BBC Daytime commissions new series of Antiques Road Trip from STV Studios

BBC Daytime has commissioned new series of hit antiques programmes The Travelling Auctioneers and Antiques Road Trip from STV Studios Factual.

An afternoon stalwart since its launch in 2010, Antiques Road Trip has also been recommissioned for a 31st series on BBC One (20 x 45’). The show’s 30th series is currently airing on weekday afternoons and production has already started on series 31, which will air later this year.

Antiques and auctioneering expert Izzie Balmer, who appears in both The Travelling Auctioneers and Antiques Road Trip, said: “Filming these shows is truly the highlight of my year, so I’m delighted that they’re both coming back for more riveting journeys and heartwarming stories on BBC One.

“I meet so many people out and about who tell me how much Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers mean to them. These are reliable, comforting shows that, even after so many series, continue to deliver fresh twists and surprise even the most ardent of viewers. We love making them just as much as the audience loves watching them – so roll on the new series!”

The Travelling Auctioneers and Antiques Road Trip are produced by STV Studios Factual and commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning for BBC One and iPlayer. The Commissioning Editor is Muslim Alim.

For The Travelling Auctioneers, John Redshaw is Executive Producer and Julie Grant is Series Producer. For Antiques Road Trip, Rosy Marshall-McCrae is Executive Producer and Ami Anderson is Series Producer.

STV Studios manages overseas distribution for Antiques Road Trip, while DCD Rights manages overseas distribution for The Travelling Auctioneers.

Muslim Alim, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime and Early Peak, said: “Both The Travelling Auctioneers and Antiques Road Trip have become cherished staples of BBC Daytime, offering viewers a delightful mix of antique expertise, craftsmanship and surprise discoveries. Their enduring popularity is a testament to the talent and passion of everyone involved and we’re excited to bring more fascinating finds and heartwarming stories to audiences.”