Some of Britain's most skilled restoration experts breathe new life into much-cherished family heirlooms that are dropped off by members of the public, who reveal the personal stories behind the items.
Where to Watch The Repair Shop • Series 9
19 Episodes
Leather Handbag
E1
Leather HandbagJay Blades and the team restore a leather handbag, a wooden Noah’s Ark and a wartime doll called Mary-Lynn.
Turkish Coffee Grinder
E2
Turkish Coffee GrinderThe team restore a grandfather clock, a coffee grinder and a hot air balloon automaton.
Victorian Hearse Lamps
E3
Victorian Hearse LampsThe team restore a pair of hearse lamps, a jewellery box and a statue of a fisherman.
Fairytale Rag Doll
E4
Fairytale Rag DollThe team restore a banjo, a speedway champion’s racing bib and a fairytale rag doll.
Electrical Meter
E5
Electrical MeterThe team restore a Victorian garden syringe, a model boat and an electrical meter.
Bangladeshi Diary
E6
Bangladeshi DiaryThe team restore a precious diary all the way from Bangladesh, a handmade leather apron and a toy monkey in need of rejuvenation.
Vintage Vacuum Cleaner
E7
Vintage Vacuum CleanerJay Blades and the team restore a child’s shoe found during the First World War, a vintage vacuum cleaner and a treasured child’s tea set.
Signwriting Case
E8
Signwriting CaseJay Blades and the team restore a magician’s top hat, a signwriting case and a butcher’s shop automaton.
Lebanese Landscape Painting
E9
Lebanese Landscape PaintingJay Blades and the team restore a painting of a Lebanese landscape, a pair of silver Shabbat candlesticks and a dilapidated car jack.
Football Boots
E10
Football BootsJay Blades and the team restore a pair of old football boots, a boxing trophy and a vintage globe.
Trinidadian Clock
E11
Trinidadian ClockJay Blades and the team restore a small broken statue, a clock all the way from Trinidad and a glamorous painting that has seen better days.
Claus the Bear
E12
Claus the BearJay Blades and the team restore a very loyal teddy bear, a wall clock that once hung in a school and a set of vintage golf clubs. The bear has been with owner Wendla since 1934.
Amphibious Clock
E13
Amphibious ClockJay Blades and the team restore a saddler’s stitching stool, a very special reclining armchair and an unusual amphibious clock.
Sailor Doll
E14
Sailor DollJay Blades and the team restore a beloved sailor doll, a mid-century camera and a child’s musical chair.
Mosaic Table
E15
Mosaic TableJay Blades and the team restore a mosaic table in hundreds of pieces, a well-loved family recipe book and an art deco clock.
Ageing Sound System
E16
Ageing Sound SystemJay Blades and the team restore an ageing sound system, an intriguing mid-century trinket and a saddle that has crossed the Atlantic.
Artist's Tool
E17
Artist's ToolJay Blades and the team restore a very special sporran, an ingenious artist’s tool and a much-loved toy seal.
Toy Car
E18
Toy CarJay Blades and the team restore a toy car at the end of the road, a legal eagle’s briefcase and a footballing scrapbook.
Turkish Bath Clogs
E19
Turkish Bath ClogsJay Blades and the team restore a pair of Turkish bath clogs, a pair of grand prix trophies and a treasured bear.
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