Michael Aspel

One of the experts bought his first piece at the age of four, so they did start very young, most read more

One of the experts bought his first piece at the age of four, so they did start very young, most of them. They did it out of genuine interest but today's kids are much more materialistic and there's a danger, I suppose, that they might just be out to make dosh.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it read more

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it - I'd just try not to damage it!

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you read more

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you sound like yourself. That's all you can possibly do.

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as read more

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as the program is concerned, I'm the mouthpiece of the viewers as well.