The Repair Shop fans emotional after Chris Shaw restores special war book that saved man's life

The BBC's Repair Shop tugged at the heartstrings once again, as a treasured item with a remarkable backstory moved viewers to tears.

The beloved restoration series saw its experts back in action, working their magic on cherished but worn items. In the episode aired on Wednesday (October 16), Jennie Jewitt-Harris from Surrey brought in an old children's book with an extraordinary history for repair.

The book was a birthday gift to her father, Tony, when he turned eight in 1943, and it still bore the birthday message inside. Jennie shared the incredible story behind the book, explaining that a year after her father received it, during the height of World War II, the book literally saved his life.

Jennie recounted to restoration expert Chris Shaw the harrowing incident: "In 1944, my dad was lying in bed in his home in Chingford, and Hitler dropped a bomb to try and hit the reservoirs and hit the front and the roof of my dad's house."

She continued, revealing the miraculous outcome: "And he was found lying with this book on his chest and a big shard of glass sticking out at the back of the book, which pierced well into the book. This is the book that saved my dad's life," reports .

When asked by Chris what she hoped for the book, Jennie expressed her wish: "Well, I would love to be able to hand it on to my kids and for their kids to tell the story." Despite the book's dilapidated state, with its front and back covers falling apart, Jennie longed to see it restored to its former glory.

Viewers of The Repair Shop were left reaching for the tissues after Jennie shared her poignant tale. They flocked to to express their emotions over the heartwarming episode.

One touched fan tweeted: "I'm watching #TheRepairShop. The story behind that book has me welling up. A book that saved a life getting a new lease of life."

Another viewer was moved by the narrative, posting, "What a story about the book!" Meanwhile, a third chimed in with, "The book! It's dusty in here."

After expertly reassembling the book, rejuvenating its spine and pages, and giving the cover a makeover, Chris was all set to return it to Jennie.

Back at the barn, Jennie confessed: "I've missed the book and I've missed my dad even more. That object signifies his story." Jennie was awestruck as Chris revealed the beautifully restored book, exclaiming: "It's the same but it's different!"

Upon closer examination, Jennie beamed and remarked: "It looks strong. What magic is this!"

The Repair Shop airs Wednesdays at 8pm on One.