The Bidding Room (2020)
Nigel Havers welcomes people with an item they’d like to sell, introducing them to a valuation expert who gives them the specialist information they need to drive a hard bargain. Tooled up with this information, Nigel guides the sellers through to the bidding room, where the five eager dealers square up to spend their money.
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Episode 1 - Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette
Release Date: 2025-07-28Nigel Havers and Simon Bower road-test an 80s icon, a coat fit for royalty is up for sale, and one shocked seller receives a life-changing bid.
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Episode 2 - Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case
Release Date: 2025-07-30Along with a quirky 60s reaction tester and a tiny case with an intriguing past, a six-and-a-half foot-long alligator is let loose in the Bidding Room.
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Episode 3 - Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank
Release Date: 2025-08-01It’ll be guinea pigs for everyone if Georgia can help dad Callum shift his atlas stone, Peter’s antique automaton delights the dealers, and will anyone break the bank for a 70s toy?
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Episode 4 - Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting
Release Date: 2025-08-04Sisters Liz and Sharon are going for gold in front of today’s dealers, Jackie hopes to make sweet music with her unusual instrument, and Georges is bewitched by a painting.
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Episode 5 - Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest
Release Date: 2025-08-06Will Samantha’s saintly letter prove a big seller with the dealers? And does Claire from Yorkshire see a profit in her crystal ball? Who knows what the future holds?
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Episode 6 - Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font
Release Date: 2025-08-08Young Benjamin’s got an eye for a bargain, Kevin’s hoping the dealers deliver on his Pashley bike, and will font-of-all-knowledge Peter sell off an intriguing family heirloom?
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Episode 7 - Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats
Release Date: 2025-08-11Nigel is faced with some Havers family history, Philip bets on getting a bite on his metal teeth, and local sellers Ben and Jenna are happy to take whatever they can get.
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Episode 8 - Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast
Release Date: 2025-08-13It’s high stakes today for Philip and his vampire-killing kit. Then, after Ben warms the dealers up with his rare coco de mer seed, can Paddy seal the deal with a spit roast?
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Episode 9 - Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head
Release Date: 2025-08-15Robert’s impressive bust takes Suzie’s breath away, Carl hopes to lock in a sale for his antique handcuffs, and will two heads be better than one as Tracey faces the dealers?
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Episode 10 - Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting
Release Date: 2025-08-18A mother and daughter drive the dealers nuts to secure a sale, the bidders enjoy a seventies classic, and toy collector Russell returns with a game that’s going nowhere fast.
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Episode 11 - Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers
Release Date: 2025-08-20From the ridiculous to the sublime. Daniel tries to shift a pair of furry bedside tables, and Pixie shows off her parachute silk wedding dress.
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Episode 12 - Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc
Release Date: 2025-08-22A surprise appearance from an Elvis impersonator has the dealers all shook up, then Clayton’s jade disc leaves them green with envy. And will Danni’s cigar cutters go for a snip?
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Episode 13 - Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie
Release Date: 2025-11-24Billie from Edinburgh brings two little piggies to market, Simon’s industrial lights spark a bidding war, and will Barbie girl Amanda makes Mel’s dreams come true?
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Episode 14 - Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair
Release Date: 2025-11-25A motivational speaker gets the dealers out their seats, a set of mid-century drawers sparks a bidding war, and the dealers have a close shave with an art deco barber's chair.
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Episode 15 - Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet
Release Date: 2025-11-26A pair of rare boots with tales of adventure, a giant puppet with a famous past and a seller who gives it everything she’s got for a top bid.
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Episode 16 - Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden
Release Date: 2025-11-28Eileen’s miniature garden gets Nigel nostalgic, Jacqui has a go on Jon’s precarious-looking penny farthing, and the dealers take on a mysterious Mexican wrestler.
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Episode 17 - Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands
Release Date: 2025-12-01The dealers welcome Scott and Clare from Aberdare, Georges loses his head over a super-rare pilot’s helmet, and Wally’s normal-sized Mini poster proves a huge hit.
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Episode 18 - Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table
Release Date: 2025-12-03Peter winds up the dealers with his clockwork cars, Julie and John won’t let their gong go for a song, and chess player Dave turns the room into a pawn shop.
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Episode 19 - Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Release Date: 2025-12-05Mr Blobby superfan Colin brings in some TV history, Devin’s Fornasetti coffee table raises a few eyebrows, and is it yay or neigh to Christie’s well-travelled rocking horse?
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Episode 20 - Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box
Release Date: 2025-12-08The dealers come face to face with their creepiest item yet, enjoy all the fun of the fair, and 10-year-old Cassie tries to pull their strings with her vintage puppets.
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Episode 21 - Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
Release Date: 2025-12-10Gareth tempts Nigel with his Beatles memorabilia, the dealers fight to get their hands on Deborah’s mid-century ring, and will a puppet from Rambo's past pull his strings?
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Episode 22 - Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
Release Date: 2025-12-11Retro-lover Kamila dangles a vintage thread stand in front of the eager dealers, and will Daniel and daughter Jessica hit the jackpot with a vintage fruit machine?
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Episode 23 - James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
Release Date: 2025-12-15New dealer Rambo gets excited about a Bond poster, a shiny Tiffany ink blotter causes a stir, and some intriguing artefacts tempt the dealers.
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Episode 24 - Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone
Release Date: 2025-12-17A collection of encaustic tiles leaves Jo and JB speechless, Glen hopes to find a fortune with his metal detector, and swimming teacher Lynne treats the dealers to a workout.
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Episode 25 - Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair
Release Date: 2025-12-18Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren’s heartbreaking story?