Roo Irvine, whose name is actually Arusha, formerly worked in the corporate world but had a passion for antiques.  She suffered a double family tragedy in 2013 when she lost her father and father-in-law in a space of three weeks. Both Roo and her husband left their senior corporate jobs in order to look after their widowed mothers.

They had both loved antiques and had developed a keen eye, and Roo’s husband suggested they ‘go for it’ and Kilcreggan Antiques was born. Producers from BBC Antiques Road Trip visited Roo and Kilcreggan Antiques in 2015, after which she was offered a job on the prime time BBC programme.

Antiques Roadshow is a long-running television programme where members of the public bring their antiques and collectables to be appraised by experts.

Roo Irvine | On TV

As well as being one of the antique experts on the Antiques Roadshow for nine years, Roo also presents on the daytime tv programme Bargain Hunt. She is a familiar face on TV, well known for her many TV appearances on Antiques Road Trip, Flipping Profit and Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip.

Roo Irvine | Radio and Podcast

During the pandemic, Roo launched her video and podcast channels under the tag #RadioRoo, boosting her ever-growing social media following. Roo also writes about antiques in monthly magazines and in the Scotland Correspondent.

In early 2024, Roo announced she would be joining Lomond Radio, presenting a monthly radio broadcast. Her show, ‘Roo’s rhythms’, will explore the significance of music in our lives, delving into the stories, power, passion, and emotions that songs evoke.

Roo invites music lovers to join her for a journey through melodies and memories, promising a show that connects listeners to both the past and the present.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book BBC Antiques Roadshow expert and TV personality Roo Irvine for your next live event or corporate video.

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