The Repair Shop

The team restores a troublesome barmaid clock, a precious hand mirror and a celebrated 20th‑century design classic – an Eames chair. Each piece is painstakingly repaired, with the clock’s mechanisms, the mirror’s surface and the chair’s iconic lines all returned to their original condition.

The programme follows a dedicated team of restorers as they tackle a range of challenging projects, turning neglected objects back into functional pieces. Each episode centres on the workshop’s collaborative approach, showing how the specialists combine skill and patience to bring items back to life. In this particular episode the crew sets to work on three distinct pieces. First, they address a problematic barmaid clock that has proven difficult to repair, confronting the mechanical quirks that have kept it from keeping time. Their attention then turns to a valuable hand‑mirror, whose delicate frame and reflective surface require careful handling. Finally, they take on a celebrated example of mid‑century design – an Eames chair – treating it as a 20th‑century classic that demands respect for its iconic status. The barmaid clock, described as troublesome, provides a clear illustration of the kind of mechanical intricacies the team must untangle. The hand mirror, labelled precious, highlights the need for gentle techniques to preserve both its aesthetic and structural integrity. The Eames chair, identified as a design classic from the 20th century, showcases the team’s ability to work with historically significant furniture while maintaining its original character. Across the episode, the restorers move methodically from one object to the next, demonstrating the varied expertise required for each task. By the end, the clock, mirror and chair have all been returned to a condition that reflects the careful craftsmanship and respect for the items’ histories.