Rebecca Bissonnet missed the call to The Repair Shop because she was too busy buying cakes. The textile expert, who once repaired Queen Elizabeth’s coronation dress, will appear in the upcoming series of the BBC restoration show alongside Jay Blades and the team. But when her bosses initially tried to contact her, she didn’t answer […]
BBC star Jay Blades formed an unlikely friendship with Dame Judi Dench after they met three years ago while appearing in The Repair Shop. Jay, 54, became friends with the lady after helping her restore a pocket watch that belonged to her late husband Michael Williams. Now the good friends will appear on screen with […]
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Jay Blades is reportedly retiring from television work following the tragic death of his uncle and separation from his wife. The presenter, best known for The Repair Shop, shared the devastating news on Wednesday May 1 that his uncle was murdered after being stabbed to death on a peaceful residential street. Addressing his fans, Jay […]
Jay Blades’ wife Lisa Marie Zbozen has left her husband, the ‘Repair Shop’ star. According to The Sun, Lisa Marie Zbozen said she has left the star, who she married in November 2022. In a statement posted online this morning, Lisa, wife of BBC star Jay, told her followers and fans: “I don’t know how […]
The Repair Shop has become a regular feature of Wednesday evenings, offering us a life-affirming alternative to throwaway culture while celebrating essential craftsmanship. And we’re so glad it’s back on our screens. The Repair Shop has returned to BBC One, with the next episode airing on Wednesday 10 April at 8pm. Episodes are also available […]
Jay Blades of The Repair Shop has announced the devastating death of his uncle. The presenter and furniture restorer shared the heartbreaking news with his fans in a video posted on Instagram, announcing that his uncle was tragically murdered. “This is something like a public service. I was just at my uncle’s funeral, he was […]
The Repair Shop star Dean Westmoreland has revealed that one of his hands has been permanently damaged by his work. The experienced cobbler has been helping Jay Blades restore beloved family heirlooms since joining the BBC One show in 2021. Although he finds the work “really fulfilling,” it is not without risks. In a new […]
Jay Blades of The Repair Shop has landed a new documentary for Channel 4 in which he appears alongside Judi Dench. The James Bond and Shakespeare in Love actor met Jay when she visited the workshop in a 2022 episode and they restored an item that belonged to her late husband. Jay and Judi have […]
