The Repair Shop

S05:E04 - Watering Can, Camel Saddle and Bobby Bear

Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.Metal worker Dominic Chinea takes on a former fairground family's watering can. The can represents owner David's childhood travelling around the country, carrying drinking water for the family. It was an essential piece of kit for life on the road in a caravan but now bears the scars of it's hard life. Large sections of the can have lost the battle with rust and it has sprung some major leaks. Dom sets about replacing the bottom panel and giving it a new lease of life, with the help of silver smith Brenton.Master Saddler Suzie Fletcher tackles a miniature camel saddle – the only memento from a childhood spent in Malaysia. This curious item has been by owner John's side for over sixty years but an unfortunate incident with a mischievous puppy has left it in tatters. John is keen to pass the saddle on to his new grandson, that's if Susie can save the day. Will and Susie join forces to rebuild the leather seat pad and revive the wood work.And Teddy Bear repair duo, Amanda and Julie, welcome a one hundred year old, RAF mascot bear called Bobby. Dressed in a replica uniform, the bear belonged to a brave airman, who survived a horrific plane crash during WW2. His daughters, Kris and Barbara, would love to have Bobby Bear restored as a tribute to their brave father. Amanda and Julie are honoured to give this little chap a much needed over haul.