The French Collection

Three Brits with an eye for a deal get a day at a French market, with 800 euros to spend and dealer Mark Franks on hand to help. Back in the UK they have one day to upcycle their purchases before selling them on. The person who makes the most profit wins everyone else’s cash. Today Jemma, Kellie and David are shopping in Durtal, north-west France. Jemma thinks kids’ furniture is hot and hopes to see a return on a child’s desk. Kellie shows us how to upcycle candlesticks into lamps - complete with homemade shades. And a battered old leather chair turns out to be a big money-spinner for David.

Three Brits with an eye for a deal get 800 euros to spend at a market in Avignon, south France, with expert help from dealer Mark Franks. Once they’ve shopped they head back home to the UK where they’ve got one day to upcycle their purchases before selling them on in Bristol. It’s winner takes all – whoever makes the most money will walk away with everyone’s profits. Adrien thinks industrial lighting is popular at the moment and picks up some old warehouse lights. In the upcycling, Sam gets creative - converting an old bicycle into three decorative clocks. And Juel finds there’s big profits in taxidermy.

Three Brits who think they’ve got what it takes to buy low in France and sell high back home get a day in a French market, with 800 euros to spend and dealer Mark Franks on hand to help. Back in the UK they have one day to upcycle their goods before selling them on. Whoever makes the most profit wins everyone else’s cash. Today’s competition is in Nice, South France, where David, Jane and Nathalie go head to head to see who can buy the best bargains. Nathalie goes traditional French picking up some antique shutters. David gives a small chest of drawers the shabby chic treatment. And hard-haggler Jane strikes gold when a 70-euro mirror turns out to be worth much more.

Three rivals with a passion for all things vintage and retro get 800 euros to spend in a Paris market, with veteran dealer Mark Franks on hand to help. Once they’ve bought they head back across the channel to upcycle their gear before selling it on in York. Sarah spends big on some Bakelite telephones. Trevor thinks a pair of antelope horns are in vogue and could see him strike gold. And Vicky thinks an antique mirror is a real bargain. But who will make the most money when it comes to selling their stuff on and walk away with everyone else’s profits?

Three rivals head to a flea market in Jonzac, Western France to see who can buy the best bargains and make the most money selling their gear back home. They’ve got 800 euros and expert advice from dealer Mark Franks. Once they’ve shopped they must upcycle their purchases. Martin, Helen and Pauline all want to win by making the most profit - with the winner stealing everyone else’s cash. Helen spots the potential in some rusty old oyster baskets. Pauline gives an antique mirror a pink paint job. And Martin’s upcycling gets personal as he creates a bespoke piece of artwork using some old watch fittings. But who will make the most profit when it comes to selling in Brighton.

Three Brits with a passion for vintage homewares and collectibles get 800 euros to spend at a French Market, with dealer Mark Franks keeping an eye. Back home they get one day to upcycle their purchases before selling them on. It’s winner takes all as the person who makes the most money walks away with everyone’s cash. Today our three rivals are in Carpentras, South France. Ray sees potential in a French dresser - but will the buyers in Bristol agree? Joanne reupholsters some antique dining chairs. And Ben surprises Mark when he makes a profit on an old typewriter.