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untilLone Star Law 9x11 - Guns And Meth
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untilFirst to arrive in the barn is Dawn Shrives from West Sussex,carrying a remarkable model watermill built by her late fatherin 1996. Handmade, brick by miniature brick, to mirror thefamily home, the mill once stood proudly outside the house.But years of exposure to the British weather have left thestructure crumbling and fragile, with missing bricks and abroken roof the least of its problems. On the face of it, it'san unlikely job for horologist Steve Fletcher, but havingcarried out his own successful home renovations in the past,Steve happily turns his many talents to this new challenge.Step by step, he carefully rebuilds the model, preserving thecharacter and craftsmanship that Dawn's father poured intoevery detail, and adds a working watermill to create a lastingtribute for his proud family.Steve isn't the only member of theFletcher family hard at work at the barn. Sharon Pawley andKelly Bromley-Smith have brought along a much-loved clock thatwas once the treasured possession of Sharon's dad and Kelly'sclose friend Roy. Even in his nineties, Roy had a zest andenthusiasm for life, and he and Kelly formed an unlikelycross-generational friendship, spending many adventure-filleddays out together. However, since Roy's passing, the clockhas fallen silent and its case has become chipped and worn.Steve's son Fred Fletcher teams up with ceramics expert KirstenRamsay and dial restorer Cindy Welland to return the clock tofull working order – restoring not just a timepiece, but apowerful reminder of friendship and shared memories.SymoneWilliams has travelled from west London, along with aspectacular but badly damaged Notting Hill Carnival headpiececreated by her father, Vernon Fellows Williams. A proudTrinidadian, Vernon was a founding figure of the carnival andleader of the Genesis carnival band. He gave up drumming tofocus fully on creating the extraordinary costumes the bandwore, of which this headpiece is a prime example. Made fromcopper, fabric and intricate decorative elements, this onceshow-stopping item is now dented and crushed, and thematerials have become torn over time. It's down to metalworkerBrenton West and textile conservator Rebecca Bissonnet tocombine their skills and restore this unique and importantpiece so it can once again take centre stage at the carnival'supcoming 60th-anniversary celebrations.Arriving fromLeicestershire, Steve Humber and his daughter Frankie bringwith them a pair of vintage speed skates that helped launchSteve to sporting stardom. This precious pair was originallylent to Steve in 1985 when he took part in – and won – hisfirst long track skating race on the frozen CambridgeshireFens. The skates ended up being gifted to him, and Steve wenton to enjoy a long career, which included a World Championshipbronze medal and selection for the British Olympic team.Frankie has followed in her dad's speed-skating footsteps, andthe sport remains a powerful bond between father and daughter,especially following the sad loss of Frankie's mum three yearsago. However, now rusted, torn and fragile, the skates needthe expertise of master cobbler Dean Westmoreland to give thema second life, and maybe even the chance to glide acrossfenland ice once more.
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untilFirst into the barn are Keith and his daughter Kirsty, whohave brought a cleverly designed accessory that requires theskills of resident horologist Steve Fletcher. Keith's fatherDesmond went blind in his thirties due to a hereditary diseasethat runs in the family called Stickler syndrome. Desmond neverlet his condition stop him and retrained in his field so hecould continue his career in engineering and welding afterbecoming blind. Upon retirement, after 21 years of loyalservice, Desmond was presented with a personally engravedbraille watch from his company and wore it every day for over30 years. Steve takes on a new challenge with the watch,making a hinged case so that the glass top can be opened, andthe wearer can feel the braille dial to tell the time. Keithand Kirsty want to repair the watch in honour of Desmond'sinspiring resilience and to pass it onto Keith's granddaughterand Kirsty's daughter Phoebe, who is also blind.Next in arebrother and sister Zaff and Nasari, with an item holdinglong-buried memories of their family's life in Uganda. Thesiblings need help from electrical expert Mark Stuckey withtheir father's vintage projector, which was used to showcasefamily videos. When their family was forced to flee the countryin 1972, Zaff and Nasari's father brought the preciousprojector with them to Rochdale, where they eventually rebuilttheir lives. After almost half a century of being unused, Zaffand Nasari hope to restore the projector to working condition.Allowing them to relive never-before-seen treasured memories oftheir childhood in Uganda.Noodworker Will Kirk welcomes ZoeBlake-James and her grandmother Rowan, with a family heirloomthat has been passed down four generations of women in theBlake-James family, making it over 130 years old. The vintagefire screen originally belonged to Rowan's grandmother, andshe has fond childhood memories of it being used in the familyliving room. Zoë is a student of Victorian literature and hasa great passion for researching this era and her family'shistory. The pair would love to preserve the fire screen forfuture generations. Will gets cracking with the wooden frameand enlists the help of textiles conservationist RebeccaBissonnet to tackle the delicate embroidered screen.The finalpair to walk through the barn doors are celebrated veteransinger-songwriter Ralph McTell and his friend Matthew. Theyneed the expertise of leather expert Suzie Fletcher to helprepair a tattered old toy that has been earmarked for arevival. Ralph was involved in a children's programme calledAlphabet Zoo in the 80s, where he wrote a song for everyletter of the alphabet. A friend gave him the leather kangarooas a gift to celebrate the song Kenny The Kangaroo. As aresult, Kenny appeared on stage with Ralph at venues like theRoyal Festival Hall. Ralph met Matthew at his local pub. Aswell as working at the pub, Matthew also works with childrenwith special needs doing music therapy, where he began usingRalph's songs in his class. The children were captivated by thesong Kenny The Kangaroo. Ralph was moved by this and offered todonate his leather friend to the school, but it cannot beenjoyed by the children in its current condition. Suzie has herwork cut out in repairing this 70s stuffed toy from downunder, whose once robust leather is now cracked and split.When the pair return, they are delighted to see Suzie has beenable to get Kenny leaping back into action again, so Matthewcan use him in his therapy sessions with the children.
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untilEntering through the barn doors first are siblings Michelle andPaul along with their mum, Ann. They have an unfinished familyproject that needs the help of metalworker Dominic Chinea andelectrical expert Mark Stuckey. Michelle and Paul's petrolheaddad built them a full working children's jeep that they used todrive to and from school and down to the local park, creatingendless cherished memories. When Paul had his son, Adam, itwas dad Brian's wish to upgrade and revitalise the car for hisgrandson and future grandchildren. Sadly, Brian passed awaybefore he could complete his dream. Mark and Dom now have thetask of finishing what Brian started, getting this vehicleroadworthy once more before the family return with Adam, who'seager to get behind the wheel.Next up, Annette from NorthernIreland is calling upon the skill set of soft toy restorersAmanda and Julie to bring back a precious piece of herchildhood. Anette grew up in Northern Ireland around the timethat the Troubles started, a frightening period to livethrough as a child. Many organisations who were trying tofoster peace started initiatives where children from both sideswent abroad and spent time with a host family to escape theconflict. Annette on her trip was given a Dutch doll from herhost family that became a symbol of a happy and peaceful time.However, years of wear and tear have left the doll needing alot of TLC. After enlisting the help of woodworker Will tocarve her some new clogs, Amanda and Julie find her lost eyesinside her head and get her looking as beautiful as Annetteremembers.Rebecca Davis arrives at the workshop hoping masterhatter Jayesh can work his magic on an iconic hat that hailsall the way from Egypt. As a young girl, Rebecca had afascination with Tommy Cooper and his infamous fez. On a tripback to Egypt visiting family, Rebecca's stepfather broughther an authentic fez, which she treasured. Jayesh has thetricky task of restoring the beloved hat. After addressing themoth-eaten holes and staining, he must reinstate the iconictassel before handing it back to an excited Rebecca.Lastly,it's a first for Kirsten as she restores a sculpture made outof soap, carved in a prisoner-of-war camp in Thailand duringWWII. Chris Cooke from Devon is hoping ceramics expert Kirstencan revive this unusual heirloom. Chris's grandfather Fred wasin the Manchester Regiment and was posted to Singapore, butwhen the Japanese invaded, he was sent to Thailand as aprisoner of war. One of his campmates there carved a likenessof Chris's grandfather out of soap, which Fred brought backwith him to the UK when the war ended. It has been since passeddown to Chris. Kirsten has her work cut out, having neverrepaired a bar of soap in her career, and once she has workedout a replacement for the missing soap parts, she has thedelicate task of resculpting Fred. Once finished, an emotionalChris is reunited with this important piece of his familyhistory.
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untilMaitre d' Fred and his team of matchmakers invite moresingletons to the luxury hotel in the hope of finding love inthe sun. A string of unhappy relationships has left 24-year-oldThalia with a phobia of kissing. Her date with 25-year-oldEssex lad Jack date gets off to a great start after a discoveryof a shared love of sharks. Widower Tony is looking for someoneto share his twilight years and is paired with the glamorousLesley, a fellow East Ender. However, a surprising differingof political opinions threatens to derail their date.
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untilOn the hottest day of summer, Hoppo rescues an internationalstudent drowning in waist-deep water metres from shore, whileEvo finds a semi-conscious woman being carried out of the surf.
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untilThe Bear Ladies harness their skills to transform a life-sizedhorse, and a classic chair that holds memories of a daringescape from Paris during World War II is restored.
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untilThe Irregulars 1x1 - Episode 1
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untilThe Irregulars 1x4 - Episode 4
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untilThe Irregulars 1x7 - Episode 7
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untilThe Irregulars 1x8 - Episode 8
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untilFirst up in the workshop is a mandriola belonging tointernationally celebrated folk musician Vin Garbutt. Vin's sonTim and family friend Maggie are hoping Julyan Wallis canrestore this piece of musical history so that it can be playedagain. Vin started his career in the 1960s, busking his waythrough Spain, where this instrument played an integral partin developing the strumming method that helped him become aglobally recognised folk artist. After repairing the damagedbodywork, Julyan needs to restring and tune the mandriola torestore its original sound. Tim and Maggie are overjoyed whenthe item is returned to them, unlocking a piece of theirfather and friend's past.Next, expert weaver Sarah has herhands full with two pint-sized pieces of furniture belonging toMamta Rajani. These unique chairs are woven from memories ofMamta's childhood with her sister and parents in Tanzania. Theywere at the centre of family gatherings and outings whenexploring the rich African countryside. After being brought tothe UK following the sad passing of her parents, Mamta needsSarah's skills to repair these childhood treasures so that hergrandchildren can use them, just as she, her sister and herown children did. The chairs pose an interesting challengebecause Sarah must work out how to create new plastic-coveredcane, which the chairs were originally made from. Afterenlisting the help of Dominic Chinea, who creates a new toolespecially for the job, Sarah weaves new life into thesebeloved chairs.Third to walk through the barn doors are Roddyand his mother Anne Lloyd Jones, who are hoping master hatterJayesh Vaghela can restore a precious memento of Anne'shigh-flying husband Trefor. This captain's cap clocked upthousands of miles at the vanguard of domestic aviation beforeits retirement from the skies 40 years ago. Anne met Trefor asa stewardess when he was a young navigator, and both witnessedthe aviation industry transform with the introduction of theBoeing 747, which Trefor captained for 11 years. For Anne,the cap is a reminder of the man who gave her decades of happymarried life, and for Roddy, it symbolises his heroic father.Jayesh has the delicate task of returning it to its formerglory, so that Trefor's memory can live on.Lastly, Linda andher son Matthew Bracey have an exciting repair for pinballextraordinaire Geoffrey Harvey – an American retro raritythat belonged to Linda's husband and Matthew's father, Chris.Known as ‘the Neon Man' and ‘the Godfather of Neon', Chrischanged the face of Soho with his neon artistry signs andbrought his love of Americana into his work. Chris dreamed ofowning an authentic American pinball machine, and afterfinally acquiring this one, he placed it proudly in thestudio, where his family and customers could share in hispassion. Geoff's repair of this mammoth machine involvesmeticulously dismantling every cog and circuit to find out whyit went dark. Linda and Matthew hope that Geoff can light upthis beloved machine to keep Chris's memory alive through thegame he loved.
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untilOn an all-new episode of Ridiculousness Rob, Chanel and Steeloare joined by comedian Eric Andre to talk about his new movie"Bad Trip", meet some lusty seniors in FREAKY FOGIES, andenter the vomit filled PUKE RADIUS.
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untilOn an all-new episode of Ridiculousness Rob, Chanel, andSteelo greet the day with some HAPPY WAKEUPS, meet chickensand the women who love them in POULTRY PRINCESSES, andconfront some dangerous doors in UNHINGED.
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untilDr. Oakley, Yukon Vet 9x3 - The Very Hungry Reindeer
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untilOne Piece 10x78 - The Bet of a Lifetime! Roger's Adventure!
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untilBatwoman confronts Gotham's biggest foe, while new informationforces those closest to Kate to make some difficult decisions.Ryan's feelings for Angelique puts her partnership with Lukeand Mary at risk, while Alice goes on a warped walk downmemory lane.
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untilAll-Star survivalists Wes and Suzänne take on Ecuador'srelentless rainforest. Aggressive pumas, venomous snakes andconstant storms make every step dangerous. Even these veteransare not prepared for the shocking news that shakes theirchallenge.
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untilThe Real Housewives Of Atlanta 13x15 - Cajun Peaches
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untilWhen Calls the Heart 8x6 - No Regrets
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untilThe Showstoppers round marks the first time contestants willshowcase their talent by performing with a band this season fortheir last chance to make it into the coveted Top 24. Don'tmiss remarkable performances leading the judges to makedifficult decisions and share shocking results in their finaljudgment.
