David Dickinson net worth: Real Deal star has huge fortune - how did he make his money?

David Dickson is a television presenter who has helped Britons get a good deal on their antique items. He fronted the BBC show Bargain Hunt for four years before moving to ITV to host

Dickinson’s Real Deal and has enjoyed a lot of other success. During his career, he has racked up an impressive sum of money - how much has he made?

The antique expert has a net worth of £2million, according to The Sun.

He began working at a young age and took an apprenticeship at an aircraft factory when he was just 14-years-old.

Setting up in Manchester, he later ran his own clothing business until 1991 when he turned his hands to antiques.

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David first began selling antiques and manned stands at major fairs up to four times a year.

He built up his income by specialising in 18th and 19th century furniture and works of art before his career turned to TV.

After bumping into a television producer by chance, David starred in a two-part documentary which followed him as he prepared for a show at Olympia.

His infectious personality soon saw David thrown into the world of TV and he became the go-to expert on shows including This Morning and The Antiques Show.

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The expert got his big break in 2000 when he became the main host of Bargain Hunt and gained a legion of fans.

After four years on the show, David left and briefly presented Dealing With Dickinson on BBC One before the show was cancelled after one series.

In 2006, David moved to ITV and has hosted the daytime antiques programme, Dickinson’s Real Deal, ever since.

On the programme, he shows off his good eye for money by helping Britons sell their unwanted antiques for the best price.

During his 20-year TV career, he has also hosted the celebrity variety show, The David Dickinson Show, and ITV’s David Dickinson's Name Your Price.

He built up his bank account taking part in shows including Who Do You Think You Are? and the first series of Strictly Come Dancing.

In 2005, he appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and although his fee for the show was not confirmed, contestants can make hundreds of thousands for the gig.

In 2017, the star was spotted flashing his cash in his Rolls-Royce Wraith car, which cost an eye-watering £250,000.

Fellow ITV presenter, Bradley Walsh, has made an impressive fortune of his own during his career. 

Well-known for hosting the ITV quiz show, The Chase, Bradley has an estimated £6.4million.

Before making a name for himself on television, Bradley began his career as a professional football player.

He later turned his hand to acting and starred as Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street for two years.

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