BBC Antiques Road Trip expert issues furious warning after co-star's two-word swipe

expert Margie Cooper issued a warning to Paul Laidlaw as they headed to an auction. During their road trip, Paul, 57, delved into his love for military history upon discovering a First World War hero who splurged on collectables while fighting in the trenches.

Meanwhile, Margie, 76, ventured to Whitby, uncovering tales of local seafarers braving the ocean in makeshift birds' nests. The duo eventually reunited as they headed to their next location.

Narrator Tim Wonnacott began: "Good morning, sunshine. Our antiques darlings are raring to go."

The scene shifted to Paul and Margie cruising under sunnier skies than before as he remarked: "Fixed the weather, Margie. This is... what a difference a day makes, I think is the expression."

"Absolutely. Are you comfortable?," queried Margie as her co-star quipped: "Do you know? I like being driven. And by you, Margie."

Margie beamed: "Driven well." But Paul's next tease took her aback as he declared: "Driven crazy!" Margie retorted with a serious warning for her co-star: "One more word and you walk!".

Following Paul's jest, Tim cautioned: "Watch your step Paul!".

Paul has been a regular face on Antiques Road Trip for years and has also made appearances on other BBC programmes such as Bargain Hunt, which he joined in 2012.

The expert's enthusiasm for his profession shines through on screen, where he's confessed to being an "antiques anorak". Away from the cameras, the Scottish star runs Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers, which he launched in 2012.

Yet, it's family time that he cherishes most when not at work. Paul is married to Maureen Laidlaw, whom he is believed to have met while collaborating on a project.

Together, they have a daughter and twin sons, with whom Paul loves spending quality time. The family resides in Carlisle, nestled on the edge of Cumbria. For Paul, it's these precious moments with his loved ones that are his favourite pastimes away from his television commitments.

Speaking to the , he shared: "When I'm not being an antiques anorak, all I want to do is have fun with my family. Rounders in the park, pitch-and-putt at the golf course, walking in the Lakes, hi-jinks at the pool, that's happy me. Oh, and cooking."

His television commitments often require him to travel extensively and spend considerable time away from his loved ones. In an emotional admission, he added: "In truth, I miss my family."