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 4: Episode 30

Episode 30

BBC One - The Bidding Room, Series 4, Episode 30

Five top dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public.

Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including an antique stereoscope, a prototype race bike and a curious mystery object.

Nigel Havers welcomes five more sets of sellers to the Bidding Room, where they will try to persuade one of the five dealers to buy the items they are trying to sell. 

First through the doors is fitness teacher Jorge with a fascinating piece that she’s been using as a bedside table. This wooden piece had a special use, but can the dealers unravel the mystery and see its value?

Arriving next is Ollie with a giant, plastic ice cream. This advertising piece would sweeten any shop front, but can he persuade any of our buyers to offer his perfect price?

Next in is John with an antique stereoscope and a collection of vintage viewing cards. His mix of landscapes are tempting, but will he see a profit when he meets the buyers?

Our fourth seller is Andy, with a retro BMX that belonged to his late brother. This rare prototype bike has a fascinating history which intrigues the dealers. 

Last in is Buzz with a truly bizarre item. This wooden cabinet-like piece is a South American style game. It’s unique and interactive, so can Buzz get the dealers playing and hook them into spending big?

The dealers in today are Ian, JB, Jane, Adi, Tash plus Jo, Moses, Melissa

The Bidding Room: Series 4

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

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