Host Tim Wonnacott
The Bargain Hunt team will film five one-hour television specials in Australia in early August which will be broadcast exclusively on The LifeStyle Channel in early 2012.
“Bargain Hunt is such a loved series by loyal LifeStyle Channel viewers and frequently features in our top rating shows each weeknight,” said Nicole Sheffield, General Manager, LifeStyle Channels. “We are thrilled the team are coming down under and think the relaxed Aussie sensibility will bring a new dimension to the format and introduce a whole new audience to the show. I can’t wait to see what they uncover, what Aussie doesn’t love a bargain!”
Bargain Hunt combines all the excitement of a competition, the fun of shopping for a bargain, the fascination of antiques and the drama of an auction. Bargain Hunt Australia will celebrate the history of Australia and examine the antiques that are in the country and their origins.
In the series, two teams of two contestants – the Red team and the Blue team – are each handed a budget and let loose at an antiques fair. They have just one-hour to trawl the stalls for items that they hope to sell later for a higher price. Each team is assigned an antiques expert to advise and tell them about the items which catch their eye. But expert help is not always enough to curb the amateurs’ enthusiasm for an unwise purchase. The team which makes the most profit (or invariably, the least loss) wins.
Bargain Hunt Australia is being produced in association with The LifeStyle Channel. The Bargain Hunt team including effervescent host Tim Wonnacott and two of his trusty antiques experts, David Barby and Paul Laidlaw, will be travelling to Australia to film the specials.
Host Tim Wonnacott says, "I cannot express how excited I am to be coming to Australia in August to make the Bargain Hunt Australia specials. How will the shopping go? Does the Australian Auction scene compare favourably with those in Britain? But most importantly will the teams make profits? Whatever the outcome we are sure to have fun!"
If you would like to apply to be on the Australian specials please go to www.bbc.co.uk/bargainhunt
The five episodes of Bargain Hunt Australia will form part of series 31 of the program and will screen in the UK on BBC ONE early next year. Now in its eleventh year of production, the series is seen by two million viewers in the UK every weekday.
With laughs and valuable lessons along the way, will the Aussie teams find out that it’s not as easy as it looks?
BARGAIN HUNT screens weeknights at 6.30pm on The LifeStyle Channel, FOXTEL and AUSTAR.
To apply to be on the the show click here www.bbc.co.uk/bargainhunt
Am looking forward to bargain hunt when it comes to Victoria,Australia.Will be looking out for the ad on channel 72.
Hi, we did the filming in August last year Miriam, and it was televised on Lifestyle just before Christmas with a repeat on Boxing Day. No plans for a repeat at this stage according to Lifestyle.
My husband and I love the Bargain Hunt show. We are planning our honeymoon and would like to see this show live. Is there any website telling where the show will be on the road - like a tourmap or something.
just an excuse for the Bargain Hunt team to have a free jolly down under the BBC have no concept of the word AUSTERITY
How delightful to see Bargain Hunt come here to Australia to share their pleasures in antiques. I have so much enjoyment watching the British programme of Bargain Hunt and hope Tim and his pals enjoy what Australia has to offer while playing the game with my fellow Australian contestants. Thank you for this fresh look at antiques from the Australian point of view.
I love Bargain Hunt and am excited that it is finally coming down under. The only thing is that we don't have pay TV!!! Booo to the lifestyle channel for being exclusive. Antiques Roadshow was on normal telly so, why not BH??? I wish all the contestants every success and....don't rush in to make a purchase, think before you buy, try to get the sellers as far down in price as you can because they all over charge anyway!! Sue
If the experts you have on the show are the best in the UK and the auctioneers are one's of note God Save the Queen
Phil Mc Donald
I love Bargain Hunt,its interesting & fun!Obviously some of us like to have fun & know how to have fun & enjoy these shows.Let's face it Randy life is what you make it & by your comments, which hint that your not happy with your life! Maybe instead of critising you should join the fun,never know you might actually enjoy yourself....Go on Bargain Hunt or aren't you up to it?
chech for best bargains, discounts, sales http://www.salethisweek.com.au
love bargain hunt comeing from uk hampshire area just shows me what we miss also love escape to country
A pity the 'experts' don't tell the participants that the prices they pay for items, even if they are reduced, are WAY too expensive. I know nix about antiques but can tell at a glance the stuff they buy will not make a profit. Good fun though
Just finished filming and hubby and I were Blue team. Such a blast and what wonderful exciting people all the BH team members were!!! Can't wait to see us all LIVE on TV :)
What date was this?
Hi, I am Liz Taylors Aussie sister (ex. director of Bargain Hunt U.K.) Thought you might like a familiar face on the show..........not that I know anything about Antiques !!! but that doesnt seem to be a prerequisite heh !
Get show, Love to be on your show in Australia.
I have just started my own Antique collecting.
I have retired early due to illness, sold our business and living life to the fullest..
I am really disappointed not to hear back from anyone applied when first advertised. I watch this show regliously, plus antiques roadshow and restoration, plus flog it , trust me i'm a dealer and dealer. Would have at least been nice to be advised didn't make the show.Plus a huge collector of many various items
Couldn't agree more Tracie. I have been a loyal follower of all these shows for years as well and would have like to have the courtesy of knowing that I didn't make the show. Ah well easy come easy go.
PS Been watching since David Dickinson days
Hope you enjoyed your time in South Australia.Maybe you could mention on your show whether you did or not.
My Fav show on Australian TV, I would be more than upset if it left the air waves, LOVE Tim.
Tim was in Melbourne yesterday. I saw him in the cbd!
Have you come to Australia already. Have I missed out on being on the show. I watch it every night and really enjoy seeing the history of England. Bring on Australia. I would love to be on the show and show the rest of the world what we have here. Mrs Moo
i love bargin hunt every afternoon my partner and i watck it and our kids know to be quiet when its on. and SO SO SO wont to be on the show one day.
Biggest Bargin hunt fans Chay and Damien.
I really enjoy watching your show.Can you tell me if you will be coming to Adelaide?If so when and where will you be?
We really enjoy this show! My Husband and I applied the moment we heard Bargain Hunt was coming to Australia. Good luck to those who have applied! It will be a real treat to see some Australian locations and antiques on the show.
Thank you, I have applied as well. Will be at the fair regardless.
Great show.Keep it up.Watch it all the time.EVEN THE RE-RUNS.Great fun...
Wahoo! I just love this show... and love a bargain.... GREAT stuff mate! Great opportunity! Good fortune to ALL who are selected to participate! May you snag a bargain BEauty! Rosean and Alaa
Pick me pick me! I love Bargain Hunt and would love to be involved in the Ozi editions......fingers crossed!
HI WE LOVE WATCHING BARGAIN HUNT. TO FIND IT SELL IT. TO MAKE A PROFIT.
Have been trying for two days to find the right link to have an application form to fill in to be a contestant on Bargain Hunt in Australia no luck so far any help would be appreciated!!!
I just used the link for the UK bargain Hunt - with a bit of luck they will send me there LOL
HI Jan, just leave out the + in the front of the number and put the code 0011 instead. It should work ok. Good luck!
Hi there, when you fill in the form and add your phone numbers I think you need to put 61 then your number as 61 is the Australian call code (when calling from outside Australia) I presume as this is based in the UK. Hope this helps - good luck!
Hi Jan, I've tried to apply through the link but hit a stumbling block when trying to submit as it doesn't recognize the Australian phone number. I have just emailed them directly at bargainhunt@bbc.co.uk to see how to apply. I'm hoping for a response soon. Good luck. Maybe we'll be up against each other!!!
It is a particularly good show. I do not have Pay TV and only have become aware of it existence since about March this year on Channel 72 [Adelaide]. Also, it's nice to see them venturing over to these parts to do a few shows. I wish Tim and the team the very best. Kind regards Brian Matthews
so pleased to know the show is coming to hunt for some Aussie bargains. Along with a friend, we would love to be successful applicants to become contestants.
I get disgusted with the number of bad decisions made and look forward to some new & possibly successful activity.
I love bargain hunt,it is fun and entertaining.
helen
Why flog a dead horse with this show? Blind Freddie could see the format is a failure - with the leech rag and bone men who flog the stuff to the naive contestants setting such exhorbitant prices!
I love Bargain Hunt,its interesting & fun!Obviously some of us like to have fun & know how to have fun & enjoy these shows.Let's face it Randy life is what you make it & by your comments, which hint that your not happy with your life! Maybe instead of critising you should join the fun,never know you might actually enjoy yourself....Go on Bargain Hunt or aren't you up to it?
the horse can't be too dead. 11 years is a long time for any show. get a life
You are kidding arnt you with these comments??