08 May 2024
BBC Daytime has commissioned new series of hit antiques programmes The Travelling Auctioneers, Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip from production company STV Studios.
An afternoon stalwart since its launch in 2010, Antiques Road Trip has been recommissioned for a 29th series on BBC One (20 x 45’), while a 13th series of sister show Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will air in primetime on BBC Two (16 x 45’).
Production has already begun on a third 20-episode series of The Travelling Auctioneers. Launched in 2022, the show sees auctioneering experts join forces with masters of restoration to uncover neglected treasures in family homes which, with a little bit of TLC, can be turned into winning lots at auction.
The second series, which aired in January, featured auctioneering experts Christina Trevanion and Izzie Balmer, along with restoration maestros JJ Chalmers and Robin Johnson. The Travelling Auctioneers was named Best Daytime Show at the RTS Scotland Programme Awards 2023.
Muslim Alim, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime and Early Peak, said: “Get ready for a treasure trove of entertainment! With their long track record, we're thrilled to be working with STV Studios on these returning hit series.
“All three of them promise to deliver more riveting journeys from across the UK as experts hunt for, restore, and auction off unique finds.”
Craig Hunter, Creative Director of Factual at STV Studios, said: “I’m delighted with the ongoing success of these returning STV Studios formats. This order is a testament to the BBC’s commitment to the Nations and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard-working teams that continue to deliver a fresh twist on these much-loved brands.”
All three series are produced by STV Studios and commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning for BBC One (Antiques Road Trip, The Travelling Auctioneers), BBC Two (Celebrity Antiques Road Trip) and iPlayer. The Commissioning Editor is Muslim Alim.
For Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Rosy Marshall-McCrae is Executive Producer and Ami Anderson is Series Producer. For The Travelling Auctioneers, John Redshaw is Executive Producer and Julie Grant is Series Producer.
STV Studios manages overseas distribution for Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, while DCD Rights manages overseas distribution for The Travelling Auctioneers.
Those interested in taking part in the new series of The Travelling Auctioneers can apply by emailing auctioneers@stv.tv
