Salvage Hunters(2011)

Name: Salvage Hunters
Genre: Reality, Documentary
Released: 2011-11-14
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Drew Pritchard, Ralph Ineson, John Tee

★ 6.6(12)44m270 episodesReturning Series

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.

First aired:: 2011-11-14
Country:: GB
Network:: Discovery, Quest

Episodes

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1. E01: Cotswolds
2018-02-14 · 45m
Drew finally opens his own antiques shop in his home town of Conwy. So, he goes to the Cotswolds and one of the UK's largest indoor antiques, looking for treasure.
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2. E02: Back To Basics
2018-02-21 · 45m
With his new shop opening to the public, Drew needs more stock than ever. He spots a '60s Danish sofa in Malvern and a pair of tapestries in Welshpool.
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3. E03: The X Factor
2018-02-28 · 45m
Drew seeks standout items to lure more customers to his shop. In Derbyshire, he finds a Regency picture frame, and buys a pair of Danish rattan chairs in Harrogate.
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4. E04: When Opportunity Knocks
2018-03-07 · 45m
Drew is always hunting undiscovered treasures. He has a rare chance to scour the wild items at Chester Zoo. And in Leicestershire, he unearths a royal relic.
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5. E05: Taking Risks
2018-03-14 · 45m
Drew's business has expanded so he needs twice as many items! He visits a quirky house in Suffolk, to discover a barn full of salvage from around the globe.
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6. E06: Moving With The Times
2018-03-21 · 45m
When other businesses move with the times, Drew sees a chance to buy their unwanted stuff. In Essex, he finds a rare 1930s desk from a closing department store.
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7. E07: Belgium
2018-03-28 · 45m
Drew is in Belgium on a continental buying adventure. He visits the flea market in Tongeren and meets a renowned dealer who lives in a huge chateau.
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8. E08: Holland
2018-04-04 · 45m
Drew heads to Holland where, thanks to its thriving antiques markets, he can find the kind of unique pieces he’s renowned for – including his dream car, a vintage Bugatti.
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9. E09: Episode 9
2018-04-11 · 45m
Drew unearths a steel corpus of Christ on the cross, and spots a divine early 19th century gothic pew. Later, he finds a set of 1950s industrial pendant lamps.
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10. E10: Episode 10
2018-04-18 · 45m
In Gloucestershire, Drew finds a huge horse’s head with a dealer specialising in sculptures. And, in Somerset he spots a valuable Persian rug lining a chicken shed.
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11. E11: Episode 11
2018-04-25 · 45m
In Devon, Drew rummages through a heap of railway items collected over 30 years by a local enthusiast. And, he digs out treasure at a recently-closed glove factory in Yeovil.
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12. E12: Episode 12
2018-05-02 · 45m
Drew visits an amazing collection of wicker in the Somerset levels and is smitten by an Orkney chair. In Glasgow, he finds an easel that’s a work of art.
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13. E13: Episode 13
2018-05-09 · 45m
At a Hampshire auction room Drew has the pick of over 500 items from affluent private homes. In Lancaster he’s reminded of his passion for Elvis memorabilia.
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14. E14: Episode 14
2018-05-16 · 45m
Drew visits a salvage yard in Cheshire containing vintage gym equipment with real muscle. At an antique shop on the south coast, he spots some decorative religious moulds.
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15. E15: Episode 15
2018-05-23 · 45m
Drew visits a country estate mentioned in the Domesday Book and unearths a cupboard that's been unopened for decades. Plus, he finds a weathervane dating to 1800.