The Official David Dickinson Website
With regular contributions from The Duke himself
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Welcome to 'The Official David Dickinson Website' the site that's all about David Dickinson the flamboyant presenter of ITV 1's 'Dickinson's Real Deal', the site which includes regular contributions from the man himself. Just like 'Dickinson's Real Deal', this site has got facts and fun and gives you a chance to learn something new about 'that charming man' David Dickinson, The Duke, Bargain Hunt, and the fascinating world of antiques. This is where you will find all the very latest news about David Dickinson, including 'Dickinson's Real Deal' and his many other TV and personal appearances, plus exclusive interviews with The Duke, original photographs, reports of Bargain Hunt film shoots, recordings of other TV shows and David's day job as a hands on antique dealer. Learn more about his books and video and buy them here. We can even put you in touch with his tailor!
All The Latest News About David Dickinson
David Dickinson always has a very busy schedule and has many exciting and varied projects happening throughout 2008. In January 2008 series 3 of his new weekday show 'Dickinson's Real Deal' took to the air starting with a week of special celebrity shows. Filming for the new series continues through 2008 so check out our News page for a venue near you. 2006 saw David launch the weekday show 'Dickinson's Real Deal' which proved so instantly popular that a second and third series quickly followed. In 2007 David Dickinson appeared on 'Britains Favourite View' and in 2006 David Dickinson and his family starred on ITV 1 in 'All Star Family Fortunes'. For all the up to date news on David Dickinson and to be the first to hear about his future plans make sure you bookmark the News page and keep your eye in. In July 2005 we saw David Dickinson take on the challenge of turning interested amateurs into antique experts in 'Dealing with Dickinson' for BBC 1 and David took on a very different challenge in 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' in the Australian jungle November 2005, See our I'm a Celebrity News page to learn more about his experience in the outback.
8 million viewers in prime time. He made the front cover of 'The Radio Times' in December 2002 , and caused a media sensation when he posed nude for the TV magazine. He was honoured as the subject of Thames Television's classic tribute programme 'This Is Your Life' which aired in early January 2003. He is the author of two excellent books on the antique trade and released his first video, 'Cheap as Chips' in November 2002.
David receives the NTA
The
Host of Bargain Hunt
Bargain Hunt was the core programme of David's career, and
although he left the daytime show in 2002 to concentrate on the prime time version
of the show, the show still airs around the world to the delight of his fans.
With his elegant and sophisticated dress sense and his collection of catch
phrases he has become hugely popular with a broad base of TV viewers and
achieved cult status amongst students. Read a first hand report with photographs
of David and the team on
location at Newark
Antiques Fair and a Bargain
Hunt Live at Grantham. Learn more about the Bargain Hunt experts and see photographs of them and David taken at
Harrogate Antiques Fair and Tennants
Auction House at Leyburn.
Diversity
The Name of The Game
David Dickinson is Bargain Hunt but he is also so much more. He
hosted his own prime time show 'The Antiques Hunter' on Channel Five in
the autumn of 1998, (before Bargain Hunt was even dreamt of). Step inside
'The Official David Dickinson Website' and learn just how much
more there is to the man and his achievements. Have your say about his controversial 'reality' tv show 'Dealing With Dickinson' and his brand new show 'Dickinson's Real Deal'.
David has appeared as a guest on various chat shows and been interviewed
by Parkinson, Johnathan Ross, Johnny Vaughan, Frank Skinner, Ruby
Wax and The Kumars to name just a few. He has
established himself as a TV celebrity and cult figure. He's turned the
tables and been a contestant and panelist on popular prime time shows
like 'Have I Got News For You?' 'Shooting Stars', 'It's Only TV
But I Like It' and his house has featured on 'Through
The Keyhole'. David has had a vastly popular 'rap' track made
and promoted on Radio One by Chris Moyles, entitled 'Bargain Hunt
Booty' . He's proved he can diversify and his career is set to
soar, so make sure you visit this site often to get all the latest news.
David Dickinson maybe best known as the illustrious presenter of the BBC Bargain Hunt, the real life Lovejoy who is not just a well known and well loved TV personality but a genuine antiques dealer of thirty years standing. David no longer pursues 'the day job' but we caught up with him in 2002 at the prestigious Fine Arts and Antiques Fair held at Olympia London. See exclusive photographs of him at his exhibition stand taken in June 2002, when his video 'Cheap As Chips' was being filmed.
The Duke
Arguably the best dressed man on TV, his sartorial
elegance is matched by his immaculate manners and irrepressible charm.
He's a class act from his distinctive head of hair to his designer shoes.
You can learn more about the origins of his dress sense, his style and
his taste in furniture. Read an in depth interview with Sir David Frost
and pick up tips on how to start your own antique collection, and the
exclusive interview David gave at Christmas to thank his fans and visitors
to his site for all their support.
David Dickinson's autobiography
"What
A Bobby Dazzler"
is a best seller buy
your copy now
or see our Books
page for more details
You ain't seen nothing yet, kid!
- David Dickinson -
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