The BBC has announced that The Repair Shop will replace The Bidding Room in its usual Tuesday midday slot on BBC One, a move that has delighted fans.
Schedule Change
The Bidding Room, fronted by Nigel Havers, has been airing new episodes every Wednesday, while older episodes have been shown on Tuesdays. However, next Tuesday, August 11, at 3.30pm, The Repair Shop will take over the timeslot, airing the second episode of its 14th season.
Episode Highlights
In the upcoming episode, leather expert Suzie Fletcher and textile conservator Rebecca Bissonet will team up to restore a jacket and collar worn by a rescue dog that helped search for survivors of the Lockerbie bombing. Carpenter Will Kirk will revive a couple's beloved table, and cobbler Dean Westmoreland will work on a pair of historic rugby boots from the 1990s.
Fan Reactions
Viewers have praised The Repair Shop on IMDb, with one calling it "thoroughly heartwarming and a pleasure to watch," another saying it is an "excellent programme for all ages," and a third dubbing it the "best show ever."
What's Next for The Bidding Room
The Bidding Room will continue to air new episodes every Wednesday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The synopsis for the 11th episode of season eight teases: "A small package holding 400 years of fascinating history is revealed in the room, a firefighter heats things up, and there is more than one item with royal connections for the dealers to ponder."
Nigel Havers, 74, is also known for his roles in Chariots of Fire, Don't Wait Up, and Coronation Street. Both shows are available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
