The Repair Shop
Broken or damaged cherished family heirlooms are brought to a dedicated workshop where skilled craftspeople work together to restore them. From furniture to timepieces and ceramics, the show focuses on bringing well-loved items back to their former glory.
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Season 8
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E1
Charles II Portrait
Jay Blades and the team tackle a historic portrait, an engagement ring, an ornate chest from Oman and a toy donkey that links a twin with the brother she lost aged 21.
Apr 21, 2021 -
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E2
Seized-up Roundabout
Jay Blades and the team restore a sit-on roundabout, a Texan side saddle, a WWI dominoes box and a mechanical teddy gifted to an adopted girl on arrival in the UK.
Apr 28, 2021 · 44m -
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E3
Mantle Clock
Jay Blades and the team restore a ship-shaped clock, a ceramic night light, a 1960s skateboard and a teddy that accompanied a young man through life-changing surgery.
May 5, 2021 · 44m -
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E4
Grandma's Running Shoes
Jay Blades and the team takes on a pair of running shoes used in Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics, a photograph of an ANC activist, a cherished clarinet and a push-along donkey.
Jul 14, 2021 · 44m -
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E5
Painting of Queen Henrietta Maria
Jay Blades and the team tackle a rare historic painting, a vintage sewing machine, a Beatles souvenir from the Swinging Sixties and a splintered stained-glass window.
Jul 21, 2021 · 44m -
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E6
Dolls Amy and David
Jay Blades and the team restore two very well-loved dolls, a drum kit with magical memories, a painted German toy box and the oldest item ever to enter the barn.
Sep 29, 2021 -
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E7
Diana the Doll
Jay Blades and the team restore a beloved doll, a metal guitar, a symbolic sculpture and a suitcase that accompanied an army officer as he journeyed through Africa.
Oct 6, 2021 · 44m -
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E8
Symbolic Seascape
Jay Blades and the team restore a significant seascape painting, a doll belonging to a refugee child from Bosnia, a farmer’s vintage seed-sower and a Parisian plate.
Oct 13, 2021 · 44m -
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E9
Stone Bird Bath
Jay Blades and the team restore a crumbling bird bath, a harmonium in need of a tune up, a document belonging to a survivor of the Titanic and a 1950s bear in need of TLC.
Oct 20, 2021 · 44m -
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E10
Barber's Chair
Jay Blades and the team restore a barber’s chair, an Iranian musical instrument, a roulette machine and a carousel horse.
Oct 27, 2021 -
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E11
Chesterfield Armchair
Jay Blades and the team restore a Chesterfield armchair, a brass keepsake box and a silver bracelet.
Nov 1, 2021 · 44m -
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E12
Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs
The team restores handmade pottery signs, a wooden horse and cart toy, and a footie trophy.
Nov 2, 2021 · 44m -
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E13
Grandmother's Midwifery Bag
The team restores a wooden toy yacht, a pre-NHS midwifery bag and a mechanical toy bear.
Nov 3, 2021 -
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E14
Motor Bike Saddle Bags
The team restores some leather saddle bags, a barometer and a stained glass panel.
Nov 4, 2021 -
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E15
Tarnished Tuba
In the Repair Shop today, the team restores a tuba, a metal mantle clock and a Foo dog pot.
Nov 5, 2021 -
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E16
Young Man and Dog Lead Statue
The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe.
Nov 8, 2021 -
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E17
Indian Dancing Doll
The team restores an Indian dancing doll, a musical menorah and a sewing box.
Nov 9, 2021 -
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E18
Engagement and Eternity Rings
The team restores a pair of wedding rings, a pantomime horse and a dreadnought guitar.
Nov 10, 2021 -
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E19
Worn-out Toy Rabbit
The team restore a soft toy, a sea cadet’s drum and a wooden church pew.
Nov 11, 2021 -
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E20
Wooden Soldier's Trunk
The team restores a soldier’s trunk, a Persian tea set and a pair of roller skates.
Nov 12, 2021 -
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E21
Vintage Printing Machine
The team restores a leather chair, a vintage letterpress and a mechanical toy plane.
Nov 15, 2021 -
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E22
1970s Puppet
The team restore a treasured childhood puppet, an antique camera and an unusual timepiece.
Nov 16, 2021 -
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E23
Silver Tea Set
The team restore a post box, a silver tea set and a leather desk folder.
Nov 17, 2021 -
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E24
Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae
The team restore a midwifery bag, a cherished painting and a First World War brooch.
Nov 18, 2021 -
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E25
Wol the Stuffed Owl
The team restore a soft toy, a miniature piano and a work-torn wall clock.
Nov 19, 2021 -
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E26
Kiddush Cup
The team restore a Venetian glass goblet, a leather hat and a wooden horse called Toby.
Nov 22, 2021 -
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E27
Musical Wedding Album
The team restores a child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a children’s ride.
Nov 23, 2021 -
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E28
The Whistling Man
The team restore a whistling wooden statue, a photographer’s timer and an owl inkwell.
Nov 24, 2021 -
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E29
Tap Shoes
The team restore a pair of tap shoes, an ornate silver purse and a magician’s table.
Nov 25, 2021 -
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E30
Silver-Plated Cornet
The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box.
Nov 26, 2021 -
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E31
Century-Old Violin
The team restores a century-old violin, a toy replica cooker and a leather briefcase.
Dec 29, 2021 -
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E32
Speedway Racing Boots
Jay Blades and the team restore a pair of speedway racing boots, a 1960s electric organ, a handmade grandfather clock and a diary and writing slate.
Jan 5, 2022 · 44m -
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E33
Record Turntable
Jay Blades and the team restore a record turntable, a chair made for King George VI’s coronation, a code breaker’s leather writing case and a mechanical toy clown.
Jan 12, 2022 · 44m -
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E34
Miniature Replica House
Jay Blades and the team restore a miniature house, a Bakelite radio, a fairground game and an Indian painting.
Jan 19, 2022 -
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E35
Danish Egg Chair
Jay Blades and the team restore an iconic 1960s armchair, a Victorian electrostatic generator, a WWII sailor’s hat and the most extraordinary bicycle.
Jan 26, 2022