The Repair Shop 2023 became a much-loved staple to our Wednesday nights, as Jay Blades and his expert team of crafts people carefully restored personal treasures to their former glory.
Hearing the moving stories and seeing the lovingly restored heirlooms come back to life, often had us in tears — from restoring Olympic medals to repairing a walking doll from the 1950s, no job was too big or small for Jay and the Repair Shop team.
Each of the experts specialize in different items and materials and all helped transform the public’s precious belongings to their original greatness.
Following their win at the National Television Awards 2023 for Best Daytime TV show, here's everything you need to know about The Repair Shop 2023...
The Repair Shop 2023 release date
The Repair Shop 2023 returned on Wednesday, September 13 at 8pm on BBC One, with all episodes now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
The last episode aired on Wednesday, January 10 at 8pm on BBC One. All episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
What happens in The Repair Shop 2023?
The Repair Shop saw members of the public bring in their sentimental items, often with a special and unique backstory behind them, that are in need of major restoration work.
The last episode saw ceramics conservator Kirsten Ramsay meet Steph and mum Alex who brought with them a shattered ceramic poppy that reminded them of their beloved father and husband Pete.
Barber Panos Adamou brought in a 1950s hot towel machine that was used in his father's barber shop where he and his brother trained in the profession.
Horologist Steve Fletcher worked on Jasvinder's clock that was her father's pride and joy and Tiffany and Sarah brought in a portrait of their late sister Tracy for paper conservator Louise Drover.
The Repair Shop 2023 experts
The Repair Shop would not be complete without the trusted restorers who took on a new challenge every week to carefully bring personal items back to life.
Presenter and upholsterer Jay Blades was joined by his team of experts including:
- Metal worker Dominic Chinea
- Leather worker Suzie Fletcher
- Clock restorer Steve Fletcher
- Carpenter Will Kirk
- Ceramics conservator Kirsten Ramsay
- Toy restorers Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell
- Painting conservator Lucia Scalisi
- Paper and painting conservator Angelina Bakalarou
- Luthier Julyan Wallis
- Silversmith Brenton West
- Upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary
- Hat expert Jayesh Vaghela
Is there a trailer?
There was no trailer released for The Repair Shop 2023.
