The Repair Shop 255x43 - Episode 43

Jay Blades and his talented team work wonders on three familyheirlooms.Justine is hoping that goldsmith Richard Talman canrescue her engagement ring in the nick of time. The damageddiamond ring is hugely important to her as it was originallyher mother's, who sadly passed away just months afterJustine's wedding day. The platinum trilogy ring has had alifetime of wear on her mother's hand and not only is the bandnow misshapen and worn, one of the diamonds is loose. Justinehas been unable to wear it for fear of losing the preciousstones. Richard sets to work creating a more substantial shankand addresses the claws that hold the diamonds safely inplace, so that Justine can wear the ring with confidence andremember not only her special day but the special lady whowanted her to have it.Next, bookbinder Chris Shaw is excitedto receive a 250-year-old medical anatomy book. Each pagedisplays a detailed illustration of a dissected human body withhandwritten annotations in pencil. Ramesh and his daughterRavita are both doctors and are both very attached this rareartefact. Ramesh inherited it from his godmother Margo, whoshowed him great kindness. Ramesh moved to the UK to study fromUganda as a young man, leaving his family behind. It was noteasy for him but he was warmly welcomed by his new friendRoger's family and in particular Roger's mother Margo. Shealways championed him, encouraging him to become a doctor.Knowing that Ramesh admired the book Margo left it to him inher will. However, the book is now very frail – the spinehas disintegrated, the gold title faded and the pages are tornand frayed. Chris relishes every moment of this repair andfeels privileged to work on such an important item.Lastly,Harriet from Scarborough has an appointment with master hatterJayesh Vaghela. She's brought her grandfather's railway capthat looks like it's run out of steam. Her grandfather, Eric,dedicated his entire career to the railways, starting as anapprentice and latterly as a station master. In retirement hevolunteered on the steam engine trains on the North YorkshireMoors Railway. She and her sister would visit him there aschildren and if they were good, they were allowed to blow thesignal whistle! This cap epitomises Eric and she'd love to haveit preserved, along with his memory.