People can get their antiques valued for free in the Harrogate district this week by TV expert Paul Martin and his team.

Mr Martin, who has presented programmes including Flog It! and Trust Me, I’m a Dealer is filming a new Channel 5 series called The Great Auction Showdown.

The series will see Mr Martin go head-to-head with a rival expert as they compete to make the most at auction.

Filming will take place at Newby Hall, which is between Ripon and Boroughbridge, on Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm this week.

People are invited to take their antiques for valuation or just turn up and watch.

Executive producer Rosy Marshall McCrae said:

“This series will be so much fun and we really want to speak to members of the public in Ripon who maybe have a beloved or curious object they want to know the value of, or fancy making some cash at auction.

“We’d love to see unusual or one-of-a-kind pieces and can’t wait to see what precious antiques the area holds with its rich history.”

Read more:

• Celebrity antiques expert David Harper to host new game show in Ripon 
• Hot Seat: the Ripon auctioneer bringing a modern edge to antiques

Mr Martin said:

“I can’t wait to get on the road, meet local people and see what incredible items I’m sure we’ll find.

“This series is a competition – and one that I definitely want to win each week! – so if you have something quirky, historical or exciting at home that you think could just be worth something, come on down!”

For more information email TheGreatAuctionShowdown@stv.tv or call or text the production team on 07717 694989.