BBC bosses pull TWO beloved daytime shows off air in another schedule shake-up
THE BBC has pulled two beloved daytime shows off air in another schedule shake-up.
Bosses at the publicly funded broadcaster have ditched more fan-favourites.
Fans have been hit with disruption to their regular fix of Bargain Hunt and Homes Under the Hammer.
The move comes as the Beeb makes room for rolling coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
For the next week both shows – which are a staple of the BBC One afternoon schedule – will air on BBC Two.
The shake-up comes as BBC Breakfast was pulled off air two hours early on Saturday.
Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were on hosting duties when they suddenly brought the show to an abrupt end.
Charlie said: “Lots to look forward to of course, the Olympics are officially under way.”
Naga continued: “Hence we will be leaving you now.
“But of course Breakfast will be back tomorrow from 6am.
“Thanks for watching – enjoy your weekend.”
Meanwhile, Morning Live has also been taken off air for an entire month.
The popular magazine programme – a direct rival to ITV’s This Morning – won’t be back until the end of August.
Bargain Hunt presenters
First airing on BBC One in 2000, Bargain Hunt sees two pairs of contestants tasked with buying antiques from a shop or fair and then try to make a profit at auction. With David Dickinson and Tim Wonnacott among the show's alumni, let's take a look at the current presenters.
- Christina Trevanion: Aside from presenting, Christina is also an auctioneer and a partner in the firm of Trevanion & Dean in Shropshire. Her other TV appearances include Antiques Road Trip, Flog It! and The Travelling Auctioneers.
- Eric Knowles: An antiquarian with a primary focus in ceramics and glass, Eric has also appeared on Antiques Roadshow, Noel’s House Party, Call My Bluff and Going, Going Gone.
- Natasha Raskin Sharp: Daughter of artist Philip Raskin, Natasha is an antiques and art expert, especially Scottish contemporary art. She has also featured in Antiques Road Trip, Flog It! and For What It’s Worth, among others.
- Charlie Ross: An antiques expert and auctioneer, Charlie’s career dates back to 1963 by joining a local firm of estate agents after leaving school, later progressing to antique furniture. He has also popped up on shows such as Flog It!, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and Antiques Road Trip.
- Caroline Hawley: Away from the Bargain Hunt cameras, Caroline also runs a successful antiques business in Yorkshire.
- Danny Sebastian: Having joined Bargain Hunt as an expert in 2017, Danny became part of the presenting team in 2022.
- Roo Irvine: Initially signing up for the show as an antiques expert, Roo later became a main presenter for Bargain Hunt. She’s also appeared in Antiques Road Trip and Flipping Profit.