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 3 (Compilations): Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 3 (Compilations)

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Five dealers bid for a Victorian commode and a signed Live Aid T-shirt.

Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public including an anatomical spider, a Victorian commode and a signed Live Aid T-shirt.

Nigel Havers welcomes three 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.

First through the doors are sisters Georgia and Mimi, with a curious item they inherited from their grandfather. Their anatomical spider model is sure to catch the eyes of the buyers, but will anyone be brave enough to buy it? 

Next in is Ruth, with a rather curious piece of Victorian design. Her wooden side table that transforms into a commode is sure to intrigue the dealers, but who will want to own it the most?

Last to meet the dealers is Chris, with a signed Live Aid T-shirt. With the proceeds going to a charity close to Chris’s heart, will this nostalgic piece spark a bidding war? 

Today's dealers are Estelle, Tash, Adi, Ian and James.

The Bidding Room: Series 3 (Compilations)

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Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers compete to buy items brought in by the public.

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