BBC Antiques Road Trip shares huge announcement after 15 years on air

In its milestone 15th year broadcasting, Antiques Road Trip has secured another commission from BBC Daytime for a 32nd series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Viewers of the beloved afternoon programme can look forward to 20 fresh episodes, featuring two rival antiques specialists battling it out weekly to discover the most lucrative collectables.

Adding to the excitement, the production company has also received the green light for a fifth series of The Travelling Auctioneers, which has proven popular since its 2022 debut.

A description states: "The show sees auctioneering experts join forces with masters of restoration to uncover neglected treasures in family homes which, with some TLC, can be turned into winning lots at auction."

For the fifth series, specialists Izzie Balmer, JB Broad and Bee Harford return, alongside restoration professionals JJ Chalmers, Robin Johnson, Lauren Wood and Saf Fakir, reports Edinburgh Live.

Specialist Izzie will also feature in the upcoming Antiques Road Trip series, going toe-to-toe with Mark Hill throughout a week's worth of episodes.

Speaking about her dual role, Izzie remarked: "The Antiques Road Trip and Travelling Auctioneers teams have become like family to me. In fact, I sometimes see them more than my actual family..

"I wouldn't have it any other way though, because these shows are great fun, full of heart, and have just the right amount of jeopardy to keep you on the edge of your seat... without spilling your cuppa! I know how much they mean to our viewers and I'm thrilled to be back filming on them both."

Muslim Alim, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime and Early Peak, expressed their excitement about the news: "These shows are TV gold packed with great stories, brilliant finds and led by experts in their field.

"Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers have become firm favourites with our audiences and it's easy to see why: they're warm, feel-good and endlessly entertaining. I'm absolutely thrilled we're bringing them back and hugely grateful to the top-tier talent at STV Studios who make them so special."

On the other hand, Craig Hunter, Creative Director of STV Studios Factual, said: "We're thrilled by the BBC's continued commitment to supporting these shows, which represents a strong vote of confidence in the Scottish production sector.

"Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers provide year-round employment for the freelance community, offering a great opportunity for new starts to the industry and career development across the board.

"We continue to refine both brands to produce more jeopardy, more expertise and even more entertainment for the daytime audience."