STV Studios wins three BBC recommissions

BBC Daytime has commissioned new series of hit antiques programmes Antiques Road Trip, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers from production company STV Studios, in an order totalling 56 episodes.

An afternoon stalwart since its launch in 2010, Antiques Road Trip has been recommissioned for a 29th series on BBC One (20 x 45'), while a 13th series of sister show Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will air in primetime on BBC Two (16 x 45').

Production has already begun on a third 20-episode series of The Travelling Auctioneers. Launched in 2022, the show sees auctioneering experts join forces with masters of restoration to uncover neglected treasures in family homes which, with a little bit of TLC, can be turned into winning lots at auction. The Travelling Auctioneers was named Best Daytime Show at the RTS Scotland Programme Awards 2023.

Muslim Alim, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime and Early Peak, said: "Get ready for a treasure trove of entertainment! With their long track record, we're thrilled to be working with STV Studios on these returning hit series.

"All three of them promise to deliver more riveting journeys from across the UK as experts hunt for, restore, and auction off unique finds."

Craig Hunter, Creative Director of Factual at STV Studios, said: "I'm delighted with the ongoing success of these returning STV Studios formats. This order is a testament to the BBC's commitment to the Nations and I couldn't be prouder of the hard-working teams that continue to deliver a fresh twist on these much-loved brands."

The BBC's order is the latest of several major commissions for STV Studios. So far this year, the production company has received its first commission for Netflix (three-part drama series, The Witness) and a 40-episode order of its Auction House franchise for Really, while STV Studios label, Two Cities Television, has been commissioned to produce five-part drama, Amadeus, for Sky. Hit STV Studios quiz show format, Bridge of Lies, has also been sold to US broadcaster Game Show Network, in a bumper order of 100 episodes.