Series 8

Apr 21, 2021
35 Episodes

Episodes

1

Charles II Portrait

Apr 21, 2021
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.

2

Seized-up Roundabout

Apr 28, 2021
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.

3

Mantle Clock

May 5, 2021
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.

4

Grandma's Running Shoes

Jul 14, 2021
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.

5

Painting of Queen Henrietta Maria

Jul 21, 2021
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.

6

Dolls Amy and David

Sep 29, 2021
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.

7

Diana the Doll

Oct 6, 2021
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.

8

Symbolic Seascape

Oct 13, 2021
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.

9

Stone Bird Bath

Oct 20, 2021
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.

10

Barber's Chair

Oct 27, 2021
57 min

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

11

Chesterfield Armchair

Nov 1, 2021
44 min

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

12

Pottery Vegetable Patch Signs

Nov 2, 2021
44 min

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

13

Grandmother's Midwifery Bag

Nov 3, 2021
44 min

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

14

Motor Bike Saddle Bags

Nov 4, 2021
44 min

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

15

Tarnished Tuba

Nov 5, 2021
44 min

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

16

Young Man and Dog Lead Statue

Nov 8, 2021
44 min

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

17

Indian Dancing Doll

Nov 9, 2021
44 min

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

18

Engagement and Eternity Rings

Nov 10, 2021
44 min

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

19

Worn-out Toy Rabbit

Nov 11, 2021
44 min

The team restore a soft toy, a sea cadet’s drum and a wooden church pew.

20

Wooden Soldier's Trunk

Nov 12, 2021
44 min

The team restores a soldier’s trunk, a Persian tea set and a pair of roller skates.

21

Vintage Printing Machine

Nov 15, 2021
44 min

The team restores a leather chair, a vintage letterpress and a mechanical toy plane.

22

1970s Puppet

Nov 16, 2021
44 min

The team restore a treasured childhood puppet, an antique camera and an unusual timepiece.

23

Silver Tea Set

Nov 17, 2021
44 min

The team restore a post box, a silver tea set and a leather desk folder.

24

Painting 'The Storyteller' by Robin Rae

Nov 18, 2021
44 min

The team restore a midwifery bag, a cherished painting and a First World War brooch.

25

Wol the Stuffed Owl

Nov 19, 2021
44 min

The team restore a soft toy, a miniature piano and a work-torn wall clock.

26

Kiddush Cup

Nov 22, 2021
44 min

The team restore a Venetian glass goblet, a leather hat and a wooden horse called Toby.

27

Musical Wedding Album

Nov 23, 2021
44 min

The team restores a child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a children’s ride.

28

The Whistling Man

Nov 24, 2021
44 min

The team restore a whistling wooden statue, a photographer’s timer and an owl inkwell.

29

Tap Shoes

Nov 25, 2021
44 min

The team restore a pair of tap shoes, an ornate silver purse and a magician’s table.

30

Silver-Plated Cornet

Nov 26, 2021
44 min

The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box.

31

Century-Old Violin

Dec 29, 2021
49 min

The team restores a century-old violin, a toy replica cooker and a leather briefcase.

32

Speedway Racing Boots

Jan 5, 2022
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.

33

Record Turntable

Jan 12, 2022
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.

34

Miniature Replica House

Jan 19, 2022
57 min

Jay Blades and the team restore a miniature house, a Bakelite radio, a fairground game and an Indian painting.

35

Danish Egg Chair

Jan 26, 2022
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.