
Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's new home in Edinburgh, where they try to ply their wares to five dealers. \n\nFirst through the doors is apprentice gas engineer Dannii with a skip find that she thought was worth salvaging. Concealed inside her mysterious wooden box is a vintage chlorine tester – once used by the water board to test chlorine levels in drinking water. What price will the dealers put on this life-saving piece of equipment? \n\nComing ashore at our Edinburgh HQ next is James and his wife, Wilma. He’s got a two-seater canoe that’s been in his family for generations but hasn’t seen the water for 15 years. \n\nThird to arrive is Paula with a space-saving piece of furniture once loved by her mother, but the 1950s piece doesn’t suit Paula’s modern home. Will any of the dealers give it a second chance and re-home it? \n\nFourth in is communications expert Monica. Simon gives her his expert knowledge on her West German pottery, but Monica knows just how to encourage the dealers to bid on an item that she’s cherished for years. \n\nFinally, Gordon arrives at the Bidding Room to present an iconic piece of design that was destined for disaster at his local recycling centre. He rescued the penguin donkey bookcase for the price of just £5. Will the dealers and design enthusiasts see the value in the piece? \n\nThe dealers today are Ian, Estelle, Moses, Lucy and JB.
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Series 8: 12. Life-sized Skeleton Model, Large Wooden Rabbit, Pinwheel Calculator
There are some unusual visitors to the room in this episode, including Uncle Bert the skeleton and a cheeky wooden rabbit, not to mention a rare album from one of the world&rsqu ...
13-08-2026
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Series 8: 11. Vintage Afghan Dress, Cannon Ball, Edwardian Bottom Warmer
A small package holding 400 years of fascinating history is revealed in the room. A firefighter heats things up. And there is more than one item with royal connections for the d ...
07-08-2026
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Series 6: 17. Soccer Game, Pirate Map, Japanese Mask
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
06-08-2026
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Series 8: 10. 100-year Old-train Set, Mysterious Medical Pump, 19th-century Scales
An intimate medical device is the oddest item ever seen in the Bidding Room! A family of train buffs keep track of their great-uncle’s treasure. And a man in livery weighs ...
05-08-2026
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Series 6: 16. Teapot, Toy Tools, Caravan
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
04-08-2026
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Series 8: 9. Star Wars Figurine Collection, Vintage Skateboard, Bronze Mask
The dealers are starstruck by a nostalgic cinematic collection, Margaret makes sweet music with her decorative offering, and Richard hopes to skate away with a ramped-up deal.
04-08-2026
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Series 8: 8. Enamel Advertising Sign, Gas Attack Rattle, Murano Glass Toucan
The dealers are excited by an enamel sign, and there’s a lot of noise over a World War II gas rattle.
31-07-2026
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Series 6: 15. Toy Plane, Film Projector, Camping Kitchen
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
30-07-2026
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Series 8: 7. Wwii Nurse's Uniform, Vintage Kitchen Cabinet, Historic Scottish Stained Glass
Nigel Havers and Simon Bower are stunned as one of Scotland’s most famous figures comes to light, a polished yet practical piece is up for sale, and the dealers are moved ...
30-07-2026
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Series 8: 6. Baccarat Decanter, Shooting Glasses, Chishen Chiu Expanding Chair
Tracy hopes her extraordinary chair will unfold into a bidding war, a shiny life-sized figure sparks interest, and the dealers focus on an intriguing glass curio.
29-07-2026
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Series 8: 3. Beatles Posters, Absinthe Pourer, 60s Terracotta Leopard
Nigel comes face to face with a Beatles collection, Dutch dealer George learns about the Blackpool Illuminations, and a 1970s leopard sculpture encourages some roaring bids.
17-07-2026
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Series 8: 10. 100-year Old-train Set, Mysterious Medical Pump, 19th-century Scales
An intimate medical device is the oddest item ever seen in the Bidding Room! A family of train buffs keep track of their great-uncle’s treasure. And a man in livery weighs ...
05-08-2026
BBC 1
Series 6: 12. Bagpipes, Photofit And Toaster Radio
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
19-08-2025
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Series 6: 23. Boat Sculpture, Teddy, Bergère Chair
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
01-05-2025
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Series 8: 12. Life-sized Skeleton Model, Large Wooden Rabbit, Pinwheel Calculator
There are some unusual visitors to the room in this episode, including Uncle Bert the skeleton and a cheeky wooden rabbit, not to mention a rare album from one of the world&rsqu ...
13-08-2026
BBC 1
Series 6: 17. Soccer Game, Pirate Map, Japanese Mask
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from e ...
06-08-2026
BBC 1
Series 7: 1. Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette
Nigel Havers and Simon Bower welcome John, with his vibrant trio of Sinclair C5s. His canine companion Ken isn’t so keen on them, so he’s looking to sell them for so ...
30-07-2025
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Series 8: 7. Wwii Nurse's Uniform, Vintage Kitchen Cabinet, Historic Scottish Stained Glass
Nigel Havers and Simon Bower are stunned as one of Scotland’s most famous figures comes to light, a polished yet practical piece is up for sale, and the dealers are moved ...
30-07-2026
BBC 1
Series 8: 11. Vintage Afghan Dress, Cannon Ball, Edwardian Bottom Warmer
A small package holding 400 years of fascinating history is revealed in the room. A firefighter heats things up. And there is more than one item with royal connections for the d ...
07-08-2026
BBC 1
Series 8: 4. Vintage Lego Monorail, Police Mugshot Chair, London Sign
A young family hope their 80s classic toy will click with the dealers, an intriguing seat leads to a guessing game, and Nigel is enchanted by a piece of London history.
24-07-2026
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