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The programme, originally broadcast as part of
On each show, valuations are carried out by two experts and, sometimes, by Martin himself. Experts that have featured on the show include Will Axon, Michael Baggott,
''Flog It: Trade Secrets''
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''Flog It! Travels Around Britain''
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''Flog It!'' is a
television series that has been broadcast since 27 May 2002, presented by BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC
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...Paul Martin
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin (born August 28, 1938), also known as Paul Martin Jr., is a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 21st prime minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2003 to 2006.
The son o ...
(although the first five episodes were presented by Mark Harnden).
Description
The show follows a similar formula to ''Antiques Roadshow
''Antiques Roadshow'' is a British television programme broadcast by the BBC in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom (and occasionally in other countries) to appraise antiques brought in by local people (g ...
'', with members of the public bringing their antiques to be viewed and valued by a team of experts. However, unlike ''Antiques Roadshow'', the owners are then given the option to sell their items at an auction
An auction is usually a process of buying and selling goods or services by offering them up for bids, taking bids, and then selling the item to the highest bidder or buying the item from the lowest bidder. Some exceptions to this definition ex ...
.
The programme, originally broadcast as part of BBC One
BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, p ...
's afternoon schedule, subsequently appeared on BBC Two
BBC Two is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It covers a wide range of subject matter, with a remit "to broadcast programmes of depth and substance" in contrast to the more mainstream an ...
. It is shown as part of the early evening schedule for short runs, and sometimes also on Saturday afternoons. It was noted in early 2017 that ''Flog It!'' had recently filmed its 1000th episode.
On 2 October 2018, it was announced by the BBC that they would be axing the show after 17 years as part of a shake-up to "modernise" the daytime schedule.
Objects
During each show, selected lots are auctioned off. Items byMoorcroft
W. Moorcroft Limited (trading as W Moorcroft Ltd) is a British art pottery manufacturer based at Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The company was founded by William Moorcroft in 1913.
History
In 1897, Staffordshire pottery manufacturers ...
(the factory of William Moorcroft), Clarice Cliff
Clarice Cliff (20 January 1899 – 23 October 1972) was an English ceramic artist and designer. Active from 1922 to 1963, Cliff became the head of the factory creative department.
Early life
Cliff's ancestors moved from the Eccleshall area ...
, Troika
Troika or troyka (from Russian тройка, meaning 'a set of three') may refer to:
Cultural tradition
* Troika (driving), a traditional Russian harness driving combination, a cultural icon of Russia
* Troika (dance), a Russian folk dance
Polit ...
, René Lalique
René Jules Lalique (6 April 1860 – 1 May 1945) was a French jeweller, medallist, and glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks, and automobile hood ornaments.
Life
Lalique's ...
and Bergmann
Bergmann is a German or Swedish surname. It means "mountain man" in both languages, as well as "miner" in German.
'' Bergman'' is also a common surname in the United States, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.
The surname may refer to:
*Art Be ...
appear frequently. Previously unrecorded works by artists such as portrait painter Augustus Henry Fox
Augustus Henry Fox (9 January 1822 – 1895) was an English portrait painter who exhibited three works at the Royal Academy.
Biography
Fox was born in London, the son of Augustus Fox, an artist and engraver, and Ann Alice Burnard. He married M ...
have also been discovered.
In 2013, at Normanby Hall
Normanby Hall is a classic English mansion, located near the village of Burton-upon-Stather, north of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
History
The present hall was built in 1825–30 to the designs of Robert Smirke for Sir Robert Sheffie ...
in Lincolnshire, a rare but unrecognised Australian Aboriginal shield was discovered that subsequently sold at auction for £30,000, being purchased by the Sydney Museum.
Experts
On each show, valuations are carried out by two experts and, sometimes, by Martin himself. Experts that have featured on the show include Will Axon, Michael Baggott, David Barby
David John Barby, FRICS (23 April 1943 – 25 July 2012) was an English antiques expert, known for his appearances on ''Bargain Hunt, Flog It!'' and similar BBC antiques television programmes.
Career
Born in Rugby, Warwickshire, he was interes ...
, Kate Bateman, Raj Bisram
Raj Bisram (born 1956) is a British antiques expert and auctioneer. He co-founded Bentley's Fine Art and Antiques Auction House in Cranbrook, Kent in 1995. He has appeared on several British TV programmes on antiques including ''Antiques Road Tr ...
, Kate Bliss
Kate Bliss (born 1975) is an English antiques expert and television presenter.
She has appeared on the BBC's '' Bargain Hunt'', '' Flog It!'' and '' Secret Dealers'', and has presented '' Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is''. Bliss specialises ...
, James Braxton, James Lewis, Anita Manning
Anita Manning (born 1 December 1947) is a Scottish antiques expert and television personality from Glasgow. She is well known for her appearances since 2010 as an expert and presenter on the BBC's ''Bargain Hunt'', ''Flog It!'' and the ''Anti ...
, Jethro Marles, Adam Partridge, Thomas Plant, Claire Rawle, Natasha Raskin
Natasha Raskin Sharp (born 15 June 1986) is a Scottish television presenter, and antiques and art expert, especially in Scottish contemporary art, best known for her appearances on television. The daughter of contemporary Scottish artist Philip ...
, Charlie Ross, Philip Serrell
Philip Martyn Serrell (born 27 March 1954) is an English auctioneer, antiques expert and television presenter who appears as regular presenter on BBC TV antiques programmes such as '' Bargain Hunt'' and ''Flog It!''. He began his career as a ...
, Nigel Smith, Catherine Southon, Mark Stacey, Elizabeth Talbot and Christina Trevanion, some of whom have also appeared as auctioneers in other editions of ''Flog It!'' and in other antiques-related BBC programmes such as ''Bargain Hunt
''Bargain Hunt'' is a British television programme in which two pairs of contestants are challenged to buy antiques from shops or a fair and then sell them in an auction for a profit. It has aired on BBC One since 13 March 2000 in a daytim ...
'' and ''Cash in the Attic
''Cash in the Attic'' is a British television programme that aired on BBC One from 4 November 2002 to 24 May 2012. The programme's tagline was ''The show that helps you find hidden treasures in your home, and then sells them for you at auction'' ...
''.
Kate Bliss herself presented several editions 2004–2005, when Paul Martin was unavailable.
Locations
Like the ''Antiques Roadshow'', the programme travels around the country. Most episodes include a segment where presenter Paul Martin investigates an aspect of local culture, history or historical figures. The auction usually takes place in an auction house in the same area.Transmissions
Regular series
''Flog It: Trade Secrets''
''Flog It! Travels Around Britain''
References
External links
*{{BBC programme''Flog It: Trade Secrets''
at BBC programmes
''Flog It! Travels Around Britain''
at BBC programmes 2002 British television series debuts 2020 British television series endings 2010s British television series Antiques television series BBC Television shows Television series by BBC Studios British reality television series English-language television shows Auction television series