Last Updated on February 20, 2025 by Noah Anusta
Is Paul Martin married? Yes, he is. His wife name is Charlotte Godfrey who is better known for being the BBC production coordinator. The couple tied their knot in September 2007 and thus has already celebrated their 12th marriage anniversary. The couple resides together in the village of Seend, Wiltshire with their two kids.
In November 2009, the couple welcomed their first child as a son named Dylan William Martin. Paul Martin and his wife Charlotte Godfrey became blessed with a daughter named Meredith Elizabeth Martin in October 2011. Scroll down to explore more interesting personal facts and biography of Martin:
Who is Paul Martin?
Paul Martin was born on 5 January 1959, which makes his age be 66 years old as of 2025. By profession, he is a British antique dealer and is also noted for being a professional drummer. He is well recognized for making his appearance as a presenter of various BBC television antique programs including Flog It!, Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution, Trust Me and I’m a Dealer.
Early Life and Education
Martin was born in 1999 and his place of birth is in Teddington, Middlesex, England, the United Kingdom. With his parents, he moved to Cornwall when he was a child. He was enrolled at Falmouth Grammar School. From his early days, he was interested in art and antiques and old items. He attended Falmouth College of Arts and completed his graduation from there.
Career and Professional Life
Martin initially worked at Pinewood Studios after completion of his graduation where he served as a scenic painter on film sets. He worked there for a couple of years and has also served for the Dudley Moore starred Santa Claus: The Movie.
He then started working as session musician drummer alongside being antiques trader and dealer. He garnered the experience of serving for Average White Band, Dogs D’Amour and The Quireboys. He launched his own pitch on London’s Portobello Road at the age of 25. He has also served for magazines like New Woman and Marie Claire as an antique props stylist.
While he was interviewed about his interest for oak furniture, he was discovered by BBC Bristol’s team. He made a big breakthrough in his career by signing up to present Flog It!. Later, he appeared as a host for the ITV network’s I Never Knew That About Britain in 2014.
He has also presented the programs like Winter Diaries, Autumn Diaries, Summer Diaries and Spring Diaries. BBC made an announcement that they were going to cancel Flog It! in 2019 on October 2, 2018.
Between 2020 and 2025, Paul Martin, known for his expertise in antiques and television presenting, took part in several significant professional activities. In 2024, he hosted the “Belvoir Treasures: Antiques Fair” at Belvoir Castle, where he appraised antiques and shared his knowledge on collectibles through engaging talks. The following year, in 2025, he led a two-day antiques and vintage fair in Wiltshire, providing public valuations and organizing a live charity auction to support Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Alongside these events, Martin continued his television career, launching a new series titled Paul Martin’s Auction Showdown, which debuted on Channel 5 in 2024.
Personal Life
Paul Martin is married to Charlotte Godfrey since 2007. The couple has extended their family by welcoming two children including a son and a daughter born in 2009 and 2011 respectively. The cottage they live was said to be built in the 1830s occupying about 25 hectares. The family has three stray cats, goose quails, ducks and three dogs near the cottage’s surroundings.
Body Measurements
Flog It! presenter Paul Martin has a tall height and gives importance to his diet and nutrition. Martin appears much younger than his real age. He has lost weight which is clearly visible. He has suffered from IBS i.e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome for which he had to cut out gluten and other dairy products from his diet.
Salary and Net worth
Paul Martin has an estimated net worth of 5 million USD. He has made a great fortune from his antique dealing as well as television career. His earnings are also contributed by his private investments alongside his antique trading business. Martin is active in the industry since 1982.
Wiki and Facts
The biography of antique dealer Paul Martin is prepared by various wiki sites including Wikipedia and IMDb. Martin’s official Instagram, Twitter and other social handles aren’t available which we’ll update if he becomes active with his official profile.
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