
93-year old D-Day veteran Thomas Hassell has brought along a treasured item with a proud history: a smart military ‘swagger stick’ awarded to him while on army service in Berlin for consistently being the smartest soldier on parade. The stick is a cherished symbol of a long and proud career, but sadly the decades have not been kind, and the silver head is badly dented and discoloured. It’s down to silversmith Brenton West to knock out the dents and give the stick its swagger back – but the task proves much harder than anticipated.\n\nMetalworker Dominic Chinea enlists the help of England’s last remaining master cooper, Alastair Simms, to tackle the repair of a miniature whisky barrel with huge emotional significance to owner Deirdre. According to family legend, the tiny barrel was made from the salvaged wood of a wrecked ship captained by Deirdre’s ancestor, and it was a regular fixture at family gatherings throughout her childhood. But some years ago Deirdre decided to give it a clean, only for it to fall to pieces in her hands. Dom sets about the repair, with the help of Alastair – and a tin of chocolate biscuits!\n\nAnd basketry specialist Sarah Hatton undertakes the repair of a very precious set of wicker baby-weighing scales, which have played host to multiple generations of new-borns.
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Series 15: Episode 7
First to arrive in the barn is Toby from Berkshire, with a keyboard that was the sound of his hero, Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers. A lifelong fan of the band, Toby was inspi ...
04-02-2026
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Series 15: Episode 6
First into the barn are sisters Carole, Pat and Alison from Shropshire, bringing a treasured relic from their family’s 1970s salon – a retro hairdryer that once belo ...
02-02-2026
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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 ...
02-01-2026
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At Christmas 2025
It’s Christmas at the barn, and the doors are thrown wide open to welcome some very special guests who have brought along cherished items in need of a festive fix.\n\nHoll ...
28-12-2025
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At Christmas 2025 - Signed
It’s Christmas at the barn, and the doors are thrown wide open to welcome some very special guests who have brought along cherished items in need of a festive fix.\n\nHoll ...
27-12-2025
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At Christmas 2024
It’s festive season at The Repair Shop, and this year the team of experts are back spreading joy and creating more Christmas magic with their festive fixes.\n\nFirst throu ...
17-12-2025
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Series 15: Episode 5
First to arrive in the barn is Peter from Blackpool, carrying a shattered violin that once belonged to his late wife’s grandfather Sigmund. A gifted Jewish musician from V ...
25-11-2025
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Series 15: Episode 4
First into the barn, Gwyneth from Powys entrusts painting conservator Lucia with a remarkable but badly bruised portrait of her heroic ancestor Captain William Marshall, who ris ...
18-11-2025
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Series 15: Episode 3
First into the barn is Gary from Hastings, bringing his father Jimmy’s old butcher’s bike. Built for heavy loads, it was used to carry boxes of meat through Hastings ...
11-11-2025
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Series 15: Episode 2
First into the barn is Sara from Crewe, with a remarkable relic of both sporting triumph and personal memory – her father Ronnie Cope’s 1958 FA Cup final shirt, when ...
04-11-2025
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At Christmas 2025 - Signed
It’s Christmas at the barn, and the doors are thrown wide open to welcome some very special guests who have brought along cherished items in need of a festive fix.\n\nHoll ...
27-12-2025
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Series 2 - 45min Reversions: Episode 1
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 maker Steve Fletcher tackle ...
13-08-2018
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Series 15: Episode 7
First to arrive in the barn is Toby from Berkshire, with a keyboard that was the sound of his hero, Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers. A lifelong fan of the band, Toby was inspi ...
04-02-2026
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Series 6: Episode 9
Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nThe first arrival of the day is widow Eve Robinson from King's Lynn. ...
22-02-2023
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Series 11: Episode 17
There’s a celebration of art and industry in the Repair Shop today.\n\nFirst into the barn are John and his daughter Jo. They’ve brought along an intricate wooden au ...
01-02-2024
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60-minute Versions: Episode 10
Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nMusic box maestro Stephen Kember is on han ...
08-01-2021
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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
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Series 5: 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 ...
04-12-2020
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60-minute Versions: Episode 16
Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nFine art conservator Lucia Scalisi finds h ...
30-10-2020
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Series 4 (shortened Versions): Episode 11
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nMetal worker Dom Chinea takes on the challenge of restoring a batter ...
08-03-2024
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