The familiar comfort of Bargain Hunt continues its run, this time setting up shop at Wetherby Racecourse in West Yorkshire. The show’s formula is as sturdy as a well-made antique: two teams, a limited budget, and the ever-present hope of striking gold among the bric-a-brac. Host Natasha Raskin Sharp is on hand to guide the proceedings with her usual unflappable enthusiasm.
In this episode, wedding industry friends Nicola and Elizabeth make up one of the teams, scouring the stalls for items that might turn a profit. The red and blue teams are guided by experts Roo Irvine and David Harper, who help them weigh the potential of oddities like a miniature ship in a bottle and an owl-shaped pewter pounce pot. The choices made here will determine their fate later at the auction house.
Between the frantic shopping and the auction-room drama, the show takes a brief detour for its educational segment. Raskin Sharp meets with expert Kate Smith to learn about ceramic restoration, including the intricate Japanese method of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold. It’s a quiet moment of craft that provides a nice contrast to the competitive energy of the main event. Finally, all eyes turn to auctioneer Caroline Hawley in Beverley, where the teams will discover if their chosen treasures sink or swim.
Bargain Hunt airs on Friday, June 20 at 12:15 PM on BBC One.
