Bee Harford, one of the newest faces on BBC's Antiques Road Trip, has quickly made a name for herself as a skilled treasure hunter. The 31-year-old, whose real first name is Briony, joined the popular series in late 2025, appearing alongside established presenters such as Natasha Raskin Sharp, Izzie Balmer and Margie Cooper.
Harford is well known in the auction world, serving as regional manager for Yorkshire and the North East at Bonhams. She grew up in the Malvern Hills, where her parents ran a graphic design agency from home, fostering her early interest in art. She studied art history at Nottingham University and later completed a Master's degree in fine and decorative art.
Speaking on the Bonhams website, Harford said: 'From the very first auction we attended in class, I was hooked. I was - and still am - completely sold on the drama and excitement of it all.' She launched her presenting career on The Travelling Auctioneers before moving to Antiques Road Trip.
Harford announced her joining the show on Instagram, saying she was 'incredibly excited' and that it was 'an incredible honour to be part of this fantastic show'. She was paired with fellow presenter Raj Bisram, describing him as 'the absolute legend' and anticipating 'stiff competition'. She added: 'I have a real interest in paintings, silver and beautiful jewellery.'
Harford is a pioneer in her field: in 2021, she became the first female auctioneer in over 40 years to take the rostrum at the Staffordshire Motorcycle Show. In 2024, she became the first female auctioneer in Bonhams' history to conduct their car auctions, selling a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster for $1,160,000.
Harford keeps her personal life private, but has described herself as 'a bit of a magpie', collecting antique jewellery, silver and bronzes. Her favourite piece is a small Japanese 19th-century crab bought at an antiques fair.
