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Last Updated 01 March 2010

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David Dickinson Does it Again!
(1 March 2010)

DICKINSON'S REAL DEAL WINS ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARD

David Dickinson's hugely successful week day show Dickinson's Real Deal has picked up a prestigious Royal Televison Society Award. The competition for the award was fierce, with excellent numbers of quality entrants. Dickinson's Real Deal was up against the high profile BBC TV magazine show 'The One Show' in this annual, regional competition.
The award was presented on 26 February 2010 at the Watershed in Bristol. Regrettably David Dickinson was unable to attend to accept the award personally and says he is delighted with the award, the recognition for all the hard work that goes into the making of the show. He is always grateful for the support of the viewers and David Dickinson says he can't wait to get his hands on the trophy - no doubt to add to a collection which includes the National Television Award which he received in 2002 for Bargain Hunt.
Congratulations David. Another Bobby Dazzler!

Filming For
DICKINSON'S REAL DEAL
has started again from 19 September 2009
We bring you the very latest 2010 dates and venues
for Dickinson's Real Deal as soon as they are confirmed.
Very latest
DEALER DAY DATES FOR 2010 NOW CONFIRMED

• Sunday 21st March 2010
  Wigan, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, WN5 0HU
• Saturday 27th March 2010
  Oldham, Community Leisure Centre, OL1 3HA
• Saturday 3rd April 2010
  Hereford Leisure Centre, HR4 9RX
• Saturday 17th April 2010
  Newark, The Grove Leisure Centre, NG24 3AL
• Saturday 23rd January 2010
  Slough, The Centre Conference Venue, SL1 4UT
• Saturday 30th January 2010
  Venue TBC
• Saturday 13th February 2010
  Winsford Cheshire, The Lifestyle Centre, CW7 1AD
• Saturday 20th February 2010
  Warwickshire College, The Leamington Spa Centre, CV32 5JE
• Saturday 27th February 2010
  Swindon, Oasis Leisure Centre, SN2 1EP

Estate agent David Bradshaw from the Wirral....with The Duke!

What a pair of Bobbydazzlers, two David's for the price of one! Now is that The Real Deal? Estate Agent David Bradshaw sent in this fabulous photo of David Dickinson and himself taken in Liverpool in February this year. Mr Bradshaw says it was really great to meet David Dickinson. The result a priceless picture!
If you have a photo of The Duke or yourself and David Dickinson please send it to fiona@david-dickinson.net and we'll try to post it on the website.

Through The Keyhole!
David Dickinson's Home

It has been several years since David Dickinson's House featured on the TV show 'Through The Keyhole' (You can read the interview from Through the Keyhole here) and he's made a few changes at the old barn since then. You can read all about them in this entertaining article from
The Independant- David Dickinson A Study in Mahogany .
Check out the amusing article from 2003 whilst you're there.David Dickinson A Celebrity for Sale
It's a real taste of being at home with Lorne and David Dickinson. For more news and information about your favourite Tv celebrities, including David Dickinson, visit TV Celebrity.

David Dickinson Out and About
Filming Dickinson's Real Deal

As well as attending and filming Dealer Days for the next series of the highly successful Dickinson's Real Deal, David is of course also filming at auction houses around the country too. Keep an eye in with your local press for details.

All Star Mr & Mrs on ITV 1
17 May 2008

A brand new series of the cult TV favourite quiz show for couples 'Mr and Mrs' returns to our screens on ITV1 in April. David Dickinson and his wife Lorne Lesley will be among the contestants on the updated 70's show now named 'All Star Mr & Mrs'. For those of you who have seen David and Lorne together on shows such as 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Take Away' or 'Family Fortunes' know that their rapport is sure to be delightful and full of fun. The show will air on 17 May 2008, always check your local TV listing.

David Dickinson Star Guest on
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
23 February 2008

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns on Saturday February 16 and David Dickinson will appear in the second show of the the series on 23 February along with his wife Lorne as star guests. David Dickinson and Lorne will appear live in the studio to review their turn on the shows latest Beat the Boys driving challenge. Lorne, who only learned to drive a few years ago, was delighted to take part in Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeawy and tells us that they had an hilarious time and the best she can remember of the experience was laughing all the way. The new series also includes “extreme” Beat The Boys challenges and a new team version of Ant vs Dec. There are a few more surprises in store too, so don’t miss out!

Hot off the Press
New Dates for Dickinson's Real Deal

The new dates have just been announced for Dickinson's Real Deal which starts filming a new series in 2008. These will be dealer days where you can take along your items for valuation, maybe you'll be made an offer you can't refuse or end up taking your goods to auction.

Call the Real Deal hotline on 0117 970 7618 for more information (They can also help with transporting large items).

Saturday 12th January - Stockport Town Hall
Saturday 19th January - The Pavilion, Weymouth
Saturday 26th January - Imperial Hotel, Blackpool
Saturday 9th February - Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Sunday 17th February - The Castle Hotel, Windsor
Saturday 23rd February - Alnwick Castle
Saturday 8th March - Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight
Saturday 15th March - Uttoxeter Town Hall
Saturday 22nd March - Burgess Hill, Martlets Hall
Saturday 5th April - Scarborough, The Spa Grand Hall
Saturday 12th April - Stourbridege Town Hall
Sunday 20th April - Nantwich Civic Hall
Sunday 4th May - Stroud Subscription Room
Saturday 10th May - Todmorden Town Hall

Many Thanks to Ben Hewish at RDF for these dates.
  

Dickinson's Real Deal
Returns to ITV1 in 2008 With Celebrity Shows

Dickinson's Real Deal is back on our TV screens from Tuesday 1 January 2008 with a week of Celebrity Dickinson's Real Deal at 2.00 pm on ITV1. (Always check your local TV listings. )

Dickinson's Real Deal

David Dickinson has signed a two year real deal of his own with production company RDF to make two new season's of shows for ITV1. Dickinson's Real Deal is back on our screens every weekday on ITV 1. It's proved a firm favourite with viewers, making the biggest ratings for it's time slot. Keep an eye in on the show for lots of surprises, tough decisions and all your favourite dealers. Be assured that David Dickinson will be on hand to see fair play and even support sellers at the auctions all of them hoping to get Dickinson's Real Deal.

David Dickinson's Diary

Here's the latest date in David Dickinson's Diary

David Dickinson who will be visiting Grimsby Library on Sunday, March 9 2008 for their first What’s it Worth? valuation event.
David Dickinson will be at the library from 11am to 1pm and will be signing copies of his autobiography, David Dickinson; The Duke – What a Bobby Dazzler; which is now available for sale from Grimsby Central Library, the Tourist Information Centre in Alexander Road, Cleethorpes, and from the Fishing Heritage Centre, Alexandra Dock, Grimsby.

Anybody planning on attending the event is urged to buy a copy of his book early, priced at £5 from the listed venues, and can bring it along on the day and get it signed by David.

Grimsby Central Library is playing host to the What’s It Worth? valuation event where David will be valuing some of the Town Hall treasures before following up on his appearance in the BBC’s popular programme Who Do You Think You Are?

Members of the public can bring up to three antique or collectable items and get them valued by John Taylors Valuers and Auctioneers for £1 per item, with 50 pence going to the Mayor’s charities. The valuation team will be available from 11am to 3pm.

All visitors attending the event on Sunday, March 9 can enter into a free prize draw to be in with the chance of winning one of three antiques especially chosen for the event by John Taylors Valuers and Auctioneers.

David Dickinson said: "I am very much looking forward to visiting Grimsby. I have visited many parts of the country and enjoy meeting interested amateurs and antique experts. It will be interesting to see what treasures people can discover in their attic!"

Councillor Stephen Hocknell, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and healthier communities, is delighted David Dickinson is able to pay a visit to Grimsby Central Library. He said: "Whether you are interested in your family history, are an avid antiques collector or have one item you have always wanted to get valued, then this is a great opportunity to uncover some answers. "

For more info call 01472 323600

Watch David Dickinson on
Britain's Favourite View
Sunday 12 August 2007, ITV 8.00 pm

David Dickinson presented his favourite view on ITV's new show 'Britain's Favourite View' presented by Trevor McDonald. David chose a popular view close to his heart (and to where he was raised) a place he visited as an eager toddler for family days out and later enjoyed as a teenager in the early 1960s, he also made a memorable return there in the early 2000s tripping the light 'Fantastic'. Have you guessed where it is yet? Tune in to see David Dickinson's contribution to ITV's 'Britain's Favourite View' he gives a warm and humorous account of his choice and you can vote for your favourite view.

You can see more about David's choice of 'Britain's Favourite View' and view video of him there at http://www.itv.com/Entertainment/reality/BritainFavouriteView/Weekone/Blackpool/default.html

David Dickinson
Who Do You Think You Are?
BBC 1, Wednesday 4 October, 2006
Repeat BBC 2, Tuesday 10 October

David Dickinson was delighted when he was asked to take part in the latest series of BBC 1's genealogy show 'Who Do You Think You Are?' which helps celebrities trace their families and heritage. In each installment one of Britain’s best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors
As fans of David will already be aware David was adopted as a baby, a fact he only came to learn by accident when he was about eleven years old. His adoptive parents told him that his birth mother was an Armenian called Eugenie Gulessarian who had lived locally. David Dickinson enjoyed a wonderful childhood in a warm extended family and it wasn't until he was in his twenties that he decided to track Eugenie down. David says "I think as a little boy, having found out that I came from this Armenian stock I've always wanted to know more about it and as I got into my twenties and thirties I did find out more but eventually that came to a stop. So I'm hoping that this programme will take me the full journey." Watch this great TV to follow David on his quest which geographically takes him to Turkey and emotionally brings him full circle, answering some long asked questions about his roots and leaving him with a deep sense that his ancestors ''toughness' and business sense has underpinned his life.

David Dickinson is delighted that the first series of his hit show 'Dealing With Dickinson' has been sold to BBC America. Programme makers Lion TV announced the success of their deal today, so American fans should check their TV schedules to see when the show will air in their region.
''Dealing with Dickinson" the six part prime time BBC TV show which began in July 2005 was a great hit with the British TV audience and generated a huge amount of mail to our site. The six hour long episodes followed the progress of six antique novices and enthusiasts as David mentored them as a team to buy and sell antiques for a profit. Viewers were shown a more serious side to David Dickinson as pressure grew and his own investment of £50,000 was at stake.

OLD NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!

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For archive news please click on the link of your choice.
(more archive news will become available soon, so please visit often.)

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For information on David's past TV appearances click here.