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Paul Martin’s Britain<\/em> is the book that fans of Flog It!<\/em> have been waiting for. After six years of travelling around Britain and filming the people who bring their family treasures to auction, Paul has finally decided to share his experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was running an antique furniture business when the BBC approached him to present its new antiques show Flog It!<\/em> Now Paul’s face appears on our TVs almost every day of the year. Through the show, Paul has had the privilege of being allowed exceptional access to almost every town and city in Britain, where he has unlocked doors to reveal fascinating and unusual people, magnificent collections and quirky places.<\/p>\n

Paul Martin’s Britain<\/em> is the story of how Paul moved from the life of a musician and antiques dealer to being the star of the BBC’s daytime schedules. It is also a Grand Tour uncovering and celebrating the most intriguing and often previously unknown places, stories and people across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Paul Martin, presenter of the popular BBC2 ‘Flog It’ series, has had the privilege of being allowed access to various towns and cities, where he has unlocked doors to reveal unusual people, magnificent collections and quirky places. 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