Bargain Hunt proposal caught on film

enjoyed an unexpected dose of romance as the antiques programme saw its first ever marriage proposal.

Contestant Alison Cook got the shock of a lifetime when her partner and team-mate Tony Chambers got down on one knee in the middle of their challenge during the BBC One show.

Mr Chambers popped the question as they filmed in the grounds of Kedleston Hall, a country house in Derbyshire.

Ms Cook, who had no idea about the proposal, said: “I had a game plan but it was absolutely nothing to do with getting engaged on a national TV show.”

Mr Chambers said: “I thought that doing it on Bargain Hunt would be a brilliant way of capturing it forever.”

The proposal will be shown on Bargain Hunt on BBC One at 12.15pm today.