Media

For over 40 years Gary has been the go-to expert for TV, Radio & Press. He has appeared in numerous Television shows, hundreds of articles and is the resident antiques expert on BBC Radio Leeds. A regularly columnist for various publications, Gary also is well known for his Charity auctions, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes.

Below are some of the many highlights across his media career.

Keep it in the Family
BBC 2
A BBC documentary following Gary Don & his family as it explores one of Yorkshire’s oldest Auction Houses and the future it holds for the next generation.
Posh Pawn Brokers
Channel 4
Gary was the on-screen expert valuer across 3 series of the hit Channel 4 show.
Flog It
BBC 1
Gary and the auction room have hosted many episodes as we regularly achieved record prices for the participants.
Antiques Road Trip
BBC 1
This stalwart and iconic show regularly stops off at our auction room to value and sell, as the dealers take on each other to see who can raise the most money.
Gutted
UKTV
This highly popular, unique entertainment/gameshow crossover saw Gary value and auction contestant’s unusual possessions, before offering them the chance of whether to keep or sell.
Look North & Calendar Local
BBC News / ITV News
As the go-to guest expert for Antiques, Gary has appeared on numerous local news items over the years.

BBC Radio Leeds

For over 30 years Gary has appeared on his antiques phone-in show helping the people of Leeds discover hidden treasures in their homes.

Press Articles

A selection of some of the many articles we have featured in over the years.

Yorkshire Evening Post 2017