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 expert Simon Bower.\n\nFirst to cartwheel through the doors are budding young actress Grace and her mum Leanne, with a gym horse used as a prop in a recent production of the musical Matilda. They are selling on behalf of their local stage school to raise money for their next show. \n\nNext in is Tony, with an iconic piece of punk fashion – an original Sex Pistols top designed by Vivienne Westwood in the late 70s. Tony paid thousands for the cheesecloth-and-chain piece printed with the Sex Pistols logo, which could be from the late 70s. But without labels or paperwork as provenance, will any of the dealers be willing to take a punt? \n\nThird to arrive is David, with a cast-iron lion he inherited from a beloved uncle. The family tale is that the item originally came from the decommissioned St Enoch Station in Glasgow, but valuation expert Simon believes the piece may be much older than that. With salvage-loving dealer Melissa in the room, could David be on to a roaring success with his piece? \n\nFourth in is engineer Andrew, who has had success in the room before, selling a fold-up rowing boat to Ian. He is back accompanied by his dog Bella, bringing a 1930s tandem that his sister saved from a car boot sale. Andrew has spent in excess of £1,000, lovingly restoring the item, but can he 'pedal' a deal above this price?\n\nLast in is teacher Laura, with an antique folding wooden chair known as a ‘Glastonbury chair’. Laura found it going for free on a local website, and has used it as an office chair. Now, she is selling it to fund a trip to see her family in Australia - but will she persuade the dealers to part with a jet-set price for her piece?\n \nThe dealers today are Ian, Melissa, JB, Jo and Craig.
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Series 7: 9. Bust Of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head
Carl from Hull is our first visitor to Edinburgh’s historic Leith Theatre, selling some antique handcuffs from his personal collection. Who says crime doesn’t pay? \ ...
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Series 6: 11. Spaceman Statues, Ball Dresses And Valet Stand
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Series 7: 8. Vampire Killing Kit, Coco De Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast
First to show his wares to Simon Bower and Nigel Havers is Philip, who has come up from Stoke with a stake, some holy water and all the other accoutrements any budding vampire k ...
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Series 6: 10. Orange Sofa, Ceramic Lamp And Chinese Wedding Baskets
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Series 7: 7. Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats
Seller numero uno Will has brought in a memento from Nigel’s past – a tennis racquet used at Wimbledon by his grandfather, Sir Cecil Havers. Will he be tempted to ta ...
12-08-2025
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Series 7: 6. Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font
Young 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 ...
11-08-2025
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Series 7: 5. Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest
First through the door today is mystical Claire. The oddity of her quirky crystal ball augurs well, but is it desirable enough to help her find a fortune?\n\nNext up facing the ...
08-08-2025
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Series 6: 4. Model Boats, Street Organ And Chinese Sideboard
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 ...
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Series 7: 4. Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting
Mary Louise has made the journey down from Angus, bringing an oak lectern that has valuation expert Simon Bower beguiled. It’s a ‘proper’ antique, which means ...
06-08-2025
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Series 6: 9. Ship’s Lantern, Theatre Lights And Decorative Duck
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 ...
05-08-2025
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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 6: 30. Gym Horse, Vivienne Westwood Dress, Iron Lion
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Series 4: Episode 21
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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 ...
15-04-2025
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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 ...
11-04-2025
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Series 6: 27. Fishing Rod, Lamp Stand, Butcher’s Scales
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 ...
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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 5: 4. Skeleton Statue
Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's new home in Edinburgh, where they ply their wares to five dealers.\n\nFirst through the doors ...
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Series 7: 3. Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank
First to join us is Emily from Kent, with an heirloom left to her by a glamorous member of the family with a background in the theatre. So it comes as no surprise when her mothe ...
01-08-2025
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Series 6: 22. Quilt, Hand Dryer, Chapel Chairs
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 ...
30-04-2025
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