Key facts
- Replacement show
- The Repair Shop
- Air date
- Tuesday, August 11
- Time
- 3.30pm on BBC One
- Episode
- Second episode of season 14
- Featured experts
- Suzie Fletcher, Rebecca Bissonet, Will Kirk, Dean Westmoreland
- The Bidding Room continues
- New episodes every Wednesday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Background
The Bidding Room, hosted by Nigel Havers, is a competitive antiques show in which members of the public bring unusual collectibles for a panel of expert dealers to bid on. The show is currently airing its eighth season, with new episodes every Wednesday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
In addition to the new Wednesday episodes, BBC One has been showing older episodes on Tuesdays. However, the Tuesday slot will change next week, as The Bidding Room will not air at its usual time.
Current situation
The BBC has confirmed that The Repair Shop will take over The Bidding Room's Tuesday afternoon slot. The Repair Shop will air next Tuesday, August 11, at 3.30pm on BBC One, showing the second episode of its 14th season.
In this episode, leather expert Suzie Fletcher and textile conservator Rebecca Bissonet will work together on a jacket and collar worn by a rescue dog that helped search for survivors of the Lockerbie bombing disaster. Carpenter Will Kirk will restore a couple's beloved table, and cobbler Dean Westmoreland will repair a pair of rugby boots that made history in the 1990s.
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 with 400 years of history, a firefighter, and items with royal connections.
| Programme | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Bidding Room | Tuesday (usual) | 3.45pm |
| The Repair Shop | Tuesday (August 11) | 3.30pm |
| The Bidding Room | Wednesday | Not specified |
Impacts
Viewers who tuned in to The Bidding Room on Tuesdays will see a different programme in that slot from August 11. The Repair Shop, which has a reputation for emotional restorations, may attract a similar audience interested in craftsmanship and sentimental value.
Fans of The Bidding Room can still watch new episodes on Wednesdays, so the change affects only the Tuesday repeat slot. The Repair Shop's episode featuring the Lockerbie rescue dog's jacket and collar may draw attention to the historical significance of those items.
Future outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If The Repair Shop performs well in the Tuesday slot, the BBC may keep it there for the remainder of the season. However, the network has not announced any permanent schedule changes beyond the August 11 episode.
The Bidding Room's season eight continues with new episodes on Wednesdays, and the upcoming episode with royal connections could generate viewer interest. Whether the show returns to Tuesdays after The Repair Shop's run remains unclear.
Given the positive audience comments about The Repair Shop, it is possible that the programme will continue to be a staple in the BBC's daytime lineup. But the BBC has not confirmed any further scheduling decisions.
Source: mirror.co.uk
