Lala shares her mother's passion for antiques with the mother and daughter duo having set up their own auction house together.

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I did not start my working life aiming to be an auctioneer or be involved in the Antiques trade (in fact sometimes I still wonder what I'm going to be when I grow up)." Well, it’s always a thrill to explore new places and new antiques fairs that I love. The hardest thing is leaving my family. I usually try and find them a small present if I’ve been on the road for a few days. I always prefer an outside fair, as I like being able to rummage through the larger stalls where it feels like even the stall holder isn’t completely sure what they have. Every time I turn up at a fair I expect to find ‘that’ item which will make my team rich… but I’m still waiting! She said: "Although I have always been interested in Antiques, and loved their sense of history, their beauty, craftsmanship and design. Mostly with the family, doing something outdoorsy, but I love reading and watching films. I snatch short bursts of ‘me time’, usually early in the morning in the week, when I exercise, running with our loopy labrador or doing pilates. I do love a good cook, whether baking or doing a big meal for family and friends. It can be a bit hit and miss with me though, and the children love reminding me of my disasters in the kitchen!He tweeted: " Bargain Hunt Announcement: After 15 happy years on @BBCBargainHunt I've decided, now is the time to move on and hang up my golden gavels (I do have a few, I promise!) Thanks for the fun and memories. Cheers and keep watching! David." I can’t stop seeking that ‘must have’ piece, but at the end of the day, deep down I know I don’t need another antique. She explained: "Mostly with the family, doing something outdoorsy. But I love reading and watching films. It’s what’s at the end of the road that excites and inspires me; meeting new people, hearing their stories and obviously seeing their treasures.

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Anita explained: "But fate put the opportunity in my path and being an adventurous sort of gal I changed direction and set up Great Western Auctions with my daughter Lala in Glasgow in 1989, becoming one of Scotland's first woman auctioneers." On Anita's Flog It BBC profile it mentions Anita is married, however she has not spoken out her marriage. I’d probably be a barrister. I tinkered with the idea of doing law but fine art won. I am sure there are some similarities though between holding forth in a courtroom and in a saleroom! Marshmallows. Usually, I eat them secretly when the children aren’t looking, otherwise we would get through hundreds!Gebunden. Condition: New. Über den AutorrnrnKaren Farrington is the author of over 40 books, including two bestselling titles with The Repair Shop. Her other books include the Springwatch Almanac, The Ambridge Chronicles, and Murder Mystery a. My father had his own saleroom when I was growing up so I started rummaging for treasure and sitting on the auctioneer’s rostrum, from an early age. I think a lot of the antiques business is in the blood. So many traditional dealers impart their knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation, and so the tradition continues. My father certainly taught me how to auctioneer and command the room. My parents love antiques and quirky objects (my mother’s idea of a great Christmas present is an antique shrimping net!) and their passion has rubbed off on me. I also loved studying the craftsmanship of pieces and the history behind them.

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It’s all just stuff in the end, I firmly believe in the Buddhist principle that it’s the wanting of material objects which leads to unhappiness. That said, I’m an addict."Antiques expert and artist David has been appearing on TV antiques shows since 2005, first appearing on Channel 4’s Natural Born Dealers.

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Asked how husband Matt Larkins, 38, would react to the raunchy passages, the mum-of-three said: “He’ll be like, ‘Crikey, that’s way more interesting than what we do. You really do have a great imagination, darling.'” It's not known what the 53-year-old auctioneer will be working on next, however, it's clear the presenter will be missed on the BBC show which has been running since 2000.Since 2018, he’s been the Managing Director of Dreweatts – previously working at Sotheby’s Sussex and Bellmans. Danny Sebastian