Derbyshire TV antiques expert set to host virtual auction in aid of NHS workers

The popular auctioneer, a familiar face on TV’s Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, decided he had to do something to help pressurised health service workers and Covid-19 patients battling the crippling pandemic.

Charles, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “Like everyone else, I’ve been shocked by the impact this terrible illness has had on us all. It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves. Our lives have been turned upside, the world is in turmoil and most of us are trapped in our own four walls. But at the forefront of it all, fighting to save lives every minute of every day, are our health service workers.”

“On Friday, April 3 at 11am, I’ll be holding my most important sale ever, a live charity auction to raise money for the NHS from my garden shed in Derbyshire. My man cave is finally coming into its own.”

Charles will be auctioning off two of his BBC Bargain Hunt golden gavels plus his own trusty gavel.

The Golden Gavel NHS Charity Auction will run and be broadcast live through Hansons’ online bidding platform at www.hansonslive.co.uk. Register online before bidding. The TV show-style auction will also be broadcast on Charles Hanson’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/charles.hanson.9803.

During the pandemic, Charles will be doing Facebook live shows every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am.

He said: “I can’t wait to spread a little cheer, lift spirits and raise much-needed funds to benefit our hospitals.”