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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2018 12:28:06 GMT
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Post by diziet sma on Mar 25, 2018 12:43:24 GMT
It's so nice to watch a programme without anyone saying "How much do you think it's worth?", and "What are you going to spend the money on?".
It's also good that no-one, so fay anyway, wears red trousers.
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Post by janne on Apr 15, 2018 11:57:11 GMT
I'd love to be an expert on something. To be able to restore things, wow. Where do these crafts folks come from and have they been in the trade all their life? Except for Jay and Will, most have a few years on the meter.
Love watching the program, great work by all of them.
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Post by Geoffers on Aug 8, 2018 12:03:43 GMT
Coming this Monday, it says new series,however the term '45 minute reversions' seems to be more of an extended repeat. Anyway ,6.45,BBC 2. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bg6pfm |
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Post by cakewalk on Aug 8, 2018 16:02:32 GMT
It doesn't say it's a repeat in the Radio Times. In fact, they've put series 3. They're pretty good at doing things like that.
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Post by Geoffers on Aug 8, 2018 16:39:41 GMT
Have looked again, and they are definite extended episodes of series 2.
Still worth it , awkward timing though.
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Post by Delia on Aug 18, 2018 17:01:09 GMT
We will watch them: to our shame, we've only just discovered these little gems. I thought it would be like the one where they make expensive junk out of things from the Tip.
Loved the Swiss chalet music box this week!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 0:04:24 GMT
Absolutely loving this. I spend part of every day doing some sort of cutting, measuring, building, constructing, repairing, assembling and I am so tempted to buy more tools and equipment now! I have learnt loads and would love to sit at the side of the repairers to watch what they do.
The stained glass window repair this weekend particularly resonated with me and I watched again on iplayer and took photos. I would like to have a go. I have loads of sheets of glass and several glasscutters but it takes of lot of practice to do what they do with those small pieces.
I like the way the pieces are presented back to the owners. Calmly and understated. No whooping or hysteria, no extremely long pauses before the covers are lifted, just a short explanation and thanks.
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Post by janne on Sept 7, 2018 4:55:35 GMT
Lara, was that the one with birds in it, in a wooden frame? Must look good having that in your house. Very nice piece of work and they did a tremendous job.
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Post by beverley61 on Sept 7, 2018 12:08:22 GMT
I too like the way these experts have spent hours of time and years of experience in restoring the items and then hide them under a tartan rug before quietly revealing them to no fanfare at all, exuberance is expressed in the pride and joy but all in a very understated and quite lovely manner. Even the occasional wow is muted. Brilliant.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 0:33:45 GMT
Janne the stained glass window I liked was one made by the father of the lady who brought it in. He made one and got hooked so ended up doing the entire house! It was a sailing ship on the sea. with the most exquisite border - which I intend to replicate with fabric . . eventually . .
I'm late to this programme so will have to watch the earlier ones on iplayer.
I make things with recycled cardboard so I'm hoping some papier mache items come up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2018 12:16:44 GMT
Well . . the weirdest thing has just happened, a fortuitous coincidence!
Today on my day off I am working my way through old episodes on iplayer. As I am working on my own projects I am compiling a list of things I just have to have. Love those clamps used on the violin restoration (wonderful and so moving) and just have to get those leather needles . . . etc.
The phone goes and I really don't want to answer but do. Unbelievably it is one of my reps who hasn't visited me for about two years. I say umm yes ok I want a heavy duty stapler (as used on the piano stool job) Epoxy resin, clamps etc etc. I can see a big order looming.
Being able to order through trade means I have a shop and house full of gadgets . . . and stuff!
Loved the old hand Singer sewing machine. Mohair - £120 a metre!
Just love this programme. Learning loads.
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Post by Delia on Sept 10, 2018 20:03:36 GMT
It's a fascinating programme. I loved the stained glass window with the ship, I would like to have owned that!
Watching these skilled craftspeople doing what they love, is great.
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Post by janne on Sept 11, 2018 15:29:36 GMT
Lara, seems you enjoy watching it. It really is a program for you. I know nothing about restoring but enjoy the skills of these people.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2018 17:34:57 GMT
I do indeed janne! I spend nearly all day, nearly every day making, cutting, applying various adhesives. I am very lucky to do a job where I am being creative all day! I love it when people bring me a challenge in . . . so this programme is great for me. I noticed when binge watching Monday that the older members of the repair team are calm, cool and totally professional whereas the younger ones are more likely to bump fists, be loud and generally act up. It must be an age thing! I am just too old  |
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Anymore to come?
