The Repair Shop Season 5 Episodes

Episode 0

Christmas 2019

44 mins

The team takes on a rusted, dilapidated Chopper Bike belonging to Andy and Glenn Turner hoping that metal expert Dominic Chinea and bike restorer Tim Gunn can help them to restore this chopper. Jay helps Tim and Dom with the Chopper by restoring the seat. Julie and Amanda repair a beloved 80-year old Bear given by Christmas to Beryl Darsley. Third to arrive are Matthew Smith from Northamptonshire and his dad Andrew. Matthew has Cystic Fibrosis and gets every day help from Andrew with the decease. Via this program he wants to thank his dad. Steven Fletcher is asked to mend a 1960's Broken Down Clockwork Train Set. And finally Lucy Mumford and her father Cedrick from the South of Wales arrive to repair a Harmonium, once the centrepiece of a Welsh family's festive celebrations. David Burville tries to clean the keys from more than 100 years of dust.

Episode 1

Ornate Wooden Piano Stool

44 mins

Will and the team take on a beautiful, carved walnut piano stool, Steve tackles a defunct speedometer from a 1920s Lagonda vintage car, and Sarah deals with a wicker baby crib that has been at the heart of a family for generations since 1937.As a reward, Steve gets taken for a ride in the Lagonda.

Episode 2

RAF Mascot Teddy Bear

44 mins

The team take on a fairground water can, a camel saddle and an RAF mascot teddy bear, restored as a tribute to the brave airman it belonged to. Dom repairs the water can, Suzie and Will tackle the miniature camel saddle and Amanda and Julie repair Bobby Bear, The RAF mascot.

Episode 3

Military Drum

45 mins

The team takes on a one of a kind bicycle sidecar, designed for junior passengers, a Victorian sewing table, and a military drum which saw action in both the first and second world wars. Will puts the pieces of the Victorian sewing stand back together. Dom repairs the old bicycle sidecar. Pete tackles the repairing of the drum that went through the two world wars with some help from Suzie.

Episode 4

Sea Serpent Pen Holder

45 mins

The team takes on a treasured leather satchel that's been through the wars, a Victorian clock that is linked to an incredible wartime story, and a bronze sea serpent pen holder made by owner Alan's great grandfather. Suzie repairs and restores the leather satchel. Her brother Steve fixes the old spy-catcher's slate clock. Meanwhile Brenton repairs the old sea serpent.

Episode 5

Boxing Gloves

45 mins

The team takes on a pair of tired and torn boxing gloves that once belonged to the owner Andy's uncle, a shattered ostrich egg cigarette box and a 1950's toy bike gifted to the owner's brother by none other than Laurel and Hardy. Leather Expert Suzie fights to restore and repair the old boxing gloves. Simon tackles the ostrich egg cigarette box putting the jigsaw of broken pieces back together. Dom works on the old push-bike.

Episode 6

Wind-Up Panda

45 mins

Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First into the barn today, a mid-century coffee table that has been part of owner Graham's life for 60 years. The table belonged to his parents, taking pride of place in their living room, and is at the heart of many happy childhood memories with his late parents. But now the table is suffering from its years of use, and the many social occasions it has witnessed have left their marks. Wood restoration expert Will Kirk must use all his polishing know-how to bring this unique and exotic wooden object back to life. Next, a collaboration for horologist Steve Fletcher and resident bear repair pair Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell as a wind-up panda dating back to the 1960s arrives at the barn. This beloved panda was the first toy Gill remembers being given by her late father, who tragically died two weeks before her sixth birthday. After providing over 50 years of comfort and support to Gill, the panda's joints are stiff and his fur threadbare, leaving the trio of experts with a tough task to restore him back to full health. John Mears is the next arrival, with a reel-to-reel tape recording machine he hopes radio and electronics expert Mark Stuckey will be able to cajole back into life. When John was growing up, this now-silent device was used to record his family's musical get-togethers. John has wonderful memories of singing with his father at family parties, and he would love to hear those sounds again. However, with the machine now malfunctioning, there's a real risk of it wiping the recordings completely - a risk John dare not take. The responsibility for reviving the machine and letting John hear his father's voice once again now falls on Mark and his electronic talents. Finally, an ingenious kitchen contraption all the way from India arrives for the attention of metal worker Dominic Chinea. The device is a coconut scraper, used to create shredded coconut, and was the creation of brothers Dudley, Fred and Chris DuCasse's father, who moved with his family to the UK from India in 1958. Dudley and his brothers remember using the device to help their mother make a Goan treat called kulkuls. With the promise of some kulkuls of his own, Dom tries to get the rusted utensil back into service so the brothers can preserve this childhood memento and recreate the famous and much-loved treat.

Episode 7

Wind-Up Train

45 mins

The team takes on a wooden desk that has seen some serious swotting, a charming scrapbook charting a fantastic story and a now defunct wind up train. Steve starts off by trying to understand and then dismantle the locomotive before handing it over to Lucia for repainting and decorating. Bookbinder Chris Shaw checks out the 1950s scrapbook but notices some tears so passes it over to paper conservator Louise Drover before he starts work on repairing and restoring the rest of the scrapbook. Will Kirk then starts to work on the desk.

Episode 8

Flexiwhirl Seesaw

45 mins

Metal worker Dominic Chinea is challenged to revive a rare and curious 1930s children's toy, seesaw, while hand embroidery expert Sara Dennis is given the challenge of reviving a century old embroidered bedspread. Meanwhile, brother and sister Steve and Suzie Fletcher sort out an ancient gentleman's shooting stick.

Episode 9

WWII Lucky Mascot

45 mins

Jay Blades and the team revive and restore a previous brooch, a teddy bear called Chiefy with a suspected moth infestation and a well-traveled trunk, which after a journey of 6,000 miles, now has pride of place in Sam Sharpe's family home. Amanda and Julie start by putting Chiefy into the deep freeze to kill off any moth larvae lurking inside. Will deals with the warped camphor wood trunk with help from Brenton who makes a replacement piece for the brass latch. Kirsten re-makes Chiefy's buttons, Suzie checks out his new boots and Steve buffs up his boatswain's call. Richard repairs the damaged brooch.

Episode 10

Ship's Wheel

45 mins

It's all hands on deck as the crew tackles a dilapidated wheel from a scrapped Scottish fishing boat, a worn out football mascot, and a well-worn commemorative cricket ball. Suzie is presented with a worn out cricket ball which is coming apart at the seams, then fine art conservator Lucia retouches the red colour and the gold inscription. Will is presented with an old ship's wheel in pieces but with Dom and Jay's help he gets the jigsaw of pieces back together again. Kirsten takes on the job of repairing the old Portsmouth mascot doll with some help from the bear ladies, Amanda and Julie. Brenton adds the finishing touch to the ship's wheel by making a cover to fit over the hub.

Episode 11

Ted the Teddy Bear

45 mins

Lesley Keller's from London hopes toy restorers Julie Tatchall and Amanda Middleditch can get a very old friend back on his feet. Ted means an awful lot to Lesley as he was one of the first toys she received from her wonderful adoptive parents. Pete is asked to repair a 1920s banjolele that was played in the old music halls. Will is tasked with repairing and restoring an old tea caddy that was filled with family treasures.

Episode 12

Antique Bridle

45 mins

Janette Drew and her mother, Margaret Murphy, are hoping that metalwork Expert Dominic Chinea can save a bench that's on its last legs. Meanwhile, a unique piece of family heritage arrives with Ella Woolls and her father Jon: an antique bridle, while Steve Fletcher is tasked with restoring and renovating a very old mechanical calculator. Suzie Fletcher tackles the old bridle, with some help on the decorative metalwork from Brenton West.

Episode 13

Vintage Bottle Stopper

45 mins

The team takes on a rusty pedal scooter, a keepsake with a theatrical past: an original engraved powder compact, and a whimsical vintage bottle stopper whose smiling face and red nose has fascinated owner Martin Day, ever since he was a young boy. Brian Adams is hoping bike restorer Tim Gunn can work his magic on a rusty pedal scooter that he inherited from his father. Used by Brian's father in the 1930s, the scooter was his prized possession and he even held on to it when his family were evacuated during the war. The scooter was then passed down to Brian and his sister, who recall spending many happy hours zooming around on the two-wheeled wonder. Sadly, the scooter has sat unused in the shed for many years, but now Brian's granddaughter Freya has her eye on it, so he needs the team's help to bring it back to its former glory. Silversmith Brenton West is challenged to restore a precious keepsake with a theatrical past: an original engraved powder compact. This unusual item was gifted to owner Dee Rance's aunt Lucy, a performer, by the legendary comedy impresario Fred Karno. Known as the father of slapstick, Karno's most notable protégés include Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Stan Laurel. Unfortunately the delicate box is dull, knocked and dented, and the mirror inside is cracked beyond repair. Brenton sets to work to transform this tarnished treasure and restore some star quality.

Episode 14

Smuggler's Telescope

45 mins

The team takes on a tippling stick thought to have belonged to George V, a nearly 200-year-old telescope that needs the eye of optics expert Richard Biggs, and a Victorian high chair that transforms into a rocking chair. Brenton makes a start on the tippling stick with some help from Will to apply a bit of polish. Brenton then makes a silver quaffing pot to hold a dram of the whisky that the tippling stick holds. Will then focuses on the high chair that transforms into a rocking chair. After making a new top piece for the missing back he enlists the help of Dom to tidy up the transforming mechanism and Suzie who makes a new padding for the back and seat. Meanwhile Richard starts work on the old smuggler's telescope with some help either some soldering by Steve.

Episode 15

Antique Toy Cannon

45 mins

Today the team takes on an antique firing toy cannon handed down to Andrew by his grandfather, a novelty Victorian inkwell in the shape of a hat, and a saintly statue that's suffered an unholy breakage. Firstly Steve investigates the toy cannon, Suzie starts to look at the inkwell while Kirsten starts to work on the damaged statue. Suzie tackles the Victorian inkwell with some help from her brother Steve. And Kirsten starts working on the saintly statue.

Episode 16

Homemade Telescope

45 mins

The team takes on a well-traveled leather case, a fantastic homemade telescope built from scrap metal and a century old decorative bowl that survived the Nazis. Suzie and Lucia make a start on the leather briefcase. Richard and Dom make a start on the scrapyard telescope. Meanwhile Kirsten takes on the jigsaw of the bowl smashed by the Nazis (and the cat). Suzie repairs and restores the leather work on the old case while Lucia refreshes the lettering on it. Dom tackles the metalwork and mechanics of the telescope.

Episode 17

Iraqi Samovar

45 mins

The team takes on a family butcher's trusty (and rusty) sausage making machine, a crumbling Edwardian album full of treasured postcards, a satchel bought in North Africa and an Iraqi hot water urn, known as a samovar. Suzie tackles the satchel, Dom starts de-rusting the old sausage machine. Chris starts organising and planning how he can repair the postcard album. Meanwhile Brenton makes a start on the battered and aged samovar. Both Dom and Brenton make use of Will's woodworking skills to recreate them a missing handle each.

Episode 18

200-Year-Old Fire Bucket

45 mins

The team tackles a small but very precious family heirloom: a 170 year old gold ring, with intricate detailing, that is currently in pieces, a jewellery box bought in Italy, and a 200 year old fire bucket, which is on the brink of collapse. Firstly Richard has a look at the gold ring to repair and resize it so that it'll fit the owner's adult fingers. Then Will starts to repair the jewellery box which include The revealing of a secret compartment which the owner wasn't aware of. Suzie meanwhile tackles the repairs necessary to repair and restore the old fire bucket.

Episode 19

Homemade Gramophone

44 mins

The team take on a home-made gramophone that has lost its voice, a piggy bank smashed and shattered into pieces, and a 19th century German ceremonial helmet. Mark tackles the home-made gramophone, Dom helps out by making a new horn for it. Kirsten takes on the restoration of the broken piggy bank, with some help from Will to make the cork feet. Kirsten also helps Dom with his horn. Then Brenton tackles the repair and restoration of the old pickelhaube helmet, with some help from Suzie on the leather work.

Episode 20

Tape-Recording Machine

44 mins

Today the team takes on a broken tape recording machine, a beautiful green sequinned stage costume that once belonged to a 1950s strong woman and a windup car that's gone kaput. First Mark and Dom investigate the old reel-to-reel tape recorder and start to repair it. Then Steve starts to investigate the old broken toy car, with some help from Kirsten who worked on the bodywork. Sara takes on the restoration and repair of the strong woman's costume.

Episode 21

Grocer's Scales

44 mins

Steve Fletcher is put to the test by some vintage grocer's scales, Derek Lee from Stockport brings in an Art Deco leather handbag for leather expert Suzie Fletcher, and woodwork Expert Will Kirk undertakes the repair of an ornamental Egyptian item.

Episode 22

Victorian Automaton

44 mins

The team of restoration experts repairs a bus conductor's ticket machine, a Victorian automaton and a former world kick-boxing champion's trophy - which has been badly damaged in a recent house fire.

Episode 23

Ploughing World Championship Trophies

45 mins

Furniture restorer Will Kirk is tasked with repairing a writing bureau owned by Kathryn Lovell and her dad John from Northamptonshire. The bureau belonged to Kathryn's grandfather, who ran the village post office for decades. Next into the barn is Liz and her brother Sam from Northern Ireland have some ploughing trophies won by their father for Brenton West to repair and restore. Their next visitor is Louise Robertson from Oxford has a pair of children's dance clogs for Suzie Fletcher to repair and restore.

Episode 24

Art Deco Chiming Clock

44 mins

Three more treasured family heirlooms are restored by the team of experts, an art deco chiming clock, a much loved teddy bear who has lost his growl and a 3D photograph viewer.

Episode 25

Air-Powered Toy Car

45 mins

Jay Blades and his team of restoration experts like Will Kirk tackle a chair used during the investiture ceremony of the Prince of Wales, Steve Fletcher tackles an air-powered toy racing car and meanwhile Dominic Chinea tackles a Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) donation box.

Episode 26

1940s Wobbly Toy Cyclist.

44 mins

Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Metal expert Dominic Chinea and wood restorer Will Kirk join forces to work on a very special wooden travelling trunk. Eventually arriving in Britain aboard the Empire Windrush in 1948. Theresa Sothcott and her sister-in-law Jane from Leicester tell the fascinating story of their mother, aunt and grandmother. Next to test the Repair Shop's knowledge and expertise are Gil and Sue Duffy from Worcestershire, with a delicate and damaged parcel for the attention of ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay. Their glass memorial trophy was created in honour of their daughter Krissy, a keen horse rider and racing driver, who died at just 31 years of age. Glass restorations are notoriously challenging, so Kirsten must use all her skill to get the damaged trophy ready for presentation at the annual classic car race shield in Krissy's memory. Clock restorer Steve Fletcher has trouble keeping an ageing, wobbly toy cyclist on the straight and narrow. Brought in by father and son Martin and Richard Scott, the cyclist has been in the family for over 70 years, but it now needs Steve's attention to keep him on the road for future generations. Finally, silversmith Brenton West tackles a memento of a once-flourishing family ice cream business: a brass bell that was used to herald the presence of one of the first ice cream men in the East End of London. Michelle Amato's grandfather, originally from Italy, arrived in Newham in London in the late 1800s and would peddle his wares from a push-cart, ringing the bell.

Episode 27

Victorian Sewing Machine

45 mins

A treasured Rugby Trophy, a beautiful Victorian Sewing Machine and a 1930's Accordion each pose a set of unique challenges to the team of restoration experts in this edition.

Episode 28

Marionette Theatre

45 mins

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. The skills of both furniture restorer Will Kirk and metalwork specialist Dominic Chinea are called upon when Carol Reynolds from Belfast walks through the barn doors with an item that personifies someone very dear to her. The oak box belonged to her late father, who was a toolmaker at an engineering firm. He kept the instruments of his trade, along with his sketchbooks and calculations, in the various drawers and compartments. However, after years in a shed, damp got the better of it. What's more, Carol had to use a crowbar to force open the box, resulting in a section being sheared off. Will gets to work on the box, cutting out the damaged section and creating a new replacement piece, which he colour matches to conceal his repair. Vintage camera enthusiast Brenton West is in for a treat as Jacquie Lazelle from Ipswich brings her grandad's 100-year-old plate camera in for repair. Jacquie's passion for photography began as a child, when she spent many happy hours with her grandad learning how to use this beautiful relic. She would love to see it brought back to life so she can begin using it again. However it requires an epic amount of work. Brenton calls on leather expert Suzie Fletcher to recreate the expandable bellows, which have disintegrated beyond repair, while he fixes the jammed shutter, replaces the viewing glass and gives the camera a full service. Steve Fletcher has the job of repairing an old racing car and David Burville has the job of repairing an old marionette theatre.

Episode 29

100-Year-Old Surveyor's Theodolite

44 mins

Mechanics whiz Steve Fletcher takes receipt of a theodolite. This beautiful 100-year-old piece of engineering was used by David Brown's father, who was a chartered surveyor. The brass instrument measures distance and angles. Then Michelle Amati brings in a hand-held ice-cream bell for Brenton West to repair that her Dad used to use to call customers to his cart or van. Then Kevin Toll from Derby brings in an old, tired, leather football for Suzie Fletcher to repair and refurbish.

Episode 30

World War II Mascot Doll

44 mins

Brenton West gets his hands on a pewter chess set representing the American War of Independence, complete with 32 figures of British and American soldiers. The prized set belonged to Carl McKeating's father, who was a keen chess player. Then Will Kirk gets the job of repairing and restoring a Syrian X frame chair for Danielle and Julie that's been physically damaged and attacked by woodworm. Finally Geoffrey and Sara bring in their toy soldier, Tommy, for the attention of "the bear ladies" Amanda and Julie to restore him and get him fit for action again. Next into the barn is Wendy Smith from Leicester, accompanied by her husband Fred. They are hoping musical instrument restorer Pete Woods can give a family heirloom back its pluck. They have brought in an old favourite of the music hall, a 1920s banjulele - a four-stringed musical instrument that is a hybrid of banjo and a ukulele. The instrument originally belonged to Wendy's mother Phyllis, a music hall entertainer. Sadly it's now missing its strings and bridge, and it needs a new skin. It's all in a day's work for drum maker Pete, who has to handcraft every single part himself to restore this vintage item. Finally, a century-old tea caddy, repurposed over the years by the Thame family to become a secure depository for treasured family possessions. Will Kirk is on hand to revive this precious box of memories and ensure it continues serve the family for generations to come.

Episode 31

Incident Room 'Murder Box'

44 mins

Bear repair team Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch are ready and waiting to give an adored 60s teddy bear called Fred (the threadbare Fred bear) a much needed makeover. He has been a constant companion to owner Steph Derham through her many tough struggles having been born with Spina Bifida. The next visitor to the barn is Joss Green Armatage who brings in a shabraque for embroidery expert Sara Dennis to restore. A shabraque is a fancy blanket that goes under the saddle of the horse on ceremonial and state occasions. Next to arrive is Maggie Tovey from Newcastle with her "Murder box" that was used in times past for setting up an incident room in a police station. She gives it to Will Kirk for repair and restoration.

Episode 32

Dad's Old Saxophone

44 mins

The first visitor to The Repair Shop's barn today is Lorna Douglas who's brought her Dad's old saxophone for Pete Woods to repair and restore. Then John brings in an old, damaged fret-saw which Dom manages to repair. Lorna is followed by Phil Bailey who's brought a 1937 brass kettle inherited from his grandparents for the attention of Brenton West. Then Ruth Bowditch brings in a WWI shaving mirror for Suzie Fletcher to see what she can do with.

Episode 33

Semi-Acoustic Guitar

44 mins

Luthier (a maker and repairer of stringed instruments) Julyan Wallis gets to grips with a semi acoustic guitar that has spanned three generations. Pete Rout and his son, Tom, put their faith in Julyan to save the beloved instrument that has been silent for over 40 years. Then dentist Faroz Jafferji from Zanzibar brings in his grandfather's old clock for Steve Fletcher to restore and repair. Then Charlotte Velacottt and her aunt Mary from Cornwall brought in a broken fruit bowl for the attention of Kirsten Ramsey. Finally Will Kirk is brought a chair to repair that's been attacked by woodworm in its travels around Europe.

Episode 34

Fire-Damaged Silver Vanity Set

44 mins

The first arrival to the barn today is Patricia Eva from West Sussex, joined by her mother Morna. They have a family heirloom for master silversmith Brenton West to look at which was the casualty of a tragic house fire. Their next visitor is Francis Suttill with a tin cell (drum) dropped to a WWII French resistance group. The cell contained arms and sabotage equipment. He's brought it in for Dominic Chinea to restore and repair. Next into the barn is Susan Wyatt from Surrey with her mum's old miniature carousel for Will Kirk to restore and repair. Sue's mum worked with the code breakers at Bletchley Park during the war.

Episode 35

Brass Shop Till

44 mins

Steve Fletcher experiences a blast from his past when he takes on a vintage shop till, just like the ones he remembers from his childhood. In its heyday, the till took pride of place in owner Kaye Berry's grandparents pub. Next comes Janine Savage with her friend Sue who brings in a home-made doll's house for Will Kirk to repair and restore. Then they get a visit from the Reverend Richard Hayes who brings in a WWII RAF home communion set for Suzie Fletcher to work her magic and repair the leather in the case.

Episode 36

Beloved Banjo

Stringed instrument restorer Julyan Wallis sets to work on a beloved banjo. The banjo belonged to Kipper Tranter's dear departed friend, Ted. Ted took a young and wayward Kipper under his wing, for which Kipper is eternally grateful. Then Julia Emmett from Berkshire comes into the barn with a set of old, tired roller skates for Suzie Fletcher to renovate and restore. The next visitor is David Worssom from Penarth in South Wales who's brought in a wooden salad bowl complete with presentation plaque for Will Kirk to repair and restore.

Episode 37

18th Century French Clock

45 mins

Today, Andy Cronkite brings in an 18th century clock made by renowned French maker Julian Beliard. The prized piece was rescued from a church cellar after an attack during the London Blitz. Their next visitor is Anne-Marie Salmon from London has an old 1960s radiogram for the attention of Mark Stuckey and Will Kirk. Then sisters Julie Welsh and Helen Branford from Yorkshire bring in a botanical field microscope for the attention of Brenton West which used to amuse them as children.

Episode 38

Railway Shunter's Lamp

44 mins

Woodwork expert Will Kirk is enchanted by a musical Jewellery box that miraculously survived a devastating house fire. Pamela Lamb from Devon cherishes this memento, as it belonged to her elder sister Vera, who sadly passed away. Next up is Alan Norley from Kent with an old railway Shunter's lamp for Steve Fletcher to repair and restore. The next visitor to the barn is Girl Guide leader Anne Wheway with a Brownies Promise Toadstool for Suzie Fletcher and Will Kirk to repair and restore.

Episode 39

Junior Drum Kit

44 mins

Keith Kear from Epping Forest has a junior drum kit for musical instrument expert Pete Woods to work on. The 1920s drums were originally his father's, and then a young Keith played them to his heart's content. The next visitor into the barn is Christine Upton from Kent who has brought an old oil lamp for Steve Fletcher. The lamp was converted to an electric lamp and Steve's challenge is turn it back into an oil lamp. The next visitors are father and son, John and Chris Deerlove who have brought an old treadle operated fret saw for Dominic Chinea to repair and restore.

Episode 40

Battered Old Trumpet

44 mins

Jay Blades and the team take on a dented trumpet, a decorative belt awarded to a Victorian sporting hero and a metal roundabout. The first visitors to the barn are Cassie and Sue Day from Swindon have a very battered old trumpet for Pete Woods to repair and restore. It used to be used every New Year's Eve by Sue's dad (Cassie's gran-dad) to play Auld Lang Syne up and down the street. The next to enter the barn are Marilyn Rossel and her sister Margot from Eastbourne have brought in an old metal roundabout for Dominic Chinea to sort out. The last visitor today is Gil Lee from Burnley who has brought in a champion speed walker's belt for Brenton West and Suzie Fletcher.

Episode 41

Children in Need Special (2020)

9 mins

A special broadcast of The Repair Shop (2017) during the 2020 Children in Need telethon. Charlie and Georgina brought in Happy, one of the seven dwarfs who had seen their father through the war and was now seeing their daughter Olivia through a serious operation. The bear ladies, Julie and Amanda patched up Happy to Olivia's obvious delight.