The Repair Shop is a British television series made by production company Ricochet. It first aired on BBC Two for series 1 to 5. Due to its massive popularity, the 2019 Christmas Special aired on BBC One with series 6 moving to a peak time weekly 8pm slot on BBC One. Furniture restorer Jay Blades acts as the foreman and primary front person (the shows is narrated, with no formal presenter).
The Repair Shop' is a workshop of dreams where broken or damaged cherised family heirlooms are brought back to life. Furniture restorers, horologists, metal workers, ceramicists, upholsterers and all manner of skilled craftsmen and women have been brought together in one extraordinary space to restore much loved possessions to their former glory. Many of these items have incredible stories behind them and a unique place in history: from an accordian played in the Blitz by a woman who's now in her nineties, to a beautifully crafted clock made by a father who was completely blind. 'The Repair Shop' is an antidote to the throwaway culture and shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.
The Repair Shop' is a workshop of dreams where broken or damaged cherised family heirlooms are brought back to life. Furniture restorers, horologists, metal workers, ceramicists, upholsterers and all manner of skilled craftsmen and women have been brought together in one extraordinary space to restore much loved possessions to their former glory. Many of these items have incredible stories behind them and a unique place in history: from an accordian played in the Blitz by a woman who's now in her nineties, to a beautifully crafted clock made by a father who was completely blind. 'The Repair Shop' is an antidote to the throwaway culture and shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.
The series is filmed at Weald and Downland Living Museum in Singleton, West Sussex.
The Court Barn is the principal setting, though some repairs are carried out in the Victorian smithy and nearby wagon shed. |