David Harper has been a regular face on the BBC for many years now, having fronted the likes of Bargain Hunt, Through the Keyhole and Antiques Road Trip. (2 episodes, 2020), Self - Catcher Media, Herefordshire 12 May 2023. (2 episodes, 2018-2020), Themselves - Contestants Self - Presenter Charlie also pays a visit to the Historic Docks RNLI museum in Chatham. The Red Team won the episode by earning a profit of 8. Its like a dream come true. The Red Team won the episode by earning a profit of 8. . They say do what you love and youll never do a days work again that is definitely me!". Scottish auctioneer Paul first started showing up on Bargain Hunt in 2006. I had no idea that one day I would be an expert on the show., Great weekend filming again with @BBCBargainHunt in Oswestry! Programmes are not necessarily broadcast in the sequence filmed, and one set of episodes can be split across different series. In January 2016, he was made one of the four regular presenters of Bargain Hunt. (27 episodes, 2017-2023), Self - Expert / The team that profits the most when the items are auctioned wins. "Its like a big family. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Curator of Harlow Museum Without the Bargain Hunt experts helping teams to separate the treasures from the trash the show wouldn't have the same effect. However, it was reported that the reason behind his departure was after he had a furious bust-up with producers. The show comes from the Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells, where host Eric Knowles is joined by experts Caroline Hawley and Raj Bisram. Hawley joined Bargain Hunt as an expert in 2014 and has previously appeared on Flipping Profit and Celebrity Eggheads. Self - Expert SINCE the departure of Tim Wonnacott, a number of hosts now alternate in presenting the BBC series Bargain Hunt. Danny Sebastian is an antique expert who first appeared on Bargain Hunt in 2017 and joined as a presenter in 2022. . Learn more about the full cast of Bargain Hunt with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. David Dickinson originally fronted the series before Tim Wonnacott later took over, but now the show is fronted by a selections of its experts and fans can expect three familiar faces to be appearing on our screens more, as Roo Irvine, Caroline Hawley and Danny Sebastian have been added to the hosting line-up. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Barbering Expert and Antiques Dealer (1 episode, 2019). Anita Manning presents from Southwell Racecourse in Nottinghamshire. The teams have to spend at least 75 on one item, and buy an item relating to a specific category. She launched her auction house, Catherine Southon Auctioneers, in 2012. Like many of the experts, hes also appeared on a number of TV shows, including Flog It! Click here to login or here to sign up. Originally, the experts were given an unspecified amount of money to buy the extra item; the rule was later changed so that the experts could only use whatever money was left of the team's 300 budget (the remaining money was referred to by Wonnacott as the "leftover lolly"). (3 episodes, 2020-2021), Self - Auctioneer your own Pins on Pinterest See below for more details. Meanwhile, Eric finds out about the art of lead crystal decoration. (1 episode, 2020), Self - National Tramway Museum, Crich It was written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Curator of The Walks of Life Museum, Tuxford Anita Manning presents, while experts Thomas Forrester and Richard Madley help the reds and blues spend 300 on three items which, fingers crossed, will make a profit at the auction. Bargain Hunt is a game show that gives two teams of amateur antiques collectors 500 on the prime time show and 200 on the day time show and just one hour to Harry Potter. A separate celebrity version of the show premiered on 1 December 2008 on BBC Two featuring team pairs made up of one well-known personality accompanied by a friend or family member. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart. In today's (April 30) repeat episode, viewers watched as both the red and the blue team . (19 episodes, 2018-2022), Self - Expert 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Arusha 'Roo' Irvine is one of the Bargain Hunt presenters, Danny Sebastian returns to Bargain Hunt as a presenter, Natasha Sharp is a Bargain Hunt presenter, Ryan Seacrest demands Live producer get over it after Kelly Ripa teases exec is upset over hosts behavior. At the beginning of the show, each team is given a set amount of money with which to purchase antiques. I always thought Id love to do this job, Im so extremely fortunate to be given the opportunity. The red and blue teams are made up of members of the bands Happy Mondays and Pulp. He wrote: Cast your mind back to about November of 1999, I was asked to record the very first Bargain Hunt that they ever recorded. (1 episode, 2021), Self - Stamp Enthusiast and Shop Owner (1 episode, 2019), Self - Art and Architectural Historian BBC Ones Bargain Hunt is classic daytime television and has been for 22 years now. [13][14], Charlie is married to Sally and they have two children (Charlotte Macdonald and Olly Ross) and four grandchildren (Finn and Max Macdonald and Ana and Zac Ross) He has lived near Bicester outside Oxford since 1981.[15]. The Red Team consisted of Bez and Rowetta from Happy Mondays and the Blue Team consisted of Jarvis Cocker and Candida Doyle from Pulp. (1 episode, 2021), Self - Sherwood Forest Trust (1 episode, 2022), Self - The Recycle Project (1 episode, 2022), Self - Collector of Hornby Trains / The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only 1. Natasha Raskin Sharp presents a celebrity special with former Eurovision stars Cheryl Baker, SuRie, Carrie Grant and Andy Abraham. The show occasionally features well-known contestants, such as 'Allo 'Allo! The trio have appeared on Bargain Hunt as antiques experts over the years but they're due to make their presenting debut on the show this year. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster She was born in Glasgow in 1986 into a family of art collectors with her dad Philip Raskin being a successful artist. Self (1 episode, 2019), Self - Chainmaker, Black Country Living Museum (1 episode, 2019), Self - Historian from The University of Plymouth Can't find a movie or TV show? MORE : Where is BBC One drama Gentleman Jack filmed? The reds and blues search for promising antiques and collectables that they hope will make them some profit at auction. David John Barby, FRICS (23 April 1943 - 25 July 2012) was an English antiques expert, known for his appearances on Bargain Hunt, Flog It! The episode originally aired in May 2019, but viewers got to watch a. 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Antiques experts Roo Irvine, Danny Sebastian and Caroline Hawley are set to join existing hosts Natasha. (13 episodes, 2000-2016), Self - Auctioneer She made her hosting debut on the show on Monday, June 13, 2022, where she visited an antiques fair in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Hawley joined Bargain Hunt as an expert in 2013 and has previously appeared on Flipping Profit and Celebrity Eggheads. Under the revised rule, if a team used its entire budget, the expert could not choose a "swap item". It was recorded at Metropolis Studios in Chiswick.[5][6][7]. (2 episodes, 2020-2021), Self - Prop Hire Manager, Royal Shakespeare Company (1 episode, 2023), Self - Nottingham Trent University In the early David Dickinson-era episodes, teams were given 200 each, and could buy as many or as few items as they liked within the hour given to wander around a trade fair. Together they run Hawleys Auctioneers an auction house based in Yorkshire. The reds and blues compete to find some bargains that they hope will make a profit at auction. Speaking about his decision to move into antiquing her said: "I was very fortunate and worked with a big celebrity player in the antique game, I then saw an auction house full of mid-20th century gear and instantly knew antiques was for me.". . I walked into the green room with a scarf on and I was about to take it off when the soundman said, What are you doing?. Anita Manning, Caroline Hawley and Paul Laidlaw are at Newark Antiques Fair for some festive frolics. Charlie started his career in 1968 after leaving school joining a local firm of estate agents and found himself auctioning chickens and turkeys. Charlie Ross joins experts Kate Bliss and Ben Cooper at the Newark Runway Antiques and Collectors fair. The Bargain Hunt team pay a visit to Edinburgh, where Natasha Raskin Sharp presents and Ben Cooper and Tim Weeks lend a hand to the teams seeking potentially profitable items to take to auction. [citation needed]. Knowles also used to appear in Dictionary Corner on Countdown from 2002 until 2006 as well as featuring on Going for a Song, Crimewatch UK and The Generation Game. I was attracted by auctions first and my love of antiques naturally followed, Friday favourites! View this post on Instagram. However, it was later discovered that Bez's girlfriend had bought two of the Red Team's items. (2 episodes, 2019), Self - Production Team Timer they are in the bargain price area so they are really reasonable. [2], For many years, Charlie has conducted the Pebble Beach Vintage Car Auction in California, and the Scottsdale Auction in Arizona for Gooding and Company. (1 episode, 2021), Self - The Bath Medical Museum Self - Auctioneer / "Its like a big family. Many homes there were centuries old, constructed in the Spanish colonial style, and filled with objects and furnishings that had been passed on from generation to generation.. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Keele University Museum Curator The show also airs on the Seven Network's digital station 7Two (Prime's 7Two, in Regional Areas), weekdays at 11am and 6.30pm. Jonathan aka JP is one of the shows best-known auctioneers. After graduating from Glasgow University, Natasha joined McTear's Auctions, specialising in contemporary art. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Archivist at the The Wynne-Thomas Library, Trent Bridge You can unsubscribe at any time. Car finance with Flow Car -Configure multiple finance quotations in seconds - Manage your application entirely online - Finance a car without receiving unwanted sales calls - Get the best available rate Feed with access to over 380,000+ available vehicles nationwide for you to choose from. Self - Expert After the contestants have completed their purchases and presented them to the host, home viewers are shown a "what the auctioneer thinks" segment in which the auctioneer appraises the buys and gives the auction estimate. In January 2016, he was made one of the four regular presenters of Bargain Hunt. Presenter Today's reds and blues are bargain hunting at the Mona Showground on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. His career in antiques started with an interest in vintage furniture and he later established his own auction house. Anita also takes a look at Christmas TV viewing habits of years gone by. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Curator of The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (1 episode, 2022), Self - Collector of Tin Boxes (1 episode, 2020), Self - Liverpool Central Library (1 episode, 2023), Self - Auctioneer Each team has two members, who wear fleeces that correspond to their team's colour. TV personality Danny has been appearing on Bargain Hunt for a while now. "Antiques Road Trip star SHOCKED after making record-breaking 20K on THIS rare item", "BBC Antiques Road Trip - Unforgettable Profits", "The BBC's antiques experts unite to release a Christmas single", "BBC - BBC Children in Need - BBC antiques experts have swapped their auction house gavels for microphones to produce a Christmas single in aid of BBC Children in Need", "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single", "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlie_Ross_(antiques_expert)&oldid=1150995800, This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 08:02. Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! Eric is an antique expert from Nelson, Lancashire, whose main interest is in ceramics. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Curator, Cromwell Museum Who is the Bargain Hunt presenter's husband? (1 episode, 2022), Self - Wings Aviation Museum, West Sussex Self - Auctioneer [8][9] [10], In 2018 he re-joined Philip Serrell, James Braxton and a group of celebrities under the new name The Celebs to record a second Christmas single called Rock With Rudolph, to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Bargain Hunt comes from the Lincolnshire Antiques and Home show. / Meanwhile, Natasha pays a visit to Edinburgh's famous underground vaults. and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. At 18, I did not know what an auction or an antique was. Anita also meets gold prospector Vincent Thurkettle, who struck gold just off the coast of Anglesey. (6 episodes, 2020-2022), Self - Auctioneer While Bargain Hunts contestants get to keep whatever profit they make on their buys, its not known what the experts make. Self The Bargain Hunt team pay a visit to Edinburgh, where Natasha Raskin Sharp presents and Ben Cooper and Tim Weeks lend a hand to the teams seeking potentially profitable items to take to auction. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Its fantastic to meet so many people with a passion for their subject, whatever that is. Since 2018, hes been the Managing Director of Dreweatts previously working at Sothebys Sussex and Bellmans. Sign up to receive the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment. [1] In 2016 the format changed to a rota of hosts from a "team of experts" fronting the series. TV presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp is an antiques and art expert who first appeared on Bargain Hunt as an auctioneer in 2014 before becoming a presenter in 2016. (1 episode, 2021), Self - Aylesford Pottery Charlie Ross (born June 1950 in Buckinghamshire, England) is a British antiques expert, presenter and auctioneer, known for regular appearances on several BBC Antique programmes. Her business holds monthly auctions of Fine Arts, Antiques and Collectables according to its website. Self (1 episode, 2022), Self - Hague Resident During WWII The reds and blues race around the showground hoping to bag themselves a bargain and make a profit at auction. Behind the scenes filming @AntiqueRoadTrip with the fabulous @izziebalmer720 pic.twitter.com/5Fe4k2KbLX, David Harper (@DavidHarperTV) October 22, 2021. His first TV appearance was on fellow BBC show The Antiques Roadshow and he has also appeared on Going, Going, Gone and Noel's House Party. Self - Auctioneer (56 episodes, 2010-2023), Self - Expert (1 episode, 2021), Self - Curator, Museum Of The Home / In addition to being on Bargain Hunt, hes appeared on Dickinsons Real Deal, Antiques Road Trip and has written several books. I love it all.". (1 episode, 2020), Self - Collection Cataloguer at The Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge Philip shared on Twitter that it was the preference of the sound recordist, who asked him to keep it on to hide his microphone. (20 episodes, 2011-2023), Self - Expert Irvine has previously appeared on Antiques Roadtrip, Flipping Profit and Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip as well as Mastermind and Pointless. FORMER Bargain Hunt presenter Tim Wonnacott is selling his incredible Sussex mansion three years after he was sacked from the show. When Bargain Hunt first hit screens in 2000, it was presented by David Dickinson, who cemented its place as a daytime TV favourite. In April 2005 it was announced that the primetime version of Bargain Hunt had been axed; however the daytime version continued. / Self - Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents, while experts Catherine Southon and Mark Stacey help the reds and blues spend 300 on three items which, fingers crossed, will make a profit at the auction. The reds and blues shop in the town's antique centres, and they are joined by experts Caroline Hawley and David Harper. and Antiques Road Trip. Humor, information and rumors. On 28 September 2018, Bargain Hunt aired a special episode as part of BBC Music Day. . (1 episode, 2022), Self - Curator, RAF Cosford Museum Self - Presenter Bargain Hunt comes from the Kent County Showground in Detling. She has previously worked at Christies, Halls and Hansons and is now a managing partner at Trevanion Auctioneers and Valuers in Whitchurch. Anita Manning joins Kate Bliss and Thomas Forrester at Newark Antiques Fair. and similar BBC antiques television . He said: Ifirst sold to Bargain Hunt in its early days, (also my early days as a dealer) when I had a stand at the Malvern Antiques Fair. (1 episode, 2020), Self - The Grange Musical Collection (1 episode, 2022), Self - Flag Manufacturer and Collector The chances are someone else will love it too.. Known for his colourful style, hes also the presenter of CBBCs Junk Rescue and hosted BBCs Street Auction. On becoming a new presenter on the show, Hawley said: "Presenting Bargain Hunt is absolutely amazing. The red team made a profit of 245, beating the blue team's break-even. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Collections and Exhibitions Officer, The Timekeeping Museum Thomas is one of the UKs leading antique experts and specialises in jewellery, watches and silver. / 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. fans have been curious as to why Thomas Plant changed his name to Thomas Forrester. On average, the majority of contestants' items lose money: the teams are paying retail prices at fairs, whereas auction prices are generally lower. (19 episodes, 2021-2023), Self - Presenter Self - Expert Login to create it. Speaking about his decision to move into antiquing her said: "I was very fortunate and worked with a big celebrity player in the antique game, I then saw an auction house full of mid-20th century gear and instantly knew antiques was for me.". (1 episode, 2021), Self - Journalist & Broadcaster, Blue Team Contestant "I was very fortunate and worked with a big celebrity player in the antique game, I then saw an auction house full of mid-20th century gear and instantly knew antiques was for me," he said. New BBC political editor career explained. / Presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp leads proceedings while experts Ben Cooper and Tim Weeks help the teams track down those bargains. Eric Knowles presents and helping the teams are Jonathan Pratt and Gary Pe. Self - Auctioneer [6][7], In 2017 he with fellow BBC Antique Experts Charles Hanson, Philip Serrell and James Braxton recorded a rock version of "Sleigh Ride" in aid of BBC Children In Need. Wonnacott expressed his shock on behalf of the team at Bargain Hunt and spoke of his high standards and professionalism as an expert . Here's everything you need to know about the new presenters of Bargain Hunt and the existing ones as well. She also values fine art and jewellery through her website, Kate Bliss, as a gemology expert and is an approved registered valuer through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Chairman of the Governors of Abbot's Hospital SINCE the departure of Tim Wonnacott, a number of hosts now alternate in presenting the BBC series Bargain Hunt. / New BBC political editor career explained. Self (1 episode, 2020), Self - Cultural Historian and Well Trustee Watch: Martin Roberts returns to Homes Under the Hammer after health scare, Viewers veto judges' votes on dj vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode, Ashley Judd reflects on mom Naomi's 'irreplaceable loss' a year after the country star's death, Michael J. / (1 episode, 2021), Self - Social Media Administrator He continued to appear on another BBC antiques programme, Antiques Road Trip, until late 2021. He owns a valuation business called Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers. Host 2 Credits. (2 episodes, 2022), Expert (6 episodes, 2019-2021), Self - Auctioneer (1 episode, 2019), Self - Amusement Arcade Collector Assisted by an expert, each side is given a budget and an hour to scour an antiques fair for three bargains. Kourtney Kardashian called out for 'unrelatable' behavior as she makes smoothies in kitchen of $9M mansion, North West, 9, flaunts 'inappropriate' look in new Japan pics after Kim Kardashian ripped for 'ruining her self-esteem', Stormi Webster sparks fears for her safety as fans spot 'dangerous' $4.2K detail in outfit mom Kylie Jenner picked out, Kendall Jenner flashes her nipples as she goes braless in see-through dress for racy new video after 'secret boob job', Ariana Grande speaks out about weight loss on TikTok after being body shamed by trolls. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Museum Manager, Lion Salt Works Museum Sebastian, who loves upcycling and repurposing collectibles, said it is a dream come true to present Bargain Hunt. Series 2 began on 30 March 2009 and ended on 3 April 2009. At the auction, as each item is sold, the host compares the auction sale price to the price originally paid by the team, with the difference being either subtracted from or added to the team's total. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Natasha shows some antiques and collectibles to look out for that were made in former occupied Japan. (2 episodes, 2006-2011), Self - Red Team Contestant Charlie from Oxford, has enjoyed a 50-year career working with antiques and has since become an auctioneer. Experts Thomas Forrester and Richard Madley help the reds and blues find three items that will make a profit when they take them to auction in neighbouring Lincolnshire. Ben Cooper Catherine Southon Charles Hanson Colin Young Gary Pe Izzie Balmer John Cameron Jonathan Pratt Kate Bliss Mark Stacey Nick Hall. I love it all.. Tim would also make his prediction as to which bonus buy would make the larger profit or smaller loss (which he called Wonnacott's winner). Thanks to a fab crew, lovely teams and beautiful weather! Bargain Hunt (2000- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Production Management Series Art Department Series Sound Department Series Camera and Electrical Department Series Casting Department (1 episode, 2022), Self - Museum Director, Royal Crown Derby (1 episode, 2022), Self - Director of Charles Dickens Museum Thought I would share a couple of my favourite items of over 200 lots of watches and jewellery to sold @Farleigh 2nd February @VisitChis pic.twitter.com/BxfOWaBnys, CatherineSouthonAuct (@SouthonAuction) January 7, 2022. This was surpassed in 2016, when Anita Manning's Buddha statue that she had purchased for 50 sold for 3,800, a 7,500% profit, and again in 2017 when Paul Laidlaw bought a Chambre Automatique De Bertsch sub-miniature camera for 60 and sold it at auction for 20,000. Ochuko joined Bargain Hunt fairly recently (given how long the shows been running). She was born. The car, a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype, sold for over $16 million in 2011. Teams can potentially add to their profit with the bonus item, but it can also subtract from a team's earnings if it loses money. A post shared by alistairappleton (@alistairappleton) on Apr 24, 2020 at 1:10am PDT. Weekday lunchtimes are not complete without an episode of Bargain Hunt the long-running antiques show that has aired on BBC One for more than 20 years. Read more: Who's nominated at The British Soap Awards? Bargain Hunt (TV Series 2000- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Fashion Curator at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton It was written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. Antiques expert Eric Knowles has appeared as a presenter on Bargain Hunt since 2018. He often appeared on TV to give his expert opinion on shows such as Flog It! Tim Wonnacott hosted Bargain Hunt between 2003 and 2016, taking over from previous presenter David Dickinson, with a rotating panel of experts taking on the role of fronting each episode now Bargain Hunt is at the Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells in mid-Wales, where presenter Eric Knowles is joined by experts Caroline Hawley and Raj Bisram. The contestants in most episodes are members of the public, though some shows feature teams of celebrity players instead. 402 Episodes 2020. (1 episode, 2019), Self - Manager of Custom House Visitors Centre But will either team manage to win the coveted Golden Gavel at the auction in Newbury? In her debut episode on 27 June, Hawley gets up close to a Spitfire at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, describing her admiration for female pilots during the Second World War and the young men who flew them into battle. Antiques experts Roo Irvine, Danny Sebastian and Caroline Hawley are set to join existing hosts Natasha Raskin Sharp, Christina Trevanion, Eric Knowles . / Self - Presenter By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Natasha says the best thing about being a Bargain Hunt presenter is getting to travel up and down the country visiting the UK's cities, towns and villages. I enjoy it so much! 26:32. Charlie from Oxford, has enjoyed a 50-year career working with antiques and has since become an auctioneer. 2-min read. He began his career in the early 1970s, joining London auctioneers Bonhams in 1979 and later becoming a director before leaving the company in 2008. Without the Bargain Hunt experts helping teams to separate the treasures from the trash the show wouldn't have the same effect. Antiques experts Roo Irvine, Danny Sebastian and Caroline Hawley are set to join existing hosts Natasha Raskin Sharp, Christina Trevanion, Eric Knowles and Charlie Ross fronting episodes on rotation. (1 episode, 2020), Self - Collector of Objects Relating to Espionage Earlier this year Bargain Hunt presenter David Harper, 50, came under fire after he painted over an antique rocking chair. [8] The teams were given 500 to spend, rather than the usual 300, with any profits going to charities chosen by the team members. Bargain Hunt has undergone various TV formats and rule changes since it premiered in 2000. (1 episode, 2022), Self - Paper Cutting Artist She is considered to be an expert in the fields of antiques & auctions amongst the BBC daytime television community.