Paul Martin, the popular presenter of BBC’s Flog It!, has announced he is to make further DVDs after the success of his first Antique Secrets video.
Paul is a popular antiques expert, specialising in Georgian furniture such as antique balloon backed dining chairs and antique chests. Lancashire residents who have seen Paul on Flog It! know how passionate he is about sharing his knowledge with viewers, and in his new DVD, Antique Secrets, he does just that. Released on 2nd April 2012, the film delves deep into the world of the antique dealer, with unique insights that will help viewers on the path to becoming antique experts. Only available online, it includes a 30 minute exploration of some of Paul’s favourite film shoot locations, meeting the people who have made these historic properties their home.
The film will be a joy for anyone with an interest in antique marquetry furniture, as Paul heads to the stately homes, National Trust properties and antique shops of Britain, visiting some of the country’s greatest antique furniture collections. Along the way, he gives advice on buying, collecting and Restoring antiques, all accompanied by a superb soundtrack from Denis King, who also wrote the music for Lovejoy.
The latest news is that Paul is currently developing further Antique Secrets films, exploring fascinating areas such as fine arts, ceramics, the Art Deco period and arts & crafts furniture. Lancashire residents inspired by the beautiful furniture in the first episode should visit a reliable antique dealer in Preston, where Victorian oak pedestal desks , antique dining tables and other fine furniture will be on display.