Dick‧in‧son, David /ˈdɪkənsən, ˈdɪkɪnsən/
(1941–) a British television presenter and former ANTIQUES dealer who presents the BBC television show Bargain Hunt. He is famous for using the phrases ‘cheap as chips’ (=very cheap), ‘a real Bobby Dazzler’ (=something very good), and ‘a bit of a duffer’ (=something not very good). He likes to wear pinstripe suits and bright ties, and is known for always having a deep tan.

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