Flix Productions are thrilled to announce the Premiere of Antiques DownUnder Season 2, set to air on 9Gem starting October 4th! And that’s not all—viewers will get double the fun with encore screenings of Season 1 episodes right after each new Premiere of Antiques DownUnder episodes.
The journey to bring you this exciting new season has been a long but incredibly rewarding one. Over the past twelve months, we’ve been hard at work rebranding Antiques Down Under, ready to introduce it to a whole new audience. From fresh new logos, titles and graphics to an updated episode format, we’ve given the show a full makeover.
Our team then dove into editing every episode, ensuring each one shines with the quality and creativity we’re known for. This season will feature four captivating segments per episode, showcasing some of the most unique antiques and collectibles from top Australian collectors. These collectors are true characters, with personalities that match the depth of their remarkable collections.
WHAT IS ANTIQUES DOWNUNDER?
Antiques DownUnder is a fascinating 12-part TV series. Antiques dealer and historian, Gregory Bickford is joined by well- known presenter and collector Claudia Chan Shaw, as they visit incredible collections around the country, exploring amazing objects that have found their way DownUnder or been made locally.
From private collections, historic homes and backyard sheds to
the best cultural museums and galleries, they’ll be talking to the experts, the custodians, and the passionate collectors. Revealing the stories behind intriguing items; where an object came from, why it was made, its value and its journey through life. The premiere of Antiques DownUnder Season 2 showcases even bigger and better collections than you saw in Season 1
OUR FAVOURITE SEGMENTS IN SEASON 2
Whilst we have enjoying editing all the collectors stories for Antiques DownUnder season 2, there are some that we got an extra thrill out of. Keep an eye out for these hand picked Flix Productions favourites in Season 2
MODELS MODELS MODELS
In episode 4, Nick Horn from Model Emporium show Gregory some of the coolest model trains, cars, and planes. We loved putting telling this story because of Nicks energy and enthusiasm for models shines through. It also gives us a good ol’ dose of nostalgia with a lot of the items from childhood.
QUILTS
In episode 8, we get a look at some incredible quilts handcrafted by soldiers in the war using scraps pieces of their uniforms and other fabrics accessible at the time. The imagery of these beautiful quilts is highlighted by the incredible cinematography of Lloyd Thornton which made for a memorable edit for us an even more memorable story for Antiques DownUnder.
TIME by RONE
The TIME exhibition is so impressive it takes over a full episode of Antiques DownUnder. The exhibition by artist, Rone, takes the viewer on a wild ride back to the early days of life in Melbourne. The exhibition has multiple vintage rooms including a grand library, office, mail room, pharmacy, switchboard room and many more that make you feel like you;ve gone back in time by 100yrs.
ANTIQUES DOWNUNDER HOSTS
One of the most exciting changes for Season 2 is the addition of two new presenters: Lee Bradshaw and Elizabeth Syber. They’ll join the team, bringing their wealth of expertise and charm to the show. With four knowledgeable presenters on board, we know you’re in for a treat.
GREGORY BICKFORD
Gregory loves antiques. So much so his house is full of a unique and exciting collection.
Gregory started collecting when he was in his teens and was inspired to do so by his Grandmother who was also an avid collector of antiques and also inspired Gregory’s interest in Australian history.
It became his passion in life, taking him
all over the world, buying and selling antiques for himself and others. His shop held everything from Georgian furniture, English silver, Russian porcelain, Australian antiques and much more, meeting many interesting people along the way and finding some unique treasures for many a private collector.
In recent years he has been the event convenor for the Strathalbyn Antique Fair, Adelaide Antique Fair and Collectacon,
a Collectables Fair.
CLAUDIA CHAN SHAW
Claudia Chan Shaw has a multi-faceted career as a television and radio presenter, author, public speaker, fashion designer, curator, artist and collector. She is co-host and producer of television program, Antiques DownUnder and was co-host on ABC TV’s popular program, Collectors. Her book Collectomania: From objects of desire to magnificent obsession, celebrates collections both strange and beautiful.
Claudia hosts and produces Arts Friday, 89.7fm Eastside Radio, featuring performing and visual arts, cultural events and in-depth profile interviews. She is also a podcast host.
Claudia is a cultural tour leader for The Art Gallery Society NSW in association with Renaissance Tours. She leads the popular Art Deco to Art Now and Art Nouveau & The Belle Epoque tours around the world.
She is co-designer and director for acclaimed Australian fashion label, Vivian Chan Shaw, with the designs represented in the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. Claudia was the inaugural curator of the City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival and designed large scale installations for Lunar New Year celebrations. Her artwork has featured in solo and groups shows, the Head On Photo Festival, GLOW Festival at HOTA, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, and Sydney Lunar Festival.
ELIZABETH SYBER
Liz began her involvement with antiques when her parents opened their first antique shop in 1970 where she absorbed a wonderful foundation of knowledge.
She has an Honours degree in Botany from Adelaide University, specialising in Palynology.
In 1984 she moved to Melbourne and set up her first antique shop. From there she partnered with her brother Philip in a shop in St Kilda; then moved to Alphington where she established an antique centre; and later another shop, shared with her brother Phil.
The shop was closed 3 years ago and presently she attends antique and collectables fairs in Victoria and NSW.
She is a valuer, has appeared on Antiques with Attitude on channel 31,and local antiques appraisals days and presently lectures on cruise ships about antiques and collectables.
She is passionate about promoting the antique trade and her involvement with Antiques Downunder gives her this opportunity.
LEE BRADSHAW
Lee Bradshaw was born in Monbulk, in the Dandenong ranges. He spent the early part of his career working in IT, during which he lived and worked in the UK, Germany, France, and the USA. During this time, he began collecting black basalt, a type of pottery that naturally fires black. As his collection grew too large, he started dealing in pottery as a hobby, eventually turning it into a more serious pursuit by purchasing stock and participating in fairs.
About fifteen years ago, Lee decided to leave the IT industry and opened a shop in Collingwood. The shop flourished, though there was a significant setback when the building next door collapsed through the roof, destroying the building. A new shop was found, and Lee continued his business for several more years. Over time, he expanded his expertise, initially specialising in Wedgwood and later expanding into other English pottery manufacturers, as well as English porcelain, becoming well-versed in Chelsea, Worcester, Bow, and others. He also gained recognition for dealing in quality furniture.
Today, Lee lives in South Melbourne, where he has a showroom nearby that operates by appointment. His collection and knowledge have grown to include early miniatures and glass, further broadening the range of items he offers.
THE “WHAT IS IT?” WEEKLY SEGMENT IS BACK!!!
A fan-favourite feature of Antiques DownUnder is set to return for Season 2: the “What Is It?” segment. In this popular section, Gregory and Claudia present unusual and quirky antiques to everyday collectors, challenging them to guess what the item is. And don’t worry—if you’re not following along on social media, we’ll reveal what the mystery item was in the following episode.
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CARDS & COLLECTABLES AUSTRALIA Coming in 2025!
If you’re a fan of the collectables you see on Antiques DownUnder, you may enjoy Flix Productions Australia’s new TV series coming to NINE in 2025, Cards and Collectables Australia as well.
Hosted by John Casey, this brand-new TV series explores the fascinating world of Australian collectors. From rare trading cards to LEGO, video-gaming, autographs, VHS, and more, Cards & Collectables Australia brings these collections to life with energetic creativity.
Cards & Collectables Australia puts the collectors and their collectables front and centre, showcasing their passion, enthusiasm and the community behind the hobby.
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