BBC Antiques Road Trip expert halts show as chaotic deal goes very wrong

Antiques Road Trip expert Phillip Serrell was hunting for the perfect item to take to the final auction when he spotted an old cigarette advertisement positioned high on the wall in a previous episode of the hit BBC antiques series. As he called seller Dave over to enquire about the price, the dealer wasn't watching where he was heading, which proved to be a costly error in the packed antiques shop.

Phil nearly took a tumble as he stumbled over an item, leaving Dave utterly stunned. Deciding to use the moment to his advantage, he declared: "Oh, I can feel a claim coming on!" He then called out: "My back, my back!" whilst attempting to negotiate the price down further in a crafty move. The expert eventually agreed on £55 for the weathered sign, quipping: "It should have a health warning but lets hope it doesn't have a wealth warning."

It wasn't the only mishap for him in Dave's establishment, as he struggled to manoeuvre his way around the jam-packed store.

He toppled several items as he explored every corner and crevice, leaving no stone unturned.

The discomfort proved worthwhile however, as the sign achieved an impressive £10 profit when it went to auction.

The cheeky BBC expert also recently sparked excitement among fans with a new show proposal. The antique expert, alongside co-star Natasha Raskin-Sharp, has been touring the UK in search of hidden treasures, this time focusing their efforts on Sheffield.

Before they even began their hunt on Friday (February 14), Philip made an intriguing suggestion: "I think we need to have the Phil and Tash show."

A surprised Natasha responded: "Do you reckon?", she asked: "Are you pitching right now?"

Philip confirmed his idea, stating: "Phil and Tash on the road, you heard it here first. " Fans were thrilled by the prospect, with one saying: "Really enjoyed the first week of new series, just to say' Phil and Tash on the road ' is something I would watch happily!"

Another chimed in: "The best two ever on the #antiquesroadtrip".

Antiques Road Trip is available on watch on BBC iPlayer.