You may know Eric Knowles from the BBC show, Hunting for bargains, a show where experts try to get their hands on some of the most affordable vintage pieces. Some of his die-hard fans may even know him from the Antique Roadshow days when Eric joined. BBC show in 1981. However, many people still have no idea about Eric’s wife and children even though he is a household name in the UK. In this article, we’ll talk about that and more about Eric’s wife, Anita Knowles, so make sure you don’t miss anything.
Eric and Anita Knowles relationship
Although we have no idea when Eric and Anita got married, Bargain Host revealed in an interview with Express that they have been together for 13 years. Since the interview was recorded in 2013, the couple have already enjoyed more than 21 years of marital bliss.
Eric said, “My wife Anita and I have been here for 13 years, and the studio has always been my private space,” while discussing his personal life.
The power couple used to live together in Buckinghamshire with their two sons Sebastian and Oliver until their eldest son Sebastian was killed in a car accident in May 2015. Now it’s just the three of them together.
Sebastian was involved in a collision on the M40 and died at the scene. He was a professional DJ based in High Wycombe. A supporter of Wycombe Wanderers, Sebastian began working as a disc jockey at the age of 14 at a local nightclub. Sebastian spent a decade playing central London bars under the name Sparky B. During that time he also worked with some big names like The Artful Dodger and Ultrabeat. A former member of Wycombe Sound, Sebastian also had a weekly radio show on Time FM.
To further discuss Eric and Anita’s relationship, Anita also manages Eric’s finances. Although most of Eric’s income is spent on the family mortgage and his children’s education, Anita is one of the people who manages what is left of the total money.
How old is Anita Knowles?
Anita Knowles was born in May 1957, making her 64th birthday in May 2021.
Since we know that Eric’s birthday is on February 19 and that he was born in 1953, the age difference between them is almost 4 years.
What does Anita Knowles do for a living?
Anita Knowles is not only Eric’s life partner, but also his business partner. Anita works as a company secretary at Eric Knowles Antiquarian Services Limited, a company of which Eric is a director.
Additionally, Anita has extended her support to all of Eric’s efforts directly or indirectly. Some of them are in the next paragraph.
As we all know, Eric has been running Bargain Hunt for some time, which would be much more difficult without the support of his wife. Eric is also Chairman of The Hoard Limited, which organizes antique tours. In early 2021, Eric teamed up with others in the antiques business to launch a new store at The Pantiles Arcade at The Corn Exchange.
Eric is also the owner of Scottish Antiques, a company that supplies a wide range of rare Georgian glass from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and later. As an appraiser, Eric made his best discovery of it in 2008 in a Dumfries house when a woman sold a small crystal vase for £1. The small vase later turned out to be a rare specimen valued at £25,000.
Also, Eric was already established in his business long before he met Anita. After making his mark on the BBC by joining Antiques Roadshow in 1981, Eric also joined London auctioneers Bonhams on the show; there he started the ‘Art Nouveau’ and ‘Art Deco’ departments.
As of October 2021, we do not have accurate information about Anita’s or Eric’s net worth. But we’re guessing it’s enough to feed a family of three and some decent savings.
Is Anita Knowles on Instagram, Facebook?
If you were hoping to find Anita on Instagram or Facebook, you might be disappointed that the Bargain Hunt host’s wife doesn’t use social media.
However, her husband Eric is on Facebook as Knowles Eric.
Related FAQ
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Where is Anita Knowles from?
We know that Anita Knowles’s nationality is English. However, we’re not sure where exactly she is from.
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What is Anita Knowles’ maiden name?
No information is available on Anita Knowles’ maiden name.
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How tall is Anita Knowles?
Anita is on average 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 60 kilograms.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn