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 First to arrive at the barn are Alan and Alana Field with a wooden table that's flooded with memories of Alan's late grandfather. But an unfortunate accident with a fish tank has left Alana mortified at the damage she's caused to her husband's precious heirloom. It's a complex restoration job for woodwork whizz Will Kirk, who conjures up a varied and vibrant tabletop leaving Alan and Alana astounded at his craftsmanship. Next up, Ramzi Al-Nayazi has a treasured toy from his childhood growing up in Iraq, it's a mechanical horse racing game from the 1950s and Ramzi fondly remembers his whole family gathered round this game cheering on their chosen horse. Ramzi brought the game with him when he left Bagdad, but sadly it hasn't worked for many years, and now is keen to play it again with his own family. The runners and riders are going to need the modelling and mechanical skills of David Burville and the skills of fabric aficionado Sara Dennis to get them back across the finishing line. The final visitor to the barn is Sue Saunters, who is counting on art conservator Lucia Scalisi to save a disintegrating painting. The artwork, depicting an intricate townscape, was created by Sue's grandmother, Emily Chrisp. With an alarming amount of paint flaking off, the piece now needs urgent attention. Lucia expertly brings it back to life for future generations to admire. 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