The TV show Antiques Road Trip is returning to Cumbria as Britain’s favourite experts compete to make the most money at auction.

With a starting fund of £200 each, four pairs of rival antiquers go head-to-head in battle to seek out hidden gems in antique shops and make a profit at auction.

Driving the length and breadth of the country in an array of classic cars, the competing experts visit local historic and cultural sites.

They learn about the little known stories behind some of the greatest events in British history.

Next week, viewers see antiquers Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw kick off their road trip on the west coast of Scotland.

They will travel to Prestwick, Hamilton and Motherwell in a convertible classic Mercedes 380SL.

The pair will then head south to Carlisle and then on to Keswick to hunt for hidden treasures.

They will then drive round Harrogate, York, Norfolk and Suffolk before going head to head at their final auction in Diss.

Well known antique hunters Charles Hanson, Catherine Southon, Christina Trevanion, Mark Stacey, James Braxton and Raj Bisram also feature in the new series.

Viewers will follow the eight experts in their quest to make the most profit throughout the series.

Expert Charles buys an antique ear cleaner, while Mark picks up a rocking chair that once belonged to a prince.

Meanwhile, expert Natasha hopes a train door will make a profit and militaria buff Paul finds some German Second World War maps of Britain in immaculate condition.

However, the BBC has revealed Charles Hanson makes the biggest profit of the series, with a rare cased pair of George III white metal and chased shoe buckles, circa 1785.

John Redshaw is the series producer at STV Productions.

He said: "Our much loved antiques experts are back on the road, searching high and low for weird and wonderful antiques.

"We’re thrilled to kick off 2017 with a new series of this hugely popular show which as always is full of laughs, friendly rivalries and lots of great characters."

The series is produced by STV Productions and is broadcast on week days at 4.30pm on BBC One.