The thrill of victory on “Bargain Hunt” isn’t exactly on par with, say, winning the World Cup. But in the world of daytime TV treasure hunting, a shrewdly purchased chipped teapot can feel like a major coup. In this upcoming Naseby episode, the stakes are arguably higher than usual – with questionable football memorabilia and a fez in a tin box up for grabs.
Expert Christina Trevanion casts a skeptical eye over some vintage football programs – because apparently, the world of forged sports ephemera extends beyond autographs and jerseys. Meanwhile, two family teams, one mother-son, the other father-daughter, engage in the polite yet cutthroat competition that’s the hallmark of this enduring series. Will filial bonds hold firm under the pressure of a tight budget and even tighter deadlines?
Adding to the usual assortment of dusty porcelain and tarnished silver, this episode throws a few curveballs into the mix. A cracked toy tractor (because who doesn’t need that?) and a Chinese drinking bowl suggest that our intrepid bargain hunters might be stretching the definition of “antique.” But the true pièce de résistance? A fez hat nestled in a toleware tin. The fez hat itself is a bit of sartorial anachronism, but the true mystery lies in the toleware. Is it original? Was it a well-meaning grandmother’s attempt to organize her grandson’s eccentric headwear? We can only hope for some answers.
The auction, overseen by the ever-enthusiastic Tim Weeks in Wiltshire, is where the real drama goes down. Bonus buys – those last-minute gambles that can make or break a team’s profit margin – always have the potential for disaster. Will someone make a daring play for a taxidermied badger or a collection of vintage thimbles? And will that gamble pay off or leave them in the red? Tune in to find out.
Bargain Hunt airs Monday, November 25, 2024, at 12:15 pm on BBC One and will be available on iPlayer shortly after.
