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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Episodes
Next episode: S8E13 · 2026-10-19
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1. Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette2025-07-28 · 43mNigel 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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2. Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case2025-07-30 · 43mAlong 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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3. Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank2025-08-01 · 43mIt’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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4. Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting2025-08-04 · 43mSisters 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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5. Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest2025-08-06 · 43mWill 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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6. Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font2025-08-08 · 43mYoung 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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7. Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats2025-08-11 · 43mNigel 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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8. Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast2025-08-13 · 43mIt’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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9. Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head2025-08-15 · 43mRobert’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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10. Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting2025-08-18 · 43mA 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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11. Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers2025-08-20 · 43mFrom 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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12. Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc2025-08-22 · 43mA 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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13. Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie2025-11-24 · 43mBillie 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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14. Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair2025-11-25 · 43mA 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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15. Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet2025-11-26 · 43mA 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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16. Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden2025-11-28 · 43mEileen’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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17. Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands2025-12-01 · 43mThe 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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18. Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table2025-12-03 · 43mPeter 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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19. Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl2025-12-05 · 43mMr 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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20. Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box2025-12-08 · 43mThe 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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21. Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen2025-12-10 · 43mGareth 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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22. Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations2025-12-11 · 43mRetro-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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23. James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts2025-12-15 · 43mNew 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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24. Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone2025-12-17 · 43mA 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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25. Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair2025-12-18 · 43mLindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren’s heartbreaking story?
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