The Repair Shop

T05:C01 - S05:E01 - Asko Table, Wind Up Panda, Coconut Scraper

Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.A once beautiful mid-century coffee table that has been part of owner Graham's life for 60 years. The much-loved item belonged to his parents and took pride of place in their living room.  It may just be a table, but this everyday object is a symbol of a very happy childhood and a reminder of his beloved mum and dad. It was bestowed upon him to look after and he was thrilled to inherit it but over time this once stunning work of art has fallen into disrepair and Graham is desperate to see it saved. Wood restoration expert Will Kirk uses all his knowledge and skills to bring this unique and exotic wooden object back to life. It's a collaboration for clock maker Steven Fletcher and our resident toy duo Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, when a wind up Panda dating from the 1960's enters the barn. This beloved Panda was the first toy owner Gill remembers having and was a gift from her late father who tragically died two weeks before her 6th birthday aged just 52. After over 50 years of providing comfort and support to Gill, Panda is looking worse for wear and it's a tearful moment as they're reunited.An ingenious contraption, a coconut scraper arrives for the attention of metal worker Dominic Chinea. It was the creation of Dudley's father who immigrated with his family to the UK from India in 1958 and Dudley and his brothers have fond memories of helping their mother make a Goan treat called Kulkuls. It's down to Dom to get the rusted up utensil back into service so the brothers can preserve this childhood memento and recreate the famous and much loved sweet treats.