THE REPAIR SHOP - Tonight on BBC 1, at 8pm

[arthursboy]

FFS an old pair of boots and I’m gone, I’m blaming COVID

 

[weebil64]

Mawkish sentimental guff.

 

[Dark Traveller]

Was that thing supposed to be in tune? Or was his playing just crap?

 

[Botchie]

I've always wondered if they pay for the restoration? I would imagine they have to sign something to say they won't sell the items?

 

[Hair Flick]

When the lass started playing her mam’s restored cornet.

 

[Botchie]

I was too mesmerised by Suzie and her leather straps.

 

[Hair Flick]

I was too mesmerised by Suzie and her leather straps.

She’s been using the old saddle soap on herself I reckon, very glammed up these days.

 

[Sumdumgi]

Over-sentimental these days, I loved it when the concentration was on the work being undertaken - the back stories seem to take up more and more of the show these days and my interest is waning.

 

[Horley Chorley]

Still the best show on the telly.
Real feel good TV

 

[Botchie]

Over-sentimental these days, I loved it when the concentration was on the work being undertaken - the back stories seem to take up more and more of the show these days and my interest is waning.

Why no, you've just hardened to the concept.

 

[Sumdumgi]

Why no, you've just hardened to the concept.

Maybe - I’m certainly enjoying it less these days though I am still in awe of the proper craftsmen/women on the show and the work they undertake.

 

[Hair Flick]

Over-sentimental these days, I loved it when the concentration was on the work being undertaken - the back stories seem to take up more and more of the show these days and my interest is waning.

It was always the mix of the story and the craftsmanship.

Some proper tearjerkers on tonight mind.

 

[Sumdumgi]

It was always the mix of the story and the craftsmanship.

Some proper tearjerkers on tonight mind.

Oh yes but I just think the tear-jerking has become more pronounced, maybe it’s me getting older and grumpy.

 

[Martin F]

Maybe - I’m certainly enjoying it less these days though I am still in awe of the proper craftsmen/women on the show and the work they undertake.

Stick to "Salvage Hunters... The Restorers" on Quest if it's the back stories you don't like.

 

[Sumdumgi]

Stick to "Salvage Hunters... The Restorers" on Quest if it's the back stories you don't like.

Yeah I do like that but I’ll persevere with Repair Shop.

 

[Horley Chorley]

Another fantastic episode, tonight.

 

[Cotia]

Another fantastic episode, tonight.

Loved the old bloke saying thanks for giving me the chance to talk about my dad, we don't always get the time do we etc

 

[toxic tracksuit]

Stick to "Salvage Hunters... The Restorers" on Quest if it's the back stories you don't like.

Nev is incredible

 

[Shack]

Over-sentimental these days, I loved it when the concentration was on the work being undertaken - the back stories seem to take up more and more of the show these days and my interest is waning.

Still an enjoyable show but I agree with your point. The more recent popularity of the show (compared to when it was tucked away in afternoon scheduling) has driven a focus on the emotional stories. Just look at this thread as an example of this attention. It's not so subtle/natural now - the presenters directed to ask certain questions to the owners of the items to try and draw a few years out. Guess that's prime time TV for you. Still a decent program as they still show the expertise of the repairs being done.

 

[King Kareoke]

Loved the old bloke saying thanks for giving me the chance to talk about my dad, we don't always get the time do we etc

I can relate as my dad died when I was 13.