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NewsBBC Bargain Hunt fans call for total overhaul after 'utter drivel' episodeBargain Hunt viewers were unimpressed with the latest episode of the BBC show, calling for a major change after

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Fans of Bargain Hunt were swift to express their annoyance as the latest instalment unfolded.

The popular BBC antiques show transported its audience to Norfolk, stopping off at King's Lynn and Swaffham with seasoned auctioneer Charlie Ross steering the proceedings, supported by

experts Caroline Hawley and David Fergus for the day's treasure hunt.

Yet, as Charlie set the stage for the competition between the red and blue teams, eagle-eyed viewers didn’t waste time airing a recurring complaint.

A notably vexed viewer took to X to rant:

"Bargain Hunt is so predictable. Needs a total shake up. Get rid of Charlie Ross would be first #bargainhunt."

Echoing the sentiment, another dismayed fan shared:

"Just sat down at home to have some lunch with the wife before moving on to my next job and she's watching Bargain Hunt on @BBC – I cannot believe that utter drivel is still going and

it's not changed since it first started!", reports Cornwall Live.

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Feeling let down, yet another viewer remarked:

"@BBCBargainHunt love this programme but editing a bit off today."

During the episode, teams Kerri and Lorraine (Red) battled against Bruno and Tom (Blue), each duo determined to make a profit from items bought at a King's Lynn fair and then sold at

auction.

The treasures acquired by the red team included a Norwegian brooch, a vintage typewriter, and pieces of dinner-service china; however, at auction, these finds failed to generate a profit,

resulting in a £40 loss for Kerri and Lorraine.

Even though the blue team's selections didn't pay off, leading to a £58 loss, Lorraine kept spirits high with her comment:

"Ah well, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!".

As announcer Charlie declared which team had triumphed, exuberant cheers could be heard from the red team, causing him to respond with amusement:

"Shrieks of delight! So much joy despite not even making a profit."

Later on in the programme, Charlie Ross and historian Dr Sue Gattuso delved into the captivating story of Howard Carter, the Swaffham archaeologist famed for unearthing Tutankhamun's

tomb back in 1922, with the backdrop set in the beautiful county of Norfolk.

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