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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Nigel Havers

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The Bidding Room: Series 1: Episode 9

Episode 9

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Nigel stands on a bed of nails to help the owner try to sell it to the dealers.

Nigel stands on seller Chris as he lies on the bed of nails he wants to sell to one of the dealers. Some Japanese whiskey and a classic Chopper bike are also on offer.

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. 

Janette from Essex wants to sell her husband’s old Chopper bike. It’s a 1970s classic, and Nigel reminisces about owning one himself. Jeanette is convinced it’s bound to sell, but the dealers aren’t so sure as it needs plenty of restoration work. Father and son Derek and Ryan from Scotland are selling a bottle of Japanese whiskey, while 18-year-old Jude has brought in a beautifully preserved, hand-written account of a First World War Zeppelin raid on Southend. 

Last but not least, part-time entertainer Chris has brought in a bed of nails. He arrives complete with his performing cape and is determined to put on a show for the dealers, with Nigel's help. Lying down on the nails, he invites Nigel to stand on his chest – to the amazement of the dealers.

The dealers today are Jane Cave, Tash Francis, Adi Higham, James Gooch and Ian Humphries.

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