Jay Blades

The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain will explore the untold stories of ordinary people, as we learn how these objects shaped our past and influenced the way we live our lives today. A journey through the history of the heirlooms will cover everything from espionage and World War One to immigration and mid-century modern design, as each episode explores a different theme.

Jay Blades shares personal tips and tricks to help viewers become self-sufficient in their own homes. Jay demonstrates how we can all become a bit more handy at home through a range of simple demonstrations from his own workshop. Aided by a rich catalogue of BBC home and garden archive, viewers are guided through ways to tackle outstanding tasks and encouraged to try something new.

The Repair Shop is a workshop of dreams, where broken or damaged cherished family heirlooms are brought back to life. Furniture restorers, horologists, metal workers, ceramicists, upholsterers and all manner of skilled craftsmen and women have been brought together to work in one extraordinary space, restoring much-loved possessions to their former glory. Many of these items have incredible stories behind them and a unique place in history: from an accordion played in the Blitz by a woman who is now in her 90s, to a beautifully crafted clock made by a father who was completely blind; a Pinball machine that is currently being used as a kitchen counter, and a Davenport desk with its trademark fake drawers which fooled burglars - and their crowbar. The Repair Shop is an antidote to our throwaway culture and shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.