The Bidding Room

20206 seriesEntertainment / Game Shows
Available on
BBC One

From the makers of `The Repair Shop', `The Bidding Room' brings a group of expert dealers to an emporium deep in the Yorkshire countryside, where Nigel Havers welcomes members of the public with an antique with an item they'd like to flog. The five keen dealers then compete in order to win the item with the highest bid.

Mannequin, Teddies and Magic: Episode Image
Episode 1Mannequin, Teddies and Magic

Nigel and the dealers return to buy curious items, including a mannequin and a magic set.

Toy Horse, Lamps and Card Table: Episode Image
Episode 2Toy Horse, Lamps and Card Table

Nigel is feeling a little 'horse', but which dealers will buy today's items?

Dolls, Fire Engine and Calculator: Episode Image
Episode 3Dolls, Fire Engine and Calculator

Be afraid! Dolls and other curios are up grabs, but which brave dealer will buy them?

Model Boats, Street Organ and Chinese Sideboard: Episode Image
Episode 4Model Boats, Street Organ and Chinese Sideboard

Ship ahoy! Just one of the curious objects on sale in the room today.

Rocking Snail, Mirror and Magic Trick: Episode Image
Episode 5Rocking Snail, Mirror and Magic Trick

Get your bids in quick for objects, including 1940s classic toy Sid the snail.

Propelling Pencil, Fairground Horse, Toy Tractor: Episode Image
Episode 6Propelling Pencil, Fairground Horse, Toy Tractor

Which dealer will be sharp enough to buy a Victorian propelling pencil and other items?

Vintage Bear, Signed Vinyl and Swagger Stick: Episode Image
Episode 7Vintage Bear, Signed Vinyl and Swagger Stick

Ever wanted a swagger stick? The Bidding Room is the place to buy one.

Toy Aeroplane, Magic Lantern and Corkscrew: Episode Image
Episode 8Toy Aeroplane, Magic Lantern and Corkscrew

Chocks away as five dealers bid on items, including a ride-on toy propeller plane.

Ship's Lantern, Theatre Lights and Decorative Duck: Episode Image
Episode 9Ship's Lantern, Theatre Lights and Decorative Duck

Ship’s Lantern, Theatre Lights and Decorative Duck. Who will dig deep to buy items including a ships lantern and a decorative duck?

Orange Sofa, Ceramic Lamp and Chinese Wedding Baskets: Episode Image
Episode 10Orange Sofa, Ceramic Lamp and Chinese Wedding Baskets

Can today’s sellers get top dollar from the dealers on items including a cool retro sofa?

Spaceman Statues, Ball Dresses and Valet Stand: Episode Image
Episode 11Spaceman Statues, Ball Dresses and Valet Stand

Will the bids go sky high on items that include a pair of shiny spaceman statues?

Bagpipes, Photofit and Toaster Radio: Episode Image
Episode 12Bagpipes, Photofit and Toaster Radio

Will the dealers blow the budget by bidding on a set of bagpipes and other eclectic items?

Hairdryer, Tea Set, Circus Books: Episode Image
Episode 13Hairdryer, Tea Set, Circus Books

Who’ll blow their cash on a vintage hair salon treasure and other oddities?

Egg Chair, Roller Skates, Boxing Belt: Episode Image
Episode 14Egg Chair, Roller Skates, Boxing Belt

Egg Chair, Rollerskates, Boxing Belt. The dealers bid on a piece of iconic 60s furniture, but who’ll be the first to crack?

Toy Plane, Film Projector, Camping Kitchen: Episode Image
Episode 15Toy Plane, Film Projector, Camping Kitchen

The dealers are cleared for take-off as they bid on a toy plane and other collectibles.

Teapot, Toy Tools, Caravan: Episode Image
Episode 16Teapot, Toy Tools, Caravan

Dealers bid on a train teapot. Have they bitten off more than they can 'choo'?

Soccer Game, Pirate Map, Japanese Mask: Episode Image
Episode 17Soccer Game, Pirate Map, Japanese Mask

A tin football game is among the curiosities up for sale today - will it all kick off?

Wedding Dress, Lathe Lamp, Knife Polisher: Episode Image
Episode 18Wedding Dress, Lathe Lamp, Knife Polisher

A wedding dress is among the items up for grabs. Who’ll bid big, and who’ll get cold feet?

Weighing Scales, Mini Lifebelts,...: Episode Image
Episode 19Weighing Scales, Mini Lifebelts,...

Weighing Scales, Mini Lifebelts, African Birthing Chairs. Objects big and small up for sale, including a set of tiny lifebelts.

Quilt, Italian Chair, Wood Carving: Episode Image
Episode 20Quilt, Italian Chair, Wood Carving

The dealers try to outbid each other on a carving depicting the Last Supper.

Pig, Birdcage, Antique Fire Screen: Episode Image
Episode 21Pig, Birdcage, Antique Fire Screen

This little piggy went to market, but who will bid most on him and other treasures?

Quilt, Hand Dryer, Chapel Chairs: Episode Image
Episode 22Quilt, Hand Dryer, Chapel Chairs

The dealers take no prisoners, bidding on items including chairs from the Tower of London.

Boat Sculpture, Teddy, Bergère Chair: Episode Image
Episode 23Boat Sculpture, Teddy, Bergère Chair

Boat Sculpture, Teddy, Bergere Chair. HMS Axminster, an extraordinary boat made out of carpet, is among the items on offer.

Scientific Posters, Ring, Oxygen Dispenser: Episode Image
Episode 24Scientific Posters, Ring, Oxygen Dispenser

More curios catch the eyes of the dealers, including a set of stunning scientific posters.

Pestle and Mortar, Sideboard, Meditation Mat: Episode Image
Episode 25Pestle and Mortar, Sideboard, Meditation Mat

A giant pestle and mortar that’s at least 80 years old is amongst the items on sale today.

Silver Collection, Dolls, Ballet Costume Designs: Episode Image
Episode 26Silver Collection, Dolls, Ballet Costume Designs

Sellers bring silver, Sindy dolls and other rare finds to Edinburgh's Bidding Room.

Fishing Rod, Lamp Stand, Butcher's Scales: Episode Image
Episode 27Fishing Rod, Lamp Stand, Butcher's Scales

Fishing Rod, Lamp Stand, Butcher’s Scales. Will the dealers be reeled in by today's selection of weird and wonderful items?

Music Stool, Tie Press, Shocking Box: Episode Image
Episode 28Music Stool, Tie Press, Shocking Box

The dealers' wallets start tingling as they bid on a 19th-century electric shock kit.

Trunk, Cocktail Shaker, French Wheelchair: Episode Image
Episode 29Trunk, Cocktail Shaker, French Wheelchair

The dealers bid on a wartime wheelchair designed for injured servicemen.

Gym Horse, Vivienne Westwood Dress, Iron Lion: Episode Image
Episode 30Gym Horse, Vivienne Westwood Dress, Iron Lion

More fabulous curiosities for sale, including a gym horse used in the musical Matilda.

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