BBC Bargain Hunt viewers demand 'total shake up' of show as they hit out at 'utter drivel'

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Antiques expert Charlie Ross was at the helm of the latest episode of the BBC's Bargain Hunt, but viewers were left unimpressed and called for a show shake-up.
Fans of Bargain Hunt were left nonplussed as they tuned in for the latest offering from the popular BBC series. This most recent escapade transported viewers to the picturesque locales of King's Lynn and Swaffham in Norfolk, with the renowned auctioneer and television favourite Charlie Ross at the helm, flanked by seasoned antiques experts Caroline Hawley and David Fergus.
Yet no sooner had Charlie introduced the day's red and blue teams than did viewers voice their frustrations, sensing an all-too-familiar feeling about the show, reports the Mirror.
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A frustrated spectator aired their grievances online, venting on X: "Bargain Hunt is so predictable. Needs a total shake up. Get rid of Charlie Ross would be first #bargainhunt."
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Others quickly followed suit, with another viewer lamenting their lunchtime viewing choice: "Just sat down at home to have some lunch with the wife before moving on to my next job and she's watching Bargain Hunt on @BBC – I cannot believe that utter drivel is still going and it's not changed since it first started!"
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Further disappointment was echoed by an additional viewer who remarked: "@BBCBargainHunt love this programme but editing a bit off today."
The episode itself saw the red team's Kerri and Lorraine go head-to-head with Bruno and Tom of the blue team, each pair eager to turn a profit from their antiques sourced at a King's Lynn fair, before proceeding to the auction stage.
The red team's eclectic range of finds, from a Norwegian brooch to a vintage typewriter and some dinner-service chinaware, unfortunately didn't bring in the anticipated profits, ending in a modest £40 deficit.
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Despite their wares not achieving a profit and falling short by £58, Lorraine remained upbeat, remarking: "Ah well, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!" Meanwhile, the blue team pinned their hopes on a retro table football set, an enchanting blue vase, and a pair of silvery collectables to charm the auction attendees.
When Charlie announced the victors, the red team's elation was palpable, prompting a chuckle from him as he said: "Shrieks of delight! So much joy despite not even making a profit."
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The show also featured Dr Sue Gattuso regaling host Charlie Ross with Howard Carter's captivating tales, illuminating the renowned local figure's monumental discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.
Charlie delved into the life and times of the celebrated Swaffham archaeologist against the serene Norfolk scenery as the episode unfolded.
Bargain Hunt has aired on BBC One since March 2000. It was originally presented by David Dickinson, with Tim Wonnacott coming in from 2003.
From 2016 onwards it changed to a rota of hosts with a "team of experts" presenting the series. There have been 71 series of the programme, with nearly 2,000 episodes.
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