Salvage Hunters
Meet modern-day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard. With demanding customers, high turnover, and one of the biggest decorative salvage yards in the UK, Drew is constantly on the road, crisscrossing the country in search of derelict gems and forgotten remnants. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, his crack team of restorers is back at the shop giving old and rare finds a new lease on life.
- 2011-2025
- 20 seasons
- Janson Media
- Reality
Meet modern-day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard. With demanding customers, high turnover, and one of the biggest decorative salvage yards in the UK, Drew is constantly on the road, crisscrossing the country in search of derelict gems and forgotten remnants. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, his crack team of restorers is back at the shop giving old and rare finds a new lease on life.
Season 18 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Portugal Special
44 mins
Drew and Tee take a trip to Portugal, a hidden gem of the antiques trade. They unearth some architectural marvels recovered from an 18th century church.
Episode 2
Every Day is a School Day
44 mins
Drew never knows what he might find, who he'll meet, or what he'll learn. He visits an outsider artist with a newly curated art collection.
Episode 3
Different Visions
44 mins
Drew meets dealers who see antiques in different ways. He finds a carved lion with a mysterious back-story, and four chairs by his design hero, Pugin.
Episode 4
Shop Local
44 mins
Drew seeks out antiques that are rich with local provenance. On the Scottish border, he finds a Georgian Cockpen chair, then snaps up a chilling art piece in North Wales.
Episode 5
Masters of the Trade
44 mins
On a trip from Manchester to Hampshire, Drew visits expert dealers, snapping up a campaign chair, a Georgian bookcase, and a 19th-century carved deer.
Episode 6
In the Family
44 mins
Drew seeks out a combination of knowledge and experience when he visits four family businesses. He discovers an exciting array of items to sell on.
Episode 7
Georgian Special
44 mins
Drew indulges his Georgian obsession in Lincoln, where he falls for a Regency wine cooler. And a bungalow near Stockport hides a vast collection.
Episode 8
Survivors
44 mins
Drew finds rare pieces that have stood the test of time. They include an 18th century cabinet in superb original condition and a chest from the Vatican.
Episode 9
Ireland Special
60 mins
Exploring Ireland's thriving antiques world, Drew and new buying partner Alister uncover treasures in private homes and showrooms across the country.
Episode 10
Scotland Special
44 mins
Drew gets an insider's tour of Scotland with local dealer Viki Knott. He discovers a Mackintosh-influenced chair and some sinister 1960s Americana.
Episode 11
Different is Good
44 mins
Drew and Alister are on the hunt for exciting stock. They visit a business specialising in the creation of artificial flowers for film and theatre.
Episode 12
Treading New Ground
44 mins
Treading new ground across the UK, Drew and Viki explore the factory complex of a historic British cloth producer and a sprawling reclamation yard.
Episode 13
Conversation Starters
60 mins
Drew and Alister's hunt for pieces with an interesting backstory takes them from Sussex to Shropshire with campaign furniture and quirky collectibles.
Episode 14
Favourite Hunting Grounds
44 mins
Drew takes fellow dealer Viki to some of the types of hunting grounds which have helped shape his unique take on decorative salvage and antiques.
Episode 15
Nature in Design
44 mins
Drew and Alister hunt for pieces inspired by nature, from a folk-art bird's head walking stick in Brighton to a fireside tiger in Shropshire.