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Bangers & Cash

Charlie Mathewson

By Jon Cosson · Last checked

An independent guide from the village. Not connected to Mathewsons or the programme. For entries, bidding and the catalogue, go to mathewsons.co.uk.

Charlie Mathewson is Paul Mathewson's son and Derek Mathewson's grandson, and has appeared on Bangers & Cash since series 2.

Who Charlie is

Oil painting style portrait of Charlie Mathewson
Charlie Mathewson

Charlie is Paul's son and part of the family's third generation in the trade. He first appeared in series 2, spending a day at a classic car show with his grandad Derek, and in series 9 he showed off his own rally car. Series 13 marked a step up. After collection trips with his dad to Northampton, Anglesey and Hull, he made his first solo collection, an Austin van from the North York Moors, and later picked up a Ford Cortina Deluxe.

Memorable collections on screen

  • Series 9: he showed off his own rally car.
  • Series 10: a vintage Albion truck from Leicestershire, with his dad Paul.
  • Series 13: collection trips with Paul to Northampton, Anglesey and Hull.
  • Series 13: his first solo collection, an Austin van from the North York Moors, and later a Ford Cortina Deluxe.
  • Series 13: a Toyota Celica Supra from Cheshire, with his cousin Jack.

Source: UKTV episode guides.

In the family business

Charlie is the son of Paul Mathewson and the grandson of Derek Mathewson, who founded the business. His cousin Jack, Dave Mathewson's son, also appears on the programme.

FAQs

Who is Charlie Mathewson?
Charlie Mathewson is Paul Mathewson's son and Derek Mathewson's grandson, part of the family's third generation in the trade. He first appeared on Bangers & Cash in series 2.
What does Charlie do on Bangers & Cash?
He collects cars for auction, often with his dad Paul, and made his first solo collection in series 13.
Is Charlie on Bangers & Cash Paul's son?
Yes. Charlie is Paul's son.

What this page does not cover

We describe people by their role on the programme and in the business. We do not cover private lives, ages, family matters or wealth, and we do not repeat guesses from "net worth" websites.

Sources: UKTV episode guides, series 2, 9, 10 and 13. Checked 20 October 2026. This is an independent guide, not connected with Mathewsons or the programme.

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