IT was lights, camera, auction at Red House Cone this week when BBC’s Bargain Hunt came to film at the Wordsley attraction.

Antiques expert and presenter Natasha Raskin was at the cone on Tuesday (May 2) making glass with artist Charlotte Hughes Martin, while also taking the opportunity to have a look around the site with tour guide and outreach worker Dr Kate Round.

The visit was to help Natasha discover more about the area’s glass heritage and pick up pointers on identifying antique and collectable glass to transfer to the TV series.

The popular daytime programme features two couples who snap up antiques with the aim of turning a profit at auction.

Teams will be drawing on Natasha’s newly acquired knowledge when they visit various collectors, prior to an auction in Lichfield.

Alan Lunt, strategic director for place at Dudley Council, who run the site, said: “The Red House Glass Cone is a popular attraction, which gives visitors the chance to learn about our glassmaking heritage while also having the opportunity to get involved with fun, hands-on activities.

“I’m sure Natasha will have enjoyed her time on site and hopefully take away new found skills and knowledge from her day with the cone’s glassmakers.”

The episode featuring Natasha’s visit to the cone is set to be broadcast later this year.

The cone, which is open for free between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm at the weekends, has been a draw for TV shows over the last few years welcoming Paul Martin, Michael Portillo, Gok Wan and CBeebies’ Mr Bloom through its doors.