The Repair Shop

Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.Metal maestro Dominic Chinea is blown away by a pre-war ride-on toy aeroplane that has been grounded for decades. Owner Charlotte is hoping to restore her grandpa's vintage toy for her own daughter Phoebe to enjoy. Rusty and in pieces, it's going to be a mammoth repair for Dom to get the plane fit for piloting once again.Luthier Julyan Wallis is tasked with reviving a make do and mend ukulele fashioned from an old cigar box. This hand-crafted instrument was made by owner Kate's father in the 1920s and was played at family gatherings throughout her childhood. After years of hoping to play it once again, it's a magical moment for Kate when she strums a song at the barn.And ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsey works wonders on a collection of badly broken zoo animals made from wood pulp.