A repeat of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House was shown on TV just days before Ann Widdecombe, the former MP, was found dead at her Devon property
A re-run of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House featuring Ann Widdecombe offered viewers an in-depth look inside the Devon bungalow where she resided just days prior to her death.
The Quest show returned to television on 2 July, with schedules indicating it was aired five days before authorities confirmed Ms Widdecombe died at the Haytor residence on 7 July.
There is no indication that the programme, or any of the footage captured from the residence, was linked to Ms Widdecombe’s death.
The second season instalment, originally broadcast in 2022, documented presenter Angus Ashworth’s visit to the £600,000 bungalow as he evaluated belongings Ms Widdecombe wished to auction.
Audiences were shown various sections of the property, including the entrance, garden, conservatory, gym, library, kitchen, and dining area, according to the Express.
The show described the residence as being situated on the “idyllic Devonshire coast”.
Ms. Widdecombe was presented on the programme as a “retired politician” as she attempted to secure a particular asking price for personal possessions, including her parents’ Japanese Satsuma dish, a scarf, a bag, and a teddy bear.
The episode featured Ms. Widdecombe explaining her decision to live in the property, as cameras documented various rooms of the bungalow.
She said: “I came down here quite deliberately to be as remote as I could, as was sensible.
“I’ve got what I want, which is peace, quiet, solitude. Of course, I’m friendly with some of the neighbours. I’m not a recluse. Part of the retirement plan was to have a clear-out of old things.”
Upon arriving at the bungalow, Mr Ashworth, 41, remarked: “Lovely little house, isn’t it?”
Ms Widdecombe earned £1,445 following the sale of her possessions featured on the programme, with a Japanese plate fetching the top price of £660.
The repeat aired in Quest’s 6pm slot on July 2, according to television listings.
Ms Widdecombe, 78, was subsequently discovered deceased at the Haytor property. Police confirmed she died after sustaining blunt force trauma to the head.
Quest TV, owned by Warner Bros Discovery, has been contacted for comment.
