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, a 1960s record player and a flamboyant pair of 1970s boots are given a new lease of life. First into the barn is music lover Poppy who's hoping bright spark Mark Stuckey can put the phonic funk back into a record player that once belonged to her late grandmother, Catherine. The pair shared a love of music and despite her millennial age group, Poppy's an avid collector of vinyl from the Sixties. But with her nan's record player broken, she's unable to play the discs. Having recently moved into her own first home, Poppy's now keen for the turntable to spin again so that she can listen to the old tunes that remind her of her nan. Next to arrive is barrister Colin with a pair of boots harking back to his younger, more rebellious days. In the 1970s Colin was an art student with only meagre funds. However, that didn't prevent him from splashing out an entire term's grant on the boots that have come to symbolise his first steps into adulthood. Bright red and yellow with wings on either side, the style was also rocked by Elton John in the same era. Now nearing retirement, Colin's hoping that cobbler Dean Westmoreland can get the boots groovy again so that he can relive the exciting days of his youth. Next, Rachel is seeking the expert skills of all things cuddly, Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch. She's brought a teddy named Freddy who's looking rather worse for wear. He was purchased by Rachel's mum – a single mother - when she was a toddler, as a replacement for another bear she'd lost on a visit to the zoo. Freddy turned out to be a very welcome replacement with Rachel holding him dear ever since. It's an interesting job for the teddy bear ladies who need to replicate Freddy's original furry jacket, braces and bee-patterned underpants! If you love The Repair Shop, check out The Bidding Room 📺 https://bit.ly/TheBiddingRoomYT 🎟️ The Repair Shop is going on tour across the UK! Tickets can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/4d5TL6l 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