The country's leading amateur antiques enthusiasts battle it out to become Britain's Antiques Master 2011 in a series presented by Sandi Toksvig and featuring antiques expert Eric Knowles.

In Towneley Hall, Burnley for the first semi-final, three competitors put their skill and knowledge to the test over three tough challenges. They are Charlotte Howard from Wiltshire, who loves the timeless beauty of antique jewellery, Charles Ormrod from London, whose specialism is Sheffield plate, and Monica Evans from Warwickshire, whose passion is the history of kitchenalia. But who will take that all-important place in the final and be one step closer to becoming Antiques Master 2011? Show less