
The Tragic NHS Ordeal of Flog It! Star Michael Baggott
The antiques world has lost a true expert, as Flog It! star Michael Baggott has passed away at the age of 65 following a heart attack. His death has sparked outrage and sorrow, especially given his harrowing final weeks spent in a hospital that he publicly criticized for neglecting his basic care.
Just weeks before his passing, Michael took to social media to share his distressing experience at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham. Bedbound after suffering a suspected stroke in October, he recorded videos detailing what he described as unacceptable conditions—claiming he had been left severely dehydrated and was, in his words, "dying of thirst." He explained that he had gone for hours—sometimes up to 17—without being given water, leading to severe dehydration. His frustration wasn’t directed at the hardworking junior staff or nurses, whom he praised, but at the senior doctors and hospital management, whom he accused of neglect and inaction.
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Michael was a beloved figure in the antiques world. He was known for his expertise in antique silver and smallwork, becoming a familiar face on BBC’s Flog It! before the show was axed in 2018. His knowledge and passion for antiques made him a respected figure, and his witty, unfiltered takes on the trade earned him a loyal following.
His passing comes amid mounting criticism of the NHS, which has been struggling under immense pressure. Reports indicate that England’s emergency services have been facing their busiest winter ever, with record-high A&E visits and dangerously long wait times. The system is at near-full capacity, and experts have warned that patient care is suffering as a result. Michael’s tragic story is just one of many, shedding light on a crisis that is leaving patients vulnerable and, in some cases, fatally neglected.
Tributes have poured in from fellow antiques experts and fans alike. Charles Hanson, a well-known face from Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow , paid tribute to Michael, calling him “a giant of our antique industry” and praising his depth of knowledge. Nick Hall, another Flog It! expert, described Michael as a “true connoisseur and ambassador of the antiques world.”
Even in his final weeks, Michael maintained his characteristic humor and sharp eye for antiques. He continued to engage with his followers on social media, joking about TV valuations and reminiscing about happier times. But behind the humor was a man facing a deeply distressing situation, feeling unheard and helpless in a healthcare system he once trusted.
Michael Baggott’s passing is a loss to the antiques community, but it is also a stark reminder of the challenges facing the NHS today. His heartbreaking final messages serve as a call for urgent change—because no one should feel abandoned in their time of need.
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