{"id":85089,"date":"2025-08-22T13:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/85089\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:26:12","slug":"bbc-antiques-road-trip-expert-halts-show-as-deal-spirals-into-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/85089\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC Antiques Road Trip expert halts show as deal spirals into chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Antiques Road Trip expert Phillip Serrell stumbled all over the shop while trying to secure a deal.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2_Antiques-Road-Trip-Phillip-Serrell.jpg\" alt=\"Phil Serrell Antiques Road Trip\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Phil tripped while trying to secure a deal(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Antiques Road Trip expert <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/tv\/antiques-road-trip-star-opens-35434848\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Phillip SerrellLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phillip Serrell<\/a> was forced to halt the show when things spiralled into chaos during an episode. The antiques lover was hunting in an antiques shop for the perfect item to take to the final auction, when he spotted an old cigarette advertisement positioned high on the wall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">But, as he called seller Dave over to enquire about the price, the dealer wasn&#8217;t watching where he was heading, which proved to be a costly error in the packed <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/antiques-roadshow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"antiquesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">antiques<\/a> shop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/tv\/bargain-hunt-philip-serrell-career-33626184\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Phil Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phil <\/a>stumbled over an item, leaving Dave utterly stunned. Deciding to use the moment to his advantage, he declared: &#8220;Oh, I can feel a claim coming on!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He then called out: &#8220;My back, my back!&#8221; whilst jokingly attempting to negotiate the price down further.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The expert eventually agreed on \u00a355 for the weathered sign, quipping: &#8220;It should have a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"healthLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">health<\/a> warning but lets hope it doesn&#8217;t have a wealth warning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It wasn&#8217;t the only mishap for him in Dave&#8217;s establishment, as he struggled to manoeuvre his way around the jam-packed store, reported the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2096445\/bbc-antiques-road-trip-phillip-serrell#comments-wrapper\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Express.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Express.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_Antiques-Road-Trip-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Cigarette advert from Antiques Road Trip as seen on BBC\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Phil was trying to buy an old cigarette advert(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He toppled several items as he explored every corner and crevice of the shop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">But the awkwardness proved worthwhile as the sign achieved an impressive \u00a310 profit when it went to auction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The cheeky <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"BBC Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBC <\/a>expert sparked excitement among fans recently with a new show proposal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The antique expert, alongside co-star Natasha Raskin-Sharp, has been touring the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UK Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK <\/a>in search of hidden treasures, this time focusing their efforts on Sheffield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Before they began their hunt back in February, Philip made an intriguing suggestion: &#8220;I think we need to have the Phil and Tash show.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A surprised Natasha responded: &#8220;Do you reckon?&#8221;, she asked: &#8220;Are you pitching right now?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Philip confirmed his idea, stating: &#8220;Phil and Tash on the road, you heard it here first. &#8220;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Fans were thrilled by the prospect, with one saying: &#8220;Really enjoyed the first week of new series, just to say&#8217; Phil and Tash on the road &#8216; is something I would watch happily!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Another chimed in: &#8220;The best two ever on the #antiquesroadtrip&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In other Antiques Road Show news, a previous guest <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/antiques-roadshow-guest-tragically-dies-35769934\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"sadly diedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sadly died<\/a>, a few years after they had received a life-changing valuation on the series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Back in 2005, a guest on the American version of the show had their life changed when their item was revealed to be of huge value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Antiques expert David Rago met an astonished visitor called Tom, who had brought along an 1880 jug passed down through generations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Tom explained: \u201cThis piece belonged to my grandmother, and when she sold her house, the grandkids and the kids could choose different things. This is the piece that I always wanted, so my name was on this one for a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">David proceeded to assess the massive jug at an incredible $65,000 (\u00a348,264) to $85,000 (\u00a363,115) before disclosing what the antique actually fetched at auction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">But four years after the life-altering valuation, Tom sadly passed at age 46.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Antiques Road Trip is available on watch on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755415208_208_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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