The Repair Shop 255x36 - Episode 28

First into the barn is Jessie, accompanied by grandparentsDiana and Percy. They've brought an item that's entertainedfour generations of their musically talented family. Jessie'sgreat-grandfather played in a band in the 1920s and strummedthe little ukulele in a rowing boat around a lake to impressJessie's future great-grandmother when they were courting. NowJessie is keen for king of strings, luthier Julyan Wallis, tobring the ukulele back to life so that she can continue itslegacy. The fix is like a surgical procedure for Jules, whoneeds to bolster a crack from the inside of the instrument aswell as fix its ornate central rose.Next, it's a soft toy SOSfor Amanda Tatchell and Julie Middleditch, courtesy of Nicolafrom the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Parsley was a present fromNicola's dad when she was just five years old. As a child, shewasn't given many presents, so Parsley, who sits astride ametal bike and pedals when pushed, has remained very dear toher. By her own admission, Nicola ruined Parsley when shepainted his face with lipstick, something she instantlyregretted. Since her father passed away in 2020, Parsley hastaken on even greater significance for Nicola. Now the toyneeds a massive makeover to get him back to his former glory,but as usual the Bear Ladies relish the challenge.The finalvisitors to the barn are father and daughter Carlo andAlessia, with a little reminder of family life back in theirancestral homeland of Italy. It's a 1960s split-flap clock madein Carlo's mother's hometown of Udine that horologist SteveFletcher needs to get flipping again. Working with plastic andmid-century mechanics means Steve is well out of his comfortzone reviving this retro but much-loved timepiece back to itssparkling best.