Gary Pe nationality: Where is the Bargain Hunt expert Gary Pe from?

Speaking to the BBC about his childhood, Gary explained: “Many homes there were centuries old, constructed in the Spanish colonial style, and filled with objects and furnishings that had been passed on from generation to generation.

“There is a very strong storytelling tradition in the island and many tales revolve around these objects and the people that used to own them.

“And no one had more dusty old things and was a better storyteller than my grandmother Rosario.

“She had an elephantine memory and often her stories would turn into epic reminiscences – rich fodder for a kid with a very fertile imagination.

“So from a very young age, I’ve been drawn to antiques so I could imagine their stories, unlock their secrets. That fascination just increased over time.”