The Repair Shop
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The Repair Shop
Just started watching this recently.......with all the absolute dross that is on TV these days what a breath of fresh air this programme is,the restoration of some of the treasured things they bring back to their original state is so uplifting and the absolute joy it brings to people is superb,its a smashing programme, big shout out to the guy who does shoe repairs, myself coming from Rossendale and a shoemaking background its really interesting he does some fantastic restorations.
Well done the BBC its a joy to watch.
Well done the BBC its a joy to watch.
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I'm selective when I watch this. I'm not interested in the countless Teddy Bears or most of the leather work but I do like the metal and woodwork - clocks, furniture, old musical instruments and so on. I do not like the presentation much especially the formulaic nature of it and flitting from one item to another and then back again rather then sticking with one from beginning to end. There is of course 'fast forward' to deal with this. I suppose it's because the makers feel we'll lose interest if they don't do this and we also need some emotional stuff - 'wow' and all that - to keep us watching.Steve1956 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:16 pmJust started watching this recently.......with all the absolute dross that is on TV these days what a breath of fresh air this programme is,the restoration of some of the treasured things they bring back to their original state is so uplifting and the absolute joy it brings to people is superb,its a smashing programme, big shout out to the guy who does shoe repairs, myself coming from Rossendale and a shoemaking background its really interesting he does some fantastic restorations.
Well done the BBC its a joy to watch.
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Agree entirely. It’s feel good TV at its best - I love it. The horologist Steve is an absolute genius, but to be fair, they are all exceptional in their fields.
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Not bad for a Yorkshireman.Croydon Claret wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:37 pmHe was "Shoe Repairer of the year" in 2016
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The clock restorations are quite amazing, one I really did enjoy was the restoration of a pinball table,it took me back to the 70s I loved playing them.Hipper wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:41 pmI'm selective when I watch this. I'm not interested in the countless Teddy Bears or most of the leather work but I do like the metal and woodwork - clocks, furniture, old musical instruments and so on. I do not like the presentation much especially the formulaic nature of it and flitting from one item to another and then back again rather then sticking with one from beginning to end. There is of course 'fast forward' to deal with this. I suppose it's because the makers feel we'll lose interest if they don't do this and we also need some emotional stuff - 'wow' and all that - to keep us watching.
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Lucinda Scalisi, the lady who restores paintings seems to be an absolute genius, and I really enjoy Chris Shaw, the bookbinder. Obviously they are all excellent at their craft, it's a lovely gentle heart-warming programme among all the doom & gloom ...
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Is a shoe spinoff going to be called At Last?
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Started watching it regularly as a crafter it was really good to see different techniques being employed, but I’ve noticed they no longer tell you the specific glues they are using for different materials, which I find infuriating.
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Might still be using “the old stuff”… so won’t be allowed to say owt
Everything is dumbed down these days because everything is spectacularly dangerous, and people are too stupid to be trusted with it.
Nitromors a prime example. Years ago it would strip the scale off the hull of a nuclear submarine, the new stuff wouldn’t strip the skin off a rice pudding.
Everything is dumbed down these days because everything is spectacularly dangerous, and people are too stupid to be trusted with it.
Nitromors a prime example. Years ago it would strip the scale off the hull of a nuclear submarine, the new stuff wouldn’t strip the skin off a rice pudding.
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Proper feel good television - one of my favourite programmes.
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I like the show, usually keep it on after channel surfing. I wish they show more restoration on the items though. Cutting to about 5 items doesn't really show the amount of work that goes into it.
That said, I like watching long-form videos of people restoring and building things on YouTube.
That said, I like watching long-form videos of people restoring and building things on YouTube.
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Lucinda really is a genius it must be brilliant to beable to do what she doesClarets4me wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:09 pmLucinda Scalisi, the lady who restores paintings seems to be an absolute genius, and I really enjoy Chris Shaw, the bookbinder. Obviously they are all excellent at their craft, it's a lovely gentle heart-warming programme among all the doom & gloom ...
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This is definitely one of the much better things on TV.
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Quite ! As a post I saw on Facebook a few days ago said ....bobinho wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:23 pmMight still be using “the old stuff”… so won’t be allowed to say owt
Everything is dumbed down these days because everything is spectacularly dangerous, and people are too stupid to be trusted with it.
Nitromors a prime example. Years ago it would strip the scale off the hull of a nuclear submarine, the new stuff wouldn’t strip the skin off a rice pudding.
" In the 1960's, a Car manufacturers owner's guide would give instructions on how to adjust the engine valves. In 2024, it warns people against drinking the Battery Acid " ... "
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Do people still drink battery acid these days?Clarets4me wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:48 amQuite ! As a post I saw on Facebook a few days ago said ....
" In the 1960's, a Car manufacturers owner's guide would give instructions on how to adjust the engine valves. In 2024, it warns people against drinking the Battery Acid " ... "