The Repair Shop S05 E01-E10 720p WEBRip x264-skorpion

Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople, bringing loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to life. A heartwarming antidote to throwaway culture.

For some reason, the only season of The Repair Shop I haven't released. I believe it was pulled from BBC for a while, but since it's back, I've released them.



Episode 1

A beautiful carved walnut piano stool arrives for the attention of furniture restorer Will Kirk. Proud owner Mary treasures the stool as it holds many memories of the lady who took her under her wing as a teenager.

Horologist Steve Fletcher’s knowledge of dials, numbers and needles is called upon to resurrect a very unusual object that has been broken for over 30 years. Owner Simon arrives at the barn with a defunct speedometer from his 1920s vintage car. An engineer himself, he has worked on every element of his beloved car, but getting the speedometer to work has defeated him. There’s nothing else for it but to dismantle the entire unit and do some major figuring out.

And basketry specialist Sarah Hatton undertakes the repair of a wicker baby crib that has been at the heart of a family for generations.



Episode 2

Metal worker Dominic Chinea takes on a former fairground family’s water can. The can represents owner David’s childhood travelling around the country, but large sections of it have lost the battle with rust and it has sprung some major leaks. Dom sets about replacing the bottom panel and giving it a new lease of life, with the help of silversmith Brenton.

Master saddler Suzie Fletcher tackles a miniature camel saddle – the only memento from a childhood spent in Malaysia. This curious item has been by owner John’s side for over 60 years, but an unfortunate incident with a mischievous puppy has left it in tatters.

And teddy bear repair duo Amanda and Julie welcome a 100-year-old RAF mascot bear called Bobby. Dressed in a replica uniform, the bear belonged to a brave airman who survived a horrific plane crash during the Second World War. His daughters, Kris and Barbara, would love to have Bobby Bear restored as a tribute to their father.



Episode 3

There’s a treat in store for metalworker Dominic Chinea when he comes face to face with a one-of-a-kind bicycle sidecar, designed for junior passengers. Owners Chrissy and Steve have many fond memories of peddling around town with their three children in tow, but the ingenious contraption is now dilapidated after being exiled to the shed for decades.

Furniture restorer Will Kirk is presented with the dreaded box of bits when he meets the owner of what was a Victorian sewing table. And percussion expert Pete Woods restores a piece of military history – a drum that saw frontline action in both world wars. The drum belonged to owner Tim’s grandfather, who signed up for duty in the Royal Fusiliers at just thirteen years of age. Too young to be a soldier, Tim's grandad became a drummer boy and would accompany marching soldiers.



Episode 4

Master saddler Susie Fletcher has her work cut out with a treasured leather satchel that’s been through the wars. Owner John’s grandfather bought it in a Cairo market while serving in the Second World War. The market was bombed, but the lucky soldier escaped with just a shrapnel wound. The satchel itself bears the blood stain.

Horologist Steve Fletcher brings all his expertise to the repair of a Victorian clock that is that is linked to an incredible wartime story that made national headlines. The clock has been in owner Wendy’s family for over 100 years, for most of its life sitting proudly on the mantle of her grandparents’ pub in Kent. It was in this very pub that Wendy’s grandmother became suspicious of a stranger, who turned out to be a spy! In the last few years it has become increasingly unreliable and has not chimed in decades. Steve needs to do some detective work of his own to decipher just what has gone wrong.

And silversmith Brenton works his magic on a mythical creature. The bronze sea serpent pen holder was made by owner Alan’s great-grandfather, who had a passion for making such curiosities.



Episode 5

Master saddler Suzie Fletcher rescues a pair of tired and torn boxing gloves that once belonged to the owner Andy’s uncle, who died tragically as a young man. Andy is keen to have the precious keepsakes restored for his father as a surprise.

Natural history conservator Simon Moore is faced with a huge challenge when he takes receipt of an unusual cigarette box, crafted from an ostrich egg shell. It was a gift given to owner Trevor’s grandfather during the Second World War, when he was stationed in the Far East.

And metalworker Dom is delighted to work on a 1950s toy bike that was gifted to the owner’s brother by none other than Laurel and Hardy during a performance in their home town.



Episode 6

A once-beautiful mid-century coffee table has been part of owner Graham's life for 60 years. The much-loved item belonged to his parents and took pride of place in their living room. It may just be a table, but this everyday object is a symbol of a very happy childhood and a reminder of his beloved mum and dad. Wood restoration expert Will Kirk uses all his knowledge and skills to bring this unique and exotic wooden object back to life.

It's collaboration time for clockmaker Steven Fletcher and our resident toy duo Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell when a wind-up panda dating from the 1960s is brought to the barn. It is the first toy owner Gill remembers having and was a gift from her late father, who tragically died two weeks before her sixth birthday aged just 52. After providing 50 years of comfort and support to Gill, panda is looking worse for wear, and it's a tearful moment as they are reunited.

An unusual and ingenious contraption arrives for the attention of metal worker Dominic Chinea. It is a coconut scraper and was the creation of Dudley's father, who migrated with his family to the UK from India in 1958. Dudley and his brothers have fond memories of helping their mother make a Goan treat called Kulkuls. It's down to Dom to get the rusted utensil back into service so the brothers can preserve this childhood memento and recreate the famous and much-loved sweet treats.



Episode 7

The first item is a charming 1950s scrapbook that tells the tale of an incredible incident involving an escaped circus bear and a plucky policeman. The policeman's granddaughter, Mary, is hoping the team can save the crumbling book of clippings and pictures that was lovingly compiled by her grandmother. Bookbinder Chris Shaw and paper conservator Louise Drover join forces and come to the rescue.

Furniture restorer Will Kirk tackles a desk that has seen some serious swotting. Owner Ray received the desk as a gift from his father, who was keen for his son to make something of himself. Thanks to countless hours at this desk, Ray passed his 11-plus and feels he owes both his dad and this old desk thanks.

And expert in all things clockwork Steve Fletcher gets to grips with a defunct wind-up train. Made from scratch by owner Graeme's father, the train has been out of action for decades. The wind-up engine is on the blink, several wheels are missing from its tender and its paintwork is chipped and dented. Steve has to get into the mind of its creator to figure this one out, and Lucia is on hand to give the bodywork a new lease of life.



Episode 8

Metalworker Dominic Chinea is challenged to revive a rare and curious children’s toy. This Flexiwhirl seesaw gave owner Joanna Butterwick immense joy as a child, and she’s hoping the Repair Shop can help her replicate that for future generations. The seesaw was produced back in the 1930s and was ahead of its time. Not only does it go up and down, it also goes round and round.

Embroidery expert Sara Dennis is given the task of reviving a century-old embroidered bedspread. It’s an item that holds great sentimental value for owner Valerie Wilson, who is hoping to breathe new life into this beautifully crafted heirloom, which was a labour of love for her talented mother.

Finally, it’s a family affair as siblings Steve and Suzie Fletcher work together on a gentlemen’s shooting stick - an ingenious seat-on-the-go for walkers and lovers of country pursuits. The stick has special significance for owner Brian Greaves, whose father was a writer and Dickens enthusiast. It’s a memento of a special literary tour that they completed together.



Episode 9

A tiny bird brooch that’s been in the family for four generations has been hidden away for nearly 40 years after becoming damaged. Owner Alison Donnelly and her sister Lorraine are hoping jewellery expert Richard Talman can put the sparkle back into this delicate treasure, which has split in two. Richard expertly splints the damaged halves, making the bijou keepsake ready to be worn again.

Bear repair pair Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell encounter a remarkable hand-tailored rag doll called Chiefy who was a World War II lucky mascot to owner Martin’s grandfather, a naval chief petty officer. Poor Chiefy has lost his cheer and his boots and may have an embarrassing case of moth larve. After a short sojourn in the freezer, Amanda and Julie roll up their sleeves and get to work turning Chiefy from shabby-looking to shipshape, a sailor once more fit for service.

Finally, a well-travelled trunk now has pride of place in Sam Sharpe’s family home after a journey of 6,000 miles. The camphorwood trunk needs a new latch and has become warped and misshapen over the years, causing some concern for antique furniture restorer Will Kirk. Whilst Will carefully aligns and revives the wooden structure, precious metal expert Brenton West helps forge a replacement brass latch peg. Sam returns to the barn with unsuspecting mum Mary to spring a surprise reveal with co-conspirators Will and Jay.



Episode 10

First into the barn today is a well-worn commemorative cricket ball that is a much-loved keepsake and a symbol of a father’s sporting prowess. Owner Tina Loughran has travelled from Northampton to see if leather expert Susie Fletcher and fine art conservator Lucia Scalisi can save a little piece of her family history. Her dad Stanley was a talented amateur sportsman and was awarded the cricket ball in 1948 for outstanding sporting achievement. Sadly, it is now battered and bruised with a gaping crack down the centre, and Stanley’s name, once proudly painted in gold, is on the verge of disappearing.

Metal expert Dom Chinea and wood restorer Will Kirk team up to tackle the restoration of a treasured steering wheel from a scrapped Scottish fishing boat. Now a jumble of broken wooden pieces, the dilapidated wheel is a far cry from being in shipshape and Bristol fashion. For owner Tony Sayer, the wheel is a much-treasured artefact, representing happy memories of childhood summers, and a precious reminder of lost loved ones.

Finally, a charming but fragile sailor doll that has been in the care of one family of football supporters for over 100 years. This Portsmouth Football Club mascot is a lucky charm for owner John Gibbens. It was pinned to his grandfather’s jacket in 1939 as Portsmouth won their first FA Cup final at Wembley, and John wore it when they won the cup again in 2008. Ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsey has the intricate and unenviable job of piecing the smashed doll’s head back together, whilst bear repair pair Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell make the doll's body robust enough to withstand any future cup final fixtures.

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