BBC Bargain Hunt host forced to apologise as viewers complain

A Bargain Hunt presenter was forced to apologise to buyers during Wednesday’s programme, amid complaints from those watching at home. As ever, two new teams were welcomed to the show. Married couple Ben and Mandy, both retired teachers, made up the Red Team, while Janet, who is retired, and her son Xander, an IT engineer, wore the blue jackets for this episode.

Each team was given GBP300 to shop at a venue in Brackley, Northamptonshire, with whoever made the biggest profit, or smallest loss, to be declared the winner. READ MORE: Thousands of BBC viewers want new drama to be axed And as the auction got underway, Bargain Hunt regular Thomas Forrester was forced to issue an apology.

Bill and Mandy were up first, breaking even on an oil lantern they bought for GBP35. Up next their Clarice Cliff pot, bought for GBP85, made a GBP20 loss, and a Swedish glass vase they forked out GBP50 for sold for just GBP40. With a total GBP30 loss, they had Thomas’ “Bonus Buy” on offer and were asked if they wanted to take a chance on it.

Thomas wheeled out a sack barrow, a trolley from the early 20th century. He said it “could make them a fortune”, and when asked if they wanted to put it to auction, Bill said: “Why not?” While Thomas estimated the piece could fetch up to GBP180, it actually sold for just GBP45, meaning an GBP85 loss and a total loss of GBP115 for the couple.

Bill and Mandy made a GBP115 lossBill and Mandy made a GBP115 loss

Turning to Bill and Mandy, Thomas said: “Oh no, no.

We can’t have that. That’s awful, I’m sorry”. Fans at home were clearly unimpressed, with many taking to Twitter to voice their opinions.

Michael said: “No way I’d be paying GBP130 for that”, while Simo said: “Sack trolley, no chance”. Paul said: “Sack barrow for GBP130? Lunacy” and Anne said: “I would have said GBP20 for that Thomas”.

As the Blue Team made a GBP2 profit, they were the winners. Bargain Hunt airs weekdays at 12.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer Receive newsletters with the biggest and breaking TV and showbiz news by signing up here

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