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The Repair Shop warmed hearts with a Christmas episode replete with touching moments and familiar faces. In the cosy Yuletide edition, the skilled crew got together to restore beloved items brought in by patrons.
Roman Kemp from The One Show participated, presenting a cherished family heirloom following calls for contributions that needed the experts’ touch. Guest Kat brought in a teddy bear gifted by her grandfather for repair; it was worse for wear with a significant rip and stuffing spilling out.
She aimed to hand the rejuvenated bear to her son Freddie, who remarkably rode 100 miles to raise money for the hospital caring for his ailing granddad. The teddy bear’s revival was in the capable hands of specialists Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, who returned it to its original glory.
An emotional Kat expressed her gratitude: “It would mean the world to me to have him back and fixed because it was something my dad always wanted.”
Elsewhere, Dominic Chinea and Brenton West set to work on mending mammoth fibreglass puffins from a children’s bookstore, while Will Kirk, Kirsten Ramsay, Steve Fletcher, and Mark Stuckey joined forces to resurrect a miniature Christmas Village dear to a foster home for children. Suzie Fletcher breathed fresh air into a treasured donkey saddle relic, and Mark Stuckey, Pete Woods, and Pierro Pozella collaborated to revive an incredible magic lantern over a century old for a family, reports the Mirror.
As the episode concluded, narrator Bill Paterson joined the entire cast and the three sisters for a touching rendition of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas’, capped off with an enchanting showcase of the restored lantern. The festive cheer resonated with viewers at home, leading to an outpouring of admiration for the show’s heartfelt atmosphere.
Social media was abuzz, with one fan tweeting: “Haven’t said it in ages, but a timely reminder that #TheRepairShop is the best programme on TV. Imagine being part of that workplace’s Secret Santa! A show made with such love, skill, and warmth.”
Another added their voice: “#therepairshop Bill Paterson is a national treasure.”
A further tweet expressed: “Well, that was lovely. Well done to all involved with @TheRepairShop Christmas special. The teddy bear and Christmas village were highlights for me. Bill reading ’twas the night before Christmas, and then the secret Santas are always special! #therepairshop,” while another viewer shared: “Watching #Therepairshop for Christmas brilliant and emotional programme.”
