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 5: Skeleton Statue

Episode 4

Skeleton Statue

BBC One - The Bidding Room, Series 5, Skeleton Statue

How much would you pay for a vintage village fete sign, bird automaton or skeleton statue?

Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a village fete sign, a telescope, a Martaban jar, a skeleton statue and a bird automaton.

Nigel Havers welcomes sellers of collectibles and curiosities to the Bidding Room's new home in Edinburgh, where they ply their wares to five dealers.

First through the doors is small business owner Charlotte. She’s selling a vintage sign that she bought at auction for a nominal sum. Often seen at village fetes, Charlotte hopes her retro piece will charm the dealers to dip into their own pockets to give her the money she hopes to raise for a charity close to her heart. 

Next through the doors is a familiar face, Mark, who has returned with a field telescope that hasn’t seen further than the inside of a drawer for many years. Will he encourage the dealers to focus in on his ocular apparatus and secure another sterling sale? 

Third to step into the Edinburgh HQ is Julie, who’s selling a Martaban jar that’s been in her family for generations. She seeks a high price if she’s to be persuaded to part with it.  

Next to face the dealers is Colin, who has a skeleton statue he hopes will entice the dealers. Once used to hold serving platters, Colin’s macabre mannequin will need the dealers to offer up some healthy bids for his worthy cause.  

Last in is retired bird keeper David, selling an automaton he’s sure will enrapture the Bidding Room with its enchanting bird song. Hoping to raise enough money for an appropriately themed bird-watching holiday, can David encourage the dealers to pipe up for his Victorian music maker? 
 
The dealers today are Ian, Jacqui, Adi, Jo, James and a new dealer local to Edinburgh, Viki.

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