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Hungerford Arcade BBC Filming Bargain Hunt

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The one and only Tim Wonnacott

The BBC arrived at

The very cheeky but lovely Mark Stacey

Hungerford Arcade to film two episodes of Bargain Hunt. The programme, hosted by Tim Wannacott had the Blue Team advised by Hungerford Arcade’s dear friend, antiques expert, Mark Stacey, while the red team’s expert was the lovely Natasha Raskin. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to tell you what they bought, but we can tell you that we all had a great time and everyone enjoyed themselves. Natasha said that although it was an extremely hot day, the day before (Monday) they were filming at the Newbury Antiques Fair and the heat was almost unbearable so they were very grateful for the cool atmosphere of the Arcade.

Arcade manager, Alex getting the best price for the Blue Team

Lovely Natasha Raskin with Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour and Rita

Hungerford Arcade Bargain Hunters’ Return

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BARGAIN HUNTERS’ RETURN

HUNGERFORD ARCADE

As many of our regular visitors will know, we at Hungerford Arcade quite often play host to a number of different television programmes. It’s always a pleasure to welcome in the contestants and presenters of shows such as Bargain Hunt and The Antiques Roadtrip.

Having taken part in an episode of the programme just weeks earlier, Ashleigh and George Tinson enjoyed their experience of the Arcade so much that they came back for more – this time without the horde of cameras and microphones behind them! Deliberating carefully over this large copper tray, they were tight lipped about what may or may not have happened in the saleroom at Cirencester – the scene of the final showdown! But, by all accounts they had a marvellous experience in Hungerford and the Arcade in particular! They highly recommend being a contestant on Bargain Hunt and say the possibility of a profit at the end of the day is nothing compared with the experience as a whole. If you would like to take part in the show and get hold of your very own Red or Blue Team jersey then just fill in the application form on the website:

www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt.shtml

Alex Rogers

Bargain Hunters: Ashleigh & George Tinson For all the latest news go to our Newsletter at www.hungerfordarcade.co.uk

Hungerford Arcade BBC Bargain Hunt Day Two

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BBC BARGAIN HUNT

HUNGERFORD ARCADE

DAY TWO

Beautiful Kate Bateman

We had another fabulous day at Hungerford Arcade with the BBC filming more episodes of Bargain Hunt. Tim Wonnacott, Kate Bateman and Nick Hall were, as always, on good form. The filming of Bargain Hunt is very serious as they have to work to very tight schedules. Just as you see it on television. The two teams (Red and Blue) get just one hour each to find their three items.

Lovely Nick Hall

After much hunting, for each item found they have to get their expert, Kate or Nick to explain the history and advise as to whether or not it will make a profit at auction. They then have to negotiate the price and finally, purchase the item. The clock only stops for short breaks throughout the day and starts up again precisely where they left off. Some cut it very fine leaving less than a minute to purchase their third item! It is fascinating and a privilege to be a part of this amazing experience.

The customers love it and some get very excited seeing the making of one of their favourite antiques shows. I must say, the teams were great fun, making us all laugh.

The Grand Finale Manager Alex Rogers, Kate, Nick and me (Rita)

You will see some of the off-screen fun we had at the end of the day with Kate and Nick when we all said good bye.

We are looking forward to welcoming the BBC back to the Arcade later in the year.
Rita

Hungerford Arcade: BBC Bargain Hunt

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BBC BARGAIN HUNT

IS FILMING AT

HUNGERFORD ARCADE

What a fabulous day we are having at Hungerford Arcade. As I type, the BBC are downstairs filming Bargain Hunt. The atmosphere is brilliant and the customers are enthralled at being behind the scenes and actually seeing for themselves the making of one of their favourite antiques programmes, Bargain Hunt. Host, Tim Wannacott is his lovely debonair self. We have antiques experts Kate Bateman and Nick Hall each giving help and advice to their own team in choosing which three items they should buy for the showdown at the auction. Any money that is left over from the £300 each team is given is then handed over to the expert who, in turn, purchases an item which he/she feels will make a profit for their team. The team that makes the most profit is declared the winner and they get to keep the profits from the sale of their items. But, it could all hinge on the expert’s item. If a team is doing badly and decide to go with the item, this could turn the tables and decide the winner. On the other hand, if you are doing well, you could boost your profits by again, accepting your expert’s item or, potentially lose all the profit made on your three items if it does badly. That is the name of the game. As with all auctions it depends who is there on the day!

Rita

Bargain |Hunt Host
Tim Wonnacott

Nick Hall with his Blue Team

The BBC film crew

Junk Shop Stallholder, Louise Rogers
They spent a long time filming in here!

Going off to lunch now – see you later!

Kate Bateman with the Red Team
Sarah and Chris Owen

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