The Repair Shop: Series 8

Episode 1: Charles 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. Episode 2: Seized-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. Episode 3: Mantle 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. Episode 4: Grandma'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. Episode 5: Painting 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. Episode 6: Dolls 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. Episode 7: Diana 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. Episode 8: Symbolic 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. Episode 9: Stone 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. Episode 10: Barber'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. Episode 11: Chesterfield Armchair 2021-11-01 | 44 min Jay Blades and the team restore a Chesterfield armchair, a brass keepsake box and a silver bracelet. Episode 12: Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs 2021-11-02 | 44 min The team restores handmade pottery signs, a wooden horse and cart toy, and a footie trophy. Episode 13: Grandmother'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. Episode 14: Motor Bike Saddle Bags 2021-11-04 | 44 min The team restores some leather saddle bags, a barometer and a stained glass panel. Episode 15: Tarnished 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. Episode 16: Young Man and Dog Lead Statue 2021-11-08 | 44 min The team restores a lead statue, a Windrush suitcase and a wooden giraffe. Episode 17: Indian Dancing Doll 2021-11-09 | 44 min The team restores an Indian dancing doll, a musical menorah and a sewing box. Episode 18: Engagement and Eternity Rings 2021-11-10 | 44 min The team restores a pair of wedding rings, a pantomime horse and a dreadnought guitar. Episode 19: Worn-out Toy Rabbit 2021-11-11 | 44 min The team restore a soft toy, a sea cadet’s drum and a wooden church pew. Episode 20: Wooden Soldier's Trunk 2021-11-12 | 44 min The team restores a soldier’s trunk, a Persian tea set and a pair of roller skates. Episode 21: Vintage Printing Machine 2021-11-15 | 44 min The team restores a leather chair, a vintage letterpress and a mechanical toy plane. Episode 22: 1970s Puppet 2021-11-16 | 44 min The team restore a treasured childhood puppet, an antique camera and an unusual timepiece. Episode 23: Silver Tea Set 2021-11-17 | 44 min The team restore a post box, a silver tea set and a leather desk folder. Episode 24: Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae 2021-11-18 | 44 min The team restore a midwifery bag, a cherished painting and a First World War brooch. Episode 25: Wol the Stuffed Owl 2021-11-19 | 44 min The team restore a soft toy, a miniature piano and a work-torn wall clock. Episode 26: Kiddush Cup 2021-11-22 | 44 min The team restore a Venetian glass goblet, a leather hat and a wooden horse called Toby. Episode 27: Musical Wedding Album 2021-11-23 | 44 min The team restores a child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a children’s ride. Episode 28: The Whistling Man 2021-11-24 | 44 min The team restore a whistling wooden statue, a photographer’s timer and an owl inkwell. Episode 29: Tap Shoes 2021-11-25 | 44 min The team restore a pair of tap shoes, an ornate silver purse and a magician’s table. Episode 30: Silver-Plated Cornet 2021-11-26 | 44 min The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box. Episode 31: Century-Old Violin 2021-12-29 | 49 min The team restores a century-old violin, a toy replica cooker and a leather briefcase. Episode 32: Speedway Racing Boots 2022-01-05 | 57 min Jay Blades and the team restore a pair of speedway racing boots, a 1960s electric organ, a handmade grandfather clock and a diary and writing slate. Episode 33: Record Turntable 2022-01-12 | 57 min Jay Blades and the team restore a record turntable, a chair made for King George VI’s coronation, a code breaker’s leather writing case and a mechanical toy clown. Episode 34: Miniature Replica House 2022-01-19 | 57 min Jay Blades and the team restore a miniature house, a Bakelite radio, a fairground game and an Indian painting. Episode 35: Danish Egg Chair 2022-01-26 | 57 min Jay Blades and the team restore an iconic 1960s armchair, a Victorian electrostatic generator, a WWII sailor’s hat and the most extraordinary bicycle.