Salvage Hunters Season 18, Episode 1: Portugal Special

Every Day is a School Day

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.

44 min

Different Visions

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.

44 min

Shop Local

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.

44 min

Masters of the Trade

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

44 min

In the Family

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

44 min

Georgian Special

Drew indulges his Georgian obsession in Lincoln, where he falls for a Regency wine cooler. And a bungalow near Stockport hides a vast collection

44 min

Survivors

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.

44 min

Ireland Special

Exploring Ireland's thriving antiques world, Drew and new buying partner Alister uncover treasures in private homes and showrooms across the country.

Scotland Special

Drew gets an insider's tour of Scotland with local dealer, Viki Knott. He discovers a Mackintosh-influenced chair and some sinister 1960s Americana.

Different Is Good

Drew and Alister are on the hunt for exciting stock. They visit a business specializing in the creation of artificial flowers for film and theater.

Treading New Ground

Treading new ground across the UK, Drew and Viki explore the factory complex of a historic British cloth producer.

Conversation Starters

Drew and Alister's hunt for pieces with an interesting backstory takes them from Sussex to Shropshire with campaign furniture and quirky collectables.

Favorite Hunting Grounds

Drew takes fellow dealer Viki to some of the types of hunting ground which have helped to shape his unique take on decorative salvage and antiques.

Nature in Design

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.