Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\n93-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 newborns.
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Series 14: Episode 20
Four more treasured items arrive at the barn, each with emotional and historical weight, and all requiring careful restoration.\n\nFirst through the doors are Thomas and his gra ...
16-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 19
The team take on four more remarkable restorations steeped in personal history and cultural heritage.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is Ruth from Nottinghamshire, carrying a we ...
09-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 23
The team of expert craftspeople welcome the owners of four more cherished heirlooms steeped in personal history and emotional significance.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is a ...
02-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 18
Four more cherished items arrive at the barn, each carrying deep personal and historical significance, and all in need of expert restoration.\n\nFirst through the doors are a pa ...
02-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 22
The team of expert craftspeople welcome four more cherished heirlooms steeped in personal history and emotional significance.\n\nFirst into the barn is a pair of cowboy boots br ...
26-08-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 21
The team take on four unique items, each carrying deep emotional weight and powerful personal stories.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is a giant plush hound dog, gifted to the ...
19-08-2025
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 ...
22-07-2025
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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 ...
13-07-2025
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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 ...
09-07-2025
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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 ...
03-07-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 19
The team take on four more remarkable restorations steeped in personal history and cultural heritage.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is Ruth from Nottinghamshire, carrying a we ...
09-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 20
Four more treasured items arrive at the barn, each with emotional and historical weight, and all requiring careful restoration.\n\nFirst through the doors are Thomas and his gra ...
16-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 18
Four more cherished items arrive at the barn, each carrying deep personal and historical significance, and all in need of expert restoration.\n\nFirst through the doors are a pa ...
02-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 23
The team of expert craftspeople welcome the owners of four more cherished heirlooms steeped in personal history and emotional significance.\n\nFirst through the barn doors is a ...
02-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 14: 17. Ve Day Special
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the team open the barn doors to four very special items, each with an extraordinary wartime story behind them. \n\nHorologist Steve Flet ...
13-05-2025
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 ...
03-07-2025
BBC 2
Series 13: Episode 1
Stepping into the barn is a pair of tiny cowboy boots, treasured by the family of Elton John's former drummer, while queen of the invisible fix Kirsten faces her biggest challen ...
23-06-2024
BBC 2
Series 5 (extended Versions): Episode 14
Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.\n\nFirst into the barn today, a mid-century coffee table that has been p ...
01-09-2021
BBC 2
Series 14: Episode 14
Kicking things off is a life-sized model horse used as a teaching aid at a riding school for disabled people. Instructor Ena and star pupil Ellen are hoping Hector, who is badly ...
22-04-2025
BBC 2