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Bargain Hunt host Natasha Raskin Sharp has revealed some of the most chaotic moments to unfold on the BBC set.
From breakups to childbirth during filming, Natasha definitely proved that anything can happen on set as she gave insight into the behind-the-scenes drama.
The show first appeared on British television in 2000 and was originally presented by TV veteran David Dickinson, but he was replaced by Tim Wonnacott in 2003.
The show usually tasks two pairs of contestants with purchasing antiques at a fair or from a series of shops before competing to make the most profit at an auction.
And while the show’s premise may sound very private and sophisticated, it’s reported that there’s actually a lot of drama happening behind the scenes.
The filming process takes a lot longer than it seems and in Karen Farrington’s new book, Bargain Hunt: The Spotters Guide To Antiques, fellow expert Natasha confessed some behind-the-scenes secrets of the show.
Bargain Hunt presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp has revealed some of the most chaotic moments that happened on the BBC set
From marriage proposals to divorces to giving birth during filming, Natasha definitely proved that anything can happen on set as she gave insight into the behind-the-scenes drama (Pictured: Couple who got engaged on the show in 2018)
Reflecting on some of the reasons why the iconic show is so beloved, she said, “Or maybe it’s the real drama that can unfold.
“You see, the 45 minutes shown on television represents several days of filming.
‘First there is the ‘buying day’, then there is the ‘auctioneer chat’ and finally the auction itself.
“A lot can happen in that time: there’s been one marriage proposal, a handful of divorces and even a few births between the antiques fair and the auction… you just never know exactly how an episode will play out.”
In January 2018, Bargain Hunt broadcast a proposal between a couple from Nottinghamshire when Tony got down on one knee and proposed to his partner Alison.
Alison said yes because it was believed that she didn’t know it would happen, but the producers did.
Tony described the amorous display as a ‘truly unique moment’ and revealed he thought a proposal on Bargain Hunt would be a ‘brilliant way to capture it forever.’
In the book, they also confirmed that the contestants will get to keep the fleece they wear on the show.
The filming process takes a lot longer than it seems and in Karen Farrington’s new book, Bargain Hunt: The Spotters Guide To Antiques, fellow expert Natasha (left) reveals some behind-the-scenes secrets of the show
Reflecting on some of the reasons why the iconic series is so beloved, she said, “Or maybe it’s the real drama that can unfold.
It comes after Kijkersjacht viewers criticized BBC bosses for a ‘terrible’ change they made to the popular daytime show.
During an episode last week, viewers were taken to Nottinghamshire, where host Christina Trevanion, 43, was joined by experts Thomas Forrester, 46, and Ochuko Ojiri, 52, as they tried to help two teams make a profit at an auction.
Typically, an expert is assigned to the red or blue team in each episode, helping them search for unique antiques.
And towards the end of the show, the BBC presenter will meet with the auctioneer to discuss the items each team has purchased.
However, the day’s program had undergone a format shake-up and the auctioneer’s comments were removed from the show.
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their disappointment with the new format.
One fan fumed: ‘Bloody awful without the auctioneers’ comments.’; ‘@BBCBargainHunt Hi, we love watching #bargainhunt but why the change in format at this time #BBC.’
“I don’t like these shortened shows, Madam Auctioneers, comment #bargainhunt.”