Bargain Hunt’s David Dickinson shows off his £260,000 Bentley

David Dickinson showed off his £260,000 convertible Bentley while doing his Christmas food shopping in Handforth, Cheshire, on Thursday.

The Bargain Hunt star, 84, attempted to go incognito by putting his hood up as he popped his M&S shopping bags in the boot of his swanky black car. 

David cut a laidback figure for the outing in a black zip-up hoody and jeans, as he pushed a large trolley filled with his food shopping to his car. 

He made his name on Bargain Hunt, where he became known for the catchphrases ‘real bobby-dazzler’ and ‘cheap as chips’, later moving from the BBC to ITV, fronting Dickinson’s Real Deal.

David’s outing comes after he revealed the best places to bag an heirloom and the one location he wouldn’t bother going to.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail earlier this year, the antiques expert also addressed rumours about his retirement plans before divulging his tricks of the trade.

Mr Dickinson, also known as The Duke, has been a household name in homes across the UK since 2000 when he landed the job presenting the popular BBC show.

With his quick wit and clever catch-phrases, the broadcaster took to TV like a duck to water and was an instant hit with Bargain Hunt viewers.

Following his successful debut behind the camera, Mr Dickinson was given his own show, Dickinson’s Real Deal, which he has now hosted for 14 seasons.

The star’s passion for value began in his early life, and after so many years spent beating on his craft, few know more about the world’s hidden treasures.

Sharing his expert tips for novice bargain hunters, Mr Dickinson said: ‘My advice to people is go to your local saleroom. It doesn’t cost you anything.

‘You can have a wander around. You can pick up a catalogue.

‘You can look at items which possibly something would appeal to you for your home that could be decorative and something that you’re going to enjoy.

‘I think that’s a really good starting point.’

He added: ‘I wouldn’t even consider car boot sales. Although I’m not saying that some lucky person doesn’t go out at 5am in the morning and find what looks like a piece of costume jewellery that turns out to be a valuable piece of jewelry.

‘Also, use quality as your yardstick. I have found quality is always more expensive on the day, but it never lets you down in the long run. I think you’re safer with that.’

Mr Dickinson’s TV career has spanned over 30 years and has seen him win many awards, including an MBE.

As well as presenting his own show, the gung-ho grandad has also appeared as a contestant on both Strictly Come Dancing and I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

But, despite his age and his long list of achievements, the star has shown no signs of calling it quits anytime soon.

‘For the last 30 years or so, I’ve worked in television. It’s paid me very, very well.

‘I’ve had a handsome living and a great lifestyle out of it. So I’m going to say I’m delighted and I will keep doing that as long as there is demand for me to do something,’ Mr Dickinson said.

In 2023 rumours that he was planning to pull the plug on Dickinson’s Real Deal began to swirl.

Addressing the reports, the broadcaster said: ‘It is total fake news. I’m still trying to find out who launched that story.

‘I presume it would be someone who would probably like to take my position on that show, but I never found out who it really was.

‘I went on to Loose Women and said “I’m still here, I’m still kicking, I’m still working and the rumours are totally fake”.’

Mr Dickinson added that he is ‘always looking for the next deal and new methods of investment’.