A repeat episode of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House featuring Ann Widdecombe aired on Quest just days before her death, giving viewers a detailed look inside her £600,000 Devon bungalow. The programme was broadcast on July 2, five days before police confirmed Ms Widdecombe was found dead at the Haytor property on July 7. There is no suggestion that the show or any footage was linked to her death.
Episode Details and Property Tour
The season two episode, originally aired in 2022, followed presenter Angus Ashworth as he visited the bungalow and assessed items Ms Widdecombe wanted to sell. Viewers were shown parts of the property including the front door, garden, conservatory, gym, library, kitchen, and dining area. The programme described the home as being on the "idyllic Devonshire coast."
Ms Widdecombe was introduced as a "retired politician" and discussed her decision to live in the secluded property. She said: "I came down here quite deliberately to be as remote as I could, as was sensible. I've got what I want, which is peace, quiet, solitude. Of course, I'm friendly with some of the neighbours. I'm not a recluse. Part of the retirement plan was to have a clear-out of old things."
Items Sold and Proceeds
Ms Widdecombe aimed to achieve a specific asking price for personal belongings including her parents’ Japanese Satsuma dish, a scarf, a bag, and a teddy bear. She made £1,445 from the sale, with the Japanese plate fetching the highest price at £660. The repeat aired in Quest’s 6pm timeslot on July 2, according to TV listings.
Ms Widdecombe, 78, was later found dead at the Haytor property. Police said she died after suffering blunt force trauma to the head. Quest TV, owned by Warner Bros Discovery, was approached for comment.
