Inside The Travelling Auctioneers star Briony Harford's life from parents' influence to making history
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The Travelling Auctioneers is welcoming a fresh face to its lineup with the addition of auctioneer Briony "Bee" Harford, sparking curiosity among fans about the new BBC personality. Blending elements from Antiques Roadshow and The Repair Shop, The Travelling Auctioneers has captured the hearts of BBC daytime audiences, now delivering its third season with gusto.
The latest series ramps up the excitement by expanding the cast, introducing two additional restorers and a pair of auctioneers to lend their expertise and assist participants in cashing in on their undiscovered gems. Briony "Bee" Harford is one of the newcomers stirring interest, as viewers are keen to delve into the background of The Travelling Auctioneers' newest star.
Hailing from Malvern Hills, Briony was nurtured by parents who were graphic design maestros, operating their own studio from the family home. Her childhood environment played a pivotal role in shaping her passion for art and design, with Briony acknowledging that it was a "huge part of my life".
Pursuing her interests, she studied art history at Nottingham University before securing a scholarship from Sotheby's Institute in London, where she completed a Master's degree in Fine and Decorative Art. Briony recalls the allure of her first auction during her studies, saying, "From the very first auction we attended in class, I was hooked.
