Dust off your red and blue jackets. BBC One’s “Bargain Hunt” is turning 25, and they’re throwing a celebratory street party that’s sure to be filled with more antique anecdotes and auction antics than you can shake a gavel at. This special episode isn’t about finding the next hidden treasure; it’s about celebrating a quarter-century of haggling, hilarious mishaps, and the occasional auction triumph.
Presenters past and present gather to reminisce about the show’s most amusing moments, from the early days with David Dickinson to the current team of bargain-hunting experts. Expect a generous helping of nostalgia as the special looks back at the buzz of live auctions and reveals secrets from the show’s beginnings.
Experts like Philip Serrell, Kate Bliss, and Thomas Forrester share their favorite “Bargain Hunt” memories, including the tale of the infamous pantomime special that graced screens on Christmas Day 2002. Thomas Forrester also recounts the mortifying moment when the late Terry Wogan, on his Radio 2 program, highlighted a team’s catastrophic loss, much to the embarrassment of everyone involved.
And of course, no “Bargain Hunt” retrospective would be complete without revisiting some of the show’s more memorable moments. Tim Weeks still holds the dubious honor of buying the only item ever not to sell on the show – a vintage ice cream freezer that left bidders cold. On a brighter note, Roo Irvine recalls the team that made a staggering £395 profit from a rather rusty suit of armor. From celebrity cheating scandals to on-screen marriage proposals, this silver anniversary special unearths it all.
“Bargain Hunt: 25 Years of Bargain Hunt” airs Thursday, March 13th at 12:15 PM on BBC One.
