The Bidding Room

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Sellers come face to face with five dealers who battle it out to make the highest bid.

Nigel Havers presides as sellers come face to face with five dealers who battle it out to make the highest bid.

Nigel Havers presides as members of the public with interesting items to sell come face to face with five dealers who bid against each other to try to bag themselves a bargain.

Before facing the dealers, each seller has their item valued by auctioneer Simon Bower. Simon also gives them top tips on the history and key characteristics of their piece, so that when they enter the bidding room, they have all the information they need to try to haggle the best possible price from the dealers.

All the dealers are spending their own money but have no idea what the sellers have brought in.

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The Bidding Room: Series 1: Episode 17

Episode 17

BBC One - The Bidding Room, Series 1, Episode 17

Will the dealers be tempted to bid on two unusual machines and some hidden treasure?

Today’s sellers bring in some hidden treasure, two unusual machines, some Scandi furniture and a beautiful pocket watch. Will the dealers bid up to the prices the sellers want?

Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the look out for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower.

First up is Louis, with two interesting bits of machinery that turn out to be vintage diamond cutters. Second to sell is Adam from Peterborough, who has brought in an ornate pocket watch. It’s an enchanting piece, but isn't working, so whoever buys it could face a big repair bill before they can sell it on. The third lot is a set of drawers brought in by Gillian, who is convinced that they are collectible because they are inspired by Scandinavian design that is back in fashion at the moment. Finally, Martin from London is selling a hodgepodge of hidden treasure that comes with a fascinating story. He bought a piece of furniture and, when he moved it, heard a rattling inside. Closer examination revealed a hidden compartment containing silverware, an ornate pen and a propelling pencil. 

Today's dealers are Adi Higham, James Gooch, James Broad, Lucy Ryder Richardson and Tash Francis.

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