Bargain Hunt: Ardingly 5 (BBC One, Friday, 16 May, 2025)

Bargain Hunt Presenters Key Art

Bargain Hunt” heads to the Ardingly Antiques Fair this Friday, but with a twist. Forget casual shoppers; this time, it’s a clash of the titans – two teams of self-proclaimed superfans ready to rumble for antique supremacy.

In the red corner, meet Hannah and Jason, who proudly hold the title (in their own minds, anyway) of “Bargain Hunt’s” most dedicated viewers. Facing them in the blue corner are Gretta and Carl, for whom appearing on the show is a dream come true.

RELATED:   Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2025 (ITV1, Sunday, June 15, 2025)

Experts Stephanie Connell and Nick Hall are on hand to guide the teams, respectively, through the maze of vintage treasures. While the blue team immediately zeros in on a silver-topped walking cane, Nick Hall attempts to steer the red team toward a Chinese-inspired bureau. Meanwhile, cine film expert Simon Papouis offers viewers advice on how to restore and protect treasured family movies gathering dust in the attic.

RELATED:   In The Footsteps Of Killers: Season 3 Premiere (Channel 4, Tuesday, 17 June, 2025)

The episode culminates in an auction in Buckinghamshire, overseen by the ever-droll Hugo Lemon. Will the superfans’ enthusiasm translate into profit, or will their passion lead them astray? Tune in to BBC One at 12:15 PM on Friday, 16 May to find out who claims the coveted golden gavel.

Isabelle aka Izzy Jacobs is the features editor at memorabletv.com. Isabelle is particularly drawn to crime dramas, but she also has a not so secret love for all things reality TV. In addition to her work at memorabletv.com, Isabelle is also an avid traveler and a devoted foodie.