Dickinson's Real Deal
| Dickinson's Real Deal | |
|---|---|
 Real Deal Titles | |
| Format |
Antiques Collectables |
| Presented by | David Dickinson |
| Narrated by | Claire Harman |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 9 (as of July 2013) |
| No. of episodes | 700+ (inc. series 10) |
| Production | |
| Running time |
30–60 mins (including adverts) |
| Production company(s) |
RDF Media RDF Television West |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Picture format |
576i 16:9 (SDTV) (2006–12) 1080i 16:9 (HDTV) (2012–present) |
| Original run | 6 November 2006 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows |
Real Deal Antiques Roadshow Secret Dealers Flog It! |
Dickinson's Real Deal is an ITV, UK modern antiques and collectables television programme presented by David Dickinson. It is broadcast on ITV as part of the afternoon schedule, and is repeated on sister channel ITV3.
An American version of the show, simply titled Real Deal, was aired for one series on History, produced by Zodiak USA. The elements are the same except that the US show lacks the on-screen host for intervention on the deals.[1]
The show
The shows are recorded in venues in the United Kingdom. Members of the public are invited to bring their antiques and collectables along. Independent valuers put an estimate on how much they think the items are worth. This figure is revealed to the audience at home.
The items are then passed to the dealers, who make their own valuation and try to purchase them by placing a cash offer on the table. David Dickinson may step in and give some advice.
The seller then decides whether to accept or decline the deal. If the deal is declined items go to auction.
The dealers
Dealers featured in the series have included; Alison Chapman, Cheryl Brown, Karen Dalmeny, Jo Brayshaw, Brenda Haller, Cheryl Hakeney, Tim Hogarth, Simon Schneider, Stewart Hofgartner, Ian Towning, Mike Melody, David Hakeney, Michael Hogben, Clive Attrell, Jan Keyne, Rob Bingham, Monty English, James Layte, Alistair Lamont, David Tupman, George Baldwin, Helen Gardiner, Anna Rennie and Corrie Jeffrey.
Series guide
Series 10 is currently being filmed around the country throughout 2013. The following info is according to Zodiak Media, the producers of the show.[2]
- Series 1: 40 x 60'
- Series 2: 42 x 60'
- Series 3: 48 x 60'
- Series 4: 52 x 60'
- Series 5: 48 x 60'
- Series 6: 90 x 60’
- Series 7: 80 x 60'+ 10 x 60' revisits (HD)
- Series 8: 80 x 60'+ 10 x 60' revisits (HD)
- Series 9: 80 x 60'+ 10 x 60' revisits
- Series 10: 80 x 60'
Transmissions
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 November 2006 | 12 January 2007 | 44 |
| 2 | 9 July 2007 | 10 August 2007 | 25 |
| 3 | 14 January 2008[3] | 1 February 2008 | 48 |
| 4 | 19 May 2008 | 7 November 2008 | 52 |
| 5 | 2 November 2009 | 19 November 2010 | 68 |
| 6 | 16 May 2011 | 2 September 2011 | 48 |
| 7 | 5 September 2011 | 14 October 2011 | 30 |
| 8 | 21 November 2011 | 6 July 2012 | 123 |
| 9 | 1 July 2013[4] | Late 2013 | 90 |
| 10 | November 2013 | TBA 2014 | 80 |
On 21 December 2012 and 20 December 2013, a special edition aired in aid of ITV's Text Santa appeal.
References
- ↑ Anderson, Kelly (November 2, 2011). "Zodiak USA’s "Real Deal" comes to History". Real Screen. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.zodiakrights.com/brand/6787/dickinsons-real-deal--series-8
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/42699
- ↑ http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/ckmwn7/dickinsons-real-deal--series-9---1-st-albans-3