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How old is Bargain Hunt’s Anita Manning?

ANITA Manning is known for being one of the regular presenters on Bargain Hunt.

But what else is there to know about the TV star? find out here.

How old is Anita Manning and what is she known for?

Anita Manning is a Scottish antique expert and television personality from Glasgow.

Born on December 1, 1947, she is 74 years of age.

She is well known for her appearances since 2010 as an expert and presenter on the BBC's Bargain Hunt.

While she was growing up her father used to take her to auctions which sparked her interest in the antique world.

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In 1970 she got into the antique business after buying a bed from an Irish dealer. He offered her a job as a buyer.

Manning is claimed to be the first female auctioneer in Scotland.

In 2016 she set a new record for the largest profit on a single item on the Antiques Road Trip.

She purchased a Buddha statue for £50 and sold it for £3,800, a 7,500% profit.

Aside from Bargain Hunt, Manning has appeared on Flot It! and the Antiques Road Trip.

Is Anita married and does she have children?

Anita is reported to be married, but not much is known about her personal life as she tends to keep it private.

On Anita's Flog It BBC profile it mentions she is married, however, she has not spoken out about her marriage.

The Bargain Hunt star has two children, a son Luke and a daughter Lala.

Lala shares her mother's passion for antiques, and the mother and daughter duo have even set up their own auction house together.

The pair established The Great Western Auctions Ltd in 1989 which has since been featured in Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic.

What illness did Anita have?

Since the TV star hasn’t been on any shows lately, her worried fans think she might be sick.

However, Anita hasn’t said anything about what condition her health is in.

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She and her daughter Lala still run their antique shop, The Great Western Auctions Limited.

So it’s safe to assume Manning is in good health.

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