 TV stars help Viv
find 'Cash in the Attic!'
TV viewers in the UK (and further afield!) with
an interest in antiques will be very familiar with the BBC's popular daytime
show 'Cash in the Attic'. But you probably didn't know that one of the show's
greatest fans is a member of Jooly's Joint!
Vivien Mitchell from Worcester, UK applied to
appear on the show so that she could raise money towards a new scooter for her
17-year-old daughter. ("We live in a small village in the middle of
nowhere; no street lights, no buses, so I knew she really needed
transport!")
Viv's adventure began when the shows producer
visited her home to find out more about Vivien and her family.
Viv explains, "I told her that we are a
'Biker family', and of my hope raise enough money from auctioning any
'antiques' we might find in our attach to buy my daughter a scooter. The
producer was amazed that I have primary progressive MS and decided that this
should be the theme of the show! I was interviewed for the show sitting astride
our Harley Davidson Trike in our garage! I've had MS since 1993, and am still a
biker!"
During the making of the show Viv met BBC
celebrity presenters Lorne Spicer and Jonty Hernden.
With Lorne and Jonty's expert guidance, Viv sold
her 15-year collection of 'Lilliput Lane' models for an incredible
£600.
But the excitement didn't end once the show was
broadcast.
"A viewer in Scotland contacted the BBC
after watching the programme. She said she was moved to tears after learning
about my having MS and trying to raise funds for my daughter's scooter.
Included with her note was her entire Lilliput Lane Collection which she wanted
me to have!"
Summing up her experience, Viv says, " It
took 4 months of 'Action!/Cut!', filming and producing from start to finish and
lots of sleepless nights! But it's been a fantastic experience!
"
|
