The Repair Shop legend makes first appearance in barn after seven years

The Repair Shop fans were near thrilled arsenic a fable of the amusement made a uncommon quality connected the BBC programme, aft being the dependable of the beloved amusement for 7 years

The Repair Shop's beloved narrator, Bill Paterson, has yet graced the acceptable with his presence.

After 7 years of lending his dependable to the deed BBC series, Bill has appeared successful idiosyncratic successful an episode, having visited the set. The programme, which has captured the hearts of viewers by restoring treasured items to their erstwhile glory, typically showcases its restoration experts connected screen, but Bill has remained off-camera until now.

In solemnisation of a caller bid that revisits immoderate of the astir memorable restorations, Bill decided to wage a sojourn to the precise spot wherever the magic happens. Fans were treated to a glimpse of this peculiar infinitesimal erstwhile The Repair Shop shared an endearing photograph connected societal media of Bill enjoying a cupful of beverage connected set.

Their caption read: "After galore years being the dependable of the #TheRepairShop, look who yet popped successful for a cupful of mint tea! The caller series, wherever we look backmost astatine immoderate of our barn favourites with Bill Patterson, continues contiguous [Wednesday] astatine 8pm."

While Bill's look whitethorn not beryllium acquainted to viewers, the amusement features a big of skilled artisans, specified arsenic Will Kirk, the wood restoration expert, and Suzie Fletcher, the leather and saddle specialist. Ceramic restoration is Kirsten Ramsay's forte, focusing connected some European and oriental pieces, reports the Express.

Meanwhile, Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, affectionately dubbed the Teddy Bear Ladies, are the go-to authorities for breathing caller beingness into cherished aged toys, a staple conception of the show.

As good arsenic that, Lucia Scalisi's coating skills, Steve Fletcher's expertise connected clocks, Dominic Chinea with metal, Richard Talman and gold, and Soonaz Nooranvarys upholstery skills person each been showcased to the public.

The show's fans were ecstatic to spot Bill look connected set, rapidly expressing their delight connected societal media platforms.

"One of my each clip favourite actors and dependable overs," commented a fan, portion different chimed in: "The cleanable dependable for The Repair Shop! Fabulous histrion too!" A 3rd shared their thoughts adding: "Wonderful dependable and cleanable for the repair shop."

Another shared: "He has specified a calming and distinctive voice. Was large to tune successful past week and spot him. Looking guardant to tonight." A 5th admirer expressed: "His dependable is truthful soothing and calm. Helps to relieve my accent and anxiety. Keep up the bully work!"

*The Repair Shop airs connected BBC One and BBC iPlayer.