Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip sends a different kind of road team across Britain, pairing a well known face with a seasoned antiques expert for a day of treasure hunting. They visit flea markets, stately homes, specialist shops and local fairs, picking out objects they think will sell well. The pairs have a friendly rivalry, trying to buy items that will fetch the highest return at an auction held at the end of the trip. Tim Wonnacott provides voiceover, giving context about pieces and auction outcomes, while the show keeps the tone light and conversational rather than investigative.

The series launched in 2011 as a celebrity spin off of the original Antiques Road Trip format, directed by Ian Hendry. It was made for British daytime television and relies on the familiar mix of expert appraisal and on-the-road banter adapted for guest personalities.

Critical reaction has been mixed, with modest viewer ratings and a small number of online reviews; the show carries a Vote Average of 5.0/10 from a limited sample. Viewers looking for light entertainment will find its themes clear: the appeal of objects with history, the dynamics between expert and guest, and a gentle competitive streak that keeps episodes moving without heavy stakes.

Over time the program has helped normalise antiques as accessible entertainment, not only specialist subject matter. Clips of quirky finds and surprised celebrities circulate on social media, and local auction houses sometimes see brief boosts after appearing onscreen. The format also reinforces regional character, since markets and dealers reflect parts of Britain that viewers might not otherwise notice.

While Celebrity Antiques Road Trip hasn't been a major awards contender, it has maintained a steady place in daytime schedules thanks to repeatable structure and the pull of guest stars. It’s the kind of show people watch for personalities and small moments of discovery, rather than for high drama or critical prizes.