While Bargain Hunt’s contestants get to keep whatever profit they make on their buys, it’s not known what the experts make. He also has a radio show on BBC Wiltshire, and presented the first series of BBC’s Street Auction. Colin Young Asked how husband Matt Larkins, 38, would react to the raunchy passages, the mum-of-three said: “He’ll be like, ‘Crikey, that’s way more interesting than what we do. You really do have a great imagination, darling.'” She says of her role: ‘Being a Bargain Hunt Expert is fabulous, having fun with the teams, working with the other experts and crew is a dream come true. It's not known what the 53-year-old auctioneer will be working on next, however, it's clear the presenter will be missed on the BBC show which has been running since 2000.

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Her first book To Steal a Heart has just been released by publisher Loveswept and her second, called A Raven’s Heart, will come out in August. Mostly with the family, doing something outdoorsy, but I love reading and watching films. I snatch short bursts of ‘me time’, usually early in the morning in the week, when I exercise, running with our loopy labrador or doing pilates. I do love a good cook, whether baking or doing a big meal for family and friends. It can be a bit hit and miss with me though, and the children love reminding me of my disasters in the kitchen! And when it comes to finding a gem, he says: ‘Forget all the rules and buy what you love. The chances are someone else will love it too.’ Gary Pe My favourite part of being a Bargain Hunt expert is just being a part of the amazing BH team. It is a dream come true! Sometimes, I look at the contestants standing next to me in the blue or red fleeces, and I just want to run around kissing everyone and shouting, “I’m on Bargain Hunt!”

Amid her role on screen, the Bargain Hunt star has previously admitted she prefers spending time with her family away from her career on TV. They were in a long-term relationship before getting married but it isn't known exactly when they tied the knot.

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I’d probably be a barrister. I tinkered with the idea of doing law but fine art won. I am sure there are some similarities though between holding forth in a courtroom and in a saleroom! David Harper has been a regular face on the BBC for many years now, having fronted the likes of Bargain Hunt, Through the Keyhole and Antiques Road Trip. Laidlaw added how "in truth, I miss my family" but still loves the "fun-but-serious" world of the Bargain Hunting." We love working with Charles Hanson, he is not only a great auctioneer he is most definitely part of the entertainment. It has such a great mix of ingredients - the thrill of the treasure hunt, the fun atmosphere of the shopping, and then the jeopardy and rollercoaster ride of the auction with a dash of antiques facts thrown in. I think it is a winning recipe and in the all the years I have been filming it (which is a lot!) each team and each shop brings something different - which keeps it very much alive for me. It still a great challenge for us experts!

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She explained: "Mostly with the family, doing something outdoorsy. But I love reading and watching films. Throw yourself into it and just make it happen. You have to want to learn, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Get down to your local auction room and experience the buzz - it will inspire you. One of the UK’s best known auctioneers, Charles is famous for his appearances on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog it.

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On Anita's Flog It BBC profile it mentions Anita is married, however she has not spoken out her marriage. There was a gasp in the saleroom and then silence, as the auctioneer's voice recorded the bids went fiercely up and up. He said: ‘I first sold to Bargain Hunt in its early days, (also my early days as a dealer) when I had a stand at the Malvern Antiques Fair.Bargain Hunt auctioneer Jonathan Pratt previously worked at Sotheby’s Sussex (Picture: BBC Studios) I can’t stop seeking that ‘must have’ piece, but at the end of the day, deep down I know I don’t need another antique. If you have any images of Bargain Hunt being filmed on location then please send them through to [email protected]. I love the Builth Wells Antiques Fair - it’s fairly close to home for me and set amongst the gorgeous mid Wales hills, but Westpoint at Exeter is also a great fair with lots of variety. It’s great fun for me to travel north up to the Derbyshire and Yorkshire fairs, as you meet a different bunch of dealers. The Kedleston Fair is in a stupendous setting in the grounds of a beautiful stately house.

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It’s all just stuff in the end, I firmly believe in the Buddhist principle that it’s the wanting of material objects which leads to unhappiness. That said, I’m an addict." I did not start my working life aiming to be an auctioneer or be involved in the Antiques trade (in fact sometimes I still wonder what I'm going to be when I grow up)."Expert Stephanie began her love of antiques as a child – when she became obsessed with collecting stamps aged 10.