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 The barn welcomes Anthony from Norwich with a very rare model car for the attention of Brenton West. The gold-plated model of the Lotus Esprit, the submarine car, was one of only ten made for the premier of the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, and presented to his father, Michael. For Anthony, the car represents his father's rise from humble apprentice to CEO of one of the most recognisable car brands in the world. Full of guilt for playing with the car as a child wearing out the mechanics and ruining the gold plating, Antony wants the car returned to its former glory, to say thank you to his Dad, Michael for all that he's done. Next to arrive is Rhona from Paisley with a set of military bagpipes that belonged to her Dad, Jim. Jim grew up in Port Glasgow and loved the sound of bagpipes. He joined the boy's brigade so he could learn how to play and spent many years travelling and playing, most notably playing for the King of Norway. Sadly, Rhona's never heard these bagpipes being played, as when she was born, the family moved away from where the Pipe Band practiced and her Dad packed them away, never to be played again. Since her Dad passed four years ago, it's been Rhona's dream to hear these pipes being played. Musical expert Pete Woods has a challenge on his hands, to get these pipes, that meant so much to her Dad, back in working order. Next, with a musical assignment for ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay, are Rachael and her Mum Bev from Kent. They've brought a pair of Jazz musician statues that belonged to Rachael's grandparents and were at the centre of many family parties and gatherings for many years. The Jazz duo were gifted to Rachael by her Grandma Claudette when she got married in 2010 but sadly, during a house move, the statues were damaged and the male figurine's leg was broken. A cherished reminder of beloved parents and grandparents, Kirsten sets to work to get these jazz musicians looking smart enough to take centre stage in Rachael's home. 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