Episodes
The Repair Shop: Episode 35 (BBC One Friday 13 October 2023)
The Repair Shop: Episode 35 airs Friday 13 October 2023 on BBC One.
What is this episode about
An unusual item for the kitchen is presented to woodwork conservator Will Kirk. Fausta’s family has used the same coconut scraper for over a century, and it has been passed down through the generations. As a native of Tamil Nadu, India, where coconut is a staple ingredient, Fausta ate it frequently as a child. Often times, it was a young Fausta who was tasked with cracking open the coconut. She is very pleased with her quick scraping abilities. The user can sit astride the low wooden stool, which has a sharp metal tool attached to one side. After bringing the scraper back from a recent trip to see family, Fausta hopes to put it to good use once again in her kitchen in the UK, where she continues to cook many of the region’s coconut-based dishes. However, the metal tool has become dull and rusted, and the wooden handle has crumbled. Will makes a brilliant insert to replace the missing piece of wood, and his ingenious use of wood glue and clamps restore the coconut scraper to its former glory, so that it may once again be put to its intended use.
Sue brings the wedding ring her father once wore to the goldsmith Richard Talman in Somerset in the hopes that he can give it new life. Charles’s gold signet wedding ring was lost shortly after his beloved wife Valerie passed away, despite the fact that he had worn it every day of their 64-year marriage. Unfortunately, the ring wasn’t found until after Charles’s death. Sue is aware that having it cleaned up and looking nice again as a memorial to her parents’ love would bring great solace to her family. In order to properly restore Charles’ initials, Richard calls in the services of engraver Sam Marsden.
When Will brings his music stand to the barn, it adds even more metal wonderment to the space. Will’s father, his biggest fan, gave him the collapsible stand. As a teenager, Will took solace in playing the cornet and eventually received a scholarship to study music because of his dedication to the instrument. He used to be a performer, but now he makes his living as a music teacher. His father, who would do anything for his son, is the person he considers responsible for his success. He was only 21 when he lost this special man, so this stand means a great deal to him. While Suzie crafts a new leather strap, clock expert Brenton West removes the rust and gets all the stuck parts moving again.
Series 11 Episode 35 of 40
When can we see the episode
The Repair Shop: Episode 35 airs Friday 13 October 2023 at 3:45pm on BBC One
Featured Image Credit: BBC One
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