Locals bring their own antiques for valuation as rivals Paul and James Spiridion compete for a pocket barometer, Royal Copenhagen tableware and a wooden chess set carved by a WWII POW. The duo fight it out for a pair of star lots that could turn their fortunes around. Today they go head to head for a standing lamp and a Victorian Altar piece. But which will light the way for them in the saleroom?

It's a brand new week and Paul Martin's in Oxfordshire to take on the straight-talking Tom Keane for this week's Auction Showdown. Their first challenge sees them in Oxford Town Hall, offering up valuations to locals and snapping up the pieces they reckon will make a profit in the saleroom. Will the auctioneers Accept or Reject a pristine 19th century perfume bottle, or a wax bust of Napoleon Bonaparte? The second round sees the rivals up against the clock to each find an item they can Flip for Profit at auction, combing the Village Antiques Market for treasures. In their third challenge, Paul and Tom have the opportunity to nab a high-value lot to put under the hammer in their Jackpot Duel. Faced with the choice between a set of elegant Georgian-style armchairs and a plush Victorian settee, the auctioneers must use their saleroom savvy to select the piece they think will get the bidders most excited. It's all to play in this week's Auction Showdown - but who will take the first win here in Oxfordshire?