Bargain Hunt is a popular British television show that first aired in 2000. The show features two teams of amateur collectors who are given an hour to search for antiques and collectibles at a fair with a budget of £300. The teams are usually made up of two people, with one acting as the expert and the other as the novice.
The novice team member is given the responsibility of choosing three items to take to auction at the end of the show. The team that makes the most profit at auction wins the competition and takes home a prize.
During the hour of shopping, the teams are guided by professional antique dealers who offer advice on what to look for and how much to pay. The dealers also provide a valuation of the items that the teams purchase, giving them an indication of how much they could reasonably expect to make at auction.
The show is known for its lively and entertaining format, with presenter Tim Wonnacott often providing humorous commentary and banter with the contestants. Over the years, the show has become a staple of daytime television in the UK and has produced over 1000 episodes.
