Sunday on QUEST: From Auctioneering to Car Restoration – Your Curated Guide
Looking for something to fill your Sunday? QUEST offers a mix of restoration, auction drama and automotive curiosity. Below is a rundown of the most engaging programmes, along with a few personal picks to help you decide where to start.
Morning & Early‑Night Line‑Up
01:00 – 02:00 Richard Hammond’s Workshop – “The Big Bet”
Description: Richard faces a gun‑toting client with a vintage Bentley. The tension is real, but the show keeps a steady pace.
Your take: It’s a solid start to the day, offering a mix of engineering and human drama without over‑selling the excitement.
02:00 – 03:00 Richard Hammond’s Workshop – “The Moment Of Truth”
Description: Hammond devises a plan to create a show car and gets a reality check from Accountant Kamla.
Your take: The episode keeps the momentum, but it may feel a bit repetitive for casual viewers.
03:00 – 04:00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car – “Jordan’s Subaru Impreza”
Description: The duo attempts to buy a Subaru for a policeman, with a surprise kit‑car twist.
Your take: A quick, light‑hearted detour that could serve as a palate cleanser before the heavy lifting.
04:00 – 04:30 How It’s Made – “Alkaline batteries, wheelchairs, flutes and cowboy boots”
Description: Behind the scenes of everyday items.
Your take: The segment offers a satisfying glimpse into manufacturing, a nice educational break.
04:30 – 05:00 How It’s Made – “Golf balls, furniture handles, parking meters and room dividers”
Your take: Continues the theme, a reliable source of curiosity.
05:00 – 05:30 Teleshopping
Your take: A brief interlude that may or may not appeal to you, depending on your taste.
05:30 – 06:00 Teleshopping
Your take: Same as above.
06:00 – 07:00 Salvage Hunters: The Restorers – “Beatlemania”
Description: Sculptor Nick tackles a challenge, metal worker Ted revives a fairground model, Alex restores Beatles memorabilia.
Your take: A quirky blend of art and nostalgia that keeps the energy up.
07:00 – 08:00 Salvage Hunters: The Restorers – “Beatlemania” (second episode)
Your take: The momentum stays, though the thematic focus narrows.
08:00 – 09:00 Salvage Hunters: The Restorers – “Beatlemania” (third episode)
Your take: The show ends on a high note but may feel stretched.
Evening Highlights
19:00 – 20:00 The Yorkshire Auction House – “Yorkshires Greatest Showman”
Description: Angus discovers fairground items and a 1920s Ford Model T.
Your take: The episode is a visual treat that blends history with the thrill of discovery.
20:00 – 21:00 The Yorkshire Auction House – “Brotherly Love And Kitsch Cats”
Your take: A charming, slightly quirky entry that offers a different pace.
21:00 – 22:00 The Yorkshire Auction House – “Tools And Treasures From Asia”
Your take: The Asian collection adds a fresh angle, keeping the show unpredictable.
20:00 – 21:00 The Repair Shop – “Toy restorers Amanda and Julie work on two well-loved dolls”
Your take: The restoration work is heartfelt, a reliable source of comforting satisfaction.
21:00 – 22:00 The Repair Shop – “Toucan Baby Mobile, Braille Typewriter”
Your take: A unique challenge that showcases craftsmanship.
22:00 – 23:00 The Repair Shop – “Luthier Julyan brings a 125‑year‑old banjo”
Your take: The antique instrument restoration adds cultural depth.
23:00 – 00:00 The Repair Shop – “Julie and Amanda restore Klaus”
Your take: The teddy bear story is touching, a nice end to the night.
Bottom Line
QUEST delivers a balanced mix of restoration, auction drama and automotive curiosity. If you’re looking for a show that blends history with human interest, “The Yorkshire Auction House” and “The Repair Shop” are solid choices. For something lighter, the early‑night “Richard Hammond’s Workshop” and “Wheeler Dealers” give you a quick dose of engineering fun.