DAYTIME TV favourite Bargain Hunt is airing three special episodes to celebrate meaningful events. The programme debuted in 2000 and sees two teams of amateur collectors face off to secure the best profits at auction. 4 Bargain Hunt is marking momentous occasions in three special episodes Credit: BBC 4 One episode marks an important anniversary for the RSCPA Credit: BBC 4 Caroline Hawley is among the presenting team Credit: BBC On Friday, June 14, animals and antiques come together in the ‘Barking Hunt’ event, which celebrates the RSPCA’s 200th anniversary.
Airing at 12.15pm on BBC One, the teams are joined by their pooches, dressed up in doggy Bargain Hunt fleeces, to sniff out some bargains. The special episode was filmed at Shepton Mallet antiques fair in Somerset, with Christina Trevanion presenting while experts Caroline Hawley and Thomas Forrester tried to keep the teams and their pets in check.
On the red team, Matt and Georgie are joined by their spaniel Sprocket and Val and Rachael on the blue team are joined by Jack the Jack Russell. In Chippenham, auctioneer Tim Weeks introduces his black and white collie Roxy, before getting on the rostrum to sell the teams’ lots. In a unique twist, the teams’ pets are battling to walk away with the ultimate prize - a golden bone! The episode also sees Christina visit the RSPCA’s West Hatch animal rescue centre in Taunton to meet CEO Chris Sherwood.
On Bargain Hunt: Barking Hunt Christina Trevanion commented: “It was.
