Bargain Hunt: The Spotter's Guide to Antiques

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He said: ‘I first sold to Bargain Hunt in its early days, (also my early days as a dealer) when I had a stand at the Malvern Antiques Fair. It can be a bit hit and miss with me though, and the children love reminding me of my disasters in the kitchen!" That is REALLY difficult. I have made so many great contestant friends and there have been so many! I will never forget my team of Olympians though, after the 2012 Olympics. They were the most competitive team I think I have ever had.

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Caroline Hawley is a self-taught antiques expert. In addition to Bargain Hunt, she has also been on Flog It! and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. The pair is said to have first crossed paths while Kate worked at Auctioneers and Valuers Brightwells in Hereford. There was a gasp in the saleroom and then silence, as the auctioneer's voice recorded the bids went fiercely up and up.He wrote: "Re: Bargain Hunt. What can I say - huge and grateful thanks everyone for your comments, likes and shares after my post yesterday announcing that I'm leaving @BBCBargainHunt I'm bowled over by your kind words and they're so very appreciated." Rounders in the park, pitch-and-putt at the golf course, walking in the Lakes, hi-jinks at the pool, that’s happy me. Oh, and cooking." Stylish TV presenter Danny often appears on Bargain Hunt as an expert(Picture: BBC Studios) Philip Serrell It’s what’s at the end of the road that excites and inspires me; meeting new people, hearing their stories and obviously seeing their treasures.

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Amid her role on screen, the Bargain Hunt star has previously admitted she prefers spending time with her family away from her career on TV. They were in a long-term relationship before getting married but it isn't known exactly when they tied the knot. Well, it’s always a thrill to explore new places and new antiques fairs that I love. The hardest thing is leaving my family. I usually try and find them a small present if I’ve been on the road for a few days. On Anita's Flog It BBC profile it mentions Anita is married, however she has not spoken out her marriage.He first joined H&H Auction Rooms of Carlisle in 2002 before leaving 10 years later to start his own business. Anita explained: "But fate put the opportunity in my path and being an adventurous sort of gal I changed direction and set up Great Western Auctions with my daughter Lala in Glasgow in 1989, becoming one of Scotland's first woman auctioneers."

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Antiques valuer Kate, who has built up a large male following since joining Bargain Hunt in 2013, also enjoys a spot of sexual ­innuendo on BBC daytime TV. As for the day job, I absolutely love everything about being an auctioneer - from valuation and researching to cataloguing and auctioneering, I genuinely love it. I’m fortunate enough to work around great people where we work very hard, but also have a lot of fun.And when it comes to finding a gem, he says: ‘Forget all the rules and buy what you love. The chances are someone else will love it too.’ Gary Pe My father had his own saleroom when I was growing up so I started rummaging for treasure and sitting on the auctioneer’s rostrum, from an early age. I think a lot of the antiques business is in the blood. So many traditional dealers impart their knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation, and so the tradition continues. My father certainly taught me how to auctioneer and command the room. My parents love antiques and quirky objects (my mother’s idea of a great Christmas present is an antique shrimping net!) and their passion has rubbed off on me. I also loved studying the craftsmanship of pieces and the history behind them.