Bargain Hunt presenter Eric Knowles was left gobsmacked when a team on the popular BBC show set an unfortunate record.

In a repeated episode filled with surprises, contestants Geraldine and Washington failed to stick to the rules set by the programme's producers, managing to secure only two items for auction.

The well-loved series pits two teams against each other in a hunt for hidden treasures that could bring in a tidy profit, but this time around things got off to a rocky start.

Before their crucial moment at the auction house, Geraldine and Washington admitted they "needed positive energy" as they had just a couple of items up for bidding, reports Hello!

However, reality soon hit home, delivered by host Eric himself. He told the pair: "I've got to say, you have made Bargain Hunt history by virtue of you only managing to buy two items."

Their treasure hunting efforts resulted in a coveted Doulton jug and a set of vintage tennis rackets, but they didn't manage to fulfil their assigned task.

Regrettably for them, Eric had to impose the show's penalties, stating regretfully: "The fact you were unable to buy your big spend and your big challenge means that you get penalised, I'm sorry to say."