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, sees a group of experts help members of the public restore precious or much-loved items, returning them to their former glory while giving us a glimpse of the process. But, with renowned specialists taking on such challenging fixes, it must cost a pretty penny, right?
The recipients are always delighted by the results - but do they have to pay for the service? We've done some investigating to find out the answer - plus how you can apply to be on the show!Luckily for people taking their family heirlooms to be repaired, the BBC show does not charge for the service. Speaking about the costs, the Head of Factual at's production company, Ricochet, Rob Butterfield, explained: "We don't charge for repairs.
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