The Repair Shop

Truly heartwarming television.

Does make me cry though!!

I think this series has finished, do hope they are making more as it is a delightful programme - no politics, no sex, no swearing or violence.

A friend of mine put me on to this wonderful programme. Her husband watches it with his two grandsons, well did before Covid. It is a very heartwarming programme and I too love to see the reactions of the people who brought in the items for repair.

Yes, it’s one of my favourites too and such a clever concept. The skill and patience of the craftspeople is unbelievable. And to see the emotions on the faces of the owners when they receive their restored items back is so heartwarming.

Started watching this a few years ago on the recommendation of a DIY repairer enthusiast friend. It’s so calming and gentle as the repairers and customers are so nice! I think it has such an “everything will get better” vibe that really works for me.

I watched it yesterday by accident yesterday - I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed it, DH loved it too, and it's always a rare treat when we enjoy the same thing on TV!
Garibaldi - the gorgeous little leather horse ?
My only complaint - Jay's clothes. Not Jay of course, just his clothes.
We then watched a couple on iPlayer.
I was surprised that the episodes are an hour long, they fly by.

Elrel

During the first lockdown my son and I started watching the Repair Shop ‘together’ though 100 miles apart. We kept our phones on FaceTime, often barely spoke but really appreciated our weekly ‘date’!

That's really lovely Elrel
Wish I had someone I could share this programme with [sigh]

During the first lockdown my son and I started watching the Repair Shop ‘together’ though 100 miles apart. We kept our phones on FaceTime, often barely spoke but really appreciated our weekly ‘date’!

It's one of my must-watch programmes. Wonderful.

I have a couple of friends of friends on it

I'm not sure they are very well paid though!

Yes a very nice programme, nice stories, the experts will be well paid by the TV company as will the Weald and Downland Museum. Is very interesting to see what can be done if you have the right skills

It's wonderful.

I love to watch Suzie working with leather, bringing it all back to life, and the lady who restores the paintings. And Will. And the lady who restores the ceramics. And...in fact all of them. ?

Love it too. Inspired me to unstuff a 40 yr old Rupert Bear, check for any repairs and stuff with new stuffing which I have ordered on internet. The original stuffing was a mix of little polystyrene shapes and fluff which I removed outside and vacuumed up. So messy. I just hope my son will still love him when he eventually comes home as Rupert will feel a bit different being fully stuffed and having a different filling!

I was trying to think if I had a favourite among the craftspeople but couldn't decide, they are all so good.

The photography is lovely too.

Yes it's a lovely series. There are some very skilled people on that programme.