Natasha Raskin Sharp has been a familiar face on BBC television since 2014, appearing on programmes such as Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, Antiques Road Trip, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. The presenter, who lives in Glasgow with her husband and daughter, keeps her personal life largely private.
Early Life and Career
Born in Glasgow in 1986, Natasha initially studied law at the University of Leeds before switching to history of art at the University of Glasgow. After graduating, she worked in fashion with Alice Temperley in London and later volunteered on Barack Obama's 2008 primary campaign in New Hampshire. She met Obama and recalled the experience to the Sunday Post: "I was only there for three months, and he came to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, when I happened to be there. I was so lucky... He was asked to sign a letterheaded paper when he was there, and it happened to come through the printer with a very generic reference for me." She then joined McTear's auction house in Glasgow, specialising in contemporary Scottish art.
Famous Father
Natasha's father is Philip Raskin, a well-known Scottish landscape artist whose works have been sold worldwide. He is a prominent figure in the contemporary Scottish art scene.
Meeting Her Husband on Set
In 2013, Natasha met producer Joe Sharp while filming Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. They married in 2016 and welcomed their daughter, Jean, in 2024. The family lives in Glasgow. Natasha shares updates with her 39,000 Instagram followers, including a festive photo of her reading to Jean with the caption: "Been having such a lovely time with Jean et al that I forgot to say...hope everyone's been having a merry old time!" She also posted behind-the-scenes shots from Antiques Road Trip with co-star Philip Serrell, noting: "Hope you've been enjoying my @antiqueroadtrip with Phil - Jean was with us the whole time!" Fans commented, with one writing: "It's fab and Jean is a lucky mascot so far." Another added: "Two of the loveliest experts you could ever meet xx."
On-Screen Career
In addition to her TV work, Natasha hosts a music and entertainment show on BBC Radio Scotland every Thursday from 10pm. Antiques Road Trip, which began on BBC One in 2010, features a roster of experts including James Braxton, Izzie Balmer, Irita Marriott, David Harper, and newer faces Tahmina Ghaffar and Danny Sebastian.
