Bargain Hunt has been on TV for a whopping 23 years, and in that time we've seen a number of presenters sharing their expertise in the world of antiques.

One of these is Natasha Raskin Sharp, who specialises in contemporary art and has been following in the footsteps of her father.

The Scottish TV presenter, 37 is well known for offering up her knowledge on Antiques Road Trip and Baggage Battles. She's also hosted story segments for The One Show, is a regular presenter on BBC Radio Scotland and of course, presents Bargain Hunt too.

While Natasha has made a name for herself in TV and antiques, she's also known to be the daughter of contemporary Scottish artist Philip Raskin. The 76 year old specialises in painting landscapes and seascapes which are breathtaking.

Speaking about her artistic routes, Natasha said: "I was gently nudged in the direction of the antiques trade and auction houses by my dad, who thought that I'd be well-suited to the environment.

"Although I'd never normally admit it, he was absolutely right!"

Her father's work has been featured in many exhibitions and has been sold across the globe. Phillip studied at the Glasgow School of Art, but before becoming a full-time artist, he was a restaurant proprietor for 20 years.

Taking on his creative side, Natasha developed an interest in the profession through auctioneer McTear's, who was selling Phillip's work. Back in 2015, Natasha sold her father's work and one piece called From Here to Eternity was scooped up for £600.

Away from TV, Natasha is married to Joe Sharp, a producer of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip whom she met in 2013. They tied the knot in 2017 and live in Glasgow together.

Giving a glimpse inside their home, Natasha posted a snap of their living room filled with books and plants. She tweeted: "In our house, my husband takes care of the plants and I take care of the playlists… My weekly music show on @BBCRadioScot starts at 10 pm."

Over on Instagram, Natasha boasts 28.7K followers and regularly shares updates from her various adventures in the world of antiques. Most recently the TV presenter provided fans with updates from Antiques Roadtrip with co-star Ishy Antiques.

In between work, Natasha can be found relaxing at home with her adorable pooch or out exploring her stunning native.

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