A repeat episode of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House showed viewers around the Haytor bungalow, with no suggestion the programme was linked to her death.
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A repeat showing of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House featuring Ann Widdecombe gave viewers a detailed glimpse inside the Devon bungalow where she lived just days before her death.
The Quest programme returned to screens on July 2, with TV listings showing it was broadcast five days before police said Ms Widdecombe died at the Haytor property on July 7.
There is no suggestion that the programme, or any of the footage shown from the home, was connected to Ms Widdecombe’s death.
The season two episode, which first aired in 2022, followed presenter Angus Ashworth as he visited the £600,000 bungalow and assessed items Ms Widdecombe wanted to sell.
Viewers were shown parts of the property including the front door, garden, conservatory, gym, library, kitchen and dining area.
The programme described the home as being on the “idyllic Devonshire coast”.
Ann Widdecombe’s £600,000 Devon bungalow featured on Quest days before her death (Image: Discovery Plus)
What did Ann Widdecombe say about her Devon home?
Ms Widdecombe was introduced on the show as a “retired politician” as she tried to achieve a specific asking price for personal belongings including her parents’ Japanese Satsuma dish, a scarf, a bag and a teddy bear.
The episode showed Ms Widdecombe discussing her decision to live in the secluded property while cameras captured different areas of the bungalow.
She said: “I came down here quite deliberately to be as remote as I could, as was sensible.
“I’ve got what I want, which is peace, quiet, solitude.
“Of course, I’m friendly with some of the neighbours. I’m not a recluse.
“Part of the retirement plan was to have a clear-out of old things.”
When he arrived at the bungalow, Mr Ashworth, 41, said: “Lovely little house, isn’t it.”
The former politician’s Haytor property appeared on Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House (Image: Discovery Plus)
How much did Ann Widdecombe make from her items on the show?
Ms Widdecombe made £1,445 after selling the belongings featured in the programme, with the Japanese plate achieving the highest price at £660.
The repeat was shown in Quest’s 6pm timeslot on July 2, according to TV listings.
Ms Widdecombe, 78, was later found dead at the Haytor property. Police said she died after suffering blunt force trauma to the head.
Quest TV, which is owned by Warner Bros Discovery, was approached for comment.