Repair Shop show seeking ‘special items’

A POPULAR TV show is on the hunt for ‘special items’ as part of its new series.

Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop have announced they are returning to film a new series of the much-loved programme.

As part of the announcement, the show is on the lookout for special items to restore to their former glory.

Since launching in 2017, the experts have saved more than a thousand precious items and historical artefacts - with memorable fixes including the iconic rocking horse, a Jewish Prayer Book that survived Theresienstadt concentration camp, a grip that was used to travel over on the Windrush ships, and a 2,000-year-old Chinese statue.

There has been a plethora of items from musical instruments to beautiful antique paintings, and charming household objects, and the team are searching for more treasures hidden across the country waiting to be discovered and brought back to life at the barn.

Now, the show is looking for participants across Greater Glasgow to get involved.

Jay Blades, The Repair Shop’s presenter said: “Series ten! It’s incredible to think about how many fixes we’ve completed and we want your help to really uncover some items that will make a difference to someone’s family history.”

While Kirsten Ramsay, ceramics expert, added: “We’ve fixed so many different items, including very niche objects. If you have something that is really special to you with a fascinating back story, and is in need of some TLC, we want to hear from you.”

And Glen Swift, executive producer of the show said: “As well as the fixes themselves, we love hearing the very special stories that make those items quite so precious.

“If you have an item that you hold dear that has perhaps fallen past its prime, then please fill out the form on the BBC website or email us the details.”