Owner Roger drops a bombshell on his staff when he announces that the long-standing manager has been replaced with a novice. Amongst the items arriving for the weekly sale are a pair of valuable beds for dogs.
Roger announces his latest plan to increase profits, he wants fewer, better quality items up for sale each week. The auction houses best customer, Russian millionaire Galia, has no fewer than 11 homes to furnish.
Roger issues an ultimatum to art valuer Nick, sell half of his pictures or face the consequences - attending a yoga class with his boss. Chelsea's upmarket clientele are on the lookout for the latest trend, animal skulls.