BBC Antiques Road Trip given huge announcement as it marks 15 years on air

Antiques Road Trip, now in its landmark 15th year, has been renewed by BBC Daytime for a 32nd series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The popular afternoon programme will return with 20 fresh episodes, each featuring two antiques experts competing to find the most profitable collectibles.

In addition, the production company has been commissioned to produce a fifth series of The Travelling Auctioneers, which has proven successful since its debut in 2022.

A synopsis reads: "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, experts Izzie Balmer, JB Broad and Bee Harford will return, joined by restoration specialists JJ Chalmers, Robin Johnson, Lauren Wood and Saf Fakir, reports Edinburgh Live.

Izzie will also feature in the new series of Antiques Road Trip, where she'll compete against Mark Hill over a week of episodes.

Discussing her involvement in both shows, Izzie said: "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, added: "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."