Kings Charles III to revive 18th Century Clock, makes special appearance in TV show

In the special episode that will soon air on television, the team of The Repair Shop, specialising in repairing things beyond repair, which includes a furniture restorer, a ceramics expert, and a horologist, were invited by King Charles III to Dumfries House. He will likely send two historical items, including an 18th-century bracket clock, for restoration.

During the episode, the King gave the show’s team a tour of the estate, met skilled artisans, and learned traditional skills like blacksmithing, stonemasonry, and wood carving. Recalling the time spent with the monarch, Jay Blades, the host, said that he’s amused to see two people, one from a council estate and another from a royal estate, having a mutual liking for heritage crafts and apprenticeships.

The BBC commissioning editor calls the episode "a real treat."

For the 40th anniversary episode of Coronation Street, ITV’s show in 2000, King Charles III made a pre-recorded cameo appearance where he played himself. In 2021, he was also a part of ITV’s Keeping up with the Aristocrats. Julie Shaw, the BBC commissioning editor, said that the former Prince of Wales was quite impressed by the skilled team behind the show.

FAQs:

1. When was the episode filmed?
   The special episode featuring the monarch was filmed during the fall of 2021 and March 2022.
2. What were the team of The Repair Shop given to repair?
   The team had to repair two things: an 18th-century bracket clock and a Wemyss Ware ceramic, created especially for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.