Specials 2013 - 2016

Prestige Pawnbrokers are the kings of pawning luxurious and costly objects in cash-strapped Britain and are part of a growing number of high-end pawnbrokers focusing on expensive and exclusive objects.

This documentary goes behind the scenes at Prestige and discovers that, when it comes to upmarket pawn, everyone has a story to tell.

Headed up by slick former property developer James Constantinou, and with a quirky team of asset experts including salt-of-the-earth jewellery expert Lawrence and feisty PA Jo, Prestige is the go-to place for people who want fast cash in well-heeled Surrey, pawning everything from million-pound helicopters to Lambourghinis and £25,000 Hermes handbags.

And it's an empire on the move: James is taking big risks investing in a new store in Richmond and has bigger plans too. But will expanding make or break the business?

James shocks the team when he offers valuations for free at a charity auction. Caprice sells a dress. A French mum learns about a necklace she wants to sell. The staff get ready for their Christmas party.

Can superbike legend Carl Fogarty get Prestige Pawbrokers boss James into the Christmas spirit? Plus: a former Miss England wants to trade in her diamonds for a new life.

In this Christmas special episode of the series that goes behind the scenes of the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking, James takes his team for an ice-breaking Christmas excursion with jewellery expert Ian. A luxury yacht moored in London's most exclusive location comes up for sale for ú200,000. And Lawrence and James are put through their paces by Britain's most successful female gymnast, Beth Tweddle, who wants to sell her Olympic leotards to raise money for a good cause.