The Bidding Room

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Factual: Antiques

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 2: Episode 4

Episode 4

Series 2

BBC One - The Bidding Room, Series 2, Episode 4

Top dealers bid for items including two apothecary glasses and a fishing game.

Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by sellers, including a 3D experience, two apothecary glasses and a fishing game.

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

First through the doors is ‘Cuba Steve’, with an unusual but beautiful object saved from an old theatre. Will the dealers realise what it is and be prepared to part with their cash? 

Next is Rachel from Rotherham, with a vintage stereoscope and 75 images from around the globe. It is an amazing 3D glimpse into the past that provokes some strong emotions among the dealers. However, will Rachel see her way to a sale? 

Third to face the dealers is Stephen from Stafford, with two gigantic apothecary glasses that have the wow factor. He is determined to get a high price, but will he succeed?

Fourth of our would-be sellers is Ryan, with a unique children’s game that is thought to date from the 19th century. He is convinced the dealers will love it, but will any of them bite?

Last in is Beth, with a very special teddy with a voice. With a toy collector on the panel, can Beth haggle herself both a great price and new loving home for her bear?
 
Today's dealers are Adi, Ian, James, Jane and Tash. Will any of them buy? And if they do, will any of them match, or even top, the valuation placed on each of the items?

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Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public

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