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.

Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette: Episode Image
Episode 1Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette

Nigel and Simon road-test an 80s icon, and one shocked seller gets a life-changing bid.

Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case: Episode Image
Episode 2Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case

An alligator measuring six and a half feet is let loose in the Bidding Room!

Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank: Episode Image
Episode 3Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank

It’ll be guinea pigs for everyone if Georgia can help dad Callum shift his atlas stone.

Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting: Episode Image
Episode 4Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting

Sisters Liz and Sharon are going for gold in front of today’s dealers.

Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest: Episode Image
Episode 5Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest

Will Samantha’s saintly letter prove a big seller with the dealers?

Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font: Episode Image
Episode 6Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font

Will font-of-all-knowledge Peter sell off an intriguing family heirloom?

Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats: Episode Image
Episode 7Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats

Nigel comes face to face with a piece of Havers family history.

Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast: Episode Image
Episode 8Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast

It’s high stakes today for Philip and his vintage vampire-killing kit.

Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head: Episode Image
Episode 9Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head

Robert’s impressive bust takes new dealer Suzie’s breath away.

Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting: Episode Image
Episode 10Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting

Watch a mother and daughter drive the dealers nuts to secure a sale.

Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers: Episode Image
Episode 11Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers

Let’s find out if there is a market for furry bedside tables.

Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc: Episode Image
Episode 12Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc

A surprise appearance from an Elvis impersonator leaves the dealers all shook up.

Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie: Episode Image
Episode 13Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie

Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches 'n' Cream Barbie. Will Barbie girl Amanda make Mel’s dreams come true?

Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber's Chair: Episode Image
Episode 14Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber's Chair

Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair. Will a motivational speaker get the dealers out of their seats with his fairground game?

Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet: Episode Image
Episode 15Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet

Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist's Puppet. Meet a giant puppet with a famous past and a seller who gives it everything she’s got.

Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden: Episode Image
Episode 16Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden

Will the dealers prevail against a mysterious Mexican wrestler?

Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands: Episode Image
Episode 17Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands

Georges loses his head over a super-rare pilot’s helmet.

Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table: Episode Image
Episode 18Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table

Will chess player Dave turn the room into a pawn shop?

Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl: Episode Image
Episode 19Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl

Is it yay or neigh to Christie’s well-travelled rocking horse?

Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box: Episode Image
Episode 20Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box

The dealers come face to face with their creepiest item yet.

Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen: Episode Image
Episode 21Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen

Will a puppet from new dealer Rambo’s past pull his strings?

Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations: Episode Image
Episode 22Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations

Will Daniel and daughter Jessica hit the jackpot with a vintage fruit machine?

James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts: Episode Image
Episode 23James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts

Bond is in the Bidding Room.

Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone: Episode Image
Episode 24Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone

24/25. A collection of encaustic tiles leaves Jo and JB speechless, Glen hopes to find a fortune with his metal detector, and swimming teacher Lynne treats the dealers to a workout. [S] [HD]

Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair: Episode Image
Episode 25Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair

25/25. Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren's heartbreaking story? [S] [HD]

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