The story is about a long-established and highly respected family firm of auctioneers, the House of Caradus, in Chester, England, which is now in serious financial trouble. The series captures the drama of the auction room, the excitement of bid and counter-bid, taking in dealers' rings, forged art treasures and the growing invasion of the antiques scene by London-based auction houses starved of pieces to sell. As the House of Caradus struggles to stay alive, by fair means or foul, its clients cover the whole spectrum of need and greed.

Cast

R

Robert Grange

Victor Caradus

S

Sarah Bullen

Helena Caradus

A

Anthony Smee

Lionel Caradus

D

Dean Lawrence

Jack

B

Bartlett Mullins

Wilf

Madeleine Hinde

Ruth Caradus

M

Margaret Ward

Violet Caradus

A

Ann Rye

Miss March

Marius Goring

Magnus Bronsky

Martin Jacobs

Nigel Gage

J

Jennifer Lonsdale

Julia

David Janson

Reg

Tony Caunter

Jake

Hugh Morton

Mr Croft

John Quentin

Piers Edgerley

G

Gillian Webb

Mrs. Herriott

Seasons

7 episodes

Season 11979 · 7 episodes