The exciting news that has had Shepton Mallet buzzing all day today, is that a major prime-time BBC TV programme is to be made during the summer, right on the Market Place. Several of the currently vacant shops will be taken over by the BBC and transformed into a butchers, bakers, grocers and dressmakers. They will document how shopping has changed over the last 140 years and will provide customers with an in depth experience of shopping through the decades.
From my point of view this is fantastic news, as my little shop is situated right on the Market Place. The filming is bound to attract interested on-lookers and extra business to the town. I feel that the risk that I have taken in opening a shop during recession, in a town at the start of rejuvenation, will be worthwhile. The fact that the BBC can see the potential here, will, I'm sure, be of huge benefit to all the small businesses of Shepton, and will go a long way to help in its future regeneration and in its attractiveness to encourage more new business to the lower end of the high street.
The story posted on my blog is taken from an article in this week's Shepton Mallet Journal - Please click on the images if you would like to read the full story, or visit their website here.
Niki
How exciting. You seem to have started your shop at the right place at the right time. It will be fun to see all the action when the the BBC gets there. You'll be right in the middle of the action. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteOoooohh! I feel another trip coming on now then. Now that you'll be even more 'famous' than you already are Mrs. Hee hee!
ReplyDeleteThe picture is now up on the wall you may be pleased to know, and has attracted some lovely attention on my blog's comments!
Love C. X
What great news! I'm sure it will be exhausting for everyone, but well, well worth it.
ReplyDeleteThat's really exciting!! You are at the right place. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Holland,
Vroni
I agree - great for your shop as well as Shepton Mallet. What good timing Niki - well deserved luck after all your hard work in pioneering and setting up your pretty shop in the town.
ReplyDeleteOnly one expression sums it up....WOW!
ReplyDeleteGood timing or what?
Do they want any mature(age only),well-built women extras? I volunteer LOL!
I've just scrolled down to your previous blog...in the words of us Northeners, Harvey is a," Bit of alright". I wonder if he comes to life at night when you've gone home? LOL!
ReplyDeleteI also love the corner display unit with the painted flowers on the top.
BTW have you heard or looked on this web site? you might find it interesting. www.spinstersemporium.co.uk
Oh my goodness, Niki! This is thrilling news! It was such a good decision on your part to open shop there when you did... otherwise your space may have been taken temporarily by the BBC! I hope it's something we'll be able to view over here!!!
ReplyDeleteHow thrilling! Do you know what they will be filming?
ReplyDeleteExciting new .... Tanya
What exciting news! And how very serendipitous for you and your lovely shop!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news and should hopefully get more custom for your shop too. League of Gentlemen was made in the village that I live in and it certainly made a big difference to the local economy and it was great fun to watch the filming too. xx
ReplyDeleteHello Niki...what a wonderful opportunity to showcase your new store! Great timing for you...my goodness you couldn't have done better if you'd tried! Wish I wasn't so far away as I'd be there checking you out during all the action. Enjoy the notoriety! Take care. Maura
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Niki, how very exciting. I did take a peek at your shop on Sunday - looks divine - just need to sort out some time to come on an opening day;-)
ReplyDeleteLucy x
fantastic news Niki! as ever you're ahead of the crowd! t.xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThat's very exciting news. I hope this does good things for your lovely shop. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic news Niki! Your shop is bound to attract the attention of Beeby folk. In fact, your magical emporium would be ideally suited to a starring role in such a programme.
ReplyDeleteMarion,
Weston super Mare
Brilliant news. I'm sure the crowds will be flocking in. Let's hope the cameraman thinks your shop is one of the ones he's supposed to be filming!!
ReplyDeleteSx
Wonderful news! Just the kind of traffic and publicity you need and best of all it's free! I hope this is a BBC production we can see eventually here in the States.
ReplyDeletehow very exciting!!!...
ReplyDeleteThats brilliant news Niki how fantastic and like you say I'm sure your shop will tempt everyone in!
ReplyDeleteBonjour, quelle chance pour votre village ! Il va être mis en valeur, je pense qu'il va y avoir des visiteurs et touristes en abondance dans votre charmant village.
ReplyDeleteC'est très bien pour les commerces !
Bon dimanche.
Hello! Can't wait to hear more of the adventures ...... enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! that is great news!!
ReplyDeletealicia
How exciting, Niki! I sure hope they air this show here in the States--I would LOVE to see it! This will be wonderful for you and the town, I'm sure--can't wait to see what it brings to you!
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