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    Aug 2022

    Last Updated: 24/08/2022

    Celebrity antiques expert David Harper to host new game show in Ripon

    by John Plummer

    | 24 Aug, 2022
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    Local people are being invited to participate in or watch the Antiques Road Trip's star's new show at Elstob & Elstob in Ripon.

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    Celebrity antiques expert David Harper is joining forces with a Ripon auction house for a new antiques game show.

    The show will be filmed at Elstob & Elstob's saleroom at Ripon Business Park and broadcast online.

    Members of the public are invited to join in either as contestants or as part of the audience.

    Mr Harper, who has presented programmes such as Antiques Road Trip, Flog It, Cash in the Attic and Bargain Hunt and appeared on numerous other programmes, has own YouTube channel, which will host the new show.

    He will work alongside David Elstob, who opened Elstob & Elstob at Ripon three years ago.

    Outside Elstob & Elstob in Ripon.



    Mr Harper said:

    “Much of my career to date has been spent on TV and radio but I am now keen to take the familiar game show format online, for a faster, more informal and interactive feel that will reach even wider audiences.
    “I wanted to base the show within an auction house setting and as I already had an excellent working relationship with Elstob & Elstob they were an obvious choice for a media partner.
    "They also have a very innovative approach to buying and selling antiques and are always looking to try new things, which is very important for an experimental project such as this."


    Two contestants will attempt to describe items brought in by the audience before antiques expert Mr Elstob awards points based on how accurate they are.

    Whoever gets the most points will be invited to choose a prize from the auction house’s collection.



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    • Hot Seat: the Ripon auctioneer bringing a modern edge to antiques

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    The show’s first six-part series will be shot over three days at Elstob & Elstob  on September 15, October 5 and October 19 from 10am to 3pm.

    Anyone interested in watching can just turn up on the day at anytime between those hours. You don't need to book.

    Mr Elstob said:

    “We hope to welcome as many people to the auction house as possible on the filming days.
    "I am sure it will be hugely enjoyable for everyone involved. Just come along and join in the fun.”


    Anyone interested in taking part as a contestant is asked to get in touch in advance with the auction house on 01765 699200 for more information or email: info@elstobandelstob.co.uk.

    The first series will be screened weekly from Friday 7 October at 7pm and can be viewed here.