galvanised steel
water tank
that Henry hopes to turn
into a table.'
Up the other way
is a nice cross pattern. Yes.
Bracing. OK.
But what happens
if you just cut out the insides
and left the framework?
I think it would be nice to keep
some of the actual sheet steel
as well.
A bit, not much.
You can fill your boots creatively
here, and I'm here to polish.
While you're here can we flip it
over so I can look at the X
on the top.
So what about linishing this
and putting glass on it?
Yeah, I think that'll be great. OK.
In the meantime
are you happy with that?
I am happy with it.
I know it's gonna look amazing.
Get the angle grinder out.
All right, mate. Happy days.
'Guy gets straight
into the workshop.'
I'm just marking up this tank
for the panels to be cut out.
So I've got this as a guideline,
it's going to be the same
the whole way round.
So I'll mark it up,
I'll radius the corners.
And then we'll cut out the panels.
'The tank is sent off
to be cut by a local metal worker.
While at home,
Henry is sorting the model truck.'
So look, right, I've discombobulated
the back of the truck.
Because actually that ain't too bad.
There's a dent on the top there
like that.
So I'm gonna deal with that first.
This on the other hand
is gonna take a while.
We're gonna have to try and
straighten that out as best we can.
'Henry uses a rubber mallet
to ensure he causes minimal damage
to the truck.'
If you're of a nervous disposition,
look away now.
I'm really chuffed with the progress
actually. We're getting there.
That's rolling along nicely now.
Need to work a lot more
on this area.
Give me a couple more hours and we
might be in some decent shape.
It's gonna look great.
'In Liverpool Simon is showing Gemma
his recent finds.
Including
that battered chair frame.'
I don't know if I'd have preferred
the tractor if I'm honest.
I love it but, look, it's wrecked.
OK, right, I'll do a deal with you
straightaway about this chair.
I picked it, it's my fault.
I love it, I will do it entirely.
I'll get it upholstered.
But I will literally take this on.
I will take you up on that then.
HE LAUGHS
I thought you might!
THEY LAUGH
'On to the fire surround.'
I love it, it's fab.
But it needs a lot of work.
It does. Well... Yes, it does.
Yeah!
But if we do our magic on them,
everything we do
with both of these, it's profit.
Best get cracking.
'Simon begins work
on the chair frame.'
OK, first thing to do
is to make it solid.
All the joints have opened up.
The cross brace is with it
but not attached.
So it's glue and clamps time.
'Simon uses a good quality wood glue
to repair the frame.'
So cross brace is on.
Front legs are clamped back in.
Joints are nice and tight.
Even just like that.
Just feels solid now.
'Next door
Gemma needs to sand the fireplace.'
This fireplace
has definitely seen better days.
But I'm hoping with a good clean
and a really good sand,
it'll start to look a bit better.
Best get cracking.
'But no sooner than she's started,
Gemma spots the damage is worse
than she first thought.'
Oh dear.
Looks like I'm replacing
all of that beading then.
'In Oxfordshire the water tank
is back from the specialist.'
The panels have been cut out
on this to my specification.
I think it looks really nice.
I wasn't too sure but now I see it
I'm happy with that.
'Guy removes the old dirt and paint
with a wire rotary attachment
in a process known as linishing.
He begins the next stage
in the workshop.'
I'm now ready to paint the inside.
I'm gonna use this hammered green,
they call it.
So I've used this colour before
and I know it goes well
with this linished outside.
'The paint is left to dry.
Guy grabs the model truck.'
After much panel beating
and sanding down and prepping,
this is now ready
to be rattle canned.
We decided to go Nato army green,
turn it into an army truck.
'He uses long sweeping motions
to ensure an even coverage.'
Right, that's that done,
I think it's a lovely colour
and all I've got to do now
is reassemble it when it's dry.
'In Liverpool Simon's visiting
upholsterer and fabric designer
Rachel Taylor.
She's creating a bespoke pattern
that will be printed on to a fabric.
This'll be used for the cushion
seating for Simon's upholstered
chair.'
So what I'd like you to do
is to design two panels basically.
One for the seat
and one for the back.
Is there any colours
that you're thinking?
Well, the bolder the colour
and the geometric design
and you know what, over to you.
OK!
Let your artistic flair blossom.
I'll leave you to it.
And thanks very much.
Cheers, Rachel.
That's great, thank you.
'Back in the workshop,
Simon sands and waxes the frame.'
Gonna get on,
apply just a clear wax.
Treat it for worm.
And my rustic chair
is ready to be upholstered
with Rachel's one-off print.
It'll either look brilliant...
or terrible.
'The Georgian fireplace
has been sanded.
Next Gemma applies a primer
before adding colour.'
This fireplace is quite old.
And so I wanted to keep it
quite traditional.
So I've gone for this green.
Should look very effective
when it's done.
'In Oxfordshire Henry has found
an old photo of himself and best
mate Guy.'
What have you got there? Sorry
I've been delayed. Look at this.
Look at that!
Check those two reprobates out!
You look like
Billy Bunter or someone.
And that's you.
Mate, you have aged badly.
What is that, that's nearly 30 years
ago and we're still alive!
Next year it'll be 30 years.
We should have a celebration. Yes.
'All right, boys, enough
reminiscing. Time for some fixing.'
I think they're better
than we ever thought.
Yeah,
I think they look quite expensive.
Is this ally
or is it brushed steel?
It's brushed stainless steel.
So we can't really mirror polish
that. I like that satiny finish.
I think it's lovely, mate. I think
they're really, really lovely.
Good.
Well done, mate. Lovely jubbly.
'Henry's other item was an old
cable drum that Guy's upcycling
into a table
by painting and finishing
with old ship's rope.
All that's left to do
is to screw a new steel top.'
I think that looks posh.
It looks industrial.
It's a nice patina.
Patina. I never know what to say.
Leave the long words to me.
The overhang, one person only.
If I go it's a millimetre
and you do it might be different.
OK, mate.
Get it equal all the way round.
Oh yes, sir.
I think it's beautiful, don't you?
From what it was
I think that's quite cool!
That's what they call in the trade
an occasional table.
Right.
And occasionally we'll walk past it
and go, "That's lovely." Yeah.
'In Liverpool Simon and Gemma also
have to finish their first finds.
Despite agreeing to do otherwise,
Gemma couldn't resist painting
the interior of the Danish-style
cabinet.'
A little splash of colour's
not going to do any harm.
'Now the outside
is ready to be finished.'
Following Simon's orders,
I'm putting the Danish oil
on this cabinet.
There are a few imperfections
on this cabinet.
I think probably would have been
better painting it.
But as I've managed to have my way,
I put a little bit of paint on.
I have gone over the top
with the colour.
I'm gonna stick to my orders,
do as I'm told
and put an oil and a wax
on top of the wood.
'Polishing done and the now
clean glass doors attached,
it's time to see what Simon makes of
her maverick creation.'
Gemma, I think that's great.
Do you?
I like the splash of colour, I like
the fact that it's still original,
with a little bit of a spin.
I absolutely love it.
'Simon's been restoring
the damaged tulip-style armchairs
by stripping them back to their
steel-shaped pine carcass.'
This is gonna work, you know. Brilliant.
'He just needs to add
a thin piping line to the edges
to complete the modernisation
of the dated old chairs.'
What do you think?
They're completely unrecognisable.
Lot of hard work, that foam
was stuck properly. I bet.
Got there. We've added value
by stripping away some of the originality.
Cos you can see the form
of the steamed wood now.
Yeah, they're gorgeous chairs.
There you go. Worked.
'The chairs might look good
but how much have they made?
Time to find out
at the first valuation.
Simon's choice of rummage spot
was restoration enthusiast
Julie Darcy's place
in Gosport, Hampshire.
Now she's back
to inspect the boys' handiwork.'
THEY LAUGH
Hey, Julie!
How are you? Good to see you.
We're feeling a bit of pressure
today because you know your stuff.
Go and have a look.
That is fabulous.
And that is amazing too.
Oh, wow!
SHE LAUGHS
I think she likes it.
I hope so.
Absolutely fantastic.
Come back and join us.
So overall...
You did really well.
But have we made you any money?
Adam's joining us
to give us his verdict.
'Adam Partridge owns
three successful auction houses
so can accurately value
almost anything.'
Adam, my little coffee table.
It's a fair amount of rope value.
It's not cheap, this rope.
'The cable reel was painted then had
a metal top and rope attached
at a cost of £65.'
I would have thought you could put
a tag of 95 quid on it.
'A £30 profit for the coffee table.'
While we're on a roll,
let's talk chairs.
THEY LAUGH
Yeah, which ones are yours?
The ones on the left there.
The ones with remaining metal.
The metal, we though there should be
a synergy between the two pieces.
Synergy. I love that! Synergy.
I think they're cool, yeah.
Thanks, mate.
'The neglected stools were painted
and had brushed steel plates fitted
at a cost of £50.'
£125 for the pair.
You've taken the wind out my sails
there cos I sold them for 125 quid.
'A £75 profit for the stools.'
Little kind of Danish movement
glass cabinet.
Yes, all the rage these days.
I like the colour of the legs.
'The old cabinet was brought back
to life for just £5.'
I think £70
would be about right for that.
I've sold that for 75 quid.
Brilliant. There you go.
'That's a £70 profit
for the cabinet.'
Moving on, the tulip chairs.
Yeah, they're cool, aren't they?
'The chairs were stripped back,
varnished and had piping applied
for a cost of £10.'
Well, it's a lot of effort
but £75 each, 150 quid,
I think that's a reasonable price.
'£140 profit for the chairs.'
You're taking home £315. How's that?
That's fantastic.
'So Simon's choice of location,
Julie's place,
has earned a healthy profit of £315.
She has decided to put the money
to a very special cause.'
I'm impressed with what they've
done. I think I'll take
my two children
Amelia and Oliver
away for a nice weekend somewhere.'
'Coming up...
Simon's design impresses.'
Simon! I love it!
'And Adam's in a generous mood
at the valuation.'
My figure was gonna be 150 quid.
I'm gonna be a bit more generous
and put £175
because I think
you've done a lovely job.
Look at that!
'Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien
are making cash out of trash.'
Oh yeah!
Oh!
'They made £315 profit
in Simon's choice of location,
Julie Darcy's yard.'
How's that?
That's fantastic.
'But can Henry's choice
of location do any better?
In Oxfordshire, Henry and Guy
are putting the finishes touches
to the toy truck
which has been given
a military makeover.'
All I can say to you is, is that the
same truck or have you got one on me
and the other one's here somewhere?
That is it.
Mate, I love it. It's beautiful.
So now are we gonna accessorise?
We're just doing our stickers.
Ooh, he's committed.
I have.
Too late now, that's gotta stay.
That's really cool.
Put your numbers on.
'Guy applies the stickers,
being careful to avoid air bubbles.'
Mate, that's so cool.
There you go.
That's quality, isn't it?
It's lovely.
It's turned out better than I hoped.
That is a transformation.
'Top marks, boys.
Now to finish off the coffee table.'
It's remarkably heavy
for such a small piece of glass.
All right, now you're in charge
of when to drop.
Right, OK, keep it a bit above.
Hang on. Er...
There go the suckers.
In the suckers.
Right, now walk away.
That's it.
Walk away and admire.
Mate, that's really cool.
That's just how I imagined
it would turn out.
But perhaps just a bit better. Good.
Hey, that's worth wedge.
Serious wedge.
'But just how much wedge
can you get for it?
Time to find out as Henry
has lined up a buyer.'
300?
No, no, no. Look, I can't... 250.
250?
250.
All right, my darling.
I'll get it sent over to you.
Pay us cash, it be nice!
Cool. See you later.
I nearly cut her off a bit early
I was so excited.
250! Not bad!
'In Liverpool, Gemma is putting
the finishing touches to the fire
surround.'
The fireplace is taking great shape.
I love the colour but I think
it's still a little bit flat.
So I'm gonna add a technique
that gives it
a sort of crackled age effect.
'You can buy specialist kits to
achieve this effect for around £15.'
OK, leave that to dry.
Just takes about 15 minutes.
Then it's on to step two.
So I add this over the top.
And as it dries,
the cracks will appear.
The thicker you apply this,
the larger the cracks.
'Gemma applies a top coat
and then dries it with a hairdryer.
She then adds a black wax and buffs
it with a rag to highlight
the cracks.'
Right,
it's looking aged, distressed.
It's lifted that paint
just how I wanted.
Walk away from the fireplace, Gemma.
'Outside, Simon is ready to show off
his newly upholstered chair
to Gemma.'
Simon! I love it!
It's brilliant.
Did I get away with it?
Definitely.
I love this fabric.
Yeah, yeah.
I designed that, you know.
You designed it?
Well, no,
I picked some of the shapes
and then Rachel,
who's really clever, designed it.
One off, this does not exist
anywhere else in the world.
I think I'll just rest
on my laurels for a while.
Ah!
'And it doesn't take Simon long
to find a buyer.
Kate Forest from Liverpool.'
I absolutely love it. Love the
print. Love the design. Very unique.
200 and I can't budge.
Can't budge?
No. Come on.
OK, 200.
Brilliant!
I knew it would go and I'm glad
it's gone to you. Yes.
'Did Simon get the best price?
It's time to find out
at the final valuation.
Simon and Henry went digging
through Greg Mason's shed.
Greg's now back to find out how much
money's been made for him.'
SIMON LAUGHS
How are you, mate?
Good to see you.
What do you reckon, mate?
It's good, I like it.
But have we made you any money?
That's the key.
And Adam's here, as ever.
'Adam Partridge is back
to price up the latest items.'
It's a gaudy collection, isn't it?
I like the fabric on the chair.
George III wing armchair.
Mahogany base, nice inner
chamfered legs. A proper antique.
'The chair had bespoke fabric
designed and fitted
at a cost of £170.'
My figure was going to be 150 quid.
I'm going to be a bit more generous
and put it at £175
cos I think
you've done a lovely job.
You're right, it is very saleable
because I've sold it for £200.
'That's a £30 profit
on the winged chair.'
Right, moving on to a far safer
item, I think.
The old fire surround.
You get these quite often.
1920s fire surround,
every home had one.
Probably made it more commercial
again by a good choice of colour.
'The battered fire surround
was upgraded for just £15.'
I like it, I like the green,
I think it's really nice.
Yeah. £80.
'A £65 profit
for the fire surround.'
let's talk tin truck, shall we?
Yeah, charming little thing.
I tell you what,
someone had trodden on that.
Oh, really?
Big time. More stamped on.
'The battered old truck was given
a military paint job and stickers
for £10.'
I think lots of people would like to
own it. It's a cute little thing.
I'm gonna suggest £75.
Well, I think that's pretty good.
'The truck generates a £65 profit.'
Water tank table. Yes.
Before you start,
that's you at your best.
That's you and Guy at your best.
Really?
I love that.
Thank you, mate. Happy days.
I like it too.
Do you? Yeah.
'The water table was cut and painted
and a new glass top was added
at a cost of £100.'
A price of 220, I think,
would be about right for that.
Great, mate, well, look,
I tell you what, I flogged it.
I flogged it for 250.
'£150 for the water tank
coffee table.'
So, Greg, in total after our costs,
you're taking home 310 quid.
Lovely.
'Henry's choice of barn
has earned Greg a profit of £310.'
I think Simon and Henry
have done a very good job.
Tractors or motorbikes, that's what
I shall spend the money on.
'But Simon's choice of barn,
Julie Darcy's place, netted £315.
Making him
today's winner by just £5.'
We'll forget the fact that I won.
This was the day
that Henry Cole upcycled
an old cable drum into a table.
Just dreading going to a bike meet.
"Oi, mate, did you do
that cable thing?" I'm leaving.
Julie'll be proud of you.
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