Bargain Hunt

Right now you can watch Bargain Hunt in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. With 53 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. Put it on tonight on Foxtel Now and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Bargain Hunt earns its spot. What separates Bargain Hunt from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Two teams of amateur collectors have an hour at an antiques fair in which to acquire the best bargains possible. The series ran for 53 seasons (2000–2026), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The editing in Bargain Hunt does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If the format appeals to you at all, Bargain Hunt is one of the stronger examples of it. Viewers who responded to Counting Cars will find a lot to like here too. At 53 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. The format has been copied endlessly since Bargain Hunt first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

Bargain Hunt is currently airing new episodes — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.