House of Caradus
Overview
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
Robert Grange
Victor Caradus
Sarah Bullen
Helena Caradus
Anthony Smee
Lionel Caradus
Dean Lawrence
Jack
Bartlett Mullins
Wilf
Madeleine Hinde
Ruth Caradus
Margaret Ward
Violet Caradus
Ann Rye
Miss March
Seasons
Season 1
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.
