Husband and wife vintage enthusiasts, Vince and Lorraine Curtis, from Faulkland, have put their knowledge of history and retro to the test by taking part in a new, vintage-themed show, Curiosity, hosted by TV antiques expert, Paul Martin.

The pair are scheduled to appear in the fourth episode of the series, which started on BBC 1 at 2.15 p.m. on Monday this week.

Vince, aged 62, said: “We watch a lot of antique shows and thought we’d apply. It was a really, really good day. The production crew were really friendly, and the other team were lovely. Paul Martin made us feel so welcome.”

Curiosity is a competitive format, which puts contestants’ knowledge of antiques and collectables to the test. In each episode, two teams of two will move from room to room, using their skills, expertise and intuition to take on different tasks and challenges – all against the clock.

The initial idea was dreamed up by Paul Martin and his wife, Charlotte. Paul said: “This show is the culmination of an idea Charlotte and I came up with at home at our kitchen table. To see it come to life and to work alongside contestants with a real love of social history and all things vintage has been a real privilege.”

The show has been created and produced by independent company, Hungry Gap Productions, and is set in a series of distinctive rooms including, The Den of Antiquity and So Last Century and combines vintage and social history in an entertaining way.

Pete Lawrence, founder of Hungry Gap Productions, said: “It’s a fun show, and it feels like anything can happen. Our teams are tasked with finding fakes, spotting links between objects and discovering the fascinating stories behind the kind of trinkets and treasures that cram collectable emporiums and second-hand shops throughout the land.

“Paul is a fountain of knowledge and he brings the stories of the objects to life, explaining their provenance and unique attributes.”

So, how did Vince and Lorraine get on? “You’ll have to watch the show to find out!” Paul Martin said.