FRIENDS TEST THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF RETRO ON NEW VINTAGE-THEMED SHOW

Vintage enthusiasts Lynda Sanderson and Katie Clark have put their knowledge of history and retro to the test by taking part in a new vintage-themed show, Curiosity hosted by tv antiques expert Paul Martin.

The pair are scheduled appear in the first episode of the series which starts on BBC 1 at 2.15pm on Monday (April 1)  and is produced by independent company Hungry Gap Productions. 

Lynda, who lives in Badminton, said: “Katie and I are lifelong friends and this programme was tailormade for us. Frankly we are ‘mad old bags’ who really love anything vintage and antiques.”

Curiosity is a competitive format which puts contestants’ knowledge of antiques and collectables to the test. In each episode two teams of two will move from room to room, using their skills, expertise and intuition to take on different tasks and challenges – all against the clock.

“The whole experience was just lovely,” Lynda said. “Curiosity is a great concept. It ticks all of the boxes for anyone who loves antiques, vintage and social history. Everybody wants to have a dabble and see if they actually have any real knowledge. It’s also the ultimate in recycling – what’s not to love about it!”

The initial idea for Curiosity was dreamed up by Paul Martin and his wife Charlotte.

Paul said: “This show is the culmination of an idea Charlotte and I came up with at home at our kitchen table. To see it come to life and to work alongside contestants with a role love of social history and all things vintage has been a real privilege.” 

The show has been produced by independent company Hungry Gap Productions, and is set in a series of distinctive rooms including The Den of Antiquity and So Last Century and combines vintage and social history in an entertaining way.

Pete Lawrence, founder of Hungry Gap Productions said: “It’s a fun show and it feels like anything can happen. Our teams are tasked with finding fakes, spotting links between objects and discovering the fascinating stories behind the kind of trinkets and treasures that cram collectable emporiums and second-hand shops throughout the land.

“Paul is a fountain of knowledge and he brings the stories of the objects to life explaining their provenance and unique attributes.”

Curiosity comes to our screens on Monday April 1 at 2.15pm on BBC One and will run weekdays for three weeks.  

How did Lynda and Katie get on…? 

“You’ll have to watch the show to find out!” Paul Martin said.