The workshop of dreams, where cherished possessions are returned to their former glory. Nestled deep in the British countryside is The Repair Shop, where broken and battered beloved artefacts, antiques, and curios are brought back to life. Led by furniture restorer Jay Blades, The Repair Shop is an extraordinary workspace featuring a dedicated team of skilled and passionate craftspeople – everybody from horologists and ceramicists to upholsterers. Every object tells a unique story and each episode is packed with engaging tales, a social history of where these objects came from, and what it means to their owners to see them lovingly repaired and restored. Ultimately, the series provides the perfect antidote to modern throwaway culture and shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.
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➤ Subscribe ➤ http://bit.ly/RepairShopYT Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher and furniture restorer Will Kirk join forces to revive a dilapidated strap chair that’s seen better days. The chair serves as a precious reminder of a much-missed husband and father. It’s a meticulous mend but when mother and daughter Jamila and Aaliya set eyes on their revamped chair the memories come flooding back. Letterpress owner Kitt Moss is hoping Dominic Chinea can rejuvenate her grandfather’s vintage printing machine so she can use it to make invitations for her forthcoming wedding. Dom’s love of metal means he’s in his element as he gets the precious press printing once again. And mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher faces a tricky fix on a motorised toy war plane that’s been grounded for over fifty years. Watch full episodes of The Repair Shop on BBC iPlayer 📺http://bit.ly/TRSiPlayer Nestled deep in the British countryside is The Repair Shop, where a team of Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items their owners thought were beyond saving. Together they transform priceless pieces of family history and bring loved, but broken treasures, and the memories they hold back to life. If you have a treasured item that's seen better days and you think our experts can help, please get in touch now! 👉 http://bit.ly/TakePartTRS