Quick Summary
Jay Blades and his team continue their restoration series by tackling three more cherished family heirlooms. They carefully work on a Victorian railway lamp, a musical jewellery box and a Brownie toadstool, preserving each item's historic character and personal significance.
About This Program ✦
Jay Blades returns with his workshop crew to bring cherished family relics back to life. The programme follows the designer and his team as they tackle another trio of heirlooms, offering viewers a glimpse of the careful hands‑on work that goes into preserving personal history. In this episode the focus falls on three distinct objects. First up is a Victorian railway lamp, a piece that once illuminated the golden age of train travel. The team then turns to a musical jewellery box, an ornamental container that combines melody with memory. Finally, they attend to a whimsical Brownie toadstool, a fanciful item that holds sentimental value for its owners. Each restoration is approached with the same blend of expertise and respect that has become the show’s hallmark. The Victorian lamp receives attention to its original design, ensuring its historic glow can be appreciated again. The musical jewellery box is delicately repaired so its tune can play as it once did, while the Brownie toadstool is handled with particular care to retain its unique charm. By the end of the episode, all three treasured pieces have been lovingly revived, ready to re‑enter the families’ lives. The segment underscores how a thoughtful restoration can reconnect people with the objects that carry their personal stories.
The Repair Shop broadcasts on Really at 2:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)


