
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 killer would need. It’s an unusual collection, so which of the dealers will bite?\n\nNext through the doors is Ben, with a rare coco de mer seed from a palm tree that only grows on two islands in the Seychelles. They’re one of the biggest seeds in the world – there's a record of one topping the scales at 25 kilos! – but as we know, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to our bidders...\n\nSticking with our gothic theme are Debbie and Alisha, with a pair of mourning brooches. They were incredibly popular in mid-19th-century Britain due to Queen Victoria's public mourning for Prince Albert. Such pieces have retained an enthusiastic following among collectors, so some strong offers are expected.\n\nFourth, and looking to trade childhood nostalgia for cold hard cash, is Heather, with a wind-up submarine toy. It hasn’t been underwater since she got it, so a demonstration for the dealers is a risky proposition. Will it sink or swim?\n\nLast in is Paddy from Hartlepool, a town famous for the likely apocryphal tale that during the Napoleonic Wars, they hung a monkey after mistaking it for a French spy. Thankfully, there’s no simian espionage involved in Paddy’s sale today. Instead, he’s brought something both decorative and practical for today’s busy antique dealer - a clockwork spit roast.
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Series 7: 25. Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair
Seller Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren’s heartbreaking story?\n\nLindsay has arrived with a large ...
19-12-2025
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Series 7: 24. Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke Of York Stone
There’s no rest to be had when we welcome young wannabe dealer Glen back to the room. Last time he was here, he sat in JB’s chair. This time, he has the dealers out ...
18-12-2025
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Series 7: 23. James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
First into the room, it's Stephanie from Norwich, who brings with her a James Bond poster. Will the dealers be shaken or stirred?\n\nDavid arrives next with a shiny Tiffany ink ...
17-12-2025
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Series 5: 30. Tram Sign
Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's home in Edinburgh, where they ply their wares to five dealers. \n\nFirst through the doors i ...
16-12-2025
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Series 3 (compilations): Episode 6
Nigel Havers welcomes three sets of sellers to the Bidding Room where they will try to persuade one of the five dealers to buy the items they are trying to sell. \n\nFirst in to ...
12-12-2025
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Series 7: 20. Two-faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box
Young Bidding Room superfan Cassie and dad Stewart are first through the doors with a pair of vintage puppets. Have the dealers met their match in this precocious lover of all t ...
12-12-2025
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Series 7: 22. Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
Retro 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?\n\nMany uniqu ...
11-12-2025
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Series 7: 21. Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
Gareth tempts Nigel with his Beatles memorabilia, the dealers fight to get their hands on Deborah’s mid-century ring, and will a puppet from his past pull Rambo’s st ...
10-12-2025
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Series 5: 29. Football Table
Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's home in Edinburgh, where they ply their wares to five dealers. \n\nThe first hopeful seller ...
09-12-2025
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Series 7: 19. Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Mr 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 rockin ...
05-12-2025
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Series 7: 21. Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
Gareth tempts Nigel with his Beatles memorabilia, the dealers fight to get their hands on Deborah’s mid-century ring, and will a puppet from his past pull Rambo’s st ...
10-12-2025
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Series 5: 24. Pigeon Clock
Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's home in Edinburgh, where they ply their wares to five dealers. \n\nFirst through the doors i ...
13-05-2025
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Series 6: 30. Gym Horse, Vivienne Westwood Dress, Iron Lion
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 ...
20-05-2025
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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 7: 19. Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Mr 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 rockin ...
05-12-2025
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Series 7: 17. Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands
First to test the dealers' mettle are Scott and Clare from Aberdare. But will the time and effort they put into restoring a vintage industrial trolley be reflected in the bids t ...
05-12-2025
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Series 5: 3. Leather Pig
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 ...
06-11-2024
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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 7: 22. Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
Retro 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?\n\nMany uniqu ...
11-12-2025
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Series 7: 23. James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
First into the room, it's Stephanie from Norwich, who brings with her a James Bond poster. Will the dealers be shaken or stirred?\n\nDavid arrives next with a shiny Tiffany ink ...
17-12-2025
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