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The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain

2020

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Childhood Toys Jul 06, 2020

A rocking horse, a teddy and a bike help reveal the story of our toys.

EP2 Home Front - WWII Jul 07, 2020

Three unique items help tell the story of how Brits kept the home fires burning during the Second World War.

EP3 Mid-Century Furniture Jul 08, 2020

Jay Blades reveals how mid-century furniture has influenced modern style.

EP4 Immigration Jul 09, 2020

Jay Blades looks back at three repairs that help show how immigration has shaped the UK: a pump organ from the Caribbean, a barber’s pole with Cypriot links and an Iraqi samovar.

EP5 Rural Life Jul 10, 2020

Jay Blades uses three repairs – a butter churn, spinning wheel and a set of ploughing trophies – and some fascinating archive to trace the changing face of rural life in the UK.

EP6 Espionage Jul 13, 2020

Jay Blades investigates the UK’s espionage history through eye-opening archive and three items restored in the barn, including a teapot linked to undercover operatives.

EP7 Maritime History Jul 14, 2020

Jay Blades delves into the UK’s maritime history through eye-opening archive and three memorable items from the Repair Shop: a ditty box, a teddy and a book of cuttings about Captain Scott.

EP8 Clockwork Jul 15, 2020

Jay Blades uses archive and three repairs – a centuries-old clock, a toy and a clocking on machine – to explore how the invention of clockwork continues to influence modern life.

EP9 Musical Instruments Jul 16, 2020

Jay Blades investigates the place of musical instruments in modern life by revisiting three barn repairs, including a bass owned by a member of Hot Chocolate.

EP10 WWI Restorations Jul 17, 2020

Jay Blades explores the legacy of the First World War in the UK by delving deeper into three restorations: some bagpipes, a soldier’s wire cutters and two RAF mascots.

EP11 Film & Video Jul 20, 2020

With the help of archive, Jay Blades reveals how three inventions restored in the barn – a magic lantern, a projector and a mutoscope – influenced modern TV and film technology.

EP12 Modern Music Jul 21, 2020

Jay Blades revisits three repairs – a polyphon, a gramophone and a transistor radio – to show how modern music has been influenced by vintage music players.

EP13 Episode 13 Jul 22, 2020

Jay Blades revisits three repairs - a watch, a swagger stick and a belt - that tell heroic stories from the Second World War that still resonate today.

EP14 Episode 14 Jul 23, 2020

Jay Blades revisits three repairs – a cash register, a camera and a calculator - to show how they helped shape the modern digital world we enjoy today.

EP15 Episode 15 Jul 24, 2020

Jay Blades examines the evolution of modern transport through archive footage and three Repair Shop restorations: a penny-farthing bicycle, a tram seat and a speedometer.
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Synopsis

Jay Blades delves into the stories behind the items restored in the Repair Shop, and finds out more about the show's team of craft experts.

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WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Usamah Harvey The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.