“The Repair Shop on the Road” travels to Dundee, Scotland, this Wednesday, where restoration meets heartwarming stories steeped in local history. Dom and Lucia team up with skilled craftspeople to revitalize cherished items, each holding a special meaning for the community.
Peter, a heraldic sculptor, takes on the repair of a damaged fibreglass replica of the HMS Unicorn figurehead, vital to the ship’s fundraising campaign. Jayesh Vaghela, a master hatter, meticulously restores a Scotland Schoolboys football cap belonging to the late Frank, a Dundee United legend, a treasured memento for his wife Amanda. Frank’s struggle with vascular dementia adds poignancy to the story, showcasing the emotional power of personal objects.
Lucia visits the V&A Dundee, exploring the meticulous restoration of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed interior from Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tearooms, highlighting Dundee’s rich artistic legacy.
“The Repair Shop on the Road” airs Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM on BBC One.
