James has been a regular on our screens for the past 5 years as the Antiques expert for BBC Bargain Hunt, currently filming series 12, and BBC's Flog it, currently recording series 4, having recently filmed in Paris, Dublin and New York, as well as most regional towns in the UK. James also presided over the First prime Time live auction for BBC Children in Need. James has been a keen favourite for many charity Auctions as well as corporate work.

James is a qualified surveyor with over 20 years experience in antique auctioneering. He is the Director of Dreweatt Neate, the UK's 4th largest auction group, whose annual turnover is £16m. James is the Founder and Director with extensive experience in founding an e-commerce business, which has since migrated back to regional antique auction business, with key responsibilities for Auction content & Origination.