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Shed & Buried Series 6 starts in June

Henry and Fuzz return to Quest for some serious shed searching

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend will return to the nation’s small screens – and outbuildings – this June, with brand new episodes of Shed & Buried.

Now in its sixth series, Shed & Buried brings together bike-mad Henry with fellow vehicle fanatic Fuzz and expert restorer Guy Willison, to do what they do best – unearthing the automotive antiquities buried in Britain’s sheds, outbuildings and barns.

Top haggler Henry has a real eye for a bargain and loves all things two- three- and four-wheeled – and is rather partial to a period petrol pump. He’ll be on the hunt for cars, bikes, boats, tractors and anything else motoring-related he can lay his hands on.

Helping him out – and holding him back from buying something before they can give it the once over – are Fuzz Townshend and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison. They’ll have the unenviable task of getting whatever Henry finds up and running again. Engineering genius Allen Millyard is also on call again, for engines that refuse to run.

Will they find a nice little earner? Maybe. Whatever happens, there’s guaranteed to be a lot of rummaging, a bit of fiddling, fettling and polishing, tea and biscuits, and plenty of pleasure in resurrecting long-neglected vehicles.

Shed & Buried returns to Quest (Freeview channel 12) from 11th June. It’s also available to stream on the discovery+ website at www.discoveryplus.co.uk.

For more information visit www.henrycole.tv

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NEW TV – Shed & Buried: Classic Cars

Shed & Buried supremos Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend team-up with workshop wonders Allen Millyard and Guy Willison for eight one-hour specials with a focus on four-wheelers.

Henry Cole, Britain’s most enthusiastic TV biker, is turning his attention from two wheels to four this spring, for eight special one-hour episodes of Shed & Buried.

Shed & Buried: Classic Cars sees Henry team-up with Fuzz Townshend once again. The duo will be doing what they do best: digging in the nation’s sheds, barns and outbuildings, this time to (hopefully) find a tidy profit in some vintage motors.

Henry’s love of motorbikes and tractors is well-known, but he still has a soft spot for classic cars. Fuzz – who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things automotive – is the perfect partner to help him unearth some classic four-wheelers and turn them into nice little earners.

That’s only half the battle – once their finds are back in the shed, restorer extraordinaire Guy Willison and engineering genius Allen Millyard will be put to the test, turning the rusty wrecks the lads have unearthed into right royal runners.

As always, Henry will need to keep Fuzz focused, to make sure he doesn’t buy an obscure vintage bus or lorry. Fuzz will have to keep an eye on Henry too, as he’s usually done a deal before Fuzz can even lift the bonnet.

“Fuzz might have to steer me away from a few two-wheelers while he’s at it, as old habits die hard” says Henry. “I’m hoping to sneak the odd classic bike past him on the QT”.

We can’t guarantee they’ll turn a profit, but there will be plenty of entertainment, when the team take the restored cars for a test ride in their natural environment.

Shed & Buried: Classic Cars is due to be shown Quest (Freeview channel number 12) starting 7th March 2024.

It will also be available to stream on the discovery+ website www.discoveryplus.co.uk

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For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv

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An Evening With Henry Cole

Five-date theatre tour gives fans chance to get up close and personal with TV’s Henry Cole.

Henry Cole fans will be able to get up close and personal with the man himself, as the effervescent presenter of Shed and Buried and The Motorbike Show embarks on his first ever theatre tour in 2024.

‘An Evening With Henry Cole’ takes place at five intimate theatre venues throughout April and May, and will take fans on a deep dive through Henry’s fascinating life and career.

Henry’s old mucker and former racing supremo Steve “Stavros” Parrish, will be hosting each of the shows.

Steve will guide Henry through his incredibly varied life, covering his battles with addiction in his late teens/early twenties; his 32 years in the TV and movie industry as a director, working in both film and advertising; the founding of HCA Entertainment – Henry’s TV Production company – and the journey into presenting.

There will of course also be plenty of chat around his lifelong passion for motorcycles and the tinkering and restoring of vintage machinery. Plus a good smattering of fishing, tractors, cycling and most importantly his wife Janie, two sons Charlie and Tom, and his dog Jelly Bean.

If that’s not enough, host Steve Parrish – former British Motorcycling champion, teammate to Barry Sheene and ex-MotoGP commentator – will doubtless pull out a few anecdotes along the way too.

‘An Evening With Henry Cole’ dates and venues are as follows:

  • 14th April 2024 – Princess Theatre, Hunstanton
  • 20th April 2024 – Capitol, Horsham
  • 30 April 2024 – Epsom Playhouse
  • 15 May 2024 – Stafford Gatehouse
  • 24th May 2024 – EMC, Harpenden

Ticket prices are set by the venue, but typically start at around £30. Contact the venue directly for tickets and further details.

For more news on Henry Cole and other tv related new check out our dedicated TV News page

For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv

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New Series of Shed & Buried in October

Henry Cole and friends return with a new series of Shed & Buried from 16th October

Henry will be joined by fellow fanatic Fuzz Townshend, with top restorers Allen Millyard and Guy Willison, on the hunt for vintage treasures in the nation’s sheds. They’re going to buy them, fix them up, then sell them for a tidy profit.

That’s the plan and fans will be able to follow the team’s progress in ten brand new 30-minute episodes, as they wrestle with neglected motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors, petrol pumps and more, in an effort to bring them back to life.

Motorbike-mad Henry will be haggling, while Fuzz uses his automotive expertise to spot hidden gems on four wheels. Back in the shed, Guy’s talent for restoration will be needed to transform rusty iron into ‘gold’ while Allen’s engineering genius will be put to the test, making machines run for the first time in decades.

Tune in to Quest (Freeview channel number 12) from week commencing 16th October to view the new series.
Shed & Buried is also available to stream on the discovery+ website at www.discoveryplus.co.uk.

For more news on Henry Cole and other tv related new check out our dedicated TV News page

For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv

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New Series of Shed & Buried on TV in May

Henry, Fuzz and Guy are back on the box, finding and fixing automotive treasures

The nation’s shed supremos, Henry Cole, Fuzz Townshend and top restorer Guy Willison, are back on the road hunting for automotive treasure lying dead in the nation’s sheds, hoping to restore their finds and sell them on for a tidy profit.

The challenge is to find neglected motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors and general trinketry that is ripe for restoration. Henry’s job is to haggle for the best possible deal; Fuzz is on hand for expert advice and to spot anything that is likely to be more trouble that it’s worth. And Guy brings his restoration skills to the party, not only fixing, but often enhancing rusty relics. With occasional help from engineering genius Allen Millyard, when engines stubbornly refuse to run.

Ten brand new 30-minute episodes of Shed & Buried are due to broadcast on Quest (Freeview channel number 12) starting on 23rd May at 9pm.

Shed & Buried is also available to stream on the discovery+ website at www.discoveryplus.co.uk.

For more information visit www.henrycole.tv

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New Series of the Motorbike Show on TV in June

Series 12 of The Motorbike Show is scheduled to start on ITV4 from 12th June.

As well as the usual exciting features and reviews, presenter Henry Cole will be attempting two land speed records and engineering genius Allen Millyard will be shed-bound, immersing himself in another stunning restoration in the form of a Seventies Superbike.

Henry will once again traverse some of the UK’s most stunning roads, being entertained and enlightened along the way by kindred spirits riding some amazing bikes.

As ever the show will feature all eras and styles of motorcycling, from pre-War bikes at the famous Banbury Run to the latest, high-end £60,000 Bimotas.

Plus features celebrating the 75th anniversary of the BSA Bantam, fun on Fizzies and much more besides.

Six new hour-long episodes of The Motorbike Show will be broadcast on ITV4 weekly, starting on 12th June at 9pm.

For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv

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New Series of Shed & Buried on TV in May

Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove are back on screen, on a mission to find vintage treasures in the nation’s sheds, in new episodes of Shed & Buried.

In this hugely popular returning series, motorcycle-mad Henry Cole and his best friend, engineering genius Sam Lovegrove, resume their quest to discover amazing vintage vehicles to buy, fix up and move on for a tidy profit.

Motorbikes, cars, tractors, yachts, military vehicles, auto-memorabilia … whatever it is, Henry and Sam will snap it up, as long as they think there is some money in it for them. Over the years this double-act have found more often than not that the very best deals to be had are lying buried in Britain’s sheds.

Ten brand new 30-minute episodes of Shed & Buried are due to broadcast on Quest (Freeview channel number 12) in May and will also be available to stream on the discovery+ website at www.discoveryplus.co.uk.

For more information visit www.henrycole.tv

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New dates for Henry Cole’s TV treasure hunt

History fans will really dig a brand new five-part series starting on ITV4 from 14 March – Henry Cole’s Great British Treasure Hunt.

Best known for Shed & Buried, Find It Fix It Flog It and The Motorbike Show, Henry will be taking a short break from digging around in sheds in a new quest to unearth ancient artefacts buried beneath Britain’s green and pleasant land.

Joining him will be five dedicated teams of the UK’s top metal detectorists, who have been given a unique opportunity to investigate some of the country’s finest historical sites, getting 48 hours to go where no detectorist has gone before.

Their finds will be assessed and scored by expert judges. Archaeologist Dr Susheela Burford (the show’s Finds Liaison Officer) will evaluate the historical interest and significance of each item, then award a number of points, from five for the most interesting, down to one for the least.

To add some extra excitement, auctioneer and independent valuer Adam Partridge then takes a look and hands out a bonus point for the find with the highest monetary value.

Scores accumulate across the five episodes, shown over successive evenings from Monday to Friday, and whichever duo has the highest at the end of the week wins the prestigious GBTH trophy – and the satisfaction of being judged the best amongst their detectorist peers!

Henry said: “I’m used to unearthing motoring ‘treasure’ in sheds and barns, but literally digging deeper into UK history has opened up a whole new world to me and I’ve met some really amazing people along the way.”

Henry and the detectorist duos start their search at Ardington House in Oxfordshire – built between 1719 and 1721 – before heading off around the country to another location for each following episode. These include the building rumoured to be the Greene Knight’s Castle in the Arthurian story of Sir Gawain and the Greene Knight and one of the world’s most prestigious schools.

Episode one of Henry Cole’s Great British Treasure Hunt will air on ITV4 at 8pm on 14th of March 2022, then daily until Friday 18th March.

Further details can be found on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

For information on all Henry’s shows, visit henrycole.tv

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Seeking sheds with star quality

Popular automotive restoration TV show Shed and Buried is on a nationwide search for more of the UK’s most interesting sheds, filled with vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia ripe for rescuing.

Motorcycle fanatic Henry Cole and his best friend, engineering genius Sam Lovegrove, are heading back out on the road as they continue their quest to discover hidden treasure buried in the nation’s sheds, garages, barns and outhouses.

Their hunt for all things car, motorbike, tractor, boat – or any iteration of mechanical curiosity – is just the starting point for the spanner-wielding double act, as they fulfil their need to buy, fix up and sell, with the hope of making a potentially ‘tidy’ profit.

If you, or someone you know, also has a passion for all things automotive and owns a fantastic shed, garage or lock-up that you think may fit the bill for Henry and Sam to come and have a rummage in, then it could feature on the upcoming TV series.

All filming will be strictly adhering to the latest government guidelines, in response to the ongoing coronavirus situation, and every care will be taken to ensure that the location of properties will not be unnecessarily revealed.

Please email info@hcaentertainment.com for more information.

For more information on Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv/

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Henry Cole hunts for buried treasure in new TV show

History fans will really dig a brand new five-part series coming to TV screens in March – Henry Cole’s Great British Treasure Hunt.

Best known for Shed & Buried, Find It Fix It Flog It and The Motorbike Show, Henry will be taking a short break from digging around in sheds in a new quest to unearth ancient artefacts buried beneath Britain’s green and pleasant land.

Joining him will be five dedicated teams of the UK’s top metal detectorists, who have been given a unique opportunity to investigate some of the country’s finest historical sites, getting 48 hours to go where no detectorist has gone before.

Their finds will be assessed and scored by expert judges. Archaeologist Dr Susheela Burford (the show’s Finds Liaison Officer) will evaluate the historical interest and significance of each item, then award a number of points, from five for the most interesting, down to one for the least.

To add some extra excitement, auctioneer and independent valuer Adam Partridge then takes a look and hands out a bonus point for the find with the highest monetary value.

Scores accumulate across the five episodes, shown over successive evenings from Monday to Friday, and whichever duo has the highest at the end of the week wins the prestigious GBTH trophy – and the satisfaction of being judged the best amongst their detectorist peers!

Henry said: “I’m used to unearthing motoring ‘treasure’ in sheds and barns, but literally digging deeper into UK history has opened up a whole new world to me and I’ve met some really amazing people along the way.”

Henry and the detectorist duos start their search at Ardington House in Oxfordshire – built between 1719 and 1721 – before heading off around the country to another location for each following episode. These include the building rumoured to be the Greene Knight’s Castle in the Arthurian story of Sir Gawain and the Greene Knight and one of the world’s most prestigious schools.

Episode one of Henry Cole’s Great British Treasure Hunt will air on ITV4 at 9pm on 7th of March 2022, then daily until Friday 11th March.

Further details can be found on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

For information on all Henry’s shows, visit henrycole.tv

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Perfect 10 for The Motorbike Show

The Motorbike Show returns to the small screen this July, with six brand new hour-long episodes on ITV4.

This will be the tenth series of the popular motorcycle magazine programme, which has been broadcast free to UK audiences since 2011.

Presenter Henry Cole travels North, East, South and West to ride some of his favourite biking roads in England and Wales, meeting some fascinating people along the way.

Each episode will chart the highs and lows of bringing a classic bike back to life in a’ ground up restoration project, with expert assistance from Sam Lovegrove and Allen Millyard.

Plus features covering iconic motorcycles and manufacturers, stories of amazing riders and much more besides.

See The Motorbike Show season 10 weekly on ITV4 at 9pm from Wednesday 21st July.

For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv

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Henry Cole’s shed load of advice

There is no higher compliment one man can pay another than this: “Do you want to come and see my shed, mate?”

Henry Cole, host of The Motorbike Show, Junk & Disorderly, Find It Fix It Flog Itand Shed & Buried, introduces readers to the joy of sheds. In his new book, which is out next Thursday (17th September), Henry introduces the idea that a shed is a place to sit, a place to fettle and a place to stash, a spiritual refuge and a state of mind. From construction to maintenance, from foundations to roof to damp-proofing in between (“nobody wants rusty nuts”), here is all the practical information you need to start your own shed odyssey, delivered in Henry’s inimitable style.

“Your shed is your refuge. You need to make that pilgrimage to the bottom of the garden. Whether you’re walking down a muddy track or crunching along a gravel path… Breathe in the fresh air. Then pull open the door, grapple for the light switch, fire up the heaters and turn on the kettle. You’re the king in there.”

Henry covers everything from achieving that musty, oily shed smell (if you know, you know) through shed security and style to socialising (is it a one cuppa shed, or are you happy for invited mates to linger?).

“Sheds are about endeavour. They’re about restoration and preservation: spiritually, mentally and physically. They’re the place where old things get a new lease of life, and where new things – the motor, the light bulb, the telephone – are invented. You can make mistakes in a shed, and that’s where creativity begins, with experimentation and a whole lot of simple tinkering. (And don’t forget the complex etiquette of shed tea!)”

THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF SHEDS by Henry Cole is published by Quercus in hardback & e-book on 17th September 2020, priced £16.99. Visit https://henrycole.tv/ to find out more.
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More Bikes On The Box

More episodes of The Motorbike Show, Series 8, are scheduled for May.

In Episode 4 of this brand new series, Henry Cole rides through Andalucia in Spain, meets Zef Eisenberg – one of the fastest men on two wheels – and visits a specialist workshop where they restore vintage speedometers.

Episode 5 is the penultimate of the series; Henry goes motorcycling in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, tells the story of Indian – one of America’s most venerable motorbike brands – and begins the rebuild of his vintage BSA Gold Star.

The Motorbike Show, Series 8, Episode 4, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Thursday 23rd May and Episode 5 on Thursday 30th May at the slightly later time of 10pm .

Details on the ITV4 website at www.itv.com/hub/the-motorbike-show/1a9745


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The Motorbike Show Returns

The Motorbike Show returns on ITV4 in December, with three hour-long specials, featuring Triumph, Norton & Ducati.

Triumph:  In the first of a series of three brand new Motorbike Show specials, Henry Cole tells the story of Triumph, the world’s oldest production motorbike brand. He explores fascinating back histories of their most iconic models – including the Bonneville, Thunderbird and Daytona – and visits the Triumph factory at Hinckley to discover how today’s bikes are built.

Norton:  In the second Motorbike Show special, Henry tells the compelling tale of Norton, one of the world’s greatest racing manufacturers. Starting in a small factory in Birmingham, Norton rose to dominate the Isle of Man TT and the international racing circuit. Featuring interviews with designers, engineers and famous riders, such as Trevor Nation, as well as rare archival material, this is a must-see for all British bike fans.

Ducati:  In the final Motorbike Show manufacturer special, Henry Cole flies out to Bologna in Italy to explore how Ducati’s innovative engineering enabled them to produce world beating bikes. Including some of Ducati’s most successful racers, such as Carl Fogarty and Paul Smart, there’s plenty of passion in this series finale.

  • The Motorbike Show, Triumph special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Tuesday 11th December
  • The Motorbike Show, Norton special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 12th December
  • The Motorbike Show, Ducati special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Thursday 13th December

You can catch up with episodes on the ITV Hub at https://www.itv.com/hub/the-motorbike-show/1a9745


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Grand Finale For The Motorbike Show

The 6th and final episode of the new series of The Motorbike Show goes out this Wednesday at 9pm.

It’s crunch time for Henry and Guy, when they reveal their Commando redesign to Norton boss Stuart Garner. Henry revels in the iconic Laverda Jota – the fastest production bike of its era – and tests out one of the coolest bikes he’s ever ridden, the new British-built CCM Spitfire.

Meanwhile in the shed, Sam and Henry complete their Bobber restoration and hit the road.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 6, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 9th May. You can catch up with previous episodes on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

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Episode 5 of The Motorbike Show

Episode 5 of the new series of The Motorbike Show features cool custom bikes, a trike test, an update on the Harley WLC restoration and the universal Honda Cub.

In a packed programme, Henry and Sam get the engine in their Harley bobber restoration, try out a motorbike with an extra wheel in the form of a trike and join fans of custom bikes at the Kickback show.

This week’s icon is the most-produced motor vehicle in history – the legendary Honda Cub.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 5, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 2nd May.

You can catch up with previous episodes on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

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The Motorbike Show Episode 4

See Episode 4 of the new series of The Motorbike Show on  ITV4 at 9pm this Wednesday, 25th April.

In this week’s hour-long show, Henry Cole sets off with Sam Lovegrove to put some sidecars through their paces, both on and off-road, after which they get to grips with their Harley bobber project.

Henry fulfils a childhood dream, riding the legendary six-cylinder Honda CBX and teams up with engineer Guy to risk all and commit their Norton redesign to metal.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 4, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 25th April.

You can catch up with previous episodes on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

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Episode 3 Of The Motorbike Show This Week

Episode 3 of the new series of The Motorbike Show is on  ITV4 at 9pm this Wednesday, 18th April.

In a packed hour-long programme, show host Henry Cole jets off to South Africa for a bit of dual sport touring, then returns to start the nickel-plating of the Harley WLC restoration project.

Henry also tells the extraordinary history of wartime bikes and rides the iconic Enfield Bullet, a true British classic that’s still in production today.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 3, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 18th April and repeated on Friday 20th at 8pm.

You can catch up with previous episodes on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

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The Motorbike Show Episode 2

Episode 2 of the brand new series of The Motorbike Show is at 9pm on  ITV4, Wednesday 11th April.

Presenter Henry Cole continues his restoration of a WLC Harley Davidson, with expert assistance from  Sam Lovegrove, and tries out 1950s commuting on a New Hudson Autocycle.

Henry also gets a brief from Norton to design a flat tracker and sees if you can really make any money at an auto jumble.

This episode’s ‘icon’ is the Harley Sportster.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 2, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 11th April.

If you miss the show you can watch it and catch up with previous episodes on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4

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The Motorbike Show Rides Again

The Motorbike Show is back for a brand new series, starting on 4th April at 9pm on ITV4.

In the first of six hour-long episodes, presenter Henry Cole soaks up the stunning roads in Majorca. Shed and Buried’s Sam Lovegrove joins him for the big restoration – a WLC Harley Davidson – and  Henry starts a new strand of ‘Icons’ with a look at the BSA Gold Star. Plus a visit to the Bike Shed in London to see what’s new on the custom scene.

The Motorbike Show, Series 7, Episode 1, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 4th April.

Details on the ITV4 website at www.itv.com/hub/itv4