The Repair Shop's Steve Fletcher confesses one aspect of the programme is "so difficult" as he reveals the secrets behind the beloved BBC series. The horologist has been part of the popular show since its debut in 2017.

Viewers regularly watch him mending cherished timepieces before presenting them back to delighted owners. Whilst each restoration appears on television for approximately eight minutes, the actual filming process requires considerably more time. Every minute of broadcast material can demand around two hours of recording.

Speaking to Bath Magazine, Steve disclosed that restorations are filmed separately before being edited together for each programme.

He said: "We don't film a show the way it's presented. Each episode is a mix of different items. I might fix a clock one week, and then Dom [Chinea] might repair a car two months later. The two could then be edited together into one show."

Every programme builds towards the touching moment when possessions are handed back to their rightful owner. This heartfelt reunion is what captivates audiences to the series.

Steve, whose sister Suzie also contributes to the show, reveals the entire production team frequently becomes moved during the big reveal. He continued: "I'm a big softy.

"It's so difficult not to get emotional when you see the owners' reactions. And it's not just the experts who get emotional; it's the whole crew of about 25 people. It's all real, absolutely real."

Steve, a clock expert on the popular BBC show, The Repair Shop, has praised the programme, stating there is "no other place" like it. He particularly enjoys the repairs that involve a team of experts working together to restore cherished family heirlooms.

Recently, Steve faced a challenging repair job which he discussed during an appearance on Morning Live. Presenter Kimberley Walsh commended his work on a rusty till, describing it as "amazing".

Responding to her praise, Steve said: "This was an absolute joy to do. It was a lovely thing, really rusty. I had real problems, I almost had to break into it!".

"I tried every key that I've got, and none of them fitted. Then getting it to work and finding this treasure inside."

Recounting the moment the owner saw the restored till for the first time, Steve described it as a 'real joy'. However, he also issued a warning against attempting DIY repairs at home, after a Morning Live viewer shared their experience trying to fix their father's travel clock.

He cautioned: "You know what, this is quite a specialist job and really unless she's got some proper training, she could cause more damage than good. So, find someone that's really competent."

The Repair Shop returns to screens at 8pm on BBC One tonight (August 19). This week will see items such as an oversized hound dog gifted to Elvis Presley's UK fan club as well as a treasured clock-cum-barometer and a Cypriot shepherd's bag.