The Bidding Room (2020- )

RunningReality show

From the makers of The Repair Shop, comes a new BBC One daytime series, The Bidding Room.

Set in an emporium deep in the Yorkshire countryside, a group of expert dealers will attempt to outbid each other to buy extraordinary items brought in by the public.

Nigel Havers welcomes people with an item they'd like to sell, introducing them to a valuation expert who gives them the specialist information they need to drive a hard bargain. Tooled up with this information, Nigel guides the sellers through to the bidding room, where the five eager dealers square up to spend their money.

The competition will be fierce and the sellers will need to haggle get the best possible price for their item before finally shaking hands and doing a deal.

Network

Scheduleevery Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 15:45 (45 min)

Last Episode

Season 8Episode 345 min

Beatles Posters, Absinthe Pourer, 60s Terracotta Leopard

Nigel comes face to face with a Beatles collection, Dutch dealer George learns about the Blackpool Illuminations, and a 1970s leopard sculpture encourages some roaring bids.

Jul 17, 2026

Next Episode

Season 8Episode 445 min

Vintage Lego Monorail, Police Mugshot Chair, London Sign

A young family hope their 80s classic toy will click with the dealers, an intriguing seat leads to a guessing game, and Nigel is enchanted by a piece of London history.

Jul 20, 2026

Recent Episodes

Episode	Name	Airdate
S08E03	Beatles Posters, Absinthe Pourer, 60s Terracotta Leopard	Jul 17, 2026
S08E02	Corgi Puppet, Irish Dancing Dress, Vintage Hair Dryer	Jul 15, 2026
S08E01	Gorilla, Jewellery Box, DeLorean	Jul 13, 2026
S07E25	Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair	Dec 18, 2025
S07E24	Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone	Dec 17, 2025

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Cast

Nigel Havers

plays himself

Simon Bower

plays himself

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Characters

Host

played by Nigel Havers

Consultant

played by Simon Bower

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