Philip Serrell(Image: (Image: BBC))

Bargain Hunt star Philip Serrell shares moment he 'hit cameraman' in accident

by · DevonLive

Bargain Hunt returns to BBC One with veteran expert Philip Serrell ready to guide the amateur teams. Having been a part of the show since 1999, Serrell stands as one of its most enduring figures.

His Bargain Hunt journey began after a series producer approached him, leading to his first recording at Malvern, which aired in 2000. He confessed that initially, he never expected to film more than one episode.

While responding to questions from BBC viewers, he recounted the most amusing incident on set: "I was demonstrating an Edwardian child's swing and I hit the cameraman with it."

"He went down like a sack of potatoes. It wasn't live but the camera was still running."

Philip Serrell has been on Bargain Hunt since 1999(Image: BBC Studios)

Fortunately, the mishap didn't result in any injuries, and Philip expressed how much he values the bonds he's built with his colleagues and the production team over the years, reports the Express.

When it comes to advising teams about their less-than-stellar finds, Philip doesn't hold back, saying: "I've always told them! But it might well prove me wrong and not the contestant."

Before delving into the world of antiques, Philip was a qualified PE teacher, but he soon realised that career path wasn't for him, remarking that "those days might be long gone" as he transitioned to auctioneering.

Philip Serrell shared his funniest memory from Bargain Hunt(Image: (Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images))

Reflecting on his time with Bargain Hunt, Philip takes pride in the show's role in demystifying antiques for the public, noting that "it's a programme that has made antiques accessible to all".

He cautioned those considering participating in the show about the rapid pace of the treasure hunt.

Philip concluded by saying: "Bargain Hunt is an experience - I hope a really enjoyable one - but I think everyone gets caught out by how quickly the shopping hour goes."

Bargain Hunt airs on BBC One on weekdays at 12.15pm