Posh Pawn
Channel 4 Ended
7 Seasons · 39 Episodes · Premiered April 17, 2014 · Ended January 28, 2018
From helicopters to Lamborghinis, mini-submarines and Hermes handbags, Posh Pawn uncovers the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Apr 17 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
The staff at Prestige Pawnbrokers are blown away by two jaw-dropping diamond necklaces, owned by two very different clients.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Apr 24 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James has his work cut out sealing a deal with a pushy young entrepreneur who wants to borrow £100,000 against his Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
E03
Episode 3
Thu, May 1 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Reformed 1980s cat burglar Sid hopes to raise funds with help from his family and their jewellery
E04
Episode 4
Thu, May 8 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Former catwalk model Cathy wants to borrow £50,000 to launch a range of unusual women's lingerie.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, May 15 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
A family man approaches Prestige Pawnbrokers with 12 classic cars to raise the money to avoid having his mansion repossessed, but it's another of his possessions that catches James's attention
E06
Episode 6
Thu, May 22 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James' manoeuvring skills are put to the test as he test drives a client's 40-foot American motorhome. A shopaholic hopes to sell two modern art paintings to pursue a new career in photography.
Season 2
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Sep 9 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
An ex-Chelsea footballer player turns up with some expensive Rolex watches, and James is put to the test when he's asked to evaluate a hovercraft used in a James Bond film
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 16 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
A divorcee from Newcastle wants to pawn her £185k necklace to pay for her children's private school fees. A Swarovski crystal-covered drum kit used on a Kylie Minogue tour gets Patrick excited.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Sep 30 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Prestige Pawnbrokers boss James mixes business with pleasure as he meets an entrepreneur friend in Spain who's looking to get a £100k loan on his luxury 18-metre yacht
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Nov 12 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
This episode features paintings by East End gangsters the Krays, and some fake watches cause a bust-up with staff
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Nov 19 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
The staff are amused when a life-sized suit of armour and matching horse arrive at the new Hatton Garden shop. James gets stuck without a paddle on a canal barge.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Nov 26 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James heads to Lanzarote for his biggest deal yet, the sale of a £1.5m yellow submarine. A rare Sex Pistols guitar puts Lawrence in a difficult position and a doting dad-to-be pawns his black Ferrari.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Dec 3 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Can Kristin accurately evaluate a piece of jade that could be worth over £300,000? And Weybridge manager Jamo sells a 1930s classic car under the watchful eye of boss and car expert James.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Dec 10 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
A bumper-car collector looking for a loan visits the shop offering an impromptu test drive in the city. Patrick is star-struck when he deals with a bass guitarist who used to play with Eric Clapton.
Season 3
5 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Aug 26 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James examines a stunning yacht in Palma, while Lawrence values a guitar signed by Oasis. A spectacular diamond bracelet gives new branch manager Alicja the chance to secure an international client.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Sep 2 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
A retired couple decide it's time to part with their colossal back garden railway. Plus: a collection of 500 handbags, a 71-carat tanzanite ring and a bespoke show motorbike.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 9 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James crashes a converted double decker bus on a test drive. A teenage couple want to sell her grandfather's designer watch so they can invest in their fledgling jewellery business.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 16 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
A glamorous Ibiza club DJ wants to sell her designer goods to finance her push to go global. And can James recoup his losses on an unredeemed Aston Martin when it goes to auction?
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Sep 23 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
James visits Lanzarote and a wine collection that may be worth a million Euros. Meanwhile, an aspiring 23-year-old gastro pub owner wants to secure a loan against a £250,000 Bentley.
Season 4
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Feb 3 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A Soho legend wants to sell vintage Chanel bags in order to finance more botox and a new bathroom. James takes Jo for a test drive in a client's Porsche.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Feb 10 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James heads to Ibiza to value a speedboat that is believed to be worth £100,000. Claudia is confronted with a rare purse from years ago that she has never valued before.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Feb 17 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James tries to cut a deal on a modified sports car. Claudia travels to Germany to value a large collection of bags from a New York socialite. A gold fanatic has a case of vintage wine for the staff to valuate.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Feb 24 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James is hoping he can sell a biplane. The team are given a headache when two very different diamond rings are brought in.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Mar 2 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James tests a home-made electric bike. Plus a bishop wanting to send a sculpture in hopes of setting up a charity in Kenya.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Mar 9 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James has two days to turn around a £100,000 loan on a sapphire and diamond ring, while a former fashionista approaches Claudia about her designer handbag collection. A yoga devotee wants a loan on items from her past so she can invest in the future, and James has to make a snap decision on an Italian classic scooter. Last in the series.
Season 5
5 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Aug 21 2016 6:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The documentary that goes behind the scenes of the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking returns for a new series. In this first episode of the new run, big money changes hands and pawnshop boss James takes an extremely rare Porsche for a spin; will the adrenaline rush help the owner hit the £250,000 they need? Designer handbag expert Claudia has to evaluate a pair of bags that could help their owner build a mansion for her beloved hairless cat. David Beckham makes a surprise appearance when a sculptor brings in a life-size statue. And with a new high-end pawnbroking store about to open in Manchester city centre, James faces his biggest challenge yet when a member of his tight-knit team drops a bombshell.
E02
Episode 2
Sun, Aug 28 2016 6:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The new run of the documentary series that goes behind the scenes of the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking continues. Pawn shop boss James takes to the high seas on a historic boat, but will the owner get the £750,000 he wants to make his dream of becoming a well-known children's author a reality? Lawrence is tasked with selling an original Kerry Darlington painting for an unforgettable returning client. With her mother's funeral to pay for, Essex girl Lucy needs an urgent loan against a diamond ring that has been in the family for generations. And James visits his new branch in Manchester for the first time.
E03
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 4 2016 5:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In this new episode of the series that goes behind the scenes of the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking, Prestige Pawnbrokers boss James turns heads for all the wrong reasons in Marbella when he gets behind the wheel of a Ferrari California whose owner wants ú100,000. Designer handbag expert Claudia evaluates a former The Price Is Right model's extensive bag collection, while memorabilia expert Lawrence has to find a buyer for 14 pieces of boxing memorabilia; can James resist getting involved when he's over 3000 miles away?
E04
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 9 2016 6:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The new run of the series that goes behind the scenes of the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking continues. James gets an enquiry about a passenger jet simulator but will he give a loan of ú150,000 after he's taken to the skies? A Pilates instructor hopes her designer handbag collection will fund a trip of a lifetime; a stunning diamond and sapphire necklace is brought in to pay for the launch of a new skincare product; and James shows his softer side when a client is in danger of losing his beloved silver collection.
E05
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 16 2016 6:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James swaps his usual fast cars for something smaller, with memorabilia expert Lawrence. Plus: a handbag that belonged to Sharon Osbourne, and stunning diamond and sapphire jewellery.
Season 6
7 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Fri, Apr 21 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James takes a ride around London in an eye-catching supercar, with an aspiring fitness guru who's looking for £80,000. With her eyes on a round-the-world cruise costing £30,000, an adventurous retiree wants to sell a collection of handbags and jewellery. A car enthusiast contacts memorabilia expert Lawrence about a helmet that once belonged to land speed record breaker Donald Campbell, and James faces a dilemma when he gets an offer for one of his favourite impulse buys.
E02
Episode 2
Fri, Apr 28 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James enjoys a tipple from an unusual £75,000 fire engine bar; memorabilia expert Lawrence is presented with an autograph collection that could be worth £20,000; and a former model wants sell some designer bags to finance the renovation of her house and her body.
E03
Episode 3
Fri, May 5 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Prestige Pawnbrokers boss James turns heads for all the wrong reasons in Marbella when he gets behind the wheel of a Ferrari California whose owner wants ú100,000. Designer handbag expert Claudia evaluates a former The Price Is Right model's extensive bag collection, while memorabilia expert Lawrence has to find a buyer for 14 pieces of boxing memorabilia; can James resist getting involved when he's over 3000 miles away?
E04
Episode 4
Fri, May 12 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James is armed and dangerous in an army tank that a military vehicle enthusiast hopes to sell for £30,000, to fund the family trip of a lifetime. Designer handbag expert Claudia meets a man about town who wants to upgrade his Hermes Birkin bag, and James brushes up on his history when he's presented with a sultan's sword.
E05
Episode 5
Fri, May 19 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James reluctantly takes to the skies in a plane with folding wings. Ex Big Brother housemate Chelsea Singh wants to borrow £50,000 against his beloved Bentley.
E06
Episode 6
Fri, May 26 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
At Silverstone, James test drives a high-performance motorbike that's on sale for £35,000. Designer handbag expert Claudia meets 'human Ken doll' Rodrigo Alves who's selling his designer luggage and watches so that he can learn to drive. And memorabilia expert Lawrence appraises a guitar owned by Alvin Stardust's widow that's signed by music legends including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
E07
Episode 7
Fri, Jun 2 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
James gets stopped in his tracks test driving a £30,000 Radical racing car. Memorabilia expert Lawrence deals with an intriguing enquiry about a piece of pop art. Handbag expert Claudia is moved to tears by a client with an emotional story. And James also values a tiara belonging to a martial arts fan, which could be worth £40,000.
Season 7
2 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Jan 21 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The series that goes behind the scenes in the world of high-end pawnbroking returns with new episodes. Prestige Pawnbrokers boss James gets his petrolhead fix with an E-Type Jaguar worth over ú100,000, and puts memorabilia expert Lawrence's car knowledge to the test. Designer handbag expert Claudia is presented with an extravagant impulse buy and Lawrence horses around in Hertfordshire, where he appraises some unusual artwork.
E02
Episode 2
Sun, Jan 28 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
High-end pawnbroker James meets 1980s pop star Leee John who has a selection of jewellery that he hopes is worth ú40,000. Handbag expert Claudia visits the Manchester store to appraise some designer bags; and James goes back to the 1960s while test driving an Austin A35 van.
Isy Suttie
as Narrator
James Constantinou
as James Constantinou