Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

Drew Pritchard tasks leather restorer Martin with attaching an old cricket bag to the interior of a classic pre‑war car. Meanwhile, artist Nick and woodworker Chris collaborate on carving a detailed Buddha sculpture from wood. Both projects are being undertaken simultaneously in the workshop.

The programme is presented as an episode in which presenter Drew Pritchard takes on a series of hands‑on challenges. It brings together a small team of specialists – leather restorer Martin, artist Nick and woodworker Chris – each tasked with a distinct project. The format centres on practical problem‑solving rather than scripted drama. In the main segment, Drew asks Martin to mount an aged cricket bag onto a pre‑war automobile. The task requires Martin to adapt his leather‑working skills to a vehicle setting, testing his ability to integrate an unconventional accessory with a historic car. The challenge is framed as a test of both creativity and technical know‑how. While Martin works on the car, Nick and Chris are occupied elsewhere in the workshop. The two collaborate on carving a Buddha figure, combining Nick’s artistic vision with Chris’s woodworking expertise. Their joint effort focuses on shaping the wood and refining the details of the sculpture. The episode therefore splits its attention between the automotive leather project and the Buddhist carving, offering viewers a glimpse of two very different crafts being tackled side by side. Each participant’s contribution is highlighted as they progress through their respective tasks.