Nestled deep in the British countryside lies a workshop where broken, battered and beloved artifacts and antiques are brought back to life.

The Repair Shop

A pair of albums charting Scott's expedition to the South Pole, a traditional Asian board game and a much-loved magic trick are restored by the team of experts.

Carrom Board and Scott Albums

Craftsman David Burville takes on the repair of a little clockwork tractor; Barry Phillips fixes an old military compass that has seen service in both world wars.

Photo Plate and WW1 Compass

Restoration of a toy pedal car; resurrecting a wobbly old baize-covered card table dating from the 1940s; rescuing a precious bronze statue by renowned French artist Claire Colinet, depicting Salome.

Pedal Car and Salome Statue

The team restore a broken and battered set of bagpipes, used by a piper who served in the Royal Scots; a silver Eisteddfod crown; a quirky tortoise-shaped bell, that sat for years on the counter of a family-run butchers' shop.

Bagpipes and Tortoise Bell

Repairing an old tram seat; repairing a vintage 1920s racing game; repairing two stained-glass panels that hold precious memories for their owner.

Tram Seat and Racing Game

Jay Blades and the team restore a bike with a patriotic past, a threadbare teddy on wheels and a Victorian firefighter's helmet.

Bike and Victorian Firefighter's Helmet

The team restore a Victorian kaleidoscope, a carved wooden bench that plays a tune, and a pair of military mementoes belonging to an extraordinary soldier.

Kaleidoscope and Mementoes

Jay and the team tackle a set of binoculars salvaged from a WWII U-Boat, a vintage mechanical money box and two boxing belts with a proud and emotional history.

Binoculars, Vintage Mechanical Money Box, Boxing Belts

The team takes on a dilapidated old go-kart, a handmade leather gun slip and a charming cat figurine that sparked a collectibles movement.

Go-Kart, Handwork Leatherwork, Cat Figurine

Today in the Repair Shop, the team restore a much-treasured family portrait, a precious vintage fountain pen, and a 130-year-old tiger automaton that has lost its growl.

Portrait and Tiger Automaton

Clockwork maestro Steve Fletcher finds himself working on a remarkable train set designed and built by the celebrated cartoonist and inventor Rowland Emmet; furniture restorer Will Kirk takes on the challenging repair of a wooden nautical ditty box.

Quirky Train and Doll

Accordion restorer Roger Thomas has a serious job on his hands to get a beautiful vintage concertina, dating from the late 19th century, working again.

Concertina and Cocktail Table

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Metalworker Dom Chinea takes on the challenge of a battered old barber's pole that stood outside a London barber shop for decades; fine art conservator Lucia Scalisi restores a significant early work by eminent Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu.

S4 E8 | Barber's Pole, Enwonwu Painting, Writing Slope