Seasons & episodes

S7 · E15Stoneware Elephant from New Zealand 2021-04-02 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First through the barn doors is a stoneware elephant purchased by a young British couple, Michel and Paul, when they lived in New Zealand. Ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay has her work cut out to revive both Michel's precious elephant and her memories. Wood expert Will Kirk and master saddler Suzie Fletcher join forces to resurrect a dilapidated child's rocking horse, built by a grandfather who never had the chance to repair it for his baby granddaughter. And silversmith Brenton West undertakes the repair of an unusual trophy shaped like a boxing ring.

S7 · E16Hundred-Year-Plus Nursing Chair 2021-04-05 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First to arrive is a dilapidated nursing chair dating back over 100 years. The button-back antique reminds owner James of the wonderful times he spent with his grandmother and mother as a child. Wood expert Will Kirk and upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary join forces to resurrect not only James's precious chair but also his cherished childhood memories. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher's expertise is called upon to repair a 1950s helmet that belonged to a brave firefighter who witnessed one of Wales's most devastating disasters. Restoring this hero's helmet to its former glory proves an immensely touching tribute for his devoted daughter Janet. And metal expert Dominic Chinea undertakes the repair of a vintage coffee grinder that takes owner Sergio back to summers spent with his grandparents in Italy.

S7 · E17Cigar Box Ukulele 2021-04-06 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Metal maestro Dominic Chinea is blown away by a prewar ride-on toy aeroplane that has been grounded for decades. Owner Charlotte is hoping to restore her grandpa's vintage toy for her own daughter Phoebe to enjoy. Rusty and in pieces, getting the plane fit for piloting again is going to be a mammoth job for Dom. Luthier Julyan Wallis is tasked with reviving a make-do-and-mend ukulele fashioned from an old cigar box. This hand-crafted instrument was made by owner Kate's father in the 1920s and was played at family gatherings throughout her childhood. And ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsey works wonders on a collection of badly broken zoo animals made from wood pulp.

S7 · E18Silver Salt and Pepper Music Box 2021-04-07 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Silversmith Brenton West takes on the repair of a salt and pepper music box of great sentimental value to owner Janice. The ornate pair was purchased in Hong Kong by Janice's mother, who accompanied her father during his army posting in the 1950s. Janice played with the set throughout her childhood, and now she wants her daughter to treasure it for future generations. Mechanical expert Steve Fletcher finds himself flummoxed by a talking doll who's lost her voice. Mending the miniature record player inside her proves an unusually tricky challenge for Steve. Meanwhile, teddy bear ladies Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch take on the comparatively fun part of the fix, creating her original 1960s clothes. And master hatter Jayesh Vaghela is brought to the barn to tackle a treasured hat worn by a prisoner of war as he worked on the Death Railway in the Second World War.

S7 · E19Vintage Pocket Camera 2021-04-08 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Camera restorer Brenton West tackles a vintage pocket camera, believed to have taken the final photo of a loving family before they dispersed following their mother's death. Owner Geoff cherishes this prized possession that has been in the family since the early 1900s. Toy restorers Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell get to grips with a stuffed pig that is crying out for some TLC. The 65-year-old fabric toy has served as a lifetime companion for owner Sally who, as a child, even manged to get him christened by her local vicar. And ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay painstakingly pieces back together a delicate stone plate from India. Owner Amelia's father originally bought it on a work trip. Once home, it had taken pride of place in the family hallway. But when Amelia's mother suffered a sudden stroke, an unfortunate accident left the plate in pieces.

S7 · E20Singing Trophy 2021-04-09 · 44 min＋

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. Silversmith Brenton West is tasked with reviving a worn-down singing trophy that celebrates the musical talent of a sadly departed mother. Won in 1955, it commemorates a young girl who turned her back on singing when she started a family. Wood expert Will Kirk works wonders on an ornate, wired bird cage gifted to a daughter by the biological father she only managed to track down as an adult. A fiddly fix from Will, along with finishing touches from metal expert Dom, brings the beloved bird cage back to life for Sarah. And leather expert Suzie Fletcher wrestles a beaten-up boxing bag back into shape. It originally belonged to a successful cruiser-weight fighter, and grandson Danny is knocked out by Suzie's stunning transformation.

S8 · E1Charles II Portrait 2021-04-21 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team tackle a historic portrait, an engagement ring, an ornate chest from Oman and a toy donkey that links a twin with the brother she lost aged 21.

S8 · E2Seized-up Roundabout 2021-04-28 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a sit-on roundabout, a Texan side saddle, a WWI dominoes box and a mechanical teddy gifted to an adopted girl on arrival in the UK.

S8 · E3Mantle Clock 2021-05-05 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a ship-shaped clock, a ceramic night light, a 1960s skateboard and a teddy that accompanied a young man through life-changing surgery.

S8 · E4Grandma's Running Shoes 2021-07-14 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team takes on a pair of running shoes used in Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics, a photograph of an ANC activist, a cherished clarinet and a push-along donkey.

S8 · E5Painting of Queen Henrietta Maria 2021-07-21 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team tackle a rare historic painting, a vintage sewing machine, a Beatles souvenir from the Swinging Sixties and a splintered stained-glass window.

S8 · E6Dolls Amy and David 2021-09-29 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore two very well-loved dolls, a drum kit with magical memories, a painted German toy box and the oldest item ever to enter the barn.

S8 · E7Diana the Doll 2021-10-06 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a beloved doll, a metal guitar, a symbolic sculpture and a suitcase that accompanied an army officer as he journeyed through Africa.

S8 · E8Symbolic Seascape 2021-10-13 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a significant seascape painting, a doll belonging to a refugee child from Bosnia, a farmer’s vintage seed-sower and a Parisian plate.

S8 · E9Stone Bird Bath 2021-10-20 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a crumbling bird bath, a harmonium in need of a tune up, a document belonging to a survivor of the Titanic and a 1950s bear in need of TLC.

S8 · E10Barber's Chair 2021-10-27 · 57 min＋

Jay Blades and the team restore a barber’s chair, an Iranian musical instrument, a roulette machine and a carousel horse.

Jay Blades and the team restore a Chesterfield armchair, a brass keepsake box and a silver bracelet.

S8 · E12Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs 2021-11-02 · 44 min＋

The team restores handmade pottery signs, a wooden horse and cart toy, and a footie trophy.

S8 · E13Grandmother's Midwifery Bag 2021-11-03 · 44 min＋

The team restores a wooden toy yacht, a pre-NHS midwifery bag and a mechanical toy bear.

S8 · E14Motor Bike Saddle Bags 2021-11-04 · 44 min＋

The team restores some leather saddle bags, a barometer and a stained glass panel.

S8 · E15Tarnished Tuba 2021-11-05 · 44 min＋

In the Repair Shop today, the team restores a tuba, a metal mantle clock and a Foo dog pot.

S8 · E16Young Man and Dog Lead Statue 2021-11-08 · 44 min＋

The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe.

S8 · E17Indian Dancing Doll 2021-11-09 · 44 min＋

The team restores an Indian dancing doll, a musical menorah and a sewing box.

S8 · E18Engagement and Eternity Rings 2021-11-10 · 44 min＋

The team restores a pair of wedding rings, a pantomime horse and a dreadnought guitar.