The Repair Shop

201416 seriesEntertainment / Antiques
Available on
BBC One

`The Repair Shop' is a Ricochet production for the BBC which follows a workshop where broken or damaged family heirlooms are brought back to life. Furniture restorers, horologists, metal workers, ceramicists, upholsterers and other skilled craftsmen of all types are brought together to work in one space to restore much-loved possessions to their former glory. Many of these items have incredible stories behind them and a unique place in history.

Theater Stained Glass Window, Propeller Clock and Shoe Stretcher: Episode Image
Episode 8Theater Stained Glass Window, Propeller Clock and Shoe Stretcher

Episode 8. Jay Blades and the team repair a plane propeller and a rusted shoe-stretching machine.

Peter Pan Gramophone, Child's Rocking Chair and Cash Register: Episode Image
Episode 11Peter Pan Gramophone, Child's Rocking Chair and Cash Register

Episode 11. Tim Weeks tackles a portable Peter Pan gramophone that has seen better days.

Pub Sign, Spaceship Toy and Majolica Vase: Episode Image
Episode 14Pub Sign, Spaceship Toy and Majolica Vase

Episode 14. Kirsten Ramsay takes on a beautiful Majolica vase that has met with several accidents.

Art Nouveau Mirror, Phonograph and Writing Case: Episode Image
Episode 15Art Nouveau Mirror, Phonograph and Writing Case

Episode 15. Tim Weeks repairs an early Edison model phonograph that has been silent for years.

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