When Jonathan graduated from college in 2013, he wasn’t sure what the future held for him, but he wanted to pursue his passion for travel. So he moved to Malaga and started working in hostels, but it was when he was told about a famous walk that his life changed …
Read More »Antiques Road Trip host James Braxton visits Mumbles to look for bargains
A famous face from a popular daytime TV program has been spotted in Swansea – and he was on the hunt for a bargain. Antiques Road Trip sees experts set off on a journey across the UK in search of treasure and competing to win the most money at auction. …
Read More »Antiques Roadshow comes to Cornwall at Eden Project for the first time this year
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team are back on the road this summer – heading to the Eden Project for the very first time. Filming the 45th series of one of the BBC’s most beloved programmes, the award-winning show will come to Cornwall later this year. And, for the …
Read More »‘Building community’: Menswear brand Co Tyrone goes global
A proud man from Co Tyrone has opened up about how he turned a vision into reality when launching a new business. Seán Murphy, from Galbally, was working as a trainer at a gym outside his home when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, putting work for the fitness industry on hold. …
Read More »“I made an outfit out of £25 worth of clothes all from Lidl’s mid-aisle and walked away dressed in Harry Potter pajamas and old man’s slippers” – Finn Byrne
Lidl is the home of bargains and there’s a place in the store where you never know what you’re going to find. The middle aisle contains a random selection of products that you often don’t know you want until you see them. One of them is clothing. I headed to …
Read More »BBC: Antiques Road Trip takes you into the Gloucestershire countryside
Antiques Road Trip came to Gloucestershire in today’s episode, with Phil Serral cruising the county’s famous canals. Phil and co-presenter Tim Medhurst have traveled in and out of the Cotswolds, visiting Stow-on-the-Wold, Winchcombe and Cirencester among other places in search of timeless antiques. The presenters didn’t have much luck in …
Read More »Antiques Roadshow in Hampshire: Portchester Castle in Fareham at the center of the BBC show
A famous Hampshire landmark will take center stage in this weekend’s edition of the popular TV series Antiques Roadshow. Portchester Castle, located in Fareham, will be the setting for the next episode of the BBC One show which airs on Sunday February 13. Filming at Fareham took place in the …
Read More »The BBC Antiquities Road Trip will showcase some of the North East’s most famous landmarks
Historic landmarks in the North East are set to feature on the Antiques Road Trip TV show for two days. The BBC show, which should not be confused with Antiques Roadshow, sees two antiques experts go head-to-head with a budget of £200 to buy antiques and collectibles which are then …
Read More »BBC’s Antiques Road Trip hits Norfolk towns in search of bargains
A popular BBC program scoured Norfolk this week as it hunted for the best antique bargains the county has to offer. More than a decade-long Antiques Road Trip followed Irita and Phil Serrell as they traveled in a vintage 1976 Aston Martin. The search led them to the All Saints …
Read More »Antiques expert urges treasure seekers to seek out old game consoles that can sell for thousands
New TV antiques expert Angus Ashworth has urged treasure seekers to look for old games consoles in the attic rather than family china. Auctioneer Angus, 37, said early gaming computers, including Nintendos, can sell for £1,000 and ZX Spectrums up to £500 among middle-aged buyers with money money to resell. …
Read More »BBC Antiques Road Trip: Izzie Balmer’s Off-Camera Life of Very Private Love Life, Amazing Hidden Talent, and Most Expensive Sale
Any daytime TV fan will know the name of Izzie Balmer – Izzie has been a regular expert on the iconic BBC show Antiques Road Trip for several years. The 32-year-old antique expert and auctioneer has put his skills and expertise to good use on our screens, and has also …
Read More »BBC Antiques Roadshow guest speechless over the true value of Beatles memorabilia
A principal had Beatles memorabilia at his school valued between £ 50,000 and £ 100,000. In a classic episode of the BBC’s Antiquities Roadshow, principal Anthony Wallersteiner of Stowe School – a £ 12,000-per-term Buckinghamshire public school – spoke about the collection to antiques expert Paul Atterbury. The collection includes …
Read More »BBC Antiques Road Trip: Natasha Raskin Sharp’s Husband She Met On Set, The One Thing They “Are Guilty” Of And How She Broke The Rules Of The BBC Show
When it comes to antiques, no one knows what TV presenter and antiques expert Natasha Raskin Sharp is. Natasha, 35, will be a familiar face to anyone who has enjoyed programs such as Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt or Flog it! and she has many years of experience under her …
Read More »The historic town of Berkshire with a world famous antique shop and one of the best Sunday roasts in the UK
There is nothing better than a hearty Sunday roast on a cold winter afternoon. And while London may have a lot of pubs, something about the country air makes it better. So why not take a day trip to find the best roast in the UK? READ MORE: London’s best …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: AJ Pritchard’s Life of Famous Family, Dancing Girlfriend and Pop Star ‘Romance’
AJ Pritchard, 27, is a familiar face on our screens, known for his work as a professional dancer in the classic BBC program Come dance strictly. Over the past few years, AJ’s career has grown steadily. The pro dancer then appeared on I’m a celebrity … Get me out of …
Read More »Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Lucy Porter’s wedding to a famous actor who starred in Endeavor
One of the celebrities appearing on this season of Celebrity Antiques Roadshow is comedian and actress Lucy Porter, famous for appearing on panel shows like Will I Lie to You? as well as on the Radio 4 panels. After starting out as a journalist, Croydon-born Lucy, 48, found her true …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip: Edith Bowman’s rockstar husband and why being a breakfast DJ is so unhealthy
Edith Bowman has been in and around television and radio for two decades now since she burst onto the scene presenting MTV News and then Top of the Pops. Since then she has become an established BBC Radio 1 DJ and has presented a number of different music programs and …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Sam Thompson’s Net worth and Love Island Girlfriend
Celebrity Journey on the antiques route continues on BBC Two tonight as another pair of famous faces scour the UK in search of lucrative antiques. The latest series saw celebrities such as broadcast legend Eamonn Holmes, Countdown co-host Rachel Riley and former professional Strictly Come Dancing Pasha Kovalev hit the …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: The 33-year-old wedding of Martin and Shirlie Kemp and their even more famous son
Martin Kemp, 60, is a highly regarded musician and actor known as the bassist for Spandau Ballet and for playing the role of Steve Owen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Given Martin’s success and popularity, over the years he has amassed a large and dedicated fan base who enjoys …
Read More »Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip: Martin Kemp on the more famous son and his 30-year marriage to a popstar
Martin Kemp has a long history of his family’s involvement in his success, hitting hard with his brother and lead guitarist Gary as the bassist of the Spandau Ballet in the 1980s. The Highbury-born star has a long history of working with various members of her family, starting with her …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip: Robert Daws’ wedding to The Royal co-star who is linked to one of the Beatles
A familiar face on television screens nationwide, Robert Daws, has had an illustrious career spanning nearly forty years. As he travels through Lancashire in search of antiques on tonight’s episode of the BBC’s Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip, who is Robert when he’s offscreen? Robert, 62, was born in Essex and educated …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Why EastEnders legend Danny Dyer gave his daughter the same name as him
EastEnders legend Danny Dyer is not the only member of his family with the same name as him. Many fans of soap will know that the actor is a father of three, with his eldest daughter also named Dani. Dani Dyer, 25, was born in 1996 when her father was …
Read More »Ombudsman finds credit card company loaned mom 13 payday loans and ‘increased limit’
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has sided with customers who say a credit card company “increased credit limits” to people who would have difficulty paying them back. Aqua has lost several lawsuits with clients who claim they have falsely loaned money to people including a mother with 13 payday loans, …
Read More »BBC Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Countdown’s Rachel Riley and Her Marriage to Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev
Rachel Riley is best known for her role as a host on the hit Channel 4 game show Countdown. The 35-year-old star first graced our screens in 2009 when she replaced longtime Carol Vorderman, and since then has been helping contestants find puzzle solutions. She also played a major role …
Read More »BBC’s Antiques Roadshow: Famous Celebrity Meetings and Fiona Bruce Roadshow, She Says “Too Cruel” to Broadcast
Fiona Bruce is loved by many for her time at the legendary BBC Antiques Roadshow, which she has presented since 2008. However, Fiona, 57, has also run many programs that may not be so family friendly, such as Crimewatch and Question Time. The journalist is used to tackling difficult subjects, …
Read More »Manchester council vows to crack down on ‘scourge’ of city payday lending companies
Manchester council has pledged to fight payday loan companies opening new stores on the city’s main streets. A motion to tackle the “scourge” of companies offering short-term loans with “punitive” interest rates received unanimous support from councilors on Wednesday. The bosses of the town hall will now take measures to …
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