The Yorkshire Auction House
Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
- 2021-2026
- 7 seasons
- Documentary
Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Huge Bids for a Rare Collection
44 mins
Angus clears a loft stashed with bizarre but highly valuable collectables. A set of rare stamps deliver a big cash windfall at auction. Angus visits a former Harrogate tearoom owner who cohabits with the widower who used to live next door.
Episode 2
Animal Rescue and the Gold Haul
44 mins
A charity needs cash to feed rescued animals, so Angus tries to help them raise a sizeable sum. A widow discovers that her late husband's collection is worth a fortune.
Episode 3
Watches, Lighters & Ceramic Horses
44 mins
Angus Ashworth clears a garage that is packed to the brim with rare antiques. Later, he meets a woman who is looking to sell her collection of valuable ceramic horses.
Episode 4
Barber's Collection Makes the Cut
44 mins
This time, Angus Ashworth uncovers a rare coin collection and some vintage hair cutting gear. An old sea chest proves to be a treasure trove at auction.
Episode 5
Ringing Bells and a Rare Watch
44 mins
In this edition, Angus Ashworth helps a grieving daughter clear her late mum's huge collection of bells. Another job sees a room emptied for the first time in 50 years.
Episode 6
Three Generations of Heirlooms
44 mins
Angus helps a cancer survivor looking to fund a round the world trip by selling some family heirlooms. Elsewhere, a coin collection makes a mint at auction.
Episode 7
Fishing Reels and Garden Trains
44 mins
Angus helps to clear a warehouse filled with collectables to fund a luxury holiday. Plus, an old age pensioner sells his huge model railway.
Episode 8
Rare Radios and a Jukebox
44 mins
Angus clears a widow's home and uncovers her husband's collection of radio equipment, but it's part a Lancaster Bomber that excites bidders.
Episode 9
Machinery Mementos
44 mins
Angus Ashworth helps two National Health Service workers sell 30 years' worth of collectables in Oxford. Later, he discovers over 200 crane replicas.
Episode 10
A Victorian Bonanza
44 mins
Angus Ashworth takes a trip back in time when he visits a home that is dressed like a Victorian townhouse. Later, he helps a mother and daughter with an emotional task.
Episode 11
Old Master and Model Maker
44 mins
Angus discovers a mysterious 17th century artwork in Scotland. Then, he heads to Peterborough to help clear the home of a keen model maker.
Episode 12
Toys, Toys, Teddys and Dolls
44 mins
Angus takes a trip down memory lane as two cherished childhood collections go under his gavel. For one customer, it proves to be a very emotional time.
Episode 13
To Be Cherished by Others
44 mins
Angus attempts to find new homes for the beloved belongings of a departed father. Then, he helps a widow clear her late-husband's collection.
Episode 14
Time to Let Go
44 mins
Angus finds thousands of comics that's one man's obsession, but his wife wants them gone. A man's poor health forces him to give up his passion for timepieces.
Episode 15
The Gold Disc and the Golf Pro
44 mins
For the first time at the auction house, Angus puts a gold disc under the gavel. He then sells off some memorabilia from a former Ryder Cup referee.
Episode 16
Grease is the Word
44 mins
Angus and Jack clear one man's enormous personal collection of vintage oil cans. Plus, a former pub landlord sends a barrel-load of goodies to auction.
Episode 17
The Rock N' Roll Auctioneer
44 mins
An iconic Gibson guitar goes under the gavel. Plus, a huge haul of classic rock vinyl triggers an avalanche of ferocious bidding.
Episode 18
Quantity Versus Quality
44 mins
In Timperley, Angus encounters a 4000-piece collection of royal memorabilia. Plus in Wakefield, he finds some valuable 19th century Chinese porcelain.
Episode 19
Strange, Old, Big and Small
60 mins
Angus discovers Morris Minor cars and African carvings. Later, he finds Harrod's sheepskin coats from the 1960s and mysterious stone objects
Episode 20
Failure Not An Option
44 mins
Angus must pull out all the stops to sell two cherished collections, one of which was kick started by a horrific, near-fatal accident