Will Kirk Explained

Will Kirk
Birth Date:1985 5, df=yes
Nationality:British
Alma Mater:University of the Arts London, London Metropolitan University
Occupation:Furniture restorer
Years Active:2010–present
Known For:The Repair Shop
Spouse:Polly Snowdon
Children:1

William Kirk (born 14 May 1985)[1] is a British furniture restorer primarily known for his work on BBC's restoration programme The Repair Shop.[2] He is an Ambassador of the Heritage Crafts Association.[3]

Education and early career

Kirk studied Graphic Design and Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at the University of the Arts London and London Metropolitan University. After graduating from university in 2010, Kirk went to Italy with the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers to represent the UK at the annual Salon Decorative Arts Fair.[4]

Kirk is based in Wandsworth in London, having set up his own workshop there in 2012.[5]

Television work

Kirk first appeared on television in 2013 on Channel 4's The French Collection. He also appeared on the BBC's What To Buy and Why, but he became well known when he started to appear on The Repair Shop in 2017.[6] [7]

In October 2020 Kirk became a presenter on the BBC's new show Morning Live giving DIY advice.[8] [9]

In May 2021 Kirk was paired with fellow Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades on a celebrity special edition of Strike It Lucky.[10]

In August 2021 Kirk was a participant on BBC's Celebrity MasterChef, but was the first competitor to leave, on the first day, after serving duck breast and sweet potato mash with tender stem broccoli and a red wine jus, but with raw duck, for the "Dinner Party Challenge".[11] [12]

From 31 October 2022 Kirk presented a new series titled The Travelling Auctioneers, with Christina Trevanion, airing each weekday for three weeks.[13] [14] For the second series, he was replaced by a new team consisting of JJ Chalmers, Izzie Balmer and Robin Johnson. [15]

Personal life

Kirk married Polly Snowdon, an educational psychologist, on 7 August 2021, at the Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester, having had to cancel previous plans to marry in August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] [17] [18] [5] [19] They have a daughter, born in July 2022.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: #itsmybirthday #36 #therepairshop . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CO3Kj47F8zk . 2021-12-26 . registration. www.instagram.com . 14 May 2021 . 25 June 2021.
  2. Web site: The Repair Shop Fixing Britain's Will Kirk: all you need to know about the expert. Jul 9, 2020. HELLO!.
  3. Web site: New Heritage Crafts Ambassador Will Kirk. 14 December 2021 . 24 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Furniture restoration graduate star of BBC's The Repair Shop - London Metropolitan University . www.londonmet.ac.uk . 16 October 2019 . 25 June 2021.
  5. Web site: The Repair Shop on BBC One: Is Will Kirk married? How old is he?. Dec 2, 2020. Entertainment Daily.
  6. Web site: Will Kirk: Biography . limelightmanagement.com . Limelight Celebrity Management Ltd. . 25 June 2021. In October 2022 Kirk was one of the experts featured in a special edition of The Repair Shop which featured king Charles III.
  7. Web site: Viewers heap praise on King Charles following 'enchanting' Repair Shop appearance . 26 October 2022 .
  8. Web site: Will Kirk's shares his dos and dont's for cleaning furniture. www.facebook.com.
  9. Web site: Repair Shop's Will Kirk to join new TV show – find out details. October 14, 2020. HELLO!.
  10. Web site: Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow causes stir after disaster strikes. Lottie. Gibbons. May 22, 2021. Liverpool Echo.
  11. Web site: Celebrity MasterChef - Series 16: Episode 7. www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. Web site: 'Celebrity MasterChef' fans have fallen in love with 'The Repair Shop' star Will Kirk — here's why. Grace Morris. August 24, 2021. whattowatch.com.
  13. Web site: BBC One Daytime commissions new series, the Travelling Auctioneers fronted by Will Kirk and Christina Trevanion .
  14. Web site: Who is Christina Trevanion? The host of the traveling auctioneers - UK Daily News . 31 October 2022 .
  15. https://www.stvplc.tv/newsroom/2023/new-line-up-for-the-travelling-auctioneers-series-two/
  16. Web site: The Repair Shop Will Kirk's rarely-seen bride looks ethereal in unseen wedding photo . 25 August 2022 .
  17. Web site: The Repair Shop's Will Kirk admits he lied to his wife to get a new TV. Dec 1, 2021. Mirror.
  18. Web site: The Repair Shop star Will Kirk FINALLY reveals details on love life. Dec 2, 2020. HELLO!.
  19. Web site: The Repair Shop's Will Kirk finally weds fiancée one year after postponing wedding. Aug 7, 2021. HELLO!.
  20. Web site: The woodwork expert welcomed his baby in July. hellomagazine.com. 8 August 2022 . 1 November 2022.