Antique treasure trove filmed for TV show

Ian Kettlewell, owner of Windmill Antiques, was contacted out of the blue and received just an hour's warning from the producers that a television crew was going to descend on his shop.

Film cameras were rolling for the new series of the popular show which sees experts set off on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.

Auctioneer Mr Kettlewell, aged 55, who started the business 23 years ago, welcomed antiques dealer Mark Stacey who had his eye on a number of collectables including vintage corkscrews which he ended up buying after delving around the displays.

It was the fifth time the television programme had filmed at the shop in Castle Hill.

Previous stars of the show to have visited have included Philip Serrell and Charles Hanson.

Mr Kettlewell said he was delighted to welcome the television crew again. He said: "It was very last minute this time, I didn't get much notice. They rang to say they would be visiting the shop again. It's brilliant. It's great for the shop because it gives us publicity and the programmes are always repeated which means more people get to see them.

"We could be Stafford's most filmed antiques shop the way it is going. "

Although filming took place three months ago, Mr Kettlewell, who buys and sells a range of items including glass and china collectables, had to remain tight-lipped until now.

The programme is due to air one day this week.

In September the Antiques Road Trip crew filmed at the quirky Grandad's Loft Antiques & Curios near Cannock.

The business specialises in taxidermy and antique dolls.