Eric Knowles opened up about a childhood health scare when he feared leukaemia (Image: (Image: BBC))

Eric Knowles previously revealed his private struggles beyond Bargain Hunt , including a frightening cancer scare that resulted in hospital treatment.

The cherished antiques specialist's personal trials came to light during his stint on the BBC show Matron, Medicine and Me, which is no longer available on BBC iPlayer, where he explored NHS history through his own medical journey.

Despite confronting what was once considered a "death sentence", Eric's relatives were relieved when tests confirmed he didn't have the feared illness.

Documentation reveals that Eric retraced the emotional path of his childhood hospital visit, including a journey in a classic 1960s ambulance.

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