Some of Britain's most skilled restoration experts breathe new life into much-cherished family heirlooms that are dropped off by members of the public, who reveal the personal stories behind the items.
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14 Episodes
Charles II Portrait
E1
Charles II PortraitJay 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.
Seized-up Roundabout
E2
Seized-up RoundaboutJay 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.
Mantle Clock
E3
Mantle ClockJay 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.
Grandma's Running Shoes
E4
Grandma's Running ShoesJay 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.
Painting of Queen Henrietta Maria
E5
Painting of Queen Henrietta MariaJay 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.
Dolls Amy and David
E6
Dolls Amy and DavidJay 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.
Diana the Doll
E7
Diana the DollJay 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.
Symbolic Seascape
E8
Symbolic SeascapeJay 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.
Stone Bird Bath
E9
Stone Bird BathJay 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.
Barber's Chair
E10
Barber's ChairJay Blades and the team restore a barber’s chair, an Iranian musical instrument, a roulette machine and a carousel horse.
Speedway Racing Boots
E11
Speedway Racing BootsJay 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.
Record Turntable
E12
Record TurntableJay 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.
Miniature Replica House
E13
Miniature Replica HouseJay Blades and the team restore a miniature house, a Bakelite radio, a fairground game and an Indian painting.
Danish Egg Chair
E14
Danish Egg ChairJay Blades and the team restore an iconic 1960s armchair, a Victorian electrostatic generator, a WWII sailor’s hat and the most extraordinary bicycle.
Cast of Season 8
Bill PatersonNarrator (voice)
Jay BladesSelf - Presenter
Steven FletcherSelf
William KirkSelf
Suzie FletcherSelf
Kirsten RamsaySelf
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