Antiques Road Trip is set to welcome a new expert, Briony 'Bee' Harford, who will make her debut on the BBC show next week. The 31-year-old auctioneer, who has been part of The Travelling Auctioneers since 2024, will appear alongside veteran Raj Bisram from Monday, December 1.
Harford expressed her excitement in a video announcement, saying: 'I am incredibly excited to announce that I will be your new expert for Antiques Road Trip. It is an incredible honour to be part of this fantastic show and I cannot wait to get involved.' She added that being paired with Bisram would make the experience 'thoroughly enjoyable' and predicted 'stiff competition'.
The show's official Instagram account introduced Harford to fans, who responded warmly. One commented: 'Hi great news, can't wait to see you on TV,' while another wrote: 'Look forward to seeing your trip good luck.'
Harford has been described as a 'rising star' in the auctioneering industry. She was recruited by Bonhams, where she led operations in Yorkshire and the North East from 2021. She also made history as the first woman in 40 years to take the rostrum at the Staffordshire Motorcycle Show.
During her first week on Antiques Road Trip, Harford and Bisram will search Dorset's shops for items to sell at auction. The show's description notes that 'though rivals on paper, Raj takes Bee under his wing for her first outing to show her the Road Trip ropes.'
Antiques Road Trip airs weekdays at 4:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The 32nd series has been commissioned for 2026, and Harford will also return for the fifth series of The Travelling Auctioneers next year.
