The Bidding Room Season 7, Episode 5: Mother Teresa Letters, Crystal Ball, White Star Chest

1

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.

43 min

2

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.

43 min

3

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?

43 min

4

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.

43 min

5

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?

43 min

6

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?

43 min

7

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.

43 min

8

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?

43 min

9

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?

43 min

10

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.

43 min

11

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.

43 min

12

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?

43 min

13

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?

43 min

14

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.

43 min

15

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.

43 min

16

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.

43 min

17

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.

43 min

18

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.

43 min

19

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?

43 min

20

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.

43 min

21

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?

43 min

22

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?

43 min

23

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.

43 min

24

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.

43 min

25

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?

43 min