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First Aired: 20091 Season

Mary Queen of Charity Shops

Series Overview

Mary Portas attempts to transform the humble charity shop from the poor relation on the high street into a real contender.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

2009 – 2009

Premiered: Tue, Jun 2, 2009

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Jun 16, 2009

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Mary enters the final stretch of her campaign with just four weeks to prove her ideas can transform charity shops. At London Fashion Week, she and her volunteers convince celebrities and fashion editors to showcase charity shop finds, grabbing media attention. She launches “D-Day,” a donation drive involving multiple charities, and rebrands her Orpington shop as the Living and Giving Shop, offering local designers a 50/50 profit split. With tensions rising among her volunteers, Mary pushes to unite the team. After five months, she meets with Save the Children to reveal if her reforms hit the £2,000-a-week target and if her vision will be adopted chain-wide.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Becky Clarke, Patricia Llewellyn

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What is Mary Queen of Charity Shops about?

Mary Portas attempts to transform the humble charity shop from the poor relation on the high street into a real contender.

How many seasons does Mary Queen of Charity Shops have?

Mary Queen of Charity Shops comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Mary Queen of Charity Shops?

Key cast members in Mary Queen of Charity Shops include Mary Portas.

Who created or directed Mary Queen of Charity Shops?

Mary Queen of Charity Shops was developed and directed by Not specified.