Bargain Hunt

Eric Knowles presents the contest, which is set in Cheshire. Throughout the competition, experts Charles Hanson and Caroline Hawley guide the competing teams in locating the most valuable purchases, as they search for the best buys through each round of the show.

Cheshire 24 is an episode‑style television programme that centres on a competitive challenge set against the backdrop of Cheshire. The episode forms part of the Cheshire 24 series, focusing on a local contest where participants are tasked with locating valuable items, and the series is structured around this hunt for the best buys. The contest is presented by Eric Knowles, who anchors the show from within Cheshire. As the main host, Knowles introduces each segment, keeps the flow of the competition, and interacts directly with the competing teams as they search for items. He also offers brief commentary on each find, helping to frame the significance of potential purchases. Providing specialist support are antiques experts Charles Hanson and Caroline Hawley. Both bring recognised expertise to the table, advising the teams on what makes a purchase worthwhile and offering insights that help narrow down the most promising finds. Their guidance is aimed at steering the teams toward the best possible acquisitions. Together, the host and the two specialists work closely with the teams, guiding them toward the best buys available during the competition. Multiple teams compete, each aiming to secure the most advantageous pieces. Their combined efforts ensure that each team can make informed decisions as they hunt for the most valuable acquisitions.