At the beginning of 2025, the Captain & crew at Fawcett HQ took great pleasure in welcoming the masterminds from BBC’s Bargain Hunt to King’s Lynn to film a segment for their half time intermission.
After being kept under embargo for a number of months, the episode first aired on 21st April at 12:15 on BBC1 and is now available to watch on iPlayer. Huzzah!
Antiques expert and Bargain Hunt presenter Charlie Ross spoke to company founder Richard Finney MBE (aka The Right Hand Man) regarding his extensive collection of historic shaving mugs. Almost 500 mugs form an impressive display wall at Captain Fawcett’s Marvellous Barbershop Museum, with many more in the private collection.
Richie Finney says “It was a true delight to chat with the ever ebullient Charlie Ross and the Bargain Hunt crew, fellow enthusiasts for all things antique. I am hugely intrigued by the social history to be found in objects such as shaving mugs – what incredible stories these fascinating items could tell! Once upon a time, barbershop regulars would each have had their own shaving mug, razor and brush, reserved for their exclusive use and hung on a large wooden rack alongside the shaving kit of friends and neighbours. The barbershop has been a convivial meeting place for men over many centuries, a really important space for supporting one another’s wellbeing whilst getting a trim or decent shave.
“Should you wish to behold the mugs for yourself (there are hundreds!) do take a trip to Captain Fawcett’s Marvellous Barbershop Museum where you’ll find a veritable cornucopia of tonsorial treasures – some dating back 400 years! You’ll be most welcome. And if you ring ahead, it is usually possible to rustle up a pot of tea and slice of cake!
Alas, since ‘Bargain Hunt’ came calling, my small screen career appears to have stalled once more! However, rest assured, I shall remain intent upon ‘Keeping A Stiff Upper Lip RegardlessTM’!”
