The Bidding Room

The Bidding Room

  • 2020
  • 7 Seasons
  • 181 Episodes
  •  1  (1)
  •   Returning Series

Nigel Havers welcomes people with an item they’d like to sell, introducing them to a valuation expert who gives them the specialist information they need to drive a hard bargain. Tooled up with this information, Nigel guides the sellers through to the bidding room, where the five eager dealers square up to spend their money.

The Bidding Room
Seasons
Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair
25. Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair
December 18, 2025
Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren’s heartbreaking story?
Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone
24. Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone
December 17, 2025
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.
James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
23. James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
December 15, 2025
New dealer Rambo gets excited about a Bond poster, a shiny Tiffany ink blotter causes a stir, and some intriguing artefacts tempt the dealers.
Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
22. Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
December 11, 2025
Retro-lover Kamila dangles a vintage thread stand in front of the eager dealers, and will Daniel and daughter Jessica hit the jackpot with a vintage fruit machine?
Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
21. Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
December 10, 2025
Gareth tempts Nigel with his Beatles memorabilia, the dealers fight to get their hands on Deborah’s mid-century ring, and will a puppet from Rambo's past pull his strings?
Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box
20. Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box
December 08, 2025
The dealers come face to face with their creepiest item yet, enjoy all the fun of the fair, and 10-year-old Cassie tries to pull their strings with her vintage puppets.
Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
19. Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
December 05, 2025
Mr Blobby superfan Colin brings in some TV history, Devin’s Fornasetti coffee table raises a few eyebrows, and is it yay or neigh to Christie’s well-travelled rocking horse?
Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table
18. Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table
December 03, 2025
Peter winds up the dealers with his clockwork cars, Julie and John won’t let their gong go for a song, and chess player Dave turns the room into a pawn shop.
Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands
17. Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands
December 01, 2025
The dealers welcome Scott and Clare from Aberdare, Georges loses his head over a super-rare pilot’s helmet, and Wally’s normal-sized Mini poster proves a huge hit.
Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden
16. Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden
November 28, 2025
Eileen’s miniature garden gets Nigel nostalgic, Jacqui has a go on Jon’s precarious-looking penny farthing, and the dealers take on a mysterious Mexican wrestler.
Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet
15. Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet
November 26, 2025
A pair of rare boots with tales of adventure, a giant puppet with a famous past and a seller who gives it everything she’s got for a top bid.
Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair
14. Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair
November 25, 2025
A motivational speaker gets the dealers out their seats, a set of mid-century drawers sparks a bidding war, and the dealers have a close shave with an art deco barber's chair.
Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie
13. Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie
November 24, 2025
Billie from Edinburgh brings two little piggies to market, Simon’s industrial lights spark a bidding war, and will Barbie girl Amanda makes Mel’s dreams come true?
Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc
12. Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc
August 22, 2025
A surprise appearance from an Elvis impersonator has the dealers all shook up, then Clayton’s jade disc leaves them green with envy. And will Danni’s cigar cutters go for a snip?
Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers
11. Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers
August 20, 2025
From the ridiculous to the sublime. Daniel tries to shift a pair of furry bedside tables, and Pixie shows off her parachute silk wedding dress.
Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting
10. Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting
August 18, 2025
A mother and daughter drive the dealers nuts to secure a sale, the bidders enjoy a seventies classic, and toy collector Russell returns with a game that’s going nowhere fast.
Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head
9. Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head
August 15, 2025
Robert’s impressive bust takes Suzie’s breath away, Carl hopes to lock in a sale for his antique handcuffs, and will two heads be better than one as Tracey faces the dealers?
Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast
8. Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast
August 13, 2025
It’s high stakes today for Philip and his vampire-killing kit. Then, after Ben warms the dealers up with his rare coco de mer seed, can Paddy seal the deal with a spit roast?
Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats
7. Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats
August 11, 2025
Nigel is faced with some Havers family history, Philip bets on getting a bite on his metal teeth, and local sellers Ben and Jenna are happy to take whatever they can get.
Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font
6. Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font
August 08, 2025
Young Benjamin’s got an eye for a bargain, Kevin’s hoping the dealers deliver on his Pashley bike, and will font-of-all-knowledge Peter sell off an intriguing family heirloom?
Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest
5. Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest
August 06, 2025
Will Samantha’s saintly letter prove a big seller with the dealers? And does Claire from Yorkshire see a profit in her crystal ball? Who knows what the future holds?
Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting
4. Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting
August 04, 2025
Sisters Liz and Sharon are going for gold in front of today’s dealers, Jackie hopes to make sweet music with her unusual instrument, and Georges is bewitched by a painting.
Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank
3. Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank
August 01, 2025
It’ll be guinea pigs for everyone if Georgia can help dad Callum shift his atlas stone, Peter’s antique automaton delights the dealers, and will anyone break the bank for a 70s toy?
Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case
2. Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case
July 30, 2025
Along with a quirky 60s reaction tester and a tiny case with an intriguing past, a six-and-a-half foot-long alligator is let loose in the Bidding Room.
Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette
1. Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette
July 28, 2025
Nigel Havers and Simon Bower road-test an 80s icon, a coat fit for royalty is up for sale, and one shocked seller receives a life-changing bid.
Description
Nigel Havers welcomes people with an item they’d like to sell, introducing them to a valuation expert who gives them the specialist information they need to drive a hard bargain. Tooled up with this information, Nigel guides the sellers through to the bidding room, where the five eager dealers square up to spend their money.
  • Premiere Date
    June 08, 2020
  • Rating
    1  (1)