David Dickinson MBE first came into the public eye when presenting Bargain Hunt for BBC1. Affectionately known as ‘The Duke’, David is known for his many catchphrases, his unique sartorial style, and his unmistakeable screen persona. A beloved national treasure, he currently hosts ITV’s flagship daytime antiques series, Dickinson’s Real Deal which is now in it’s 19th series having produced over 1000 episodes.
A much loved television personality, David won the nation’s hearts on shows including Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1), I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! (ITV) and Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1). His other appearances include Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (BBC1), Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV1), The Chase (ITV1), Have I Got News For You (BBC1), Heartbeat (ITV), The Keith and Paddy Picture Show (ITV), Celebrity Juice (ITV2), All Star Mr & Mrs (ITV), All Star Family Fortunes (ITV), Loose Women (ITV), and Shooting Stars (BBC2). He also hosted his own chat show The David Dickinson Show, antiques show Dealing with Dickinson and ITV game show David Dickinson’s Name Your Price.
David is the author of three books, the best-selling autobiography The Duke – What a Bobby Dazzler, and two books on antiques – The Antiques Buyer and Dickinson’s Bargain Hunters Handbook.
