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JOIN DAVID LIVE ON DAYTIME TV (22.05.03)

When David Meets Terry!
David Dickinson is to be among the first guests to be interviewed live on Terry Wogan's new daytime television chat show and you can be there. The new show 'Terry and Gaby' (Roslin) will be going out live from the centre of London on Friday 13 June and broadcast on Channel 5.
Pauline Naylor from the show, has contacted us to invite visitor's to this site to be in the audience for the David Dickinson interview. This is a not to be missed event, your chance to see David in the flesh, as he meets the man who has said of Mr D 'he looks like he's been dipped in tea', 'he's the love child of Peter Stringfellow crossed with a mahogany hat stand'.
Get in there Bargain Hunters! Admission is free, but places will be limited so if you'd like to find out more about the event and secure your place in the audience, please contact me
fiona@david-dickinson.net

BARGAIN HUNT IS BACK, LIVE AND KICKING (11.05.03) (16.05.03)
BBC 1 Monday 19 May at 7.00 pm

The new prime time series kicks off with ten live shows starting Monday 19 May, and David is very much looking forward to once more going live. 'You are always aware that anything could happen, and yes that things could go wrong, so working live does provide a terrific buzz.' David told me today.
Disaster did nearly strike a previous live show when there was a power cut just ten minutes before the show was due to go on air!
The first week of shows will be broadcast live from locations in Devon and will feature a selection of Bargain Hunt experts, old favourites including James Braxton, David Barby and the ever glamorous Pippa Deeley, as well as some newer faces, Charles Hanson, Colin Young and the dashing Adam Partridge.
Also in this new series we'll see Rupert Toovey the auctioneer turn expert.

If you'd like to join in the live auction action here are the places to be.

Monday 19 May
Tuesday 20 May
Bearne's Auctioneers & Valuers of Fine Art
St. Edmunds's Court Okehampton Street Exeter Devon EX4 1DU

Wed 21 May
Greenslade Taylor Hunt Fine Art
Magdalene House Church Square Taunton Devon TA1 1SB

Thursday 22 May
Friday 23 May
Honiton Galleries
205 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1LQ

Monday 26 May
Tuesday 27 May
John Nicholson Fine Art Auctioneer & Valuer
The Auction Rooms Longfield , Midhurst Road Fernhurst Haslemere Surrey GU27 3HA

Wednesay 28 May
Denham's Auctioneers & Valuers
The Auction Galleries Warnham Nr Horsham West Sussex RH12 3 RZ

Thursday 29 May
Friday 30 May
Gorringes
15 North Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2PD

PRIME TIME STARTS IN MAY (11.04.03)

David rang the site today to let his fans know that the second series of Prime Time is set to start in May. The series will now kick off with two weeks of live shows on Monday 19 May. David will present ten live shows, one every weekday night for two consecutive weeks. The Duke said he knew fans were anxious for news of the new start date but that the new series would be 'well worth the wait'. David was also able to say that plans are already well under way for the third series, to air in autumn 2003, which will again include special and live shows for the Children In Need appeal. Last year the CIN celebrity shows were a huge success with 8 million viewers tuning in.

A SOUNDTRACK TO CELEBRATE (16.05.03)

If you want a soundtrack to celebrate the return of Bargain Hunt and the exciting two weeks of live shows, we highly recommend you check out Diffusion Online and the great new remix of his 'Bargain Hunt Booty' by Sheldon S. (You can also catch the original mix there too)
He's done a crackin job and we believe improved on the original. Get in there Bargain Hunters and you'll be hooked!

DAVID's BOOK SIGNING TOUR (12.05.03)

David will be making a number of personal appearances at book stores across the country, and signing copies of his autobiography 'What a Bobby Dazzler'. So why not bag yourself a riveting read and take the opportunity to meet and greet David Dickinson in person.

BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE

Saturday 7 June
12.30-2.0pm Book-signing at Waterstone’s, Birmingham
4.00-5.30pm Book-signing at Ottakars, Wilmslow

Thursday 12 June
1.00-2.00pm Book-signing with Waterstone’s, Leadenhall, London

Friday 13 June
4.30-6.00pm Book-signing with Waterstone’s, Bristol Galleries

Saturday 14 June
12.30-2pm Book-signing with Waterstone’s, Leeds
3.30 -5pm Book-signing at WHSmith, Meadowhall, Sheffield

Tuesday 17 June
12.30-2.0pm Book-signing with WHSmith, Liverpool
3.00-4.30pm Book-signing with Books Etc, Printworks Manchester

Special thanks to Louise Hollely at BBC Worldwide for this information

DAVID AT THE BRITISH TELEVISION SOAP AWARDS 2003
(11.05.03)
ITV Wednesday 14 May at 8.00 pm

David Dickinson was asked to present the award for 'Best Newcomer' at the glamorous British Television Soap Awards held at BBC Television Centre on Saturday 10 May. You can see the event hosted by chat show duo Des and Mel and witness the clash of the tans as David and Des O'Connor appear on stage together on ITV Wednesday 14 May at 8.00 pm

WIN TICKETS TO SEE DAVID DICKINSON LIVE
IN OUR GREAT NEW COMPETITION - (06.05.03) ,(09.05.03)

DMG Fairs have got together with 'The Duke' - David Dickinson to bring visitor's to their Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair venue a rare chance to see David present a 'Masterclass' on what to look out for while Bargain Hunting.

We have got our hands on five pairs of tickets to permit free entrance to the fair to be held on Saturday 21 June along with guaranteed places at the 'Masterclass'.

Further details of this fun and free competition and how to enter are on our Competition Page. Get in there Bargain Hunters, competition closes Thursday 5 June 2003.

100 WORST BRITONS! (07.05.03)

David has won and been nominated for many awards but being numbered among Channel 4's 100 Worst Britons is really a back handed compliment, as they say "There's only one thing worse than being on the list - and that's being top of the list!" . So to see where David ranks among the likes of Anne Robinson, Simon Cowell, Naomi Campbell, Ainsley Harriott,and Gary Rhodes tune into Channel 4, Saturday 10 May at 8.00 pm. And just remember votes were cast before the latest batch of Celebrities set out for the Australian Jungle!

DAVID DICKINSON'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW.

Dive between the covers with 'The Duke' and you won't be disappointed!
As promised David Dickinson's autobiography entitled 'What A Bobby Dazzler' will be published in mid may but you can buy your copy now and be among the first to read his enthralling story. Written with David's natural candour, disarming honesty, winning wit and effortless charm, this is a book you won't want to put down.
Here's what's in store,
"In his autobiography David tells how he grew up in a working class district of Manchester, and reveals how he discovered at age 12 that he was adopted. David also describes his early foray into wheeling and dealing in the garment industry in Manchester, as well as his stint in Manchester's notorious prison, Strangeways. David was first introduced to showbiz when he traveled the world as the manager of his international cabaret star wife, Lorne. In his book David describes some of the remarkable people they met on their travels, and discloses the dark and dangerous side of showbiz he had no idea existed. Finally, after building himself a reputation as an antiques dealer to the rich and famous with an eye for treasures, a chance meeting with a TV exec at a barbecue began David's journey to primetime TV on "Bargain Hunt", and in his autobiography David shares some of his experiences of sudden celebrity."
Excerpt from 'What a Bobby Dazzler' synopsis at Amazon.co.uk

David took advantage of 'time in the shade' on his recent tropical holiday in Malaysia to sit down under a tree and reminisce. The book promises to be a great read. David has an exciting story to tell from his working class beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame on the small screen, by way of his life traveling the world as Lorne's Manager, and the extreme highs and lows of his antique business. He will no doubt tell it with his natural candour and wit. We will bring you further details of the books progress in the coming weeks and how to buy it as soon as it is available.

OLD NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!

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