The Repair Shop · S8 · E2
Seized-up Roundabout
Jay Blades and the team restore a sit-on roundabout, a Texan side saddle, a WWI dominoes box and a mechanical teddy gifted to an adopted girl on arrival in the UK.
About this episode
Jay Blades and the team restore a sit-on roundabout, a Texan side saddle, a WWI dominoes box and a mechanical teddy gifted to an adopted girl on arrival in the UK.
Season 8
1Charles II Portrait
57 minApr 21, 2021
Jay Blades and the team tackle a historic portrait, an engagement ring, an ornate chest from Oman and a toy donkey that links a twin with the brother she lost aged 21.
2Seized-up Roundabout
57 minApr 28, 2021Now viewing
Jay Blades and the team restore a sit-on roundabout, a Texan side saddle, a WWI dominoes box and a mechanical teddy gifted to an adopted girl on arrival in the UK.
3Mantle Clock
57 minMay 5, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a ship-shaped clock, a ceramic night light, a 1960s skateboard and a teddy that accompanied a young man through life-changing surgery.
4Grandma's Running Shoes
57 minJul 14, 2021
Jay Blades and the team takes on a pair of running shoes used in Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics, a photograph of an ANC activist, a cherished clarinet and a push-along donkey.
5Painting of Queen Henrietta Maria
57 minJul 21, 2021
Jay Blades and the team tackle a rare historic painting, a vintage sewing machine, a Beatles souvenir from the Swinging Sixties and a splintered stained-glass window.
6Dolls Amy and David
57 minSep 29, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore two very well-loved dolls, a drum kit with magical memories, a painted German toy box and the oldest item ever to enter the barn.
7Diana the Doll
57 minOct 6, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a beloved doll, a metal guitar, a symbolic sculpture and a suitcase that accompanied an army officer as he journeyed through Africa.
8Symbolic Seascape
57 minOct 13, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a significant seascape painting, a doll belonging to a refugee child from Bosnia, a farmer’s vintage seed-sower and a Parisian plate.
9Stone Bird Bath
57 minOct 20, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a crumbling bird bath, a harmonium in need of a tune up, a document belonging to a survivor of the Titanic and a 1950s bear in need of TLC.
10Barber's Chair
57 minOct 27, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a barber’s chair, an Iranian musical instrument, a roulette machine and a carousel horse.
11Chesterfield Armchair
44 minNov 1, 2021
Jay Blades and the team restore a Chesterfield armchair, a brass keepsake box and a silver bracelet.
12Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs
44 minNov 2, 2021
The team restores handmade pottery signs, a wooden horse and cart toy, and a footie trophy.
13Grandmother's Midwifery Bag
44 minNov 3, 2021
The team restores a wooden toy yacht, a pre-NHS midwifery bag and a mechanical toy bear.
14Motor Bike Saddle Bags
44 minNov 4, 2021
The team restores some leather saddle bags, a barometer and a stained glass panel.
15Tarnished Tuba
44 minNov 5, 2021
In the Repair Shop today, the team restores a tuba, a metal mantle clock and a Foo dog pot.
16Young Man and Dog Lead Statue
44 minNov 8, 2021
The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe.
17Indian Dancing Doll
44 minNov 9, 2021
The team restores an Indian dancing doll, a musical menorah and a sewing box.
18Engagement and Eternity Rings
44 minNov 10, 2021
The team restores a pair of wedding rings, a pantomime horse and a dreadnought guitar.
19Worn-out Toy Rabbit
44 minNov 11, 2021
The team restore a soft toy, a sea cadet’s drum and a wooden church pew.
20Wooden Soldier's Trunk
44 minNov 12, 2021
The team restores a soldier’s trunk, a Persian tea set and a pair of roller skates.
21Vintage Printing Machine
44 minNov 15, 2021
The team restores a leather chair, a vintage letterpress and a mechanical toy plane.
221970s Puppet
44 minNov 16, 2021
The team restore a treasured childhood puppet, an antique camera and an unusual timepiece.
23Silver Tea Set
44 minNov 17, 2021
The team restore a post box, a silver tea set and a leather desk folder.
24Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae
44 minNov 18, 2021
The team restore a midwifery bag, a cherished painting and a First World War brooch.
25Wol the Stuffed Owl
44 minNov 19, 2021
The team restore a soft toy, a miniature piano and a work-torn wall clock.
26Kiddush Cup
44 minNov 22, 2021
The team restore a Venetian glass goblet, a leather hat and a wooden horse called Toby.
27Musical Wedding Album
44 minNov 23, 2021
The team restores a child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a children’s ride.
28The Whistling Man
44 minNov 24, 2021
The team restore a whistling wooden statue, a photographer’s timer and an owl inkwell.
29Tap Shoes
44 minNov 25, 2021
The team restore a pair of tap shoes, an ornate silver purse and a magician’s table.
30Silver-Plated Cornet
44 minNov 26, 2021
The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box.
31Century-Old Violin
49 minDec 29, 2021
The team restores a century-old violin, a toy replica cooker and a leather briefcase.
32Speedway Racing Boots
57 minJan 5, 2022
Jay Blades and the team restore a pair of speedway racing boots, a 1960s electric organ, a handmade grandfather clock and a diary and writing slate.
33Record Turntable
57 minJan 12, 2022
Jay Blades and the team restore a record turntable, a chair made for King George VI’s coronation, a code breaker’s leather writing case and a mechanical toy clown.
34Miniature Replica House
57 minJan 19, 2022
Jay Blades and the team restore a miniature house, a Bakelite radio, a fairground game and an Indian painting.
35Danish Egg Chair
57 minJan 26, 2022
Jay Blades and the team restore an iconic 1960s armchair, a Victorian electrostatic generator, a WWII sailor’s hat and the most extraordinary bicycle.