Harry and Simon are joined by James Broad, or JB, the new man on BBC One's Antiques Roadshow. James shares his journey into the world of antiques, starting from his passion for pocket watches and his experience as a teenage auctioneer. He discusses his online shop, James Broad Antiques, which offers a diverse range of curated items. James also talks about his involvement in TV shows like The Bidding Room and The Great Antiques Challenge, and the importance of attracting younger people to the industry. JB shares his passion for antiques and the excitement of auctioneering. He also emphasizes the diverse range of items that can be found at auctions, including modern collectibles like Pokémon cards and trainers.

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CONTACT

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TIME STAMPS

02:17 TV Career

04:38 Journey into the Antiques Industry

06:26 Starting James Broad Antiques

07:20 Getting into TV and Working with Other Auctioneers

09:14 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

10:52 James Broad's Personal Life and Emma's Role in the Business

14:09 James Broad's Auction House Role

16:30 Working with Family in the Auction Business

20:10 A Day in the Life of an Auctioneer

22:01 The Great Antiques Challenge and James Broad Antiques

23:49 JB's Experience on the Antiques Roadshow

25:12 The Importance of Attracting Younger People to the Antique Industry

26:26 The Evolution of Auctions and the Role of TV Shows

30:27 Encouraging Younger People to Explore Different Areas of the Antique Industry

32:50 Auctions: Welcoming and Friendly Environments

36:59 Rodney the Bearded Dragon

ABOUT THE PODCAST 

The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.

Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.

Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. 

Music from Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd

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