The Bidding Room

Nigel Havers greets four additional guests, bringing the total to five professional dealers in the room. He presents them with a selection of items: a lazy Susan, a piece of Italian jewellery, a cigar case and a ship's wheel.

The programme centres on Nigel Havers, who acts as the host and guide for the episode. He opens the set by inviting a new group of participants into a shared space, setting the tone for a straightforward, item‑focused segment. In this instalment Havers brings four additional people into the room, joining an existing dealer to make a total of five professional dealers. As they gather, a selection of objects is laid out for them: a lazy Susan, a piece of Italian jewellery, a cigar case and a ship’s wheel. The items are presented as the focal points of the dealers’ attention. Each object is highlighted in turn. The lazy Susan serves as a rotating tray that can be spun to display goods evenly. The Italian jewellery consists of ornamental pieces crafted in Italy, offering a touch of continental style. The cigar case is a compact container designed to protect and store cigars. Finally, the ship’s wheel is a nautical steering wheel, evocative of maritime heritage. The episode’s structure keeps the emphasis on the five dealers and the four items they can examine or acquire. By limiting the scene to this concise arrangement, the programme maintains a clear, uncomplicated flow that revolves entirely around Havers’ welcome and the objects on offer.