''Flog It!'' is a

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television series that has been broadcast since 27 May 2002, presented by

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(although the first five episodes were presented by Mark Harnden).

Description

The show follows a similar formula to ''

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'', with members of the public bringing their antiques to be viewed and valued by a team of experts. However, unlike ''Antiques Roadshow'', the owners are then given the option to sell their items at an

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Flog It! presenter Paul Martin talks to audience

The programme, originally broadcast as part of

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's afternoon schedule, subsequently appeared on

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. It is shown as part of the early evening schedule for short runs, and sometimes also on Saturday afternoons. It was noted in early 2017 that ''Flog It!'' had recently filmed its 1000th episode. On 2 October 2018, it was announced by the BBC that they would be axing the show after 17 years as part of a shake-up to "modernise" the daytime schedule.

Objects

During each show, selected lots are auctioned off. Items by

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(the factory of William Moorcroft),

Clarice Cliff Clarice Cliff (20 January 1899 – 23 October 1972) was an English ceramic artist and designer. Active from 1922 to 1963, Cliff became the head of the factory creative department. Early life Cliff's ancestors moved from the Eccleshall are ...

, Troika,

René Lalique René Jules Lalique (6 April 1860 – 1 May 1945) was a French jeweller, medallist, and glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks, and automobile hood ornaments. Life Lalique' ...

and Bergmann appear frequently. Previously unrecorded works by artists such as portrait painter Augustus Henry Fox have also been discovered. In 2013, at

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in Lincolnshire, a rare but unrecognised Australian Aboriginal shield was discovered that subsequently sold at auction for £30,000, being purchased by the Sydney Museum.

Experts

Flog It! BBC TV, James Lewis giving valuation

On each show, valuations are carried out by two experts and, sometimes, by Martin himself. Experts that have featured on the show include Will Axon, Michael Baggott, David Barby, Kate Bateman, Raj Bisram, Kate Bliss, James Braxton, James Lewis,

Anita Manning Anita Manning (born 1 December 1947) is a Scottish antiques expert and television personality from Glasgow. She is well known for her appearances since 2010 as an expert and presenter on the BBC's '' Bargain Hunt'', '' Flog It!'' and the '' A ...

, Jethro Marles, Adam Partridge, Thomas Plant, Claire Rawle, Natasha Raskin, Charlie Ross, Philip Serrell, Nigel Smith, Catherine Southon, Mark Stacey, Elizabeth Talbot and Christina Trevanion, some of whom have also appeared as auctioneers in other editions of ''Flog It!'' and in other antiques-related BBC programmes such as '' Bargain Hunt'' and ''

Cash in the Attic ''Cash in the Attic'' is a British television programme that aired on BBC One from 4 November 2002 to 24 May 2012. The programme's tagline was ''The show that helps you find hidden treasures in your home, and then sells them for you at auctio ...

''. Kate Bliss herself presented several editions 2004–2005, when Paul Martin was unavailable.

Locations

Like the ''Antiques Roadshow'', the programme travels around the country. Most episodes include a segment where presenter Paul Martin investigates an aspect of local culture, history or historical figures. The auction usually takes place in an auction house in the same area.

Transmissions

Regular series

''Flog It: Trade Secrets''

''Flog It! Travels Around Britain''

References

External links

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