The BBC's heartwarming restoration programme, The Repair Shop, has sent its devoted fanbase into raptures with the official announcement of its return for a brand new series. The show shared a first look at the upcoming episodes on social media, confirming its broadcast schedule and delighting viewers by showcasing the return of a key expert.
Official Announcement and Broadcast Details
Posting a series of promotional images on Instagram, which feature the expert team assembled outside the iconic barn, the programme made the exciting revelation. The official announcement stated, "Back in the barn for a brand new series! All new episodes of #TheRepairShop start Wednesday 28th January at 8pm on BBC One and #iPlayer." This confirmation has set a definitive date for the show's highly anticipated comeback.
Overwhelming Fan Reaction and Enthusiasm
The news was met with an immediate and overwhelmingly positive response from the show's loyal audience. Fans flooded the comments section to express their joy and anticipation. One enthusiastic viewer declared, "Best show on TV EVER!" while another remarked on the programme's emotional impact, noting, "Oo lovely, a definite feel good program even if my eyes leak regularly."
Further comments praised the team's camaraderie, with one fan stating, "Great photos, such lovely people," and another exclaiming, "I cannot wait! ! ! You are all amazing! My favourite program." The collective sentiment was one of pure delight, summarised by a supporter who gushed, "OMGoodness! All my favourites! Yay."
Key Cast Updates and Fan Observations
Sharp-eyed viewers quickly noted the presence of metalwork specialist Dominic Chinea in the promotional line-up. This sighting put to rest widespread fan concerns that he might be departing the show. On a dedicated fan page, one supporter posted, "Looks like Dom is still with them. Thought he was leaving?" with another echoing the sentiment, "I thought Dom was not going to be there." His confirmed return has been a significant point of relief and excitement for the audience.
Fans also observed a new addition to the team, with one commenter noting, "Nice to see Fred, Steve's son, on there too." However, the promotional pictures prompted questions about the absence of the beloved Teddy Bear Ladies, Julie and Amanda. Multiple supporters posed the same query, asking, "Where are the Teddy Bear Ladies? No photo of them," indicating their cherished status within the show's ensemble.
Production Insights and Future Anticipation
Production for this new series appears to have concluded recently. Specialist Sonnaz Nooranvary confirmed her final day of filming in December via a social media post. She shared, "And that's a wrap for @therepairshoptv 2025. What a year. Fab to finish up with @christophershawbookbinder and the brilliant crew on location this week."
She continued by offering a glimpse behind the scenes, stating, "I've been trying to find photos I can show you and not give away items that haven't been aired yet, but stumbled across some archive photos from waaaay back, including a couple from a portrait shoot in the barn, which you've never seen!" Nooranvary concluded with eager anticipation for the audience, saying, "I'm really looking forward to you seeing what's been filmed, and here's to TRS 2026."
The Repair Shop remains available for streaming on BBC iPlayer, allowing fans to revisit past episodes as they await the premiere of the brand new series later this month.
