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Jarvis Cocker, a member of the rock band Pulp, took time away from performing on stage to attend a summer fair at the Kent County Showground back in July. The 55-year-old musician was taking

part in a special episode of Bargain Hunt for BBC Music Day, an initiative which began on radio. He and Pulp’s keyboard player Candida Doyle teamed up with antique expert Mark Stacey, while

Mark Berry and Happy Mondays star Rowetta were joined by Catherine Southon. Jarvis really got “into the spirit of things” and impressed presenter Charlie Ross by getting stuck in. Speaking

about the episode, Charlie said: “There were one or two people staring in disbelief at who was there. “I was expecting Jarvis to be difficult because I didn’t think Bargain Hunt would be his

sort of thing.” He added: “But he was absolutely delightful. He really entered into the spirit of things and I thought he was a really nice bloke.” However, Jarvis refused to wear the

notorious Bargain Hunt uniform, preferring to keep his own clothes rather than sport a bright blue or red collared shirt. “He’s got such a fashion reputation that he didn’t want to ruin it,”

explained executive producer Paul Tucker. “But he played ball, because he wore a blue suit as he knew he was going to be the blue team.” He continued: “But I think it was a step too far for

him to wear a Bargain Hunt fleece.” Paul described the peculiar episode as “total opposites coming together in one field”, while Charlie joked about having to check they did not break any

important rules. “Suffice to say I had to refer to the Bargain Hunt rulebook,” laughed Charlie. “I think it’s the first time in history that we’ve had to look at it.” Earlier this year

Bargain Hunt presenter David Harper, 50, came under fire after he painted over an antique rocking chair. Experts described David’s actions as “awful” and “terrible “ and said the 19th

century Winfield chair belonged in a museum. Antique shop owner Leon Young, 60, head of the Church Street Antique and Arts Dealers Association, branded it as a travesty. He said: “The chair

is a fine example of English design from the 19th century. It is historic and I believe it exists in museums. “It's a mark of great design and from the age of the industrial

revolution.” He added: “We live now in a time where egos and celebrity take precedence over historical or cultural considerations.” _BARGAIN HUNT CONTINUES TODAY ON BBC ONE AT 12.15PM._

_READ THE FULL INTERVIEW IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF RADIO TIMES, OUT NOW._