BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller

Antiques Road Trip: Philip Serrell gets slapped by insulted seller

Antiques Road Trip's Philip Serrell faced a shocking moment when an insulted seller gave him a stinging slap after a heated haggle over a wooden table.

While on their treasure hunt through Yorkshire and Derbyshire, Roo Irvine and Phil took a detour to Greenwich, London, for an auction.

Phil strayed from the path in hopes of purchasing a horse but ended up offending a farmer with his blunt remarks about needing a "translator" to understand him.

In a confused retort, Phil said: "Do you know what? I often think I need a translator. You've done what? At me? That's V? Right... okay? I want to tip it up."

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Philip insulted a farmer as he attempted to purchase a wooden table (Image: BBC)

He then disparaged the farmer's table: "Yeah, there you go. That's an old top on four brand new legs. Things have potential in life. But it's not worth a fat lot."

The farmer, taken aback by the insult to his table, protested: "No? Get away man. It's authentic!"

Unmoved, Phil offered: "Authentic? I'll make you one bid for it and that's it. You can have £20. Look at this!"

The farmer, incensed by Phil's audacity, countered: "Oh man. This could keep us warm for three days. Here, no messing about! Yes or no. £30 for it. I thought £50. That's what I thought."

Phil, sticking to his guns, proposed: "I'll give you £25 for it and that's the end of it. Shake my hand," which led to the farmer delivering a resounding slap to his hand.

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Philip exclaimed in pain, responding: "No need for that! What did you do that for?" while Tim Wonnacott, the voiceover, wryly commented: "He had his reasons."

Back in August, Philip issued an update on his health after sparking concern during an episode of Bargain Hunt.

He wrote: "For those who enquired after today’s @BBCBargainHunt - the answer is I now have a new hip and am turbo-charged!"

After having a hip replacement in 2023, Philip shared on X: "Thank you to those that asked – nothing major but I am the proud owner of a new hip."

BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller

BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller

BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller

BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller

BBC Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell shocked as he's slapped by insulted seller