The Repair Shop expert addresses future on BBC series as he makes huge career move

Dominic Chinea, a beloved expert on BBC's The Repair Shop, has been mending damaged and worn-out family treasures since his debut in 2017.

The skilled metalwork specialist has amassed a large following who are often touched by the restorations featured on the heartwarming and award-winning show.

As fans continue to enjoy season 13, Dominic has unveiled a significant new endeavour and released a book titled Machines A Visual History: 100 Machines and the Remarkable Stories Behind Each Invention.

This illustration takes readers on a visual exploration of 100 extraordinary machines, each with its unique place in history and fascinating tales associated with it.

Dominic explains why he chose each machine and shares his personal experiences of fixing them if one has found its way into his workshop or onto The Repair Shop, reports the Express.

The book also features a section on heritage craft, delving into a wheeling machine that holds particular importance for the television personality.

He reminisced about the time when he couldn't find a Ranalah wheeling machine and subsequently scoured historical records to acquire Ranalah Limited three years ago.

Consequently, Dominic undertook the intricate task of producing the machines anew with the objective of imparting the craft to younger generations.

The craftsman's latest book connects past inventions to the tasks and functions that remain essential in our daily lives.

The TV personality excitedly announced the release of his latest book on Instagram, telling his fans: "My new book is out today. I hope you enjoy it? Let me know what you think?"

Fans were quick to respond in the comments section, offering their congratulations and excitement. One fan exclaimed: "Huge congrats Dom."

Another eager reader commented: "My copy arrived today, look forward to reading it," while a third mentioned: "Looks perfect and the perfect gift for my dad."

However, amidst the book launch celebrations, Dominic has voiced his concerns about the future of The Repair Shop. In an interview with GB News, when asked about his ongoing participation in the show, he admitted, "I wish I knew."

He went on to say: "I hope I can carry on doing it for as long as possible because every series we get to work on, we're fixing things and making people's days.

"Every item we get to repair means so much to the people that own it. It's a pleasure, and I just hope we can carry on."

The Repair Shop is available to watchon BBC iPlayer.