In the old days he would have been known as a 'knocker' - going around paying a pittance for people's valuable treasures.
I can't stand how tight he is. There is the accepted way of dealing, buying some way below value to sell on and make a profit, then there is the Hogben way - pretend everything is out of fashion, damaged or inferior and then make a pathetic offer.
If I remember correctly he was an ugly little man who never picked an item that made money for the contestants.
I'm loving the Antiques Road Trip which comes to a conclusion later today. As for favourite Bargain Hunt experts, I think Phillip Serell and Charles Hanson have been the best pairing. They really work well together with their constant banter. On BH I love it when Charles is the auctioneer because he's so funny as he gets the bidders going and uses the phrase "fair warning" before slamming down the gavel.
I think the Beeb should get these two to do a series.
No, you're not confused. I was explained at the start of their session they would have only four days, but were given extra cash to make up for it - IIRC £250 instead of £200.
Expert - I've recently fallen for Charles Hanson. He looks like she should live in the countryside with labradors and green wellies.
My Friend was on bargain Hunt a couple of years ago and Charles was one of the Experts, we went to watch them film the Auction and met Tim, Charles and Mark Stacey...Charles came and sat with us whilst he was waiting to film his bit of the Auction he is a lovely Man....unlike Julian Clary who was one of the contestants he was stuck up and wouldn't bother with anyone!
No, you're not confused. I was explained at the start of their session they would have only four days, but were given extra cash to make up for it - IIRC £250 instead of £200.
Ah, thanks for that, I must have missed the beginning of that one. I also wondered why they had £250 to start with, when I thought it was £200, so you've solved that mystery as well.
I've just realised that I missed the last episode this afternoon, so it's off to Iplayer.
My favourites have to be James Lewis and Anita Manning - for different reasons of course.
I think they both have fantastic characters and smiles, outstanding with their specialities and come over extremely well to the audience. But James has a little extra something - he is my ultimate teddy bear I am afraid!
But the top man at the moment must be Paul Laidlaw.;)
If I were a contestant i'd want paul Laidlaw on my team but I agree james lewis is the cuddliest.Phillip serrel camer to a theatre where i used to do voluntary work and he's a lovely man stayed behind in the bar after chatting to everyone and was really sweet
If I were a contestant i'd want paul Laidlaw on my team but I agree james lewis is the cuddliest.Phillip serrel camer to a theatre where i used to do voluntary work and he's a lovely man stayed behind in the bar after chatting to everyone and was really sweet
My Friend was on bargain Hunt a couple of years ago and Charles was one of the Experts, we went to watch them film the Auction and met Tim, Charles and Mark Stacey
I never liked Mark Stacey much but having seen him on the Antiques Road Trip he's now my favourite. He was hilarious.
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Yep its that "Pelmet & Curtains" hairstyle:D
If I remember correctly he was an ugly little man who never picked an item that made money for the contestants.
I think the Beeb should get these two to do a series.
Expert - I've recently fallen for Charles Hanson. He looks like she should live in the countryside with labradors and green wellies.
My Friend was on bargain Hunt a couple of years ago and Charles was one of the Experts, we went to watch them film the Auction and met Tim, Charles and Mark Stacey...Charles came and sat with us whilst he was waiting to film his bit of the Auction he is a lovely Man....unlike Julian Clary who was one of the contestants he was stuck up and wouldn't bother with anyone!
And Charles Hanson is probably the most entertaining auctioneer (if perhaps not the most successful). "I'M OUT", "FAIR WARNING" etc etc
Aaaaah, daytime tv :P
Tom Keane is the baldy hammer slammer:D
Tabby sas
the "fair warning" stuff was used first by Rupert Toovey
I'm sure I remember an episode when an item Charles had chosen for the contestants didn't sell:eek::D:o
Ah, thanks for that, I must have missed the beginning of that one. I also wondered why they had £250 to start with, when I thought it was £200, so you've solved that mystery as well.
I've just realised that I missed the last episode this afternoon, so it's off to Iplayer.
I think they both have fantastic characters and smiles, outstanding with their specialities and come over extremely well to the audience. But James has a little extra something - he is my ultimate teddy bear I am afraid!
But the top man at the moment must be Paul Laidlaw.;)
If I were a contestant i'd want paul Laidlaw on my team but I agree james lewis is the cuddliest.Phillip serrel camer to a theatre where i used to do voluntary work and he's a lovely man stayed behind in the bar after chatting to everyone and was really sweet
Yep the man who created the catchphrase "What think you of this":D:D
Have to say although I like Tim now (was not too keen when he started), I personally still preferred David Dickinson on BH.
PS does come across as a throughly decent bloke
I used to fancy Pippa like mad:D:D
I just looked at her site, and I have to say she still looks as beautiful as ever.
She's now working for The Duke on Dickinson's Real Deal as a behind the scenes expert. I must get along to one of the venues;)
I've also met her working as a background expert on Flog It
I think that i have spotted her there as well.
Wasted in the background:(
He always chooses absolute rubbish!! He's the only 'expert' I've seen whose bonus buy item didn't even sell at the auction!
LMAO!
I never liked Mark Stacey much but having seen him on the Antiques Road Trip he's now my favourite. He was hilarious.