The Bidding Room
Series 7
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Network: BBC One
Season aired: 2025-07-28
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Overview
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.
About This Season
Sellers come face to face with five dealers who battle it out to make the highest bid.
Episodes · 25
Sinclair C5, Cavalry Coat, Henry Moore Maquette
Nigel Havers and Simon Bower road-test an 80s icon, a coat fit for royalty is up for sale, and one shocked seller receives a life-changing bid.
Crocodile Chef, Testo Reaction Meter, Drinks Case
Along with a quirky 60s reaction tester and a tiny case with an intriguing past, a six-and-a-half foot-long alligator is let loose in the Bidding Room.
Atlas Stone, Antique Automaton, Coffin Bank
It’ll be guinea pigs for everyone if Georgia can help dad Callum shift his atlas stone, Peter’s antique automaton delights the dealers, and will anyone break the bank for a 70s toy?
Gold Chains, Gamelan, James Isherwood Painting
Sisters Liz and Sharon are going for gold in front of today’s dealers, Jackie hopes to make sweet music with her unusual instrument, and Georges is bewitched by a painting.
Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest
Will Samantha’s saintly letter prove a big seller with the dealers? And does Claire from Yorkshire see a profit in her crystal ball? Who knows what the future holds?
Balinese Painting, Pashley Bike, Church Font
Young Benjamin’s got an eye for a bargain, Kevin’s hoping the dealers deliver on his Pashley bike, and will font-of-all-knowledge Peter sell off an intriguing family heirloom?
Tennis Racquet, Metal Teeth Art, Cinema Seats
Nigel is faced with some Havers family history, Philip bets on getting a bite on his metal teeth, and local sellers Ben and Jenna are happy to take whatever they can get.
Vampire Killing Kit, Coco de Mer, Clockwork Spit Roast
It’s high stakes today for Philip and his vampire-killing kit. Then, after Ben warms the dealers up with his rare coco de mer seed, can Paddy seal the deal with a spit roast?
Bust of Apollo, Antique Handcuffs, Mannequin Head
Robert’s impressive bust takes Suzie’s breath away, Carl hopes to lock in a sale for his antique handcuffs, and will two heads be better than one as Tracey faces the dealers?
Nutcracker, Driving Game, Tretchikoff Painting
A mother and daughter drive the dealers nuts to secure a sale, the bidders enjoy a seventies classic, and toy collector Russell returns with a game that’s going nowhere fast.
Furry Tables, Parachute Wedding Dress, Door Knockers
From the ridiculous to the sublime. Daniel tries to shift a pair of furry bedside tables, and Pixie shows off her parachute silk wedding dress.
Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker, Cigar Cutters, Jade Disc
A surprise appearance from an Elvis impersonator has the dealers all shook up, then Clayton’s jade disc leaves them green with envy. And will Danni’s cigar cutters go for a snip?
Pig Condiment Set, Thorloux Lights, Peaches and Cream Barbie
Billie from Edinburgh brings two little piggies to market, Simon’s industrial lights spark a bidding war, and will Barbie girl Amanda makes Mel’s dreams come true?
Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair
A motivational speaker gets the dealers out their seats, a set of mid-century drawers sparks a bidding war, and the dealers have a close shave with an art deco barber's chair.
Marble Bust, Diving Boots, Ventriloquist Puppet
A pair of rare boots with tales of adventure, a giant puppet with a famous past and a seller who gives it everything she’s got for a top bid.
Wrestling Belt, Penny-Farthing, Miniature Garden
Eileen’s miniature garden gets Nigel nostalgic, Jacqui has a go on Jon’s precarious-looking penny farthing, and the dealers take on a mysterious Mexican wrestler.
Taylor Pressure Helmet, Industrial Trolley, Art Nouveau Stands
The dealers welcome Scott and Clare from Aberdare, Georges loses his head over a super-rare pilot’s helmet, and Wally’s normal-sized Mini poster proves a huge hit.
Chess Set, Clockwork Cars, Victorian Sewing Table
Peter winds up the dealers with his clockwork cars, Julie and John won’t let their gong go for a song, and chess player Dave turns the room into a pawn shop.
Nepalese Rocking Horse, Fornasetti Coffee Table, Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Mr Blobby superfan Colin brings in some TV history, Devin’s Fornasetti coffee table raises a few eyebrows, and is it yay or neigh to Christie’s well-travelled rocking horse?
Two-Faced Baby Soap, Garden Festival Glasses, Coconut Shy Box
The dealers come face to face with their creepiest item yet, enjoy all the fun of the fair, and 10-year-old Cassie tries to pull their strings with her vintage puppets.
Abbey Road Transparencies, Gerd Lang Chairs, Georg Jensen
Gareth tempts Nigel with his Beatles memorabilia, the dealers fight to get their hands on Deborah’s mid-century ring, and will a puppet from Rambo's past pull his strings?
Fruit Machine, Prosthetic Limbs, Blackpool Illuminations
Retro-lover Kamila dangles a vintage thread stand in front of the eager dealers, and will Daniel and daughter Jessica hit the jackpot with a vintage fruit machine?
James Bond Poster, Tiffany Ink Blotter, Titanic Artefacts
New dealer Rambo gets excited about a Bond poster, a shiny Tiffany ink blotter causes a stir, and some intriguing artefacts tempt the dealers.
Pugin Tiles, Medicine Ball, Duke of York Stone
A collection of encaustic tiles leaves Jo and JB speechless, Glen hopes to find a fortune with his metal detector, and swimming teacher Lynne treats the dealers to a workout.
Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus Chair
Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren’s heartbreaking story?
