DIAMOND rings, a piano stool and 19th century dominoes were the stars of the show when one of Britain’s most popular antiques experts came to Oxford.

Hundreds of people raided their attics and dusted off old heirlooms for TV presenter David Dickinson, who was at the Kassam Stadium to record an episode of his ITV show Dickinson’s Real Deal yesterday.

And it proved to be a successful day for Bruce and Joan Honour, from Charlton-on-Otmoor, who made £130 between them.

Mr Honour parted with a set of Napoleonic prisoner-of-war dominoes for £70, while his wife sold a child’s rocking chair for £60.

He said: “We’re both big fans of the show and really like David, so it was great to meet him. We’re both really looking forward to seeing the show on the television.”

A team of antiques dealers was at the stadium to pose the show’s big question — accept a cash deal on the spot, or risk selling your items at auction.

Mr Dickinson said: “We’ve been really busy with a good flow of people.

“People in the area seem to have lots of interesting and valuable items.”