Young Man and Dog Lead Statue

November 8, 2021

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The Repair Shop - S7 - E26

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The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe.

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The Repair Shop: Season 7 - 40 Episode s

7x1 - Matchstick Model Ship
March 15, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Wood whizz Will Kirk takes on the huge responsibility of restoring a model ship that was carefully handcrafted out of matchsticks by a beloved father who died when his children were still small. This is one of the only possessions that owner Lesley has from her dad, whom she lost when she was just seven. Metal expert Dominic Chinea and furniture upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary join forces to restore a machinist's chair that links a lover of needlework with her seamstress grandmother. Owner Tara never met her grandmother but was gifted the chair when her grandparents passed away. Ceramics conservator Kirsten Ramsay turns her hand to papier mache when she restores a black and white dog that has spent decades in his master's hallway, reminding him of his long and exciting career in the music industry.
7x2 - Badly Burned Toy Dog
March 16, 2021
Toy restorers Amanda and Julie have their work cut out reviving a sad dog that has been badly burned in a devastating house fire. The toy has been by owner Jody's side throughout her life, and when she saw her house being engulfed by flames, it was one of the first things on her mind. Metal expert Dominic Chinea and bright spark Mark Stuckey join forces to fix a retro kitchen mixer that provided the beating heart of a family kitchen. This now-rusty machine belonged to a much-loved mum and pastry chef, Ada. And silversmith Brenton works his magic on a nurse's belt buckle. Owner Trevor's mother Rosemary was given the buckle by her father when she embarked on her nursing career in the 1950s.
7x3 - Midge the Stuffed Monkey
March 17, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Toy restorers Julie and Amanda welcome a stuffed monkey called Midge into the barn. Owner Charles received the toy primate as a Christmas present in the 1960s, but when he turned 14, his market trader dad put Midge to work on his Barnsley Market stall. Metal expert Dominic Chinea faces the heavy-duty task of freeing a metal vice. Owner Daniel cherishes the multipurpose tool which has inspired four generations of his Derbyshire family to revive, make and mend. And wood wizard Will Kirk puts his carving skills to the test as he tackles a Scandinavian folk figurine that has been mauled by a mischievous puppy. Owner Paula treasures the sculpture as a memento of her grandfather, who was honoured for his work in the wood pulp industry by the King of Sweden.
7x4 - Toy Carriage
March 18, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Metal expert Dominic Chinea takes on a toy carriage which originally belonged to a young boy born in 1911. Owner Jane inherited it from her father and remembers pulling it along and sitting on it as a child. Silversmith Brenton West is in his element as he carefully restores two platinum framed records given to rock star Jimmy McCulloch, a guitarist in Paul McCartney's band Wings. Jimmy's younger cousin, Margaret, is now custodian of the precious discs and longs to see them revived in honour of her beloved relative who tragically died when he was just 26 years old. And mechanical expert Steve Fletcher takes on an ornate but broken clock. For owner Simon, the timepiece not only triggers memories of his much-loved grandmother but also symbolises the significant setbacks suffered by his 18-year-old daughter Emily.
7x5 - Carved Clay Sculptures
March 19, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First to arrive is a delicately carved set of clay sculptures for the attention of ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsey. Owner Jackie treasures the figurines, lovingly crafted by her older brother Andrew who tragically died in an accident at the tender age of 18. Metal expert Dominic Chinea's knowledge is called upon to rejuvenate a vintage lawnmower that was retired for a newer model in the 1970s. Owner John arrives at the barn with the loyal workhorse that reminds him of his beloved grandfather. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher undertakes the repair of a treasured toy horse, handmade by a British soldier as he recovered in an Italian hospital during the Second World War. His daughter Ann is hoping Suzie can restore the horse named Garibaldi back to how it would have looked when her dad first made it.
7x6 - Indian Sitar
March 22, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Jay invites new expert Kaviraj Singh to the barn to try to fix a broken Indian stringed instrument once played by a much-missed father. Brother and sister Kesar and Parveen were devastated when their father's sitar was accidentally broken. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher gets to grips with an iconic flying jacket that was worn by a brave RAF Spitfire pilot during the Second World War. Now his grandson longs to wear the cherished item and pass it on to his fledgling family when they grow up. And mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher works his magic on a damaged mechanical toy bird that has lost its tweet. With its wounded wing and broken bellows, it is a tricky task to get the little bird twirling and tweeting once again.
7x7 - Sparking Toy Rocket
March 23, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Paper conservator Louise Drover rescues a water-damaged pastel portrait of a young couple. Owner Simon cherishes the portrait of him and his late wife Vicky, captured whilst on holiday in their youth. Mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher takes receipt of a 1950s toy rocket that once had sparks. It was gifted to owner Marcus by his grandfather, who told him to be very careful with it. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher is delighted to work on a cherished purse that has become a good luck charm for owner Jennie. It is now battered and crumbling and held together with elasticated hairbands, so Suzie needs all the luck she can muster to get it back to its original state.
7x8 - Sparkling Chandelier
March 24, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Electrics expert Mark Stuckey and silversmith Brenton West join forces to repair a much-loved, sparkling chandelier that once took pride of place in a council house. Owner Suzanne's mum Pat worked as a cleaner for a wealthy couple who gifted her the cherished chandelier. Furniture restorer Will Kirk is presented with a damaged mother-of-pearl table, badly burned after a hot pan was mistakenly placed on its surface. Stuart's treasured heirloom originally belonged to his grandmother and was damaged by his father as he grew ill. And mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher turns his attention to a broken toy airplane that doubles up as a memento of a lost childhood in Iraq. The runway plane belongs to Mae, who received it as a child. Now her daughter Serena is hoping it can be fixed so that her mum can relive the childhood and country she left behind.
7x9 - Pub Pinball Penny Slot Machine
March 25, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First up is a pinball penny slot machine, originally at the bar of a village pub run by owner Jeannine's family. Art conservator Lucia Scalisi's expertise is called upon to repair a 1960s hand-painted drag cone - a fibreglass cone with a perspex viewing screen that sits on a motorbike's handlebars to deflect wind from a rider racing at high speeds. Owner Dan's father, Chris Bartram, was a drag racer in the 1960s and 70s, but died young when his sons were just 13 and 11 years old. And silversmith Brenton West undertakes the repair of two art deco-style silver ladies holding mirrors aloft. Owner Laraine sees the 'silver ladies' as a link to her beloved great-grandmother, with whom she lived as a child.
7x10 - Mining Scene Oil Painting
March 26, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Art conservator Lucia Scalisi revives an oil painting of a mining scene, created by an amateur artist in the 1960s. Embroidery expert Sara Dennis and silversmith Brenton West join forces on a delicate wedding tiara, originally worn by a 1950s model whose granddaughter, Lydia, wants it restored for her own impending nuptials. And mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher takes receipt of an early 20th-century chiming mantelpiece clock that was gifted to a loving couple on their wedding day.
7x11 - Victorian Rocking Chair
March 29, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Upholster Sonnaz Nooranvary and metal expert Dominic Chinea join forces to revive a Victorian iron rocking chair that has given great comfort to a family for generations. Mechanically minded David Burville takes on the fix of a quirky mechanical bear ornament that is meant to move its head in time to music. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher takes receipt of a broken and burned leather collar attached to an alpine cowbell, gifted to owner Maureen by a very special lifelong friend.
7x12 - Sammy the Snail
March 30, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First through the barn doors is a vintage ride-on toy that has seen better days. Metal maestro Dominic Chinea cannot wait to get to work on 'Sammy the Snail', who is beaten up and rusted after years of enthusiastic use by owner Hannah and her four brothers. Silversmith Brenton West pairs up with wood restorer Will Kirk to turn around a once shiny ballroom trophy, now faded and worn. And bicycle restorer Tim Gunn undertakes the repair of a vintage bicycle gifted to a young girl by her loving father who passed away when she was just 14 years old.
7x13 - Italian Musical Table
March 31, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Music box expert Stephen Kember and furniture restorer Will Kirk collaborate on the repair of a small musical table of great sentimental value to owner Jenny. Toy restorers Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell keep calm and carry on as they revive a Land Army doll made by owner Vanessa's mother, who served in the Women's Land Army during the Second World War. The doll was so precious to Vanessa's mother that no-one had permission to play with it. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher joins forces with embroidery specialist Sara Dennis to revive a pair of worn-out driving gloves used by a transport driver from Barnsley as he drove up and down the country and slept in his unheated cab.
7x14 - Hand-Made Toy Racing Car
April 1, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher and metal man Dominic Chinea tackle the motor and body of a hand-made toy racing car. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher get to grips with a leather bowls bag that is due to be passed on to the fifth generation of a sports-mad family. And wood expert Will Kirk works his magic on an intricately carved box from the Far East.
7x15 - Stoneware Elephant from New Zealand
April 2, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First through the barn doors is a stoneware elephant purchased by a young British couple, Michel and Paul, when they lived in New Zealand. Ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay has her work cut out to revive both Michel's precious elephant and her memories. Wood expert Will Kirk and master saddler Suzie Fletcher join forces to resurrect a dilapidated child's rocking horse, built by a grandfather who never had the chance to repair it for his baby granddaughter. And silversmith Brenton West undertakes the repair of an unusual trophy shaped like a boxing ring.
7x16 - Hundred-Year-Plus Nursing Chair
April 5, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First to arrive is a dilapidated nursing chair dating back over 100 years. The button-back antique reminds owner James of the wonderful times he spent with his grandmother and mother as a child. Wood expert Will Kirk and upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary join forces to resurrect not only James's precious chair but also his cherished childhood memories. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher's expertise is called upon to repair a 1950s helmet that belonged to a brave firefighter who witnessed one of Wales's most devastating disasters. Restoring this hero's helmet to its former glory proves an immensely touching tribute for his devoted daughter Janet. And metal expert Dominic Chinea undertakes the repair of a vintage coffee grinder that takes owner Sergio back to summers spent with his grandparents in Italy.
7x17 - Cigar Box Ukulele
April 6, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Metal maestro Dominic Chinea is blown away by a prewar ride-on toy aeroplane that has been grounded for decades. Owner Charlotte is hoping to restore her grandpa's vintage toy for her own daughter Phoebe to enjoy. Rusty and in pieces, getting the plane fit for piloting again is going to be a mammoth job for Dom. Luthier Julyan Wallis is tasked with reviving a make-do-and-mend ukulele fashioned from an old cigar box. This hand-crafted instrument was made by owner Kate's father in the 1920s and was played at family gatherings throughout her childhood. And ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsey works wonders on a collection of badly broken zoo animals made from wood pulp.
7x18 - Silver Salt and Pepper Music Box
April 7, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Silversmith Brenton West takes on the repair of a salt and pepper music box of great sentimental value to owner Janice. The ornate pair was purchased in Hong Kong by Janice's mother, who accompanied her father during his army posting in the 1950s. Janice played with the set throughout her childhood, and now she wants her daughter to treasure it for future generations. Mechanical expert Steve Fletcher finds himself flummoxed by a talking doll who's lost her voice. Mending the miniature record player inside her proves an unusually tricky challenge for Steve. Meanwhile, teddy bear ladies Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch take on the comparatively fun part of the fix, creating her original 1960s clothes. And master hatter Jayesh Vaghela is brought to the barn to tackle a treasured hat worn by a prisoner of war as he worked on the Death Railway in the Second World War.
7x19 - Vintage Pocket Camera
April 8, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Camera restorer Brenton West tackles a vintage pocket camera, believed to have taken the final photo of a loving family before they dispersed following their mother's death. Owner Geoff cherishes this prized possession that has been in the family since the early 1900s. Toy restorers Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell get to grips with a stuffed pig that is crying out for some TLC. The 65-year-old fabric toy has served as a lifetime companion for owner Sally who, as a child, even manged to get him christened by her local vicar. And ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay painstakingly pieces back together a delicate stone plate from India. Owner Amelia's father originally bought it on a work trip. Once home, it had taken pride of place in the family hallway. But when Amelia's mother suffered a sudden stroke, an unfortunate accident left the plate in pieces.
7x20 - Singing Trophy
April 9, 2021
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Silversmith Brenton West is tasked with reviving a worn-down singing trophy that celebrates the musical talent of a sadly departed mother. Won in 1955, it commemorates a young girl who turned her back on singing when she started a family. Wood expert Will Kirk works wonders on an ornate, wired bird cage gifted to a daughter by the biological father she only managed to track down as an adult. A fiddly fix from Will, along with finishing touches from metal expert Dom, brings the beloved bird cage back to life for Sarah. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher wrestles a beaten-up boxing bag back into shape. It originally belonged to a successful cruiser-weight fighter, and grandson Danny is knocked out by Suzie's stunning transformation.
7x21 - Chesterfield Armchair
November 1, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a Chesterfield armchair, a brass keepsake box and a silver bracelet.
7x22 - Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs
November 2, 2021
The team restores handmade pottery signs, a wooden horse and cart toy, and a footie trophy.
7x23 - Grandmother's Midwifery Bag
November 3, 2021
The team restores a wooden toy yacht, a pre-NHS midwifery bag and a mechanical toy bear.
7x24 - Motor Bike Saddle Bags
November 4, 2021
The team restores some leather saddle bags, a barometer and a stained glass panel.
7x25 - Tarnished Tuba
November 5, 2021
In the Repair Shop today, the team restores a tuba, a metal mantle clock and a Foo dog pot.
7x26 - Young Man and Dog Lead Statue
November 8, 2021
The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe.
7x27 - Indian Dancing Doll
November 9, 2021
The team restores an Indian dancing doll, a musical menorah and a sewing box.
7x28 - Engagement and Eternity Rings
November 10, 2021
The team restores a pair of wedding rings, a pantomime horse and a dreadnought guitar.
7x29 - Worn-out Toy Rabbit
November 11, 2021
The team restore a soft toy, a sea cadet’s drum and a wooden church pew.
7x30 - Wooden Soldier's Trunk
November 12, 2021
The team restores a soldier’s trunk, a Persian tea set and a pair of roller skates.
7x31 - Vintage Printing Machine
November 15, 2021
The team restores a leather chair, a vintage letterpress and a mechanical toy plane.
7x32 - 1970s Puppet
November 16, 2021
The team restore a treasured childhood puppet, an antique camera and an unusual timepiece.
7x33 - Silver Tea Set
November 17, 2021
The team restore a post box, a silver tea set and a leather desk folder.
7x34 - Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae
November 18, 2021
The team restore a midwifery bag, a cherished painting and a First World War brooch.
7x35 - Wol the Stuffed Owl
November 19, 2021
The team restore a soft toy, a miniature piano and a work-torn wall clock.
7x36 - Kiddush Cup
November 22, 2021
The team restore a Venetian glass goblet, a leather hat and a wooden horse called Toby.
7x37 - Musical Wedding Album
November 23, 2021
The team restores a child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a children’s ride.
7x38 - The Whistling Man
November 24, 2021
The team restore a whistling wooden statue, a photographer’s timer and an owl inkwell.
7x39 - Tap Shoes
November 25, 2021
The team restore a pair of tap shoes, an ornate silver purse and a magician’s table.
7x40 - Silver-Plated Cornet
November 26, 2021
The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box.

7x1 - Matchstick Model Ship

7x2 - Badly Burned Toy Dog

7x3 - Midge the Stuffed Monkey

7x4 - Toy Carriage

7x5 - Carved Clay Sculptures

7x6 - Indian Sitar

7x7 - Sparking Toy Rocket

7x8 - Sparkling Chandelier

7x9 - Pub Pinball Penny Slot Machine

7x10 - Mining Scene Oil Painting

7x11 - Victorian Rocking Chair

7x12 - Sammy the Snail

7x13 - Italian Musical Table

7x14 - Hand-Made Toy Racing Car

7x15 - Stoneware Elephant from New Zealand

7x16 - Hundred-Year-Plus Nursing Chair

7x17 - Cigar Box Ukulele

7x18 - Silver Salt and Pepper Music Box

7x19 - Vintage Pocket Camera

7x20 - Singing Trophy

7x21 - Chesterfield Armchair

7x22 - Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs

7x23 - Grandmother's Midwifery Bag

7x24 - Motor Bike Saddle Bags

7x25 - Tarnished Tuba

7x26 - Young Man and Dog Lead Statue

7x27 - Indian Dancing Doll

7x28 - Engagement and Eternity Rings

7x29 - Worn-out Toy Rabbit

7x30 - Wooden Soldier's Trunk

7x31 - Vintage Printing Machine

7x32 - 1970s Puppet

7x33 - Silver Tea Set

7x34 - Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae

7x35 - Wol the Stuffed Owl

7x36 - Kiddush Cup

7x37 - Musical Wedding Album

7x38 - The Whistling Man

7x39 - Tap Shoes

7x40 - Silver-Plated Cornet

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