Alex Polizzi: The Fixer

Alex Polizzi: The Fixer
Genre Business
Presented by Alex Polizzi
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 3
No. of episodes 18
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Twofour
Broadcast
Original channel BBC Two
Original run 31 January 2012 – present
Chronology
Related shows The Hotel Inspector
Britain's Secret Shoppers
External links
Website

Alex Polizzi: The Fixer is a business documentary show that has aired on BBC Two since 31 January 2012 and is presented by Alex Polizzi. The programme sees Alex turning around family businesses who are struggling for various reasons to attract customers.

Episodes

Series 1 (2012)

Episode Business Air date Synopsis
1
Courtyard Bridalwear,
Kettering
31 January 2012
 Alex is called in to help a failing family bridalwear business in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Despite remortgaging her home to keep the business afloat, owner Anne Preece is watching the profits fall year on year, and to make matters worse her two daughters Rhiannon and Bethan, who also work in the shop, argue constantly.
2
The Chough Bakery,
Padstow
7 February 2012
 Alex has been asked to help a family bakery in dire straits in scenic Padstow, Cornwall. The Chough Bakery, owned and run by the Eade family, does well in the summer months when over five million people visit the county, but they virtually go out of business every winter.
3
Kettley's,
Yeadon
14 February 2012
 Alex is called in to a family-run furniture store in Yeadon, just outside Leeds. Kettley's Furniture has been run by John Butler and his family for 33 years, but it just hasn't moved on in that time, stocking furniture which is more care home than dream home, and in recent years profits are down as customer numbers have dwindled.
4
Guidebridge MOT,
Ashton-under-Lyne
21 February 2012
 Alex Polizzi lends her considerable expert business skills to a failing family car repair garage in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester.
5
Props and Frocks,
Essex
28 February 2012
 Alex Polizzi is called in to a faltering fancy dress shop in Essex - Props and Frocks.
6
Demver Mill,
Norfolk
6 March 2012
 Alex Polizzi is called to an unusual family firm in dire need of help: Denver Mills, a working windmill in Norfolk.

Series 2 (2013)

Episode Business Air date Synopsis
1
Alf Onnie,
East London
12 February 2013
 Alex helps a struggling interiors shop in East London, specialising in fabric and curtains. It's approaching its centenary, but the recession and house market slump have hit curtain sales hard.
2
Peachy Pics,
Aylesbury
19 February 2013
 Alex helps a mother of whose dream of running a photography studio in Aylesbury has become a nightmare.
3
David Holmes,
Fleet
26 February 2013
 Alex helps a funeral directors set up five years ago in Fleet, which is struggling to make any money.
4
Martinis,
Essex
5 March
2013
 Alex takes on Martinis, a struggling salon in Essex set to close in six months if things do not improve.
5
Pisces,
Yate
12 March
2013
 Alex helps a fish and chip shop in Yate, who are struggling to attract lunchtime trade.
6
Oak Garden Centre,
Chatteris
19 March
2013
 Alex tries to help a garden centre in Chatteris, whose trade suffered during last year's winter.

Series 3 (2014/2015)

Episode Business Air date Synopsis
1
Hunter's Brewery,
Devon
1 September
2014
 Alex assists Paul Walker in his struggling microbrewery in Devon.
2
Heck Sausages,
Yorkshire
8 September
2014
 Alex helps a sausage company in Yorkshire, struggling to sell their goods to supermarkets.
3
The Singing Kettle,
Torquay
27 January
2015
 Alex helps the owners of a seaside teashop in Torquay to appeal to changing consumer preferences.
4
Big Space,
Harpenden
3 February
2015
 Alex helps a soft-play centre in Harpenden appeal to a split customer base.
5
Balloonin' Marvellous,
Wakefield
10 February
2015
 Alex aids a struggling events company in Wakefield.
6
Creature Company,
Wimbledon
17 February
2015
 Alex heads to south-west London to offer advice on a high-street pet shop.

Transmissions

Series Start date End date Episodes
1 31 January 2012 6 March 2012 6
2 12 February 2013 19 March 2013 6
3 1 September 2014 17 February 2015 6

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