Dickinson's Real Deal
| Dickinson's Real Deal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Presented by | David Dickinson |
| Narrated by | Claire Harman |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 10 (as of 2014) |
| No. of episodes | 608 (inc. series 10) |
| Production | |
| Running time |
30–60 mins (including adverts) |
| Production company(s) |
RDF Media RDF Television West |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Picture format |
576i 16:9 (SDTV) (2006–12) 1080i 16:9 (HDTV) (2012–present) |
| Audio format |
Stereo (2006-12) Dolby Digital 5.1 (2012–present) |
| Original release | 6 November 2006 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows |
Real Deal Antiques Roadshow Secret Dealers Flog It! |
Dickinson's Real Deal is a UK modern antiques and collectables television programme presented by David Dickinson. It is broadcast on ITV as part of the afternoon schedule.
A US version of the show, produced by Zodiak USA and titled simply Real Deal, was aired for one series on the History channel. The format was the same except that the US show lacked the on-screen host for intervention on the deals.[1]
Format
The shows are recorded at UK venues to which members of the public are invited to bring their antiques and collectables. Independent valuers estimate the value of these items.
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 and this valuers' estimations are revealed to the owner, the television audience and the dealer. The dealer's offer may be adjusted.
The seller then decides whether to accept or decline what the dealer has offered. If the deal is declined items go to auction.
The dealers
Dealers featured in the series have included;
- Alison Chapman
- Henry Nicholls
- 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
- David Ford
- George Baldwin
- Helen Gardiner
- Anna Rennie
- Tony Geering
- Fay Rutter
- Jon O'Marah
- Chris Skitch
- Aidan Pass
- Corrie Jeffrey
- Alys Dobbie
Series guide
Series 10 was 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: 75 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' + 10 x 60' revisits
- Series 11: 80 x 60' + 10 x 60' revisits
- Series 12: 80 x 60' + 10 x 60' revisits
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 80 |
| 11 | 2014 | 2015 | |
| 12 | 2015 | 2016 |
On 21 December 2012 and 20 December 2013 special editions were aired as part of ITV's Text Santa appeal.
References
- ↑ Anderson, Kelly (2 November 2011). "Zodiak USA's "Real Deal" comes to History". Real Screen. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ "Zodiak Rights Dickinson's Real Deal - Series 8". .zodiakrights.com.
- ↑ "Dickinson's Real Deal". BFI.
- ↑ "Dickinson's Real Deal". RadioTimes.
