First through the barn doors is broadcaster Sally Magnusson, who is hoping furniture restorer Sonnaz Nooranvary can help safe a precious memento from her late father – the original Mastermind chair that was featured in every programme for Mastermind’s first 25 years under the chairmanship of her father Magnus Magnusson. It was given to him in 1997 when he retired from hosting the icon quiz show. It’s lived in Sally’s house since her dad’s death in 2007 and is looking the worse for wear. For Sally, it’s much more than a telly prop – it reminds her of an era when she was growing up, her dad was making the programme and he suddenly became a celebrity.\n\nAs Sonnaz gets to work on the iconic prop, she discovers the areas that need immediate attention are on the arms. The leather has slowly worn over time. And at the base, there's some really heavy creasing where nervous contestants once sat. She needs to line the leather to give it some extra strength. Over the years, the padding on the inside has really compressed down, and that needs to be brought back to life again. Unexpected structural damage in the arms means she also needs to call in the help of Dom Chinea.\n\nConducting the next repair is Pete Woods, who tackles an out-of-tune and worn-out glockenspiel that holds deep sentimental value for sisters Mandy Fletcher and Tina Kay from Leeds. The glockenspiel, once belonging to their father Ken Newton, holds a special place in their hearts, as it reminds them of their father's days as a talented percussionist and drummer at the renowned Batley Variety Club. As part of the house band, their father played alongside some of the biggest musical stars of the day, including Louis Armstrong, Jay Orbison and Shirley Bassey. But the years of touring and performing have left the glockenspiel past its peak. So, while Pete focuses on restoring its tone and functionality, colleague Suzie Fletcher lends a hand on the battered case. Together, the talented duo transform the tired instrument into a playable treasure, symbolising the enduring bond between the sisters and their beloved father.\n\nNext in the barn is Jennie Jewitt-Harris from Surrey with a storybook that has its own extraordinary tale to tell. A children’s book given to her dad Tony in 1943 on his eighth birthday, which still has the inscription inside the cover wishing him a happy birthday. Just 12 months later, as World War II raged on, the book that entertained him would also save his life. In 1944, Jennie’s dad was lying in bed in his home in Chingford when German planes launched a bombing campaign to try and hit the local reservoirs. One bomb ripped the front and the roof off Tony’s family house, and he was found lying with the book on his chest and a big shard of glass sticking out the back of the book. With such an incredible story behind the book, Chris Shaw must proceed cautiously with his repair. There's no spine, and the pages need re-sewing. But since the damage is also part of the book’s story, it's important that he keeps the age and provenance of where the glass pierced it.\n\nLast to arrive are Peter and Laura from Smethwick. The grandfather and granddaughter are hoping that expert woodworker Will Kirk can repair a precious toy that’s been in their family for generations. The wooden toucan mobile was originally given to Laura as a baby and stayed with her until she left home at 18. When Laura gave birth to her own son, Rory, it was immediately decided that the toucan, affectionately known as ‘Mr Toucs’, should go into baby Rory’s room. However, an accident during transport saw Mr Toucs lost on a farm and part of him run over on a nearby A road! Laura and her grandfather Peter can’t bear to be without their beloved mobile and want Will to make a new wing and the cloud that used to hang above the bird to take pride of place in baby Rory’s bedroom. With new component parts to make, Will can see how the bird should go together. But it’s the flapping mechanism that he wants to demonstrate to Peter and Laura when they return to the barn.
Source: BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 5
Mike Stevens is the first to arrive at the barn with a sporting souvenir in need of restoration. He’s eager to recruit metalwork maestro Dominic Chinea and woodwork expert ...
16-12-2024
BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 6
First through the workshop doors are Alex and his son Flynn, with a cuddly keepsake that’s provided comfort and security for both father and son. Named Lamb Chop, the stuf ...
11-12-2024
BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 4
Over the years, the team are often thrown a curve ball in the shape of weird and wonderful items they have never encountered before. One thing they’ve learned is that fami ...
09-12-2024
BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 3
First through the workshop doors is Vanessa with a World War II memento for the attention of toy restorers Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch. Vanessa’s mother joined t ...
02-12-2024
BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 2
Delivering the first musical mission to the barn are former Royal Artillery staff sergeant Billy and charity director Nicky. They’re keen to recruit the musical instrument ...
25-11-2024
BBC 2
Favourite Fixes: Episode 1
First through the workshop doors is Minty Barlow, with a miniature house from her childhood. It was originally part of a model village tourist attraction in her hometown of Clee ...
18-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 13: Episode 17
First getting to work first is expert Will Kirk, who has an appointment with an 1890s knife-sharpening barrow and its custodian, Emilio. He has brought the barrow with a request ...
11-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 13: Episode 16
First through the barn doors is broadcaster Sally Magnusson, who is hoping furniture restorer Sonnaz Nooranvary can help safe a precious memento from her late father – the ...
04-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 13: Episode 15
First in the barn is Sarah Ruffle and her son James. She’s hoping toy restorers Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch can work wonders on her childhood bear Teddy Greeves. ...
28-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 13: Episode 14
Silversmith Brenton West is first in the frame when Rio Goldhammer arrives with an antique silver tray with a close connection to his family. Dating back to 19th-century Vienna, ...
21-10-2024
BBC 2
At Christmas 2023
It’s Christmas at The Repair Shop, and the team face four festive fixes.\n\nArriving first is Steve from Chesterfield, whose has brought a very deceptive Christmas treat. ...
24-12-2023
BBC 2
Series 6: Episode 11
Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nThere is a big project for guitar expert Julyan Wallis: a 1960s guita ...
15-03-2023
BBC 2
Series 11: Episode 23
A teddy bear that has lost its sparkle is revamped in memory of a beloved father. Sisters Lauren and Claire bring in Timmy, a well-worn toy that was their dad Brian’s chil ...
09-02-2024
BBC 2
Series 9: Episode 37
Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team breathe new life into three beloved belongings, reviving the memories that they hold.\n\nFirst to appear at the workshop is Ton ...
20-11-2023
BBC 2
Series 10: Episode 14
Jay Blades and the team lovingly resuscitate four treasured family heirlooms and the memories they hold.\n\nFirst into the barn are siblings Marc Maderson and Melanie Henry, wit ...
17-07-2024
BBC 2
Series 11: Episode 5
Three precious heirlooms are resuscitated by the team of experts, reviving the memories they hold.\n\nElsa is the first to arrive at the barn, with a painting by the eminent Sco ...
16-01-2024
BBC 2
Series 7: Episode 12
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is a vintage ride-on toy that has seen ...
14-12-2021
BBC 2
60-minute Versions: Episode 30
Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms and the memories they hold back to life.\n\nCraftsman David Burville takes on the repair ...
14-07-2023
BBC 2
Series 2: Episode 13
Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nResident clock expert Steven Fletcher and ...
29-03-2018
BBC 2
Series 11: Episode 32
Jay Blades and his talented team work wonders on three family heirlooms.\n\nJustine is hoping that goldsmith Richard Talman can rescue her engagement ring in the nick of time. T ...
22-02-2024
BBC 2