Retro Electro Workshop
Shamil snaps up a vintage 80s Atari, only to find the fix is trickier than it first seemed. At the same time, Rob has to untangle the previous owner's alterations before he can coax it back to life.

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Shamil snaps up a vintage 80s Atari, only to find the fix is trickier than it first seemed. At the same time, Rob has to untangle the previous owner's alterations before he can coax it back to life.
Shamil snaps up a vintage 80s Atari, only to find the fix is trickier than it first seemed. At the same time, Rob has to untangle the previous owner's alterations before he can coax it back to life.
Dr Shini and her crew take on a 1950s camping trailer and a 1960s two‑seater toboggan, giving both a modern makeover. This is the first episode of series
Michael Portillo starts in Sheffield, spots an early‑20th‑century steam engine in the steel city, then heads south to Nantwich.
From Liverpool up to Dolgarrog, Michael Portillo heads into Wales, tracks down a little tank engine crafted by Frank Hornby and pops by the ruined Gwrych Castle.
From Criccieth to Caernarfon, Michael Portillo takes on the world’s fastest zip line – a 1,500‑foot run over a quarry – as he finishes his Snowdonia leg.
Michael Portillo heads out from Warrington to Preston, tracing George V's old railway line through the North West’s industrial heartland.
Derek checks over a Royale Formula Ford, and Paul sets off on a marathon run to fetch a 1953 MGYB, a Moggy Van and an ’80s Yamaha 250RD bike.
Derek checks over a Royale Formula Ford, and Paul sets off on a marathon run to fetch a 1953 MGYB, a Moggy Van and an ’80s Yamaha 250RD bike.
Stalin, feeling betrayed, confronts the German forces across the Soviet Union while the occupiers begin their first mass
Two spies turn double‑agents right in the middle of the
The team heads to Portchester Castle in Hampshire, uncovering a batch of punk‑style clothing and some 20th‑century Indian paintings. Series 44, episode 5.
The team heads to Portchester Castle in Hampshire, uncovering a batch of punk‑style clothing and some 20th‑century Indian paintings. Series 44, episode 5.
The crew tackle a sun‑worn red Vauxhall Astra GTE, pick up a classic French moped and press on with the restoration of a barn‑found Mini Cooper S.
The crew take a gamble on reviving a 1970s Vanden Plas saloon and a 1960s child's tricycle, while they keep plugging away at the rare Sunbeam Lotus restoration.
Stalin, feeling betrayed, confronts the German forces across the Soviet Union while the occupiers begin their first mass
Two spies turn double‑agents right in the middle of the
The team heads to Portchester Castle in Hampshire, uncovering a batch of punk‑style clothing and some 20th‑century Indian paintings. Series 44, episode 5.
Simon Reeve drops into the Coral Triangle, the marine hotspot between the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, and shows why the south‑west Pacific is so unique.
Derek and his son Paul head up to Leeds for a one‑off road trip, hunting down a VW Golf Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite. Series 8, episode 1.
The crew tackle a sun‑worn red Vauxhall Astra GTE, pick up a classic French moped and press on with the restoration of a barn‑found Mini Cooper S.
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Shamil grabs a 70s jukebox that needs a bit of TLC, and Matt's got his hands full with a collectible Kit‑Cat clock that never ticks. Series 1, episode 3.
Shamil grabs a 70s jukebox that needs a bit of TLC, and Matt's got his hands full with a collectible Kit‑Cat clock that never ticks. Series 1, episode 3.
Dr Shini and her crew roll up their sleeves to craft a detailed scale model of a classic Luton Minor aeroplane, then tackle building a custom armchair drafting table.
From Blackburn to Manchester, Michael Portillo spots Edwardian footage and points out how both factory workers and schoolchildren were keen to chase
Michael Portillo sets off from Manchester, pops into Heaton Park – the spot of a 1909 open‑air concert – then heads on to Oldham on his way to Elsecar. S10 Ep 3
From Blackburn to Manchester, Michael Portillo spots Edwardian footage and points out how both factory workers and schoolchildren were keen to chase
Michael Portillo follows his Bradshaw's guide into Birmingham, uncovering how a daring reformer put his mark on the “city of a thousand trades” before the journey continues on to the Potteries.
Bangers & Cash finds Derek out hunting a quirky Nissan Figaro and a stunning Ferrari 250 GT replica, while Paul takes his brand‑new Scania T‑Cab for a spin.
Derek inspects a neglected 1985 Renault 4 and an MGB Roadster that’s been tucked away for 36 years, while Jack heads over to Rotherham to pick up a couple of rare cars.
Hitler’s forces keep moving forward, and people in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland are left to endure the harshness of the occupation, with the Nazis establishing the first concentration camps. Episode 3.
Fiona Bruce is on location at Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, appraising finds such as a gold Rolex President watch from the 1980s. Series 44, episode 7.
The crew heads to Ham House in Richmond, while Fiona Bruce stops by Southall to talk with members of the local Punjabi community.
Derek convinces the gang to snap up a Francis Barnett Plover at auction, then they roll up their sleeves on an MG Metro restoration – Series 1, episode 3.
Derek convinces the gang to snap up a Francis Barnett Plover at auction, then they roll up their sleeves on an MG Metro restoration – Series 1, episode 3.
Hitler’s forces keep moving forward, and people in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland are left to endure the harshness of the occupation, with the Nazis establishing the first concentration camps. Episode 3.
Fiona Bruce is on location at Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, appraising finds such as a gold Rolex President watch from the 1980s. Series 44, episode 7.
Simon Reeve roams the Kalahari in southern Africa, joins a band of San trackers for a hunt, then heads on to the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta.
A beloved WWII steam locomotive is being towed 160 miles from the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire down to a winter event in Oxfordshire.
David Jason walks you through classic British engineering feats, starting with early wheeled wonders – the Penny Farthing and Stephenson’s Rocket. Series 1, Episode 1
Derek convinces the gang to snap up a Francis Barnett Plover at auction, then they roll up their sleeves on an MG Metro restoration – Series 1, episode 3.
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Shamil lands a bargain 80s boombox that looks brilliant, but
Shamil's got a classic Weltron Space Helmet Radio that needs fixing, but its round shape makes even getting it open a right hassle. S1 Ep 6
The crew turn a vintage air‑raid shelter into a sleek, hi‑tech garden shed, while Jenny and Ellis get stuck into building a washing machine that runs on pedal power.
Michael Portillo launches the Northern Ireland stretch of his rail trek, heading south from Newry to Portadown in the opening instalment of series ten.
Michael Portillo travels from Belfast up to Portrush, looks into CS Lewis’s work and pops into the Royal Portrush Golf Club. Series 10, episode 7.
From Larne he crosses the water into Scotland, following the line down to Dumfries. Portillo sets off at the Northern Irish port, then heads via Stranraer and the Mull of Galloway. Season 10, episode…
Michael Portillo travels from Belfast up to Portrush, looks into CS Lewis’s work and pops into the Royal Portrush Golf Club. Series 10, episode 7.
Derek heads up to Northumberland to pick up a scarce 1975 NSU RO 80, Jack wrestles with a Mini Mayfair that's been left in a barn, and an old Aston Martin DBS ends up on the auction block.
Derek heads up to Northumberland to pick up a scarce 1975 NSU RO 80, Jack wrestles with a Mini Mayfair that's been left in a barn, and an old Aston Martin DBS ends up on the auction block.
The Red Army begins to gain the upper hand, putting a stop to Hitler’s spring offensive at Stalingrad, as the people in the Warsaw ghetto rise up in revolt.
Operation Pimlico pits Cold War spies against each other, sparking danger, back‑stabbing and a daring escape that could tip the delicate push for world peace. S1 Ep3
Fiona Bruce fronts the show right out of the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset, and the team examines a plaque rescued from a Bristol pub, plus a few other curiosities. Series 44, episode 9.
Fiona’s out at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden, and the experts pull out a proper Highland dress among the items they examine. Series 44, episode 10.
Derek zeroes in on a sturdy 1969 MGB at an auction, the team chases it down, wins the lot and then passes the car to a father and his son to restore. S1 Ep 5
Dave spots a 1979 Lotus Esprit S3 and tells the crew it’s a pricey gamble, but the car’s a genuine classic that needs a proper rebuild. S
The Red Army begins to gain the upper hand, putting a stop to Hitler’s spring offensive at Stalingrad, as the people in the Warsaw ghetto rise up in revolt.
Operation Pimlico pits Cold War spies against each other, sparking danger, back‑stabbing and a daring escape that could tip the delicate push for world peace. S1 Ep3
Fiona Bruce fronts the show right out of the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset, and the team examines a plaque rescued from a Bristol pub, plus a few other curiosities. Series 44, episode 9.
Each autumn, polar bears pile up on the shores of Hudson Bay in Canada, waiting for the sea ice to lock in so they can kick off their winter hunt. Simon Reeve tracks the action in the opening episode.
Jack’s hunting a Peugeot 205 GTI that might be one of the finest in the UK, while Derek’s tracking down a pair of sleek 1960s Triumph Vitesse/Heralds
Historian Tanya’s tracking a fortune in gold when she lands on a startling idea that pushes the hunt east. S1 Ep6
Derek zeroes in on a sturdy 1969 MGB at an auction, the team chases it down, wins the lot and then passes the car to a father and his son to restore. S1 Ep 5
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Shamil comes across a pinball machine that looks straightforward to mend, yet just as Rob thinks he’s got the flippers sorted, another tricky problem crops up. S1 Ep7
Shamil comes across a pinball machine that looks straightforward to mend, yet just as Rob thinks he’s got the flippers sorted, another tricky problem crops up. S1 Ep7
The team get stuck on a vintage aluminium boat, each pushing for a different size and shape, while Ivan and Louiza set about giving a cycle sidecar a proper makeover.
From Hillhead to Connel Ferry, Michael Portillo stops at the University of Glasgow's Officer Training Corps, then heads up to Helensburgh and runs into the Glasgow Boys, a group of local artists. S10…
Michael Portillo kicks off the Midlands‑to‑Rye adventure, leaving Warwick and heading straight for Radley in Oxfordshire – the opening leg of series 10, episode 11.
Michael Portillo hops on the train for another leg of Great British Railway Journeys (Series 10, Ep 12), heading from Warwick towards Rye. He stops in Reading to examine the origins of workers' educa…
Michael Portillo kicks off the Midlands‑to‑Rye adventure, leaving Warwick and heading straight for Radley in Oxfordshire – the opening leg of series 10, episode 11.
Dave's got his eye on a beige 1970s Fiat Uno 45 that's only clocked 36,000 miles. Bangers & Cash – series 9, episode 11.
Paul heads out to pick up a veteran navy ambulance that's been used as a holiday camper – Series 9, episode 12.
At Kursk – a front as big as Wales – the Soviets finally start to push the Germans back. As the Wehrmacht pulls out, they’re torching anything that could prove their crimes. S1 Ep5
A bold documentary that flips the usual WWII story, making you rethink the war and the famous figures we all think we know.
Fiona Bruce fronts this edition from the grounds of Aston Hall in Birmingham, while Benjamin Zephaniah stops by to chat about his fascination with quirky banknotes and other odd currency.
Fiona Bruce fronts this edition from the grounds of Aston Hall in Birmingham, while Benjamin Zephaniah stops by to chat about his fascination with quirky banknotes and other odd currency.
Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics drops you into the workshop where the crew, led by narrator Toby Foster, take a 1980s MG Montego Turbo – the fastest production MG of its day – and give it a proper…
Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics drops you into the workshop where the crew, led by narrator Toby Foster, take a 1980s MG Montego Turbo – the fastest production MG of its day – and give it a proper…
At Kursk – a front as big as Wales – the Soviets finally start to push the Germans back. As the Wehrmacht pulls out, they’re torching anything that could prove their crimes. S1 Ep5
A bold documentary that flips the usual WWII story, making you rethink the war and the famous figures we all think we know.
Fiona Bruce fronts this edition from the grounds of Aston Hall in Birmingham, while Benjamin Zephaniah stops by to chat about his fascination with quirky banknotes and other odd currency.
Gordon Buchanan finds out how a Canadian town keeps polar bears at bay, and Simon Reeve talks to scientists watching the glaciers melt. Series 1, episode 2.
The last bit of the series still serves up the classic wartime jokes. A botched Resistance job lands Renee and Edith right in front of a German firing squad. Series 8, episode 7.
Madcap chaos as the war draws to a close: the Colonel and Gruber attempt a dash for Spain, and Herr Flick’s had a hefty dose of plastic surgery. Series 9, episode 1.
Missing and Presumed Dead – a wartime comedy brimming with oddball names. René gets caught by Louise of the Communist Resistance, who insists he’s her love slave. Series 9, episode 2.
Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics drops you into the workshop where the crew, led by narrator Toby Foster, take a 1980s MG Montego Turbo – the fastest production MG of its day – and give it a proper…
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In this episode of Retro Electro Workshop, Shamil tracks down a battered 1940s Marconi radiogram. Meanwhile, Rob Howard – one of the UK’s last full‑time retro‑electronics fixers – is asked by a famil…
In this episode of Retro Electro Workshop, Shamil tracks down a battered 1940s Marconi radiogram. Meanwhile, Rob Howard – one of the UK’s last full‑time retro‑electronics fixers – is asked by a famil…
Masters of Reinvention follows award‑winning engineer Dr. Shini Somara as she leads a team of makers rebuilding a 1936 three‑wheeler with recycled parts and a rescued recumbent trike. In the same epi…
Michael Portillo hops on the train at Piccadilly Circus and heads down to Gravesend, using the railway to stitch together a slice of London’s past. He stops at a quirky West End shop that was a favou…
Michael Portillo hops on the train from Warwick up to the coastal town of Rye, tracing the old line through Kent and Sussex. Along the way he shows how the Edwardians' passion for cultivation still s…
Great British Railway Journeys follows Michael Portillo as he hops on the train from Newcastle into County Durham, starting in Jarrow. He digs into the grim story of 200 local men who trekked 300 mil…
Michael Portillo hops on the train from Warwick up to the coastal town of Rye, tracing the old line through Kent and Sussex. Along the way he shows how the Edwardians' passion for cultivation still s…
Restoration Workshop follows expert restorer Gary Wallis and his team as they hunt down items with hidden potential and turn them into something proper. In the first episode Gary revives a Grenadier …
Restoration Workshop follows expert restorer Gary Wallis and his team as they hunt down items with hidden potential and turn them into something proper. In the first episode Gary revives a Grenadier …
Gary Wallis and his crew give a local pub a fresh new look. Then they head to Silverstone for a quirky automobilia auction. Back at the workshop they make a chair from World War II bomber jackets and…
Gary Wallis and his crew give a local pub a fresh new look. Then they head to Silverstone for a quirky automobilia auction. Back at the workshop they make a chair from World War II bomber jackets and…
The last bit of the series still serves up the classic wartime jokes. A botched Resistance job lands Renee and Edith right in front of a German firing squad. Series 8, episode 7.
Madcap chaos as the war draws to a close: the Colonel and Gruber attempt a dash for Spain, and Herr Flick’s had a hefty dose of plastic surgery. Series 9, episode 1.
Missing and Presumed Dead – a wartime comedy brimming with oddball names. René gets caught by Louise of the Communist Resistance, who insists he’s her love slave. Series 9, episode 2.
Robbie Cumming kicks off in Shardlow and sails up to Etruria Junction in Stoke‑on‑Trent, taking in the Trent and Mersey Canal along the way. Series 1, episode 1.
From Froghall down to Bugsworth Basin, Robbie Cumming takes a look at England’s canals. He runs into a cramped tunnel in Staffordshire that gives him trouble, and ends up lending a hand to a boater w…
Robbie Cumming carries on his Pennine trek from Marple towards Huddersfield, only to be held up by a fallen tree and a leaking lock pound.
From Froghall down to Bugsworth Basin, Robbie Cumming takes a look at England’s canals. He runs into a cramped tunnel in Staffordshire that gives him trouble, and ends up lending a hand to a boater w…
Dom Chinea teams up with engineer Sam Lovegrove to build a drift car. Then they bring a digger onto Dom’s Cornish farm and dig a new pond. After repairing the local rowing club’s trailer in Hayle, th…
Simon Reeve drives into the heart of Australia, visits a ghost town still contaminated by a nearby asbestos mine, and spends time with an Aboriginal community near Uluru. The episode offers a stark l…
Travel presenter Simon Reeve heads down the southern tropic line, swinging from Chile up to Brazil. In this instalment he spends time with an anthropologist living among a forest tribe in Argentina, …
David Jason walks you through classic British engineering feats, starting with early wheeled wonders – the Penny Farthing and Stephenson’s Rocket. Series 1, Episode 1
Jack hunts a rare Peugeot 205 GTI that could be one of the best in the country, while Derek looks for a pair of 60s Triumph Vitesse and Heralds. The regular crew – Derek, Dave, Paul and car‑journalis…
Jack hunts a rare Peugeot 205 GTI that could be one of the best in the country, while Derek looks for a pair of 60s Triumph Vitesse and Heralds. The regular crew – Derek, Dave, Paul and car‑journalis…
Derek hops in a Toyota Hilux and tackles the dry‑stone walls of the Peak District to snag a quirky 1988 Opel Manta, while Dave is busy sorting out a Ford Granada that's been turned into a rally suppo…