BBC The Repair Shop brand episode 'heartbreaking' as tragic story leaves them in tears

The Repair Shop fans were left reaching for tissues after a recent episode featured what many called a 'heartbreaking' story. Camilla Greenwood appeared on the popular BBC series, bringing with her a fire-damaged teddy bear that held deep emotional significance.

The cherished toy was more than just a plaything to Camilla; it was a memento of her late mother Linda, who tragically perished in a house fire.

With the damaged bear in hand, Camilla recounted its history to restoration experts Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell: "I brought in a very sad looking bear of my mum's. He's seen better days hasn't he."

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Amanda enquired about the bear's past, prompting Camilla to share: "He was given to my mum when she was little and he was with her throughout her childhood."

Camilla went on to describe how the bear had been a constant presence in her life as well: "Then when I came along, he was always kept in my room and he has sort of both in my life.", reports the Express.

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The Repair Shop fans were left reaching for tissues after a recent episode featured what many called a 'heartbreaking' story -Credit:(Image: BBC)

Reflecting on her relationship with her mother, she added: "It has always just been me and my mum since I was six months old and she was a very special woman."

Julie, picking up on Camilla's use of the past tense, said: "You said was." Fighting back tears, Camilla revealed the tragic circumstances of her loss: "My mum died last year. There was a fire at her house that destroyed the house and my mum didn't get out."

An empathetic Julie responded: "Oh Camila I'm so sorry." Camilla, visibly moved, remarked on the bear's survival: "It's remarkable that the bear survived."

Overcome with emotion, Camilla expressed the importance of the bear: "It's important for me to try and rescue at least something from all of our memories that we built together."

Amanda and Julie, a pair of skilled restorers, were entrusted with the task of revamping a cherished teddy bear.

As the episode progressed, viewers eagerly awaited Camilla's return to The Repair Shop barn to see her bear's transformation.

The reveal of the teddy bear, now restored to its former splendour, brought tears to Camilla's eyes, and it was a moment that also touched those watching at home.

One viewer took to Twitter, exclaiming: "OMG! This teddy bear story on #TheRepairShop is heartbreaking! " Another shared their sentiment, commenting: "Amazing the bear survived but so sad her mum didn't make it. Really sad, this is gonna be the teary item of the episode."

A third person tweeted: "My goodness, how brave was the young lady with the bear? The rest of us, meanwhile, are in bits. Joyous television."

The Repair Shop is available to watch on BBC iPlayer