The Repair Shop textile expert shared behind-the-scenes photos from filming
Abbie Bray Deputy Editor for Screen Time
14:27, 17 Dec 2025Updated 14:27, 17 Dec 2025
The Repair Shop will be back with a Christmas special(Image: BBC/Ricochet Ltd/Jack Barnes)
The Repair Shop’s Sonnaz Nooranvary has posted an emotional message on Instagram paying tribute to her BBC colleagues. In a separate update, the restoration specialist received an outpouring of warmth after introducing a new furry member to her household.
With tonight’s broadcast of last year’s festive episode approaching, Sonnaz gave followers a peek at some backstage moments with her team. She penned, “And that’s a wrap for @therepairshoptv 2025. What a year. Fab to finish up with @chrstophershawbookbinder and the brilliant crew on location this week, I’d say you can’t tell where we are from those photos?”
The expert continued, explaining her selection process: “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! These didn’t make the Final Cut, im almost a decade younger there!”
Looking ahead, she concluded, “I’m really looking forward to you seeing what’s been filmed, and here’s to TRS 2026,” according to the Express.
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Fans responded enthusiastically in the comments section. One admirer remarked, “Wonderful. What a ‘family’.” A second commented, “So glad there’s another season, love that show!! You guys are truly genius when it comes to restoration.”
A third supporter chimed in, “Merry Christmas, and thank you for such a wonderful, heartwarming show.” In a separate touching post, Sonnaz unveiled her new dog, Maggie, to her Instagram audience. Sharing a photograph of the sleeping puppy, the specialist posted: “Little Maggie, looking forward to her first Christmas with her gifted Kevin the Christmas Carrot and friends.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with one writing: “Aww! Please tell me you will bring her to work!” A second added: “You did it!! Congratulations, what a beauty.”
The Repair Shop experts(Image: BBC)
Whilst a third penned: “Ahh, sweet magic is sweet Maggie, congrats guys! Such a blessing.”
On Boxing Day, viewers can look forward to The Repair Shop experts returning with a brand new festive episode. The beloved workshop will welcome some extraordinary visitors this Christmas, as Dame Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson, and Rob Brydon arrive with cherished items requiring restoration ahead of the festive season.
Dame Helen Mirren will present a treasured cello with origins tracing back to the Second World War, owned by Denville Hall, a residential facility for retired entertainment industry professionals.
Meanwhile, children’s author Julia Donaldson, accompanied by comedian Rob Brydon, hopes to restore a toy farmhouse gifted to her by her grandmother.
The Repair Shop Christmas Special airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.