London 32 Bargain Hunt

There's lots of ground to cover today so let's not dilly dally.

We're at the Ally Pally.

Let's go bargain hunting! Yeah!

We're in North London today at Alexandra Palace,

built in 1873 as the people's palace,

a centre for education, recreation and entertainment, which is precisely how we'll use it today.

So strap yourselves in for a cracking show and watch as the Reds start off well...

16 minutes and we've got our first item!

..but cut it fine and at the end...

-Well done, well done!

-30 seconds to spare.

-Well done.

And the Blues push their expert every step of the way.

-If there's one thing you really want...

-Something screaming, "Buy me!" I don't know until I see it.

-Is it jewellery? Silver?

-We've got to get moving, Charles!

Stay tuned to find out who will win this action-packed Bargain Hunt.

Let's meet the teams.

So for the Reds we have granddaughter and grandfather Kayleigh and Len. Nice to see you.

And best of mates for the Blues, Nicky and Julie. Lovely to see you, too.

-So, Kayleigh, what brought you two on the show today?

-We're really close, our relationship's close,

and we watch the programme a lot together and bet on who will win. My granddad beats me quite a lot!

-So you're going to be the star of the show.

-Oh, of course.

-Predicting the items and making profits.

-That is me.

-What do you get up to when not watching Bargain Hunt?

-I've worked in beauty PR for five years.

-I'm just so happy doing that job.

-Beauty PR?

-So this is for some kind of cosmetic company?

-That's it, exactly.

-This is some special cream we should all put on to look a lot younger?

-That's what I tell you!

Well, you could be a living embodiment of this.

Len, you're retired. What did you do before?

A heating engineer, I started off. Then I became a bus driver for about 12, 15 years.

And then I drove a taxi for the last five.

-So you're a Jack of all trades.

-Oh, yes, I am.

-And a football fan.

Oh, yes, love my football. Torquay, the best team in Devon!

-What are your tactics going to be?

-We just want to have fun. We'll just enjoy the day.

-Hopefully, luck will shine on us.

-But you're in it to win it.

-Of course.

Got the competition coming in! Anyway, very good luck.

-Are you quaking in your boots?

-Absolutely!

-Nicky, how did you become friends, you two?

We did a traditional upholstery course in London, a two-year course.

And we bonded over the fact we both had young babies and no sleep.

-A two-year course?

-Yeah.

-That's quite a long course.

-So talk to me about babies. How many have you got?

-One and that's it for me. I'm happy.

-You've tied the knot?

-Yes.

-Julie, you're a mother, too.

-I am. A girl of 2½ and a boy of five.

-There you are. The doubleton. What's she doing with a singleton?

-Quitting while she's ahead!

-What did you do before you retired to have babies?

-I was an actress.

-Really? What were you in?

I did anything, really. Anything I could get my hands on. Mainly struggling!

-I prefer theatre, if I had a choice.

-Rather than this TV lark?

-This is different. This isn't acting.

-What do you mean it's not acting?!

To be or not to be! This is the...

You know the form! Now what are your tactics, girls?

-Spend.

-Spend the lot?

-Keep breathing.

-Try not to be swayed as well. We'll make our own decisions.

-Have nothing to do with your expert?

-No!

-She went, "No!"

-Go with our gut!

Go with your gut. That's the principle. Lovely. This'll be fun.

£300 apiece. The money moment. There you are. You know the rules.

Off you go! And very, very good luck!

Helping granddad and granddaughter is glamorous Scottish showgirl Anita Manning.

And weighing up the options for the Blue team is Charles Hanson, the Professor.

-Ally Pally - it's wonderful!

-A lovely place.

-OK, Nicky, Julie, what's the plan?

-Bling. I'm thinking bling.

-Lamps.

-I am a typical woman. I want anything that sparkles.

-Oh, me, too! Let's go!

-If there's one thing you want...

-Something that screams, "Buy me now!" I don't know until I see it.

-Jewellery? Silver?

-We've got to get moving, Charles!

You've been told, Charles. These girls know what they want.

-That's pretty, isn't it?

-My wife used to call them fly traps.

-Fly traps?

-They hang up like a basin...

-Oh, is it a light?

-Oh, you can see it inside.

-A lampshade.

-How much is that one?

-45 on that one.

-45?

-What do you think, Kayleigh?

-Em...

-She's underwhelmed!

-I am slightly underwhelmed. If we want to get a profit and beat the Blues...

-She wants to beat them!

I want to beat the Blues!

OK, the light fitting isn't exactly turning on the Reds, but we've only just started. Lots of time.

You want bling and maybe you can't afford true bling because diamonds are expensive, but look at that.

-Isn't that wonderful?

-Gorgeous.

-Not real diamond, though, is it?

-No.

But if you want the next best thing to bling...it could be that there!

Now that, to me, is bling.

-B-L-I-N-G. Agreed?

-What is that?

-It's paste. 1950s.

- 1950s is good. - Some people call it diamante.

Isn't that wonderful? Would you wear that?

-It's pretty, but not setting me alight.

-1940s.

-And the big diamantes.

-I love that. It's not quite all the way, but I really think it's close.

-So I'm getting warmer?

-Definitely.

-Thank goodness. This way.

Warmer, but that bling just ain't got that thing.

Now how's Anita doing with the grandfather and granddaughter?

Anita, why do these vases have this cutaway shape?

-Is it for flowers or...?

-Well, it was something different.

These were both from the 1950s and when you think of post-war years, people wanted something new,

something new in design, new in colour. Do you like it?

-I do like it.

-Which one the best?

-I think this one.

-Yes!

-I bet that's the dearest one!

-Well, it's the biggest one, anyway.

It's not a bad price. Cheaper than my lampshade. So I'd get away with that one.

-OK, well...

-Is there a name on it?

-Yes, it's Piazza ware,

which has a sort of jazzy feel about it. So it's great fun.

-Yes.

-And again I have to say to you, it's of that period that people are interested in. The 1950s.

With the price, it's not dear. At £30. It depends on how much you can get off it. ..Hello!

-Hello.

-This young woman here has fallen in love with this smashing 1950s vase.

She really, really likes it. Could it be bought for around 20?

22 would be the best.

-Is it possible for 20?

-Go on, then.

-As you're my favourite.

-Thank you, darling!

-You've made this lovely wee girl happy.

-Thank you so much.

-Smashing.

-We love it, we love it. Are we all happy?

-That's fine.

Well done, Reds. That's the first purchase.

Meanwhile, the Blues are still being dazzled by bling.

-Girls, you want real jewellery.

-Yeah.

-You want to have that wow factor.

-I feel excited!

-Look in here and I'll say no more.

-I love the blue.

-Which one?

-That one is the one that attracted me to the cabinet.

-Why?

-Just the blue and the bling.

It just sparkles. That's something people would look at and say, "Wow!"

Look at the cut on that.

-Goodness me!

-Wow!

-Oh, that is stunning.

Look how blue it is! Oh, my goodness.

Yes, I do!

We are bargain hunting, OK? We're not shopping with your boyfriend, looking for rings.

-There's going to be another woman who feels like that.

-Quite right. And, being a man,

-sometimes I don't focus my mind.

-What do you think of the price?

-The ring is very pretty.

Lovely mount, that lovely heart shape there. Is it a blue topaz?

-Jewellery isn't really my area, but it is yours.

-Not really.

-It's not mine at all!

-Is it nine-carat gold?

-Yes.

-I promised to go with my heart.

-How much is it?

-160.

-I don't want to spend that much.

-Jewellery at auction can wobble.

-Let's put it back.

-It might make 150, it might only make 100.

-So we'd need to buy that at 100.

Well, in the ideal world, but 160 is a really nice price.

-But we've got to make money. And you're very competitive.

-Let's put it back.

-Exactly.

-Let's go, girls.

-Where are we going?

-What's over here?

-Oh, oh, oh, oh!

-Oh, oh! Look at that, then. Look at that.

-This man comes from Torquay.

-What do you know about that?

-I love the colours.

-Do you like that?

-I do. I do.

-Have you fallen in love with them?

-Yes, it brings me back home.

-Watcombe Pottery was the one...

-It's the nearest one to us.

Where I live now, I can see where the pottery used to be.

-Did you know anybody who worked there?

-I had a girlfriend for about three years and she decorated them.

-There might be an, "I love Len" on here.

-Yes! It could be. You never know.

- You want them two bits? - What's your best on that?

12 quid.

-Will you do it for 10?

-No. 12 quid.

What do you think? Do it for 12?

-I think so, yes.

-I think we've got to buy them!

-We've got to.

-Thank you very much.

I'll wrap it up for you.

Len's West country purchase means the Red have two items with 20 minutes to go.

And the Blues have nothing.

-Will this be counted as one item?

-As a set?

-Do you like them?

-As a small item, yes.

-It's good luck to have turquoise in your kitchen.

-Is it really?

-It brings money.

-Really? I've learnt something.

I think they're very nice. The market has become slightly tough for Carltonware at auction,

but this set at £22 isn't a lot of money, is it?

It's in good condition. 1940s. Look for chips.

-Any chips on there at all?

-I can't see any.

-Condition is critical. Any tiny chips...

I wish there was one. We'd walk away!

-But...

-Let's go for it. Just get it. We've bought something then.

-Argh!

-Can I show you these?

-No, no, no.

-Look at that.

-Charles, put the silver down.

-Best price?

-120.

-I love them.

-This is about us, not you.

-Oh, right. I thought we were a team.

-Put your silver back.

-I thought it was Team Hanson.

Are we going to go for it or not? What's the best price?

The ticket price is 22. I'll do 18.

-Shall we go for it?

-Yes!

-It's a small one.

-I'm so please. It's not my favourite,

-but it's our first item in the bag. Is it a relief?

-We've broken the seal. Let's spend some money!

-The deadlock's broken.

-It is.

-But what about these?

-This lady.

-Look at them.

-Charles...

-Let it go.

You've got short candlesticks and a little bonbon dish.

They're a pair. Art Nouveau. They're stylish. Look at me.

-I hate them, but you almost sold them to me. Let's go.

-No...

-Look at the panic in our eyes.

-OK, let's go.

Almost, Charles, but those ladies aren't for turning. At least they've bought one thing.

The Reds have loads of cash and plenty of time.

Time for some Auntie Anita advice.

24 minutes. Two items and we've only spent...£32.

It's very unlike me.

-Listen, we've got lots and lots of money and a reasonable amount of time, so...

-Have a good look around.

Have a good look and indulge yourselves if you want to spend money. Let's go up there.

Indulgence on Bargain Hunt! I like it, Anita.

Isn't that gorgeous? Isn't that a gorgeous box?

If you want to buy quality with a big capital Q, and you want to make a name for yourselves, buy this.

Look at the quality. It's by the most eminent London silversmith, William Comyns.

It's in the Rococo style. It's fanciful. It's 1912. How much is it?

-It's 275.

-Aaah!

-Put it away!

-I love it.

-But then we can't afford the ring.

-We want the ring.

-This, on a really good day, could make £300, £400. Is it a yes?

-No.

-No. Sir, thank you very much,

but we'll say no. Thank you.

-OK, team. Isn't that bling enough for you?

-No!

-No?

Charles says yes, the girls say no. And what the girls say goes.

-Shall we go and find the ring?

-12 minutes to go! 12 minutes.

Charles is fretting.

-Are we going for the ring?

-Yes.

Was it up here?

-No, it wasn't.

-Are you sure?

-No, actually, it wasn't this way.

-Down here.

They can't find the ring(!) 10 minutes to go, two items to find.

Watch out, Reds. You can't dilly dally at Ally Pally.

The pressure's on. Time for some more tactics, Anita.

-We've got to get something quite quickly.

-OK.

-I suggest we split up for about five minutes.

-Only five minutes.

-OK, OK.

-Five minutes.

-Finally, the Blues have found the ring stand.

-Oh, God, it's beautiful.

-We've found one we like even more.

-Have you, really?

-What about the green one there?

-Yes.

-What do you think of that?

-Let's have a look. It's nice.

-It's more stylised.

-Very nice.

-I prefer that. 135.

-I like it.

What is that? A little citrine? Aquamarine, yes. With diamonds on the outside.

Nine-carat gold. It suits you.

-Are you buying it for yourself?

-No!

-Are you bargain hunting?

-We are bargain hunting.

-Pleased to hear it!

-It's 135 on the ticket.

-What's the best price?

-110.

-Could you do 100?

-No.

-Right, 110.

-It's done.

-Are you buying it?

-Yes.

-Look at me! Buying it?

-Yes!

-Arms folded!

-I've been told.

That's Charles told and a second purchase for the Blues, but time really is running out.

Have Anita's solo tactics worked? What has she found?

It's a little Edwardian brooch from the early 1900s.

-It's 15-carat gold...

-Wow!

-..which is a high carat.

It's quite a substantial one. And what we have is this addition

of the little circle of seed pearls and this is a little diamond here.

-I think it's lovely. Really pretty.

-Lovely.

-One of the nicest pieces we've seen today.

-It's round about £150 and she'll come to 130, but no less.

-OK.

-Yes, yes.

-I think it's so pretty. I'm really happy to go ahead with that.

Kayleigh's smiling. Kayleigh's smiling, so it's OK.

-Do you want me to go for it?

-Yes.

-£130. Stay there! Don't move!

We won't.

-I hope she gets that. It's really nice.

-It'll be good for that price.

-You're excited.

-I want it for my own!

-Yeah, I'm feeling Art Deco.

-What are you looking at?

-A lamp would be nice.

-Six minutes to go.

-The polar bear bowl!

-Which one?

-The polar bear.

-It's Burleigh.

-Oh, is it? Burleigh ware.

-Is it quite a rare thing?

-Yes.

-Terrible. A rare Burleigh ware bowl.

-I'm not holding it!

-195.

-Turn it over.

We don't have 195.

-How much have you got left, ladies?

-< For you, he'll do it at 140.

-We would...love that, I think. Do we like this?

-Yeah.

-I think it's very decorative.

-What do you think?

-It's ornamental.

It's a very rare thing. In the Art Deco style.

If I saw this, I would value it at about £60.

-Bang! Sorry. But if you like it...

-Let's go for it.

-I'm happy.

-Let's do it.

-We've money to spend.

-Those nice blue and silver salts...

-Look at me.

-We've left you a fiver! Go on!

-And the very best price is...?

-140.

-I think it's too much. If you like it, you know.

-I think it's got character. I'd like it on my table.

-Would you?

-It's very stylish.

But you've got a stuffed rabbit, so I'm not going to go with that!

It's very stylish and there's four minutes to go. Going...

going...gone.

-Thanks very much. And that's it!

-Thank you.

-You've done it!

-I've just seen a lady lamp that I love.

-Don't you dare say that.

-A lady lamp that I love!

-Too late.

-We've done it with two minutes to spare. High five.

And thank you for inviting me.

-No silver at all.

-No, exactly. Nothing for Hanson.

-Cup of tea?

-Yes!

-I think so. Come on. Thank you very much.

The Blues have made their last purchase, leaving nothing but small change for Hanson.

And taking it right up to the wire, Anita returns with some good news on the brooch.

-She's got it!

-I've got it.

-Well done.

-30 seconds to spare!

-Well done.

That's women with their brooches. I got mine.

Let's get that cup of tea.

So with the brooch secured for £130,

Kayleigh and Len have now found all three items.

Right, that's it. Time's up. Let's remind ourselves what the Red team bought.

They acquired a 1950s modernist vase for the grand sum of £20.

£20. It's not a lot of money, but let's hope

the buyers at the auction will like that '50s stuff.

The sum of £12 was forked out for this pottery butter dish and saucer.

And they bought an Edwardian seed pearl and diamond brooch for £130.

15-carat. I wish I had scales to weigh it. It was £130.

Is it going to make some money? It should.

-Did you have a good time?

-We had a marvellous time.

-Really good.

-I'm so pleased. How much did you spend all round?

-We spent £162.

-Did you? So can I have £138 of leftover lolly?

-Grudgingly.

You don't like handing it over, do you? And I don't blame you.

Anyway, that's a very good total to spend. That goes straight over to the legend, Anita Manning.

-What are you going to spend it on?

-It's a goodly wee amount of money.

I'm not sure, but I could buy another piece of jewellery.

-Good idea.

-Then again, I might buy a modern something or other.

-The world is my oyster.

-She might buy a chest of drawers. That would be horrifying. Good luck!

Meanwhile, why don't we check out what the Blue team bought?

The Blues spent £18 on two Carltonware dishes.

Carltonware was yesterday's antique. The lot, on a really good day,

-worth £5. Delighted.

-Great(!)

They ignored Charles again and spent £110 on this Art Deco gold ring.

-It's a fancy ring, probably worth about £50.

-Great(!)

And finally they ignored Charles again, buying the Burleigh ware bowl for £140.

It was them against me and that £140 bowl

on a really good day might make £60. Happy day all round(!)

-Guys, we did it. No, guys, YOU did it.

-Yeah.

-Hey, what did I do for you? Anything?

-You didn't get a look in.

-I can't believe it.

-Listen, you lot. Is it true that you did not buy one thing recommended by Charles?

No, he was like a magpie to silver and we weren't having it.

-Anyway, what's your prediction of the biggest profit?

-The polar bears will be the biggest profit or loss.

-That will make or break it.

-This is confusing! How much did you spend?

-268 in total.

-268 is a lovely number. Can I have £32 leftover lolly, please?

-Go on, then.

-£32, which goes across to the man.

-Thank you.

-Finally, you have your choice, Charles.

-It's my time, Tim.

-And you can go and do exactly as you sweetly choose.

-Absolutely.

I feel like the comeback kid. This must quadruple, I think.

-Well, it ought to.

-We hope so!

-In your fair hands.

Enjoy a cup of tea, girls. Meanwhile, we're heading to Fenton House in Hampstead.

Not very far, but it is worth the journey.

Fenton House in Hampstead has some wonderful collections of highly-prized objects.

This 17th-century merchant's house has had many owners over the years,

but it's been in the hands of the National Trust since 1952. Gorgeous.

I'm heading for the yellow drawing room.

If you were sitting in a drawing room like this in the 18th century,

what would you be likely to do in the afternoon? I suspect have a cup of tea.

In which case, one of these things would be essential. It's a wee tea caddy,

but of the very top quality.

Oval in shape, inlaid with a Neo-Classical urn,

and if I open it up - look at that.

Full of tea.

Lady Grey, if I'm not mistaken.

But for somebody who's taking the ceremony of drinking tea really quite seriously,

you'd have to have one of these.

It happens to be the biggest tea caddy that I have ever seen.

If I open it up, look, it's got no less than four containers,

each of which I guess would take about 5lbs in weight of tea.

And, not surprisingly, you'd need to lock it up because those servants were mighty light-fingered

when it came to tea consumption.

But the beauty of the box itself is the timber, satinwood, and the painted decoration.

The front oval is filled with a grisaille panel.

Grisaille because it is shades of grey and white.

But what I like is the decoration round the outside.

Look at these swags of pearls. Again, en grisaille,

but each one painted and shaded to make it look 3D.

And the other feature that raises this to the very top of the quality stakes

are these side handles. If I turn that towards you,

they look pretty dull and grey.

That's because they're tarnished. Actually, they're solid silver and, if you look carefully,

there's a partial hallmark there, but no date letter.

I guess they were probably made around about 1770 or 1780.

Of course, the big question today is for our teams. Will their teacup overfloweth at the auction?

I think we've come to Hertfordshire today, but hang on. Stephen, are we in Hertfordshire?

-Yes, but in the middle of Buckinghamshire.

-How can that be?

-We're on a peninsula.

-Interesting.

Also, we're in Tring. In Hertfordshire. Sticking out into Buckinghamshire.

Anyway, Kayleigh and Len have gone bonkers and gone with the Piazza ware vase,

which I think dates from about 1950. Poor quality. Typical end of war-type ceramics.

-Sure. But there is a market for it at the present time.

-I'm relieved! What do you think it's worth?

-£40.

-Great. £20 paid.

-That's good.

-They'll be delighted.

Very constructive. Thank you.

Now next are the two pieces of West Country pottery.

-One is stamped Watcombe, Torquay. I daresay the other comes from exactly the same place.

-Yes.

-We're a long way from the West Country here in Hertfordshire.

-We are, but Torquay wares,

-quite popular.

-Oh, yes.

-People like it for decoration.

We've got this lovely kingfisher double motif. Very attractive.

Our brilliant team only paid £12. Do you think you'll turn a profit?

-I think we can find a profit on £12.

-This is getting miraculous. We're predicting profits

on their first two items. Now what about the 15-carat-gold Victorian brooch?

As a brooch, it's becoming more popular once again with modern costume.

-And it is gold.

-Yeah.

-And real pearls.

-Simple.

-Quite plain.

-Simple like me.

-You said it.

-How much?

-100 plus.

-Great. They paid 130.

-So there is some hope there.

-Yes.

They might not need their Bonus Buy, but let's have a look at it anyway.

Now, Kayleigh, Len, Anita Manning had a huge sum,

-£138.

-Very good.

-So what did you spend it on, Anita?

-Oh!

-That's different, isn't it?

That is different.

-It certainly is.

-It's lovely. Really nice. And quite unusual.

-Do you keep fish in it?

-I love 20th-century Scandinavian design

and this is a good example. This was an award-winning globe.

It was designed by the architect Henrik Tengler.

I love the simplicity of it and there is a wee metaphor there.

As time goes on, the world becomes smaller and, hopefully, more transparent.

-So we have a transparent world.

-You should be an international diplomat.

The transparency of the world!

-And how much did you pay for it?

-I paid £60.

-That's good.

-Quite a good price.

-I really like it.

-Full marks for that.

-We can see what's in the centre of the Earth now.

-Like some people's heads!

Anyway, for the audience at home, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks of Anita's globe.

-Well, this is a bit different, isn't it?

-It certainly is.

-A transparent world.

-Definitely plastic.

-Yes. Looks as though it's been through an asteroid belt.

-A lot of damage here and there.

-I suppose because it's got air inside the thing,

changes in humidity and whatnot lead to discolouration. It looks discoloured inside.

-Well, it's a funny old world.

-It certainly is.

-How much?

-40-60.

-Fair enough. £60 Anita paid.

Not an automatic profit, but the team may not go with it.

That's the Reds. Now for the Blues.

We're on safe territory here with Carltonware. The leaf dishes.

Yeah. Two years ago we'd have been quite confident with £40 or £50.

-Oh, right.

-But, unfortunately, with Carltonware, we're down to £20-£30.

That's OK. They only paid 18. Quite nice for your nuts.

-They'd fit nicely in there.

-Show them off.

-If that's what you want to do.

Next up is the dress ring, which is gold with that socking great aquamarine in the middle.

-That's not bad, is it?

-Not a bad ring. It's a popular stone. It could easily fetch close to 140.

-Could it?

-Yeah.

-£110 they paid.

-Pretty good.

-Possibly was.

-I think that was a good bargain. Last up for them

-is the Burleigh ware bowl.

-Well, it's got one thing that's going for it -

-the polar bear decoration.

-Global warming.

-The only problem is

-that the decoration, the glaze, has disappeared into the base of the bowl.

-Dribbled a bit.

A bit dribbly, as they say. Because of the polar bears, you might not get £40 for it.

-Is that all?

-That's all, I'm afraid. Because of its condition.

-OK, well, they paid £140.

-£140, Stephen!

-I find it difficult to find £140.

-40 is your estimate.

-You may have to lose the 100 off the front.

That is terrible. So they've definitely torpedoed their chances with that bowl.

They'll need their Bonus Buy, so let's have a look at it!

I know you're on the edge of your seats wanting to know what Charles has spent your £32 on.

-Let's find out.

-Sometimes things in life at auction are worth a nibble.

-OK? Because what I've bought for you is this.

-I knew it.

-Do you like it?

-I actually think it's really pretty.

-Really?

-I'm pleasantly surprised.

I like it as well because it oozes history. This is a perhaps Edwardian biscuit barrel.

I think it's just quite stylish. There's your handle. Over the years as biscuits were taken,

-it's crashed against the side and...

-Dented it.

-To me that's a good sign of real history and real biscuits.

-I think it's gorgeous.

-Very pretty.

You wonder how many biscuits have been enjoyed, who was nibbling away 100 years ago?

It has great poetry and romance.

-Is it silver-plated, did you say?

-Yes. Or Britannia-plated. It's a form of plate.

Not enough biscuits for me.

-In Edwardian times, we had smaller biscuits.

-Yes.

-What's it worth? What would you pay for it at auction?

I think I would pay about 30-odd quid for it. Between 30 and 50.

-A little less.

-Thank you very much(!)

I like it and I think you're quite right. It cost me 30. That's my low estimate.

-And hopefully between 30 and 50. You're spot-on.

-Oh, OK. We'll see.

-We will indeed.

Hold that thought. You don't have to pick it now.

But for the viewers at home, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks of Charles's biscuit barrel.

There we go. There's your staple diet. Biscuits.

-Can't go far wrong, can we?

-Not really. You don't think we've got a biscuit barrel, if you like,

-that's had an associated lid shoved on it?

-I think so.

-I think this lid is Edwardian and this is Victorian.

-A bodge up.

Is it worth £30? On a good day? With the wind up its tail?

-It would certainly need the wind up its tail for £30.

-Charles Hanson paid £30.

That's marvellous, Stephen. Thank you. You're our auctioneer today.

-All I can say to you is good luck!

-I shall certainly need it!

-So, Kayleigh and Len, this is good.

-It is. It's exciting.

-How many times do you get to go to auctions? Quite often?

-No, not a lot really.

-I get there two or three times a year.

-Do you? And you, Kayleigh?

Not very much. This is so exciting!

It's lovely to be selling your own things. First up is the modernist vase. And here it comes.

Now Lot 1808.

Woods Piazza ware. Very much into the '50s. We ought to get £40 for that.

30? Or 20? We're bid 20.

We're bid 2. We're bid 5. Are you going to be 8, sir? 28.

And £30 now? 30.

No more? £30 has it, then. I'm going to sell.

-For £30.

-That means you are plus £10.

-Well done!

-Good girl.

-Good girl.

-Now, Len, your turn.

Number 1809, two little pieces of Torquay ware. Nice ones, too, for the pine kitchen.

What about £20? A tenner? Yes. 12. 15. 18.

And 20. And 2. I'm bid 5? No? £22, then. They're going.

Madam, would you like one more? No.

Yours, then, at £22.

£22. That's plus £10.

That's brilliant. You are £20 up between you with £10 each.

Now the brooch.

Cross your legs! Cross everything!

There you are. It's Edwardian and it's 15-carat. The seed pearl and diamond brooch.

Are we going to get closer to £100 for it? Are we doing 50? 60.

We're doing 70. 80. Two want it. 90.

100. And 10 at the back, is it?

110 we've got. 20 now. No more?

-£110 and I'm going to sell it. I shall sell...

-I don't believe it!

And 15, is it? No more? 110, then. Thank you.

£110 is minus £20. You had £20 profit - now you've got nothing!

-You've got a wiped face.

-A big, fat zero.

-A wiped face.

It could be a winning score. If you risk nothing, you'll finish with nothing and you might win.

That's ever so dull. I think we need to take a punt.

-Yes, yes.

-We'll go with it.

-OK. And here it comes!

Oh, my gosh! The tension!

That's the globe. A transparent world. If only.

There you go. Danish. What about that? Shall we say £50 for it?

£30? £20 bid. 2. 5.

One more. 8. Two of you. 30. 5.

-40. 5. 50.

-Yes, come on!

50 I am bid. 5 anywhere? 60!

-Yes!

-You're out. 60 has it on my right.

-I don't believe this.

I shall sell for £60.

£60 is nothing!

£60 is another wiped face.

That is such a weird coincidence.

Don't say a word to the Blues. Zero could be a winning score.

Thank you very much.

Now Nicky, Julie, what are you looking so weepy about?

-I don't know. It's the bowl.

-The Burleigh bowl?

-The polar bears.

-I know. It's a bit of a bummer.

£140 you paid and the auctioneer hates it and thinks it's worth 40.

-So do we!

-Do you think it's worth 40?

-If even!

-I am fully responsible for that.

-You've got the biscuit barrel to fall back on if it gets really bad.

-Well said.

-Go, Charles.

-So first up is your Carltonware nut dishes. Here they come.

Right. Number 1830. A Carltonware leaf dish and one smaller dish.

A little bit of Carltonware. We know all about it. £20 for it?

Tenner bid. Are you 12? Are you 15? 18. 20. 2. And 5.

And 8? No more. That's sad.

28 at the very back. I'll sell it. 30, ma'am? No more.

-At £28.

-That's plus £10.

You've just made £10. Is that cool? It's cool.

You stand by for this ring. Let's just see what happens.

That's a nice little ring. I should think possibly £150.

£100?

£50? 60. We've 70.

Steady progress. 80. And 90.

And 100. Perhaps 10?

Be generous, sir. 120.

-Go on.

-And 30.

-Go on.

-And 40.

-You're into profit.

-Any more?

140. 5. I've got 5. And 50. You're out.

-50, yes!

-And 5?

-Yes!

150 has it, then. At £150.

-Thank you.

-£150. That is plus £40.

Plus your £10. You are £50 in the bank.

-Now the polar bear bowl.

-Oh, no.

It's the polar bear. That makes the different to that Burleigh ware.

Give me £50 for it. £30? £20?

-25. Are you 30?

-Come on.

-5.

40. 5!

-50. 5 I'm bid now. And 60.

-Come on!

Are you giving me 5, sir?

65. And 70 now.

-Yes, £70.

-Yes!

-5, is it? You lose it.

It's going, then, for £70.

£70. £70 is minus £70,

which means overall you're £20, which is nothing like as bad as it looked at one time.

-You're minus £20. What about the biscuit barrel?

-It's pretty enough to make 30 quid. Go for it.

-You're going to go with it?

-Thank you.

-Nicky's trusting Charles.

So the decision's been made. We're going with the Bonus Buy. Here it comes! It's here now.

Lot 1836 now. We have a silver-plated biscuit barrel.

50? Or 30? 20. 2. 5. 8. We'll go steady for you.

30. 2. 5. 8. 40.

Yes or no?

-40. I have it now.

-One more!

-2 is it? Out. I shall sell, then.

-For £40. Thank you very much.

-Oh, dear.

Look at that. £40 is plus £10,

which reduces the national debt to only minus £10.

-I told you.

-Minus £10. That was such a good decision. I'm so proud of you doing it.

-Trusting Charles.

-Thank you.

-So, overall, you're minus £10.

-That could be a winning score. Don't say a word to the Reds.

-OK.

Well, that was exciting, wasn't it?

-All round excitement. Now have you been chatting?

-No.

Not about the scores, anyway. You are incredibly close!

There's only £10 between you today, yes.

Only £10.

But that vital £10 means, I'm afraid, that the Blues are the runners-up.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Sorry, team.

You are the runners-up. How can this be?

-The polar bears!

-Hey, you lot. Listen. This is very interesting.

-These guys made profits on three of their profits.

-Unbelievable.

Substantial lumps of money.

But were let down by a wretched polar bear bowl and that bowl dragged them back to minus £10.

-It's never right, is it?

-No.

-In all honesty, you were streets ahead until that bowl came along.

-But that's the way it works.

-Quite right.

-I'm sorry.

-You've been very sporting about it. Well done with your biscuit barrel.

-We nearly clawed it back.

It was a really good show. But the victors today, Anita, Kayleigh and Len. Congratulations.

You made the most extraordinary scoring ever on Bargain Hunt.

You made two profits, on each of your items, with £10 each.

And then you lost £20, which gave you a wiped face.

And then you went with your Bonus Buy that also got a wiped face!

So two profits of £10 and two wiped faces on one show is unbelievable.

And you finish up with absolutely nothing. With a wiped face.

Congratulations. Well done. We've loved having you.

Join us soon for some more bargain hunting! Yes? Yes!

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