Series synopsis
Flipping Bangers is a British reality television series that premiered on Blaze on April 6, 2018. It was created by Gus Gregory, Will Trickett. It stars Gus Gregory and Will Trickett.
The programme follows petrol head friends, Will Trickett and GT Porsche photographer, Gus Gregory, as they fix and 'flip' neglected old cars for a profit. Having ditched their day jobs to trade in the cars that people avoid, they're risking it all as any losses will come out of their own pockets. To cover any overheads, they must double their return on every pound invested in the vehicles they buy.
Premise
The programme follows petrol head friends, Will Trickett and GT Porsche photographer, Gus Gregory, as they fix and 'flip' neglected old cars for a profit. Having ditched their day jobs to trade in the cars that people avoid, they're risking it all as any losses will come out of their own pockets. To cover any overheads, they must double their return on every pound invested in the vehicles they buy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gus Gregory as Himself - Presenter
- Will Trickett as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 6, 2018 | June 8, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 27, 2019 | January 16, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 12 | August 11, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spitfire British car enthusiasts Will and Gus have just one week to try to fix neglected cars and double their selling price - risking their own money in the process. |
April 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
Golf British car enthusiasts Will and Gus have just one week to try to fix neglected cars and double their selling price - risking their own money in the process. This time, they are tackling a VW Golf. |
April 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Toyota MR2 Will and Gus look to make some quick cash as they fix and wrap a Toyota MR2 MK2. But is there money to be made in this low-spec car? |
April 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MGB Gus and Will want to buy an MGB roadster but the cheaper GT version is the one they find. It's got a few rust patches, and back in the workshop they realise beauty really is skin deep.. |
April 27, 2019 |
| 2 |
BMW Z3 The guys want to buy a BMW, and Will says he likes the 'feminine' Z3. There's a trade-in up the road which might fit the bill but it's a high price. Can they get the deal they want? |
May 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
Austin Maestro MG Gus and Will go for the once-maligned Austin Maestro. The car they want to buy has already been sold but the seller has another - his own - on the driveway. Can they do a deal? |
May 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MGF Will and Gus’ quest for a “classic, iconic British sports car” leads them to what they judge to be the worst MGF in the country. Can they make it into the best in only five days? |
August 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
Fiat 126 What do you buy if you like a classic Fiat but the 500 is out of your reach? Yep, a 126 is the car of choice and the one the team finds is rust-free but runs terribly. |
August 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Triumph Herald The Herald is a great entry-level classic and this one has only had 2 owners and low mileage. It's also not being driven, stuck in a barn. |
August 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Blaze |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 23, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |