The Repair Shop - BBC1 16.30 weekdays

Newportnobby · April 12, 2019, 01:04:26 PM

A most interesting programme whereby people take along their aged, knackered heirlooms, artifacts etc to be renovated (if possible) by a group of folks with various skills such as leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork etc.
So far this series we've had a barber's pole, rocking horse, bagatelle set, clocks and a penny farthing bicycle to name but a few.
A fascinating ¾ hr but, beware, it can get very emotional

njee20 · April 12, 2019, 01:09:12 PM

Fantastic bit of television, I'm sure there are many pieces they say no to, but their apparent skill levels are superb.

Did you see the Christmas Special a couple of years ago? They made each other presents, and one chap knitted another something (scarf maybe), but none of them knew he could knit. Definitely had something in my eye whilst watching that.

Newportnobby · April 12, 2019, 01:14:08 PM

I can't remember that episode, but my Mum has been in contact with them to see if she can get a very ornate sewing box repaired.

trkilliman · April 12, 2019, 03:08:34 PM

A great programme that my wife and I love to watch. Originally trained in woodwork I find it comforting to see craftspeople renovating items. My wife is into textiles and printmaking so also finds areas of interest to her. The chap that repairs clocks seems to be able to turn his hand to any number of jobs.

Newportnobby · April 17, 2019, 04:17:01 PM

Has anyone else thought the narrator is John Nettles (ex Bergerac and Midsomer Murders fame)?
It's actually someone named Robert Pugh. Have a listen.

Steve Brassett · April 17, 2019, 05:52:32 PM

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 17, 2019, 04:17:01 PM
Has anyone else thought the narrator is John Nettles (ex Bergerac and Midsomer Murders fame)?
It's actually someone named Robert Pugh. Have a listen.

Absolutely. I thought it was John Nettles until one day I watched the credits. It's a brilliant program, but can be emotionally draining, as others have said. The rocking horse almost had me in tears.

honk843 · April 17, 2019, 08:20:11 PM

I think we ought to make Steve Fletcher an honorary n -gauger as he seems to be able to fix anything. But having said that the picture and porcelain repairers and the silversmith would make a wonderful team too. Imagine going to your local club and having them as members.

lil chris · April 17, 2019, 10:13:51 PM

Yes this is one of those good programs the Beeb puts on now and then,so many skilled and talented people. I hate it when they take it off to show something else though, I was gutted when the last series finished.

Tank · April 17, 2019, 10:21:54 PM

I watch this occasionally when I remember. Enjoyable show with some very talented people.

Newportnobby · May 18, 2019, 08:59:10 AM

I confess to having a snigger yesterday when an old turntable motor was connected up to the mains and the main switchboard tripped out

The Q · May 18, 2019, 01:29:01 PM

Quote from: Newportnobby on May 18, 2019, 08:59:10 AM
I confess to having a snigger yesterday when an old turntable motor w6as connected up to the mains and the main switchboard tripped out

I'm pretty sure what we saw was a rerun, I think it must have happened off camera.
There were some lights still on in the background during the rerun, and when they did "have the mains reset" the lights came on section by section.