The Repair Shop

In this programme, specialists tackle the restoration of a 1920s children's drum kit that’s been heavily used, a vintage oil lamp, and a century‑old fret saw. The work is presented by Jay Blades, who guides viewers through each project's challenges and techniques.

The programme follows a group of restoration specialists as they take on challenging projects, with Jay Blades presenting each episode. Viewers are taken through the entire process, from the initial assessment of an object's condition to the final steps that bring it back to life. Each installment showcases the skill and patience required to revive items that have long been neglected. In this particular episode the team sets about repairing three distinct objects: a children's drum kit from the 1920s that has been heavily beaten into submission, a vintage oil lamp, and a fret saw that is a hundred years old. All three pieces show the wear that comes with decades of use. The experts approach each item methodically, beginning with a thorough cleaning before tackling structural repairs. They address any damage, replace missing parts where possible, and carefully reassemble the components to restore the objects to functional condition. Their work highlights the craftsmanship needed to revive such historic pieces. Throughout the segment, Jay Blades guides the audience, explaining the challenges each restoration presents and offering insight into why preserving these items matters. The episode combines practical hands‑on work with a brief look at the history embedded in each piece, illustrating the value of giving old objects a second life.