1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,081 A remarkable workshop of wonder... 2 00:00:04,082 --> 00:00:05,400 This is amazing! 3 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:08,840 Home to experts of every kind. 4 00:00:09,880 --> 00:00:11,401 Thank you. 5 00:00:11,402 --> 00:00:14,601 Together, they revive beloved belongings... 6 00:00:14,602 --> 00:00:16,441 Oh, get an idea of it. 7 00:00:16,442 --> 00:00:17,801 This is amazing. 8 00:00:17,802 --> 00:00:19,641 This is absolutely brilliant. 9 00:00:19,642 --> 00:00:21,401 Bringing both the items... 10 00:00:21,402 --> 00:00:23,481 BIRD CALL 11 00:00:23,482 --> 00:00:25,800 This looks like it's seen much better days. 12 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:29,080 And the memories they hold... 13 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:31,481 It's... It's him! 14 00:00:31,482 --> 00:00:33,521 Are you ready? Yeah. I'm ready. 15 00:00:33,522 --> 00:00:34,600 Back to life. 16 00:00:35,960 --> 00:00:38,361 SHE 17 00:00:38,362 --> 00:00:40,241 Wow. 18 00:00:40,242 --> 00:00:41,761 It's amazing. 19 00:00:41,762 --> 00:00:43,120 They are stunning. 20 00:00:44,680 --> 00:00:45,801 Like it. 21 00:00:45,802 --> 00:00:47,761 Ooh! Whoa! 22 00:00:47,762 --> 00:00:49,760 Welcome to The Repair Shop. 23 00:00:56,680 --> 00:00:59,281 Like any good football side... 24 00:00:59,282 --> 00:01:00,521 Give us your best shot, then. 25 00:01:00,522 --> 00:01:01,921 Come on, Middleditch. 26 00:01:01,922 --> 00:01:05,601 The Repair Shop relies on a deft touch, 27 00:01:05,602 --> 00:01:06,761 Skill... 28 00:01:06,762 --> 00:01:08,521 Yes! 29 00:01:08,522 --> 00:01:09,680 And teamwork. 30 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:12,881 We've never worked together, have we? No. 31 00:01:12,882 --> 00:01:15,281 So what on Earth could be coming in now 32 00:01:15,282 --> 00:01:17,961 That combines upholstery and percussion skills? 33 00:01:17,962 --> 00:01:21,201 No, I don't know. We'll find out. I really don't know. 34 00:01:21,202 --> 00:01:24,041 With drummer Pete leading the line 35 00:01:24,042 --> 00:01:26,841 And Sonnaz's sewing skills on side, 36 00:01:26,842 --> 00:01:29,561 June, Vivian and Jim, from Oldham, 37 00:01:29,562 --> 00:01:32,080 Are hoping for a dream finish. 38 00:01:33,200 --> 00:01:36,240 Hello, hello. Hello. Hello. 39 00:01:38,800 --> 00:01:41,641 Wow. What on Earth do we have here? 40 00:01:41,642 --> 00:01:44,721 Well, this is the washboard that I play 41 00:01:44,722 --> 00:01:47,441 With the Barnhowlers Ukulele Group. 42 00:01:47,442 --> 00:01:50,921 And it was designed and constructed by George Wyatt, 43 00:01:50,922 --> 00:01:54,641 Who was one of the founder members of the Barnhowlers group. 44 00:01:54,642 --> 00:01:56,641 Did you say washboard? Yes. 45 00:01:56,642 --> 00:01:59,841 This replaces the drummer. Right! 46 00:01:59,842 --> 00:02:03,201 It's the rhythm. It's the heart of It. It's where the beat come from. 47 00:02:03,202 --> 00:02:04,761 I see. 48 00:02:04,762 --> 00:02:06,841 Every little bit has got its part to play in it. 49 00:02:06,842 --> 00:02:09,241 It's all used when we are playing. 50 00:02:09,242 --> 00:02:14,321 And it was just really, it was the Centre of the Barnhowlers Group. 51 00:02:14,322 --> 00:02:16,121 And when did the band start? 52 00:02:16,122 --> 00:02:18,801 Around 2008, by George. 53 00:02:18,802 --> 00:02:22,561 And it was started at the Cross Keys Inn, in the barn, 54 00:02:22,562 --> 00:02:24,801 Hence the name The Barnhowlers. Right. 55 00:02:24,802 --> 00:02:26,641 And we are there to this day. 56 00:02:26,642 --> 00:02:28,721 Do you all play in the band? Yes. 57 00:02:28,722 --> 00:02:32,321 I play the ukulele banjo accompanying this. 58 00:02:32,322 --> 00:02:33,881 And I play the same. 59 00:02:33,882 --> 00:02:35,841 And I play the washboard. 60 00:02:35,842 --> 00:02:38,281 She's the important one. She's a drummer. 61 00:02:38,282 --> 00:02:40,481 If you say so. THEY 62 00:02:40,482 --> 00:02:43,681 So, how did you get involved, June? My late husband, 63 00:02:43,682 --> 00:02:46,841 He played the ukulele with The Barnhowlers. OK. 64 00:02:46,842 --> 00:02:47,921 And I used to go with him. 65 00:02:47,922 --> 00:02:50,121 Somehow got sat next to George 66 00:02:50,122 --> 00:02:53,201 And George kept saying,"Come and Have a go. Come and have a go." 67 00:02:53,202 --> 00:02:56,321 So I did. With gloves that he had that were too big for me. 68 00:02:56,322 --> 00:02:59,841 And then every week, rather than One tune, it would be two tunes. 69 00:02:59,842 --> 00:03:01,241 And then when he got arthritis in his hands, 70 00:03:01,242 --> 00:03:03,801 It was like,'It's yours.' 71 00:03:03,802 --> 00:03:07,281 Sadly, we lost George in Covid. Aw. 72 00:03:07,282 --> 00:03:08,801 But every time I play, 73 00:03:08,802 --> 00:03:11,081 I just visualise George 74 00:03:11,082 --> 00:03:14,801 Sat instructing me, telling me what to do. Yeah. 75 00:03:14,802 --> 00:03:15,881 So he's still with us. 76 00:03:15,882 --> 00:03:17,721 He's still with us. And this is George. 77 00:03:17,722 --> 00:03:19,321 Yeah. What was George like? 78 00:03:19,322 --> 00:03:21,441 Well, his nickname was Magic George, 79 00:03:21,442 --> 00:03:24,001 Because, believe it or not, he did magic tricks. 80 00:03:24,002 --> 00:03:25,481 Did he? Oh, yes. 81 00:03:25,482 --> 00:03:28,480 George just wanted people to learn, be happy. 82 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:33,521 We meet every Sunday 83 00:03:33,522 --> 00:03:37,401 And it doesn't matter whether you can play or not, 84 00:03:37,402 --> 00:03:40,201 You can just come and enjoy the moment. 85 00:03:40,202 --> 00:03:42,881 Two hours of happiness we have, don't we? Definitely. 86 00:03:42,882 --> 00:03:44,241 Aw, I love that. 87 00:03:44,242 --> 00:03:46,841 So, you said you play it with gloves? 88 00:03:46,842 --> 00:03:49,241 Yes. Oh, my word. 89 00:03:49,242 --> 00:03:53,681 So that's thimbles on the end Of the gloves to get that sound. 90 00:03:53,682 --> 00:03:57,281 Yeah. Without them, half of this won't sound. Right. 91 00:03:57,282 --> 00:04:00,041 Yes, of course. No, they're not fit for purpose, 92 00:04:00,042 --> 00:04:03,041 Because the thimbles keep coming Off because they're stuck on. 93 00:04:03,042 --> 00:04:05,321 I see. George, actually, 94 00:04:05,322 --> 00:04:07,161 When he did his first pair of gloves, 95 00:04:07,162 --> 00:04:11,121 He drilled all round the thimbles and sewed them on. 96 00:04:11,122 --> 00:04:12,241 That is quite something. 97 00:04:12,242 --> 00:04:14,241 I haven't seen anything like that before. Thank you. 98 00:04:14,242 --> 00:04:16,161 So, what is actually wrong with it? 99 00:04:16,162 --> 00:04:18,241 As you can see, it's very unstable. 100 00:04:18,242 --> 00:04:19,761 Right. It shouldn't be unstable. 101 00:04:19,762 --> 00:04:22,961 Where this piece sits into this, 102 00:04:22,962 --> 00:04:24,481 It's not tight. 103 00:04:24,482 --> 00:04:28,001 And we've got the horn, which, again, isn't... 104 00:04:28,002 --> 00:04:29,841 Sometimes it works. 105 00:04:29,842 --> 00:04:31,761 WEAK HONK Oh! Sometimes it doesn't. Yeah. 106 00:04:31,762 --> 00:04:33,161 I want it to last now. 107 00:04:33,162 --> 00:04:35,961 I want it to be so other people can play it and enjoy it 108 00:04:35,962 --> 00:04:37,881 And remember George. 109 00:04:37,882 --> 00:04:40,161 Thank you so much for bringing this in. 110 00:04:40,162 --> 00:04:43,001 It's been a musical education for me. 111 00:04:43,002 --> 00:04:45,521 It means so much to us. It really does. 112 00:04:45,522 --> 00:04:47,241 Absolutely. Thank you. Thank you. 113 00:04:47,242 --> 00:04:48,240 Thank you. 114 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:52,881 It's interesting, isn't it? 115 00:04:52,882 --> 00:04:55,081 I wouldn't know where to start, Pete. 116 00:04:55,082 --> 00:04:57,281 Neither do I at the moment! 117 00:04:57,282 --> 00:05:00,082 Can you help us with the gloves, please? Yeah, for sure. 118 00:05:11,400 --> 00:05:13,920 It's going to be fun, this. 119 00:05:15,320 --> 00:05:19,601 There's a few nice little ideas that Magic George has done on here. 120 00:05:19,602 --> 00:05:22,001 You got the washboard doing the main rhythm. 121 00:05:22,002 --> 00:05:24,441 But then you've got all these other bits, it's great. 122 00:05:24,442 --> 00:05:28,441 But I've just got to sort it out So that everything works properly. 123 00:05:28,442 --> 00:05:30,801 The Swanee whistle. Like... 124 00:05:30,802 --> 00:05:33,921 SLIDING WHISTLE 125 00:05:33,922 --> 00:05:34,920 That works fine. 126 00:05:36,120 --> 00:05:38,161 The horn, I thought, was in good condition. 127 00:05:38,162 --> 00:05:41,361 Actually, it's a bit worse now than I thought. 128 00:05:41,362 --> 00:05:43,681 The bell has started to come off. 129 00:05:43,682 --> 00:05:44,961 The dents are easy enough, 130 00:05:44,962 --> 00:05:48,521 But I found a crack in here, which isn't very good. 131 00:05:48,522 --> 00:05:50,961 I'm just going to have to put a patch on there. 132 00:05:50,962 --> 00:05:54,801 Yeah, there's a fair bit of work to do on the'ootah! 133 00:05:54,802 --> 00:05:56,481 HONK! 134 00:05:56,482 --> 00:06:00,201 Now what I'm going to do is Gradually take all these pieces off 135 00:06:00,202 --> 00:06:04,361 And then start thinking about securing this. 136 00:06:04,362 --> 00:06:06,361 It's wobbling about a bit 137 00:06:06,362 --> 00:06:09,761 And she's trying to hit a moving target at times, so. 138 00:06:09,762 --> 00:06:12,200 It's not an easy life, being a drummer. 139 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:20,881 Are you excited about the World Cup? 140 00:06:20,882 --> 00:06:23,601 Very. Last time Scotland were in it was'98 141 00:06:23,602 --> 00:06:25,441 And I was only ten years old. 142 00:06:25,442 --> 00:06:27,361 We were playing Brazil as well and That was the first game last time. 143 00:06:27,362 --> 00:06:30,841 Really? Yeah. How did you fare the first time? 144 00:06:30,842 --> 00:06:33,921 We controversially lost. : OK, fine. 145 00:06:33,922 --> 00:06:35,441 But, yeah, this time we've got it. 146 00:06:35,442 --> 00:06:37,841 May the odds be in your favour. Yeah, absolutely. 147 00:06:37,842 --> 00:06:42,841 Arriving next, two more lifelong football fans, 148 00:06:42,842 --> 00:06:45,441 Steph Taylor and her daughter Alison, 149 00:06:45,442 --> 00:06:49,880 Are backing toy team Amanda and Julie to score a winner. 150 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:54,081 Welcome to The Barn. Who've we got here? 151 00:06:54,082 --> 00:06:58,441 World Cup Willie. In a rather sorry State, I'm afraid. Look at him. 152 00:06:58,442 --> 00:06:59,961 I remember these. 153 00:06:59,962 --> 00:07:01,521 The'66 World Cup? 154 00:07:01,522 --> 00:07:05,881 Yes. Yeah, I just remember this symbol being everywhere. 155 00:07:05,882 --> 00:07:08,161 So, was he the mascot then? Yes, yes. 156 00:07:08,162 --> 00:07:10,841 I bought him at the first match I went to, 157 00:07:10,842 --> 00:07:13,401 Because I had tickets for all the matches at Wembley. 158 00:07:13,402 --> 00:07:16,121 That included the final. Did you?! Did you? 159 00:07:16,122 --> 00:07:19,201 And then took him to all of the Matches I went to in my pocket. 160 00:07:19,202 --> 00:07:20,681 In your pocket! 161 00:07:20,682 --> 00:07:23,441 I remember the whole country getting sort of whipped up 162 00:07:23,442 --> 00:07:27,201 In this frenzy of excitement as each match went along, 163 00:07:27,202 --> 00:07:30,201 So what it must have been like In that stadium... That final. 164 00:07:30,202 --> 00:07:31,921 It must have been incredible. 165 00:07:31,922 --> 00:07:33,841 Absolutely incredible to be there, 166 00:07:33,842 --> 00:07:36,401 To think that England had actually got that far. 167 00:07:36,402 --> 00:07:40,081 The 1966 World Cup Final is under way. 168 00:07:40,082 --> 00:07:42,361 As we got closer and closer towards the end of it, 169 00:07:42,362 --> 00:07:46,041 We were doing so well, it got more and more exciting. Yes. 170 00:07:46,042 --> 00:07:48,201 It was 2-2 at full-time 171 00:07:48,202 --> 00:07:51,441 And then went into extra time. 172 00:07:51,442 --> 00:07:53,681 And then we scored two more. 173 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:56,521 Some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over. 174 00:07:56,522 --> 00:07:57,961 It is now! 175 00:07:57,962 --> 00:07:59,321 It's four. 176 00:07:59,322 --> 00:08:02,001 And won, which was incredible. 177 00:08:02,002 --> 00:08:03,560 What a day this is! 178 00:08:04,840 --> 00:08:08,241 A day none of us privileged to be here will ever forget. 179 00:08:08,242 --> 00:08:11,081 I don't think anybody could really Believe we'd actually done it. 180 00:08:11,082 --> 00:08:12,481 Yes. Yeah. Wow. 181 00:08:12,482 --> 00:08:16,241 It must have been incredible to be part of that atmosphere. 182 00:08:16,242 --> 00:08:19,921 It was lovely to be able to say I was there. Yes. Yeah. 183 00:08:19,922 --> 00:08:22,641 Who did you actually go with to the matches with? 184 00:08:22,642 --> 00:08:25,761 With what was then to be my future husband, Chris. 185 00:08:25,762 --> 00:08:28,001 I travelled to Wembley on my scooter. 186 00:08:28,002 --> 00:08:29,761 He came on the back with me. 187 00:08:29,762 --> 00:08:31,121 Oh, that's lovely! 188 00:08:31,122 --> 00:08:35,001 Yeah. So your romance sort of Blossomed during the World Cup? 189 00:08:35,002 --> 00:08:38,201 Well, just prior to it. And through the World Cup, yeah. Oh. 190 00:08:38,202 --> 00:08:40,761 We got married that October. 191 00:08:40,762 --> 00:08:42,961 Oh, wow. Lovely. Yeah. 192 00:08:42,962 --> 00:08:44,601 So, when did you come along? 193 00:08:44,602 --> 00:08:47,160 The following June. Yes. Didn't waste much time. 194 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:51,841 Chris was very attentive. And he absolutely adored Alison. 195 00:08:51,842 --> 00:08:54,481 That was the best thing that ever happened to him, I think. 196 00:08:54,482 --> 00:08:56,281 But then, very sadly, 197 00:08:56,282 --> 00:08:58,201 The following March, 198 00:08:58,202 --> 00:09:01,321 He had an asthma attack and died. 199 00:09:01,322 --> 00:09:03,641 Nine months after you were born? Yeah. Mm. 200 00:09:03,642 --> 00:09:05,681 Oh, my goodness. Yeah, so she never knew him. 201 00:09:05,682 --> 00:09:08,641 I never knew him. That must have been devastating. 202 00:09:08,642 --> 00:09:10,881 Yeah, it was. Yes. Yeah. 203 00:09:10,882 --> 00:09:13,601 That makes Willie much more significant 204 00:09:13,602 --> 00:09:16,601 Than just the football match. Yes. Yeah. 205 00:09:16,602 --> 00:09:18,841 Because they weren't together very long, 206 00:09:18,842 --> 00:09:21,961 He's the only thing that I have that connects Mum and Dad. 207 00:09:21,962 --> 00:09:23,721 So it's quite special to me as well. 208 00:09:23,722 --> 00:09:27,201 Yeah. I love seeing the footage of the game, 209 00:09:27,202 --> 00:09:30,921 Because I look at it and I think, 'My dad's in there somewhere.' 210 00:09:30,922 --> 00:09:33,201 Wow. Yeah. And that's kind of a really weird feeling. 211 00:09:33,202 --> 00:09:36,521 So he's kind of like a moment in time. 212 00:09:36,522 --> 00:09:40,161 He's a very important lion. Mm. He is very a important lion. 213 00:09:40,162 --> 00:09:42,481 Yes. I've kept him all those years. 214 00:09:42,482 --> 00:09:46,761 But he lived on a windowsill in a Flat that I lived in at the time, 215 00:09:46,762 --> 00:09:49,081 Which had dreadful condensation on the windows. 216 00:09:49,082 --> 00:09:53,241 And I hadn't realised how wet he was Getting, sitting in the corner, 217 00:09:53,242 --> 00:09:55,681 Which is how he got so wet and damaged. 218 00:09:55,682 --> 00:09:57,521 Ah, OK. 219 00:09:57,522 --> 00:10:00,961 What are you hoping that we can do for him? 220 00:10:00,962 --> 00:10:02,721 Well, be nice to have him put back together 221 00:10:02,722 --> 00:10:04,721 Because his legs are all loose. 222 00:10:04,722 --> 00:10:07,121 Yeah. I'd like him to keep his shirt. 223 00:10:07,122 --> 00:10:09,361 Mm-hm. Of course. Very much. Yeah. 224 00:10:09,362 --> 00:10:11,401 And just smarten him up a bit. 225 00:10:11,402 --> 00:10:13,441 He's got a bit of a hole here as well. 226 00:10:13,442 --> 00:10:16,801 He has. And if we can get him stronger, 227 00:10:16,802 --> 00:10:19,361 He's going to be along for this World Cup. 228 00:10:19,362 --> 00:10:21,480 Yes. He'll be the lucky mascot. 229 00:10:22,520 --> 00:10:24,201 Well, thank you so much. Thank you. 230 00:10:24,202 --> 00:10:27,481 Thank you very much for having him. Lovely to meet you both. Thank you. 231 00:10:27,482 --> 00:10:28,440 Bye. 232 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:38,641 Oi, you! What are you doing? Keepy-uppies! 233 00:10:38,642 --> 00:10:40,680 I think you need a bit more practice. 234 00:10:44,440 --> 00:10:46,681 When Steph put him down on the table, 235 00:10:46,682 --> 00:10:51,081 I was actually like,'Wow!' Because I remember these. 236 00:10:51,082 --> 00:10:55,641 Do you? Yes. There were lots of them Around during the'66 World Cup. 237 00:10:55,642 --> 00:10:57,921 I do remember the mascot for sure. 238 00:10:57,922 --> 00:11:00,481 He looks extremely fragile, doesn't he? Yeah. 239 00:11:00,482 --> 00:11:02,481 I'm quite concerned about his face. 240 00:11:02,482 --> 00:11:05,881 I think this is definitely perished. 241 00:11:05,882 --> 00:11:07,361 It's like a dry rot. Mm. 242 00:11:07,362 --> 00:11:10,961 We really need to get this sorted before it gets any worse. 243 00:11:10,962 --> 00:11:13,681 Bit worried about his arms and his paws. 244 00:11:13,682 --> 00:11:16,161 Can see quite clearly there, the wear. 245 00:11:16,162 --> 00:11:18,040 Not dissimilar from his face. 246 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:21,481 A bit of repair required at the top of his legs. 247 00:11:21,482 --> 00:11:23,881 I think this rod is rusted. 248 00:11:23,882 --> 00:11:25,241 Where to begin? 249 00:11:25,242 --> 00:11:27,401 I think we need to get his clothes off. 250 00:11:27,402 --> 00:11:28,640 I do too. Yeah. 251 00:11:42,120 --> 00:11:46,081 Whether it's World Cup silverware or brass instruments, 252 00:11:46,082 --> 00:11:49,081 Everyone's aiming for a perfect result. 253 00:11:49,082 --> 00:11:53,600 And the washboard's accessories are In need of Pete's silky skills. 254 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:57,480 We're just melting the solder. 255 00:11:59,240 --> 00:12:01,361 And that's that piece off. 256 00:12:01,362 --> 00:12:04,081 Now I want to get the other bit off. 257 00:12:04,082 --> 00:12:06,920 Then we can really start work on repairing it. 258 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:12,920 There we go. 259 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:19,081 Right. So, the next thing to do now Is start working on these dents. 260 00:12:19,082 --> 00:12:24,241 We're literally going to just put it on that round mandrel 261 00:12:24,242 --> 00:12:27,081 And just work it round and push the dent out. 262 00:12:27,082 --> 00:12:28,641 It's very thin, the brass, 263 00:12:28,642 --> 00:12:30,401 So I don't need to hammer it. 264 00:12:30,402 --> 00:12:34,040 I'm just going to push it out, into place. 265 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:45,161 Sonnaz is hands-on with the Washboard's other crucial component. 266 00:12:45,162 --> 00:12:46,761 I've got June's gloves here. 267 00:12:46,762 --> 00:12:49,081 They've seen better days, that's for sure. 268 00:12:49,082 --> 00:12:52,881 There's some old repairs, the fabric is peeled. 269 00:12:52,882 --> 00:12:55,161 June did mention that she would like some new gloves, 270 00:12:55,162 --> 00:12:58,481 And I don't think it'll be a moment too soon, actually. 271 00:12:58,482 --> 00:13:02,481 I need to try and get these thimbles off these fingertips. 272 00:13:02,482 --> 00:13:05,161 Then I'm going to drill holes into the thimbles 273 00:13:05,162 --> 00:13:07,761 So that I can stitch them onto the new gloves, 274 00:13:07,762 --> 00:13:09,640 Exactly how George did with his. 275 00:13:10,800 --> 00:13:12,160 Hey, there we go. 276 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:18,721 I've now got rid of most of the big dents in the horn. 277 00:13:18,722 --> 00:13:24,041 The main problem is now I've got a Nasty crack in one of the pipes. 278 00:13:24,042 --> 00:13:26,081 It's in an awkward place, 279 00:13:26,082 --> 00:13:31,521 Because you've got bends going round that way and that way. 280 00:13:31,522 --> 00:13:36,361 So I'm going to bend a piece of flat brass, 281 00:13:36,362 --> 00:13:38,921 Just bend it to roughly the right shape, 282 00:13:38,922 --> 00:13:41,921 And then trim it to a pretty good fit. 283 00:13:41,922 --> 00:13:44,641 Then it'll solder up nice and tight. 284 00:13:44,642 --> 00:13:47,001 So I'm just going to 285 00:13:47,002 --> 00:13:51,040 Use this round bit of steel here Just to try and get the curve. 286 00:13:52,880 --> 00:13:54,721 It takes a bit of doing, 287 00:13:54,722 --> 00:14:00,200 Because you're actually shaping up the piece of brass. 288 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:08,161 See, it's starting to go round. Now I can just press it round a bit. 289 00:14:08,162 --> 00:14:10,161 That's well on its way to fitting. 290 00:14:10,162 --> 00:14:13,321 I've just got to spend a little while longer tapping away, 291 00:14:13,322 --> 00:14:15,000 Until it's ready for soldering. 292 00:14:46,560 --> 00:14:49,521 Hey, guys. Hi! Hiya! Who's this? 293 00:14:49,522 --> 00:14:53,841 This is the 1966 World Cup mascot for England. 294 00:14:53,842 --> 00:14:55,761 Oh, was there a World Cup in'66? 295 00:14:55,762 --> 00:14:57,281 We won, you know. Did you? 296 00:14:57,282 --> 00:15:00,521 No-one's ever mentioned that. Oh, come on. 297 00:15:00,522 --> 00:15:02,081 We're going to do it again this year. 298 00:15:02,082 --> 00:15:04,982 Oh, I don't know, I think Scotland have got it. No chance. 299 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:11,641 From World Cup fever to Olympic glory, 300 00:15:11,642 --> 00:15:14,001 Father and son Doug and Angus Gillan 301 00:15:14,002 --> 00:15:16,721 Have brought a once-glittering accolade 302 00:15:16,722 --> 00:15:20,761 For printmaker and gilder Alasdair MacKay. 303 00:15:20,762 --> 00:15:24,241 Hi there, guys. Hello. Hi. Ooh! 304 00:15:24,242 --> 00:15:26,001 Wow. Very nice. 305 00:15:26,002 --> 00:15:29,001 It's an Oxford University Boat Club presentation oar 306 00:15:29,002 --> 00:15:32,361 That was presented to my grandfather back in 1908. 307 00:15:32,362 --> 00:15:33,961 Fantastic. What was his name? 308 00:15:33,962 --> 00:15:37,321 Full name is James Angus Gillan, But he always went by Angus. 309 00:15:37,322 --> 00:15:39,721 Did your grandfather have quite a successful rowing career? 310 00:15:39,722 --> 00:15:41,081 Yes, he had a very successful career. 311 00:15:41,082 --> 00:15:43,241 He rowed for Oxford in the boat race twice, 312 00:15:43,242 --> 00:15:44,801 Oxford and Cambridge boat race. 313 00:15:44,802 --> 00:15:49,881 He also won gold at the Olympics Twice, in 1908 and 1912. Twice? 314 00:15:49,882 --> 00:15:51,721 And he was the first man, I think, 315 00:15:51,722 --> 00:15:53,961 To win two Olympic gold medals in rowing. 316 00:15:53,962 --> 00:15:55,281 You must be incredibly proud. 317 00:15:55,282 --> 00:15:57,041 Absolutely, always been proud of him. Yeah. 318 00:15:57,042 --> 00:16:00,001 He's quite a good, inspirational Figure in terms of hard work 319 00:16:00,002 --> 00:16:03,481 And putting in the hours, early mornings and late evenings. 320 00:16:03,482 --> 00:16:05,281 What is it that's written on the oar? 321 00:16:05,282 --> 00:16:06,761 It's the title of the race. 322 00:16:06,762 --> 00:16:09,361 So,'Oxford University Boat Club' coxless fours, 323 00:16:09,362 --> 00:16:12,001 And it has the names of the Four crew that were in that race, 324 00:16:12,002 --> 00:16:13,361 Including my grandfather on it. 325 00:16:13,362 --> 00:16:16,241 And it's also got other information, Like the colleges they beat, 326 00:16:16,242 --> 00:16:18,681 As well as their weights and their position on the boat 327 00:16:18,682 --> 00:16:21,121 And then the shields for the colleges. 328 00:16:21,122 --> 00:16:22,481 It's a lot of information, isn't it? 329 00:16:22,482 --> 00:16:24,281 Absolutely, yeah. It's a good document of history. 330 00:16:24,282 --> 00:16:26,281 You know, it's a moment of time. Yes, yeah. 331 00:16:26,282 --> 00:16:29,601 Now, you have the shape of a rower. So I can say the... 332 00:16:29,602 --> 00:16:31,441 Oh, I could say the same to both of you as well. 333 00:16:31,442 --> 00:16:34,401 Well, you know... Look at us guys. It's working. 334 00:16:34,402 --> 00:16:37,921 So, I used to row and then had to retire for a back injury. 335 00:16:37,922 --> 00:16:40,001 It's a very physically demanding sport. 336 00:16:40,002 --> 00:16:42,161 Sounds like it's in the blood. Absolutely. 337 00:16:42,162 --> 00:16:44,801 What is it exactly you'd like me to do with the oar? 338 00:16:44,802 --> 00:16:47,521 Well, if possible, I'd like it brought back to the condition 339 00:16:47,522 --> 00:16:50,881 It was when it was presented. So to Bring the lustre back into the wood. 340 00:16:50,882 --> 00:16:53,841 And also the artwork restored so that you've got that 341 00:16:53,842 --> 00:16:55,881 Showing the shields, showing the names, 342 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:57,601 Showing the race and the details. 343 00:16:57,602 --> 00:17:00,881 And if Al is able to restore it, where is it going to go? 344 00:17:00,882 --> 00:17:03,041 Well, it's going to be presented to Angus, 345 00:17:03,042 --> 00:17:06,641 Because he's the latest generation of a family of rowers. 346 00:17:06,642 --> 00:17:10,841 So I thought it'd be nice for him to Have it and keep it for posterity. 347 00:17:10,842 --> 00:17:13,321 It's going to be really good to Work on. I'm excited to work on it. 348 00:17:13,322 --> 00:17:15,722 Lovely. Thank you very much, guys. Bye-bye. Bye. 349 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:35,361 This is a really beautiful bit of history 350 00:17:35,362 --> 00:17:37,401 And so important for the family. 351 00:17:37,402 --> 00:17:41,201 It looks like the original lettering on this was gold leaf. 352 00:17:41,202 --> 00:17:43,601 Over the years, that gold leaf has worn away 353 00:17:43,602 --> 00:17:47,081 And been left with a crackling of the glue that's been left. 354 00:17:47,082 --> 00:17:50,001 I'm going to have to figure a way to Make this nice and smooth and flat, 355 00:17:50,002 --> 00:17:52,361 So that I can reapply the gold leaf 356 00:17:52,362 --> 00:17:54,041 And really make that shine. 357 00:17:54,042 --> 00:17:58,001 As well as the lettering, I'm going to have to fix this crack. 358 00:17:58,002 --> 00:17:59,161 It's a bit daunting - 359 00:17:59,162 --> 00:18:01,481 Unfortunately, the crack runs through the middle 360 00:18:01,482 --> 00:18:04,161 Of these two beautiful, hand-painted crests, 361 00:18:04,162 --> 00:18:06,361 And they're really badly damaged. 362 00:18:06,362 --> 00:18:08,881 I'm going to have to research what Those crests originally looked like 363 00:18:08,882 --> 00:18:10,561 To repaint them. 364 00:18:10,562 --> 00:18:11,721 Before all that, though, 365 00:18:11,722 --> 00:18:14,922 I'm going to remove all the grime And see what I'm working with. 366 00:18:15,760 --> 00:18:18,001 I'm using soapy water and a sponge. 367 00:18:18,002 --> 00:18:22,121 You can see already it's bringing the wood back to life. 368 00:18:22,122 --> 00:18:23,441 That's really encouraging. 369 00:18:23,442 --> 00:18:25,121 Once I've removed all this dirt, 370 00:18:25,122 --> 00:18:27,241 I'm going to have a look at the crack and see if I can 371 00:18:27,242 --> 00:18:28,442 Get that glued together. 372 00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:43,441 Uh-oh! Uh-oh! : Hi! 373 00:18:43,442 --> 00:18:45,801 This is off Magic George's washboard. 374 00:18:45,802 --> 00:18:48,001 You know, which is a complete percussion set. Yes, yeah. 375 00:18:48,002 --> 00:18:51,161 I thought it'd be nice to commemorate him 376 00:18:51,162 --> 00:18:53,161 And put some writing on there. 377 00:18:53,162 --> 00:18:55,281 Magic George. Magic George, I like it. 378 00:18:55,282 --> 00:18:56,561 Yeah? I can see it already. 379 00:18:56,562 --> 00:18:58,001 I tell you what, whilst I'm there, 380 00:18:58,002 --> 00:18:59,361 I'll touch up the flames as well, 381 00:18:59,362 --> 00:19:00,961 Because they're looking a bit scruffy. 382 00:19:00,962 --> 00:19:02,720 That's brilliant. Thanks, mate. 383 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:14,641 Amanda is kicking off the restoration On the messed-up mascot. 384 00:19:14,642 --> 00:19:17,281 This little guy's face is absolutely terrifying. 385 00:19:17,282 --> 00:19:21,081 The damp has left him with these two ugly holes. 386 00:19:21,082 --> 00:19:23,281 I've got to make him look good again. 387 00:19:23,282 --> 00:19:24,961 The fabric is so weak, 388 00:19:24,962 --> 00:19:27,841 But I really want to preserve as Much of it as I possibly can. 389 00:19:27,842 --> 00:19:30,320 So I want to really see what I'm doing here. 390 00:19:32,760 --> 00:19:36,681 What I'm going to try and do is feed this fabric 391 00:19:36,682 --> 00:19:38,960 Underneath all of this damage. 392 00:19:41,440 --> 00:19:42,961 Right, I'm holding my breath here 393 00:19:42,962 --> 00:19:44,961 Because the worst thing that could happen 394 00:19:44,962 --> 00:19:47,041 Is his face disintegrates on me, 395 00:19:47,042 --> 00:19:49,442 And then I would have to replace the whole face. 396 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:54,720 Oh, it's a scary one! 397 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:56,800 Gently. 398 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:00,281 I think this is actually scarier 399 00:20:00,282 --> 00:20:03,161 Than taking a penalty in the World Cup Final. 400 00:20:03,162 --> 00:20:04,880 Absolutely terrified! 401 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,720 But we can do this. 402 00:20:10,080 --> 00:20:11,120 Come on, Willie. 403 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:16,641 I'm going to make some little cotton sleeves 404 00:20:16,642 --> 00:20:19,201 To cover World Cup Willie's arms, 405 00:20:19,202 --> 00:20:22,801 To give them that strength and to hold everything in place. 406 00:20:22,802 --> 00:20:26,681 And I've managed to find a really good example 407 00:20:26,682 --> 00:20:29,921 Of the similar weave that's within the fabric. 408 00:20:29,922 --> 00:20:33,521 And I'm now going to just stitch the very end of it here 409 00:20:33,522 --> 00:20:37,400 Before I then start to stitch it tightly, once it's on. 410 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:43,241 It's so important I get the shape of the tip of the paw, 411 00:20:43,242 --> 00:20:45,600 Because I want that fit to be snug. 412 00:20:46,960 --> 00:20:50,881 So that it doesn't look like I've covered the arm, 413 00:20:50,882 --> 00:20:52,880 But it actually looks part of him. 414 00:20:56,560 --> 00:21:00,601 I finished putting the patches into his little face 415 00:21:00,602 --> 00:21:02,401 And good result, I think. 416 00:21:02,402 --> 00:21:04,161 So what I need to do now 417 00:21:04,162 --> 00:21:08,001 Is secure everything by using some conservation mesh. 418 00:21:08,002 --> 00:21:12,161 What I want to do is get this quite Taut over his little face 419 00:21:12,162 --> 00:21:14,200 And hold all of this in place. 420 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:19,681 I'm going to pin higher up on his head, here, 421 00:21:19,682 --> 00:21:21,281 But when I actually stitch this in, 422 00:21:21,282 --> 00:21:23,641 I'm going to go right into the seam, here, 423 00:21:23,642 --> 00:21:26,160 So that it will look like part of his face. 424 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:32,921 My recollection of 1966 World Cup is quite funny, really. 425 00:21:32,922 --> 00:21:36,681 The men in my family are all keen football fans, 426 00:21:36,682 --> 00:21:39,121 But being a girl of about four years old, 427 00:21:39,122 --> 00:21:43,521 I was not allowed in there with the Men to watch the football, 428 00:21:43,522 --> 00:21:46,720 So I was bribed by my mum with a little soft toy. 429 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:50,681 Oh, gosh, I can just remember that every time they cheered, 430 00:21:50,682 --> 00:21:53,801 You know,'Yes!', I could hear it All going on and I was like, 431 00:21:53,802 --> 00:21:54,921 I so want to go in there. 432 00:21:54,922 --> 00:21:57,222 My mum would say, 'You won't get your rabbit.' 433 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:02,490 Now that's all pinned into place, I can start sewing. 434 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:20,401 Pete's assignment is going into extra time, 435 00:22:20,402 --> 00:22:24,480 As he looks to sub in fresh support for the washboard. 436 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:30,240 I discovered one of the issues with the wobbly stand. 437 00:22:32,600 --> 00:22:34,640 That goes into there. 438 00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:40,320 And somebody had just wound it round with tape. 439 00:22:42,720 --> 00:22:44,161 And jammed it in. 440 00:22:44,162 --> 00:22:46,241 And over a period of time, 441 00:22:46,242 --> 00:22:49,281 The tape dries out a bit and it had become loose. 442 00:22:49,282 --> 00:22:54,281 So what I'm going to do is just make A couple of steel bushes, 443 00:22:54,282 --> 00:22:56,921 Which are just round pieces of metal. 444 00:22:56,922 --> 00:22:59,521 So it'll sit on there nice and snug, 445 00:22:59,522 --> 00:23:02,472 And I can weld it all together and it'll be nice and solid. 446 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:05,681 I found an old piece of steel. 447 00:23:05,682 --> 00:23:08,961 I've taken it down to a reasonable fit. 448 00:23:08,962 --> 00:23:13,881 Now I've just got to drill a hole the same size 449 00:23:13,882 --> 00:23:15,241 As the rod there. 450 00:23:15,242 --> 00:23:17,760 Cut it to length and away we go. 451 00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:46,321 I've sourced some new gloves for June, 452 00:23:46,322 --> 00:23:49,721 And now that I've drilled all the holes into the thimbles, 453 00:23:49,722 --> 00:23:54,321 I'm starting to stitch the very first one on. 454 00:23:54,322 --> 00:23:57,321 I'm using a nylon-bonded thread 455 00:23:57,322 --> 00:24:00,681 Because it will withstand much heavier wear 456 00:24:00,682 --> 00:24:02,560 Than just a pure cotton thread. 457 00:24:03,640 --> 00:24:07,721 It feels pretty ironic sewing through thimbles, 458 00:24:07,722 --> 00:24:12,361 And the fact that they're used as part of this instrument 459 00:24:12,362 --> 00:24:15,481 Really does reflect that whole mentality 460 00:24:15,482 --> 00:24:19,241 Around bits and bobs put together to make the sound. 461 00:24:19,242 --> 00:24:22,760 I just love that fun ingenuity. 462 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:38,641 Hi, Al. Hi. We've brought you a present. 463 00:24:38,642 --> 00:24:40,081 Aw, that's kind of you. 464 00:24:40,082 --> 00:24:44,161 You may keep him for as long as Scotland remain in the World Cup. 465 00:24:44,162 --> 00:24:45,801 We'll last that's longer than England, I reckon. 466 00:24:45,802 --> 00:24:47,952 You've got no chance. We'll see. We'll see. 467 00:24:50,080 --> 00:24:53,441 World Cup rivalries are put aside for now, 468 00:24:53,442 --> 00:24:55,521 As Al tackles the crack 469 00:24:55,522 --> 00:24:59,481 That runs through the centre of the prize-winning oar. 470 00:24:59,482 --> 00:25:02,041 It goes through the two crests in the middle 471 00:25:02,042 --> 00:25:05,200 As well as through the name of Angus's great-grandfather. 472 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:09,161 I've got to make sure that it's absolutely flat 473 00:25:09,162 --> 00:25:11,160 So that I can gild on top of that. 474 00:25:13,040 --> 00:25:14,521 It's quite a fine crack, 475 00:25:14,522 --> 00:25:17,521 So getting the glue right into the crack is quite difficult, 476 00:25:17,522 --> 00:25:20,761 So I'm putting tension to separate the two areas. 477 00:25:20,762 --> 00:25:24,801 But if I put too much tension, it's going to split the oar, 478 00:25:24,802 --> 00:25:27,441 So I'm just trying to be really delicate 479 00:25:27,442 --> 00:25:29,792 But forceful at the same time. It's quite hard. 480 00:25:47,200 --> 00:25:51,960 So, whilst the crack is curing, I'm going to tackle the lettering. 481 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:56,361 It's previously been gold-leafed And, when you're laying gold leaf, 482 00:25:56,362 --> 00:25:59,601 You have to paint down a glue which is called'size', 483 00:25:59,602 --> 00:26:02,201 And then lay the gold leaf on top of that. 484 00:26:02,202 --> 00:26:06,601 The old size that is on the oar has all cracked and broken 485 00:26:06,602 --> 00:26:09,880 And each of these has to be picked away individually. 486 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:15,961 Gold leaf is super, super-fine, 487 00:26:15,962 --> 00:26:17,681 It's four millionths of an inch. 488 00:26:17,682 --> 00:26:19,801 I want it to be as smooth as possible 489 00:26:19,802 --> 00:26:23,052 So that I get a lovely surface that I can repaint the letters on. 490 00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:27,241 Angus was a champion and a gold medallist, 491 00:26:27,242 --> 00:26:30,961 So it feels very appropriate to make Sure that that gold is shining, 492 00:26:30,962 --> 00:26:33,440 So that it reflects the winning ways. 493 00:26:34,520 --> 00:26:37,001 It's chipping away nicely. 494 00:26:37,002 --> 00:26:38,641 So although it's going to take me 495 00:26:38,642 --> 00:26:40,601 A really long time to do the whole oar, 496 00:26:40,602 --> 00:26:43,920 I've just got to really take my time at it and not rush. 497 00:27:01,880 --> 00:27:03,760 LOUD HONK Oh! 498 00:27:11,760 --> 00:27:14,881 That's me finished chipping away all the lettering work. 499 00:27:14,882 --> 00:27:18,041 I'm now moving on to filling in the areas of damage 500 00:27:18,042 --> 00:27:20,080 That aren't part of the lettering. 501 00:27:21,120 --> 00:27:23,321 Having removed the clamp from the crack, 502 00:27:23,322 --> 00:27:25,921 I'm really pleased with how that's finished. 503 00:27:25,922 --> 00:27:28,481 I'm going to have to do a little Bit of work in retouching that 504 00:27:28,482 --> 00:27:29,960 So that it becomes invisible. 505 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:40,601 Once I've finished all the areas That have been scuffed in the crack, 506 00:27:40,602 --> 00:27:43,401 I'm going to put a layer of varnish over the top of it. 507 00:27:43,402 --> 00:27:45,641 It should make a really lovely, smooth surface 508 00:27:45,642 --> 00:27:48,360 That allows me to gild and paint on top of. 509 00:27:59,680 --> 00:28:02,120 Also with his sights set on gold... 510 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:09,000 Pete adds the final touch of magic To George's wonderful washboard. 511 00:28:10,680 --> 00:28:13,721 Tom's done a lovely job on the paintwork 512 00:28:13,722 --> 00:28:16,121 And it doesn't wobble about now, 513 00:28:16,122 --> 00:28:18,761 Which is quite pleasing, actually. 514 00:28:18,762 --> 00:28:21,121 I think June and the Barnhowlers 515 00:28:21,122 --> 00:28:22,921 Are going to have a great time with it, 516 00:28:22,922 --> 00:28:24,841 Which is what it's all about. 517 00:28:24,842 --> 00:28:27,761 It's what Magic George done the band for, I think, 518 00:28:27,762 --> 00:28:29,521 So everybody enjoyed it. 519 00:28:29,522 --> 00:28:33,841 We've just got a few more gadgets to put on now 520 00:28:33,842 --> 00:28:35,392 And it'll all be ready for her. 521 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:44,841 The washboard was the brainchild 522 00:28:44,842 --> 00:28:48,041 Of born entertainer Magic George Wyatt, 523 00:28:48,042 --> 00:28:51,321 But the instrument had become battered and unplayable 524 00:28:51,322 --> 00:28:54,040 After years of enthusiastic use. 525 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:56,881 Hey, Pete. Hello, mate. 526 00:28:56,882 --> 00:28:58,081 BELL DINGS 527 00:28:58,082 --> 00:28:59,961 Oh, that's so good! 528 00:28:59,962 --> 00:29:01,601 And the last piece of the puzzle. 529 00:29:01,602 --> 00:29:03,680 Ah, quite important, these, you know. 530 00:29:07,320 --> 00:29:09,681 The washboard's current custodian, 531 00:29:09,682 --> 00:29:14,561 June, is back with members of the Barnhowlers Ukulele Group, 532 00:29:14,562 --> 00:29:18,720 To see if the centrepiece of their band is ready for action. 533 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,521 Welcome, Barnhowlers. 534 00:29:21,522 --> 00:29:23,321 Hello. Hello. Hi. 535 00:29:23,322 --> 00:29:26,922 Delighted to see that there are some Instruments in your hands. Oh, yes. 536 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,081 How are you feeling? 537 00:29:29,082 --> 00:29:33,001 Just want to see it restored properly 538 00:29:33,002 --> 00:29:36,641 And stable and be able to play it. 539 00:29:36,642 --> 00:29:39,201 Play it properly. So, yeah, I'm very excited. 540 00:29:39,202 --> 00:29:41,681 What's it been like not having the washboard at practice? 541 00:29:41,682 --> 00:29:44,481 Quiet. Very different. Very different. 542 00:29:44,482 --> 00:29:48,281 Yeah, it's not the same without it at all. No. No. 543 00:29:48,282 --> 00:29:49,721 Shall we wait no longer? 544 00:29:49,722 --> 00:29:51,921 GASPING Oh! Yes. 545 00:29:51,922 --> 00:29:53,680 Yeah? Let's go for it. 546 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:01,481 THEY COO Oh, hey, that's brilliant. 547 00:30:01,482 --> 00:30:04,081 Fabulous. Very nice. 548 00:30:04,082 --> 00:30:07,241 Wow. That's wonderful. Look how shiny that is. 549 00:30:07,242 --> 00:30:09,281 Oh, it's got his name on it. It's got his name! 550 00:30:09,282 --> 00:30:13,121 Aww! That's lovely. Yeah. That's so good. 551 00:30:13,122 --> 00:30:16,521 You can thank the gentleman over there, Mr Chinea, for that. 552 00:30:16,522 --> 00:30:18,801 Thank you! You're welcome! Thank you. 553 00:30:18,802 --> 00:30:20,281 HONK! 554 00:30:20,282 --> 00:30:22,161 Wow, it works! 555 00:30:22,162 --> 00:30:25,041 It's brilliant. Oh, I love it. Thank you. 556 00:30:25,042 --> 00:30:26,881 It's not wobbly, June. It's not. 557 00:30:26,882 --> 00:30:29,601 No, it doesn't wobble. It's amazing. 558 00:30:29,602 --> 00:30:33,081 George would love it. Yeah. Yeah. Wouldn't he? 559 00:30:33,082 --> 00:30:35,561 Gloves! Oh, your gloves. JUNE 560 00:30:35,562 --> 00:30:37,761 I hope the gloves fit. I'm sure they will. 561 00:30:37,762 --> 00:30:39,762 Oh. Literally fit like a glove. Perfect! 562 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:43,521 Perfect. Oh, they're amazing. 563 00:30:43,522 --> 00:30:44,761 And you've sewn them on. 564 00:30:44,762 --> 00:30:48,121 LAUGHTER There'll be no thimbles flying off. 565 00:30:48,122 --> 00:30:50,081 As you've got all your instruments here, 566 00:30:50,082 --> 00:30:52,801 It feels remiss not to play the washboard. 567 00:30:52,802 --> 00:30:55,481 Why not? Let's go for it. Let's go for it. 568 00:30:55,482 --> 00:30:57,640 I'm so excited to hear you all play. 569 00:30:59,800 --> 00:31:03,801 I'm leaning on a lamppost at the corner of the street 570 00:31:03,802 --> 00:31:07,000 In case a certain little lady comes by 571 00:31:08,040 --> 00:31:09,721 Oh, me 572 00:31:09,722 --> 00:31:11,280 Oh, my 573 00:31:12,440 --> 00:31:15,681 I hope that little lady comes by... 574 00:31:15,682 --> 00:31:19,721 I can't describe it, really. It was incredible. 575 00:31:19,722 --> 00:31:23,121 Right away, it was just... George is back. 576 00:31:23,122 --> 00:31:26,441 You know, it was George's washboard and when it's not there, 577 00:31:26,442 --> 00:31:27,560 It's not the same. 578 00:31:29,320 --> 00:31:33,161 She wouldn't leave me flat She's not a girl like that... 579 00:31:33,162 --> 00:31:35,761 Can't wait to get it out for our next gig. 580 00:31:35,762 --> 00:31:38,881 Hopefully, when people see it, they'll want to have a go. 581 00:31:38,882 --> 00:31:40,760 Oh, yes. And they're welcome. 582 00:31:41,840 --> 00:31:45,481 I'm leaning on a lamppost at the corner of the street 583 00:31:45,482 --> 00:31:48,721 In case a certain little lady passes by. 584 00:31:48,722 --> 00:31:50,121 HONK-HONK! 585 00:31:50,122 --> 00:31:53,560 Hey! That's brilliant. That was so good. 586 00:31:57,680 --> 00:31:59,720 It's full-time on one repair... 587 00:32:01,160 --> 00:32:04,681 But another is ready to kick off. 588 00:32:04,682 --> 00:32:06,641 Abbie Barnes, from Somerset, 589 00:32:06,642 --> 00:32:09,401 Is hoping leather expert Suzie Fletcher 590 00:32:09,402 --> 00:32:13,801 Can breathe new life into a faithful favourite. 591 00:32:13,802 --> 00:32:16,321 Hello. Hi. Hello. Welcome! How are you doing? 592 00:32:16,322 --> 00:32:18,321 Really good, thank you. Excited to be here. 593 00:32:18,322 --> 00:32:19,641 What have you brought in? 594 00:32:19,642 --> 00:32:22,161 ABBIE Well, this is where I'm vulnerable. 595 00:32:22,162 --> 00:32:23,921 It's my hat. 596 00:32:23,922 --> 00:32:27,841 Oh! The hat is a very special item to me, 597 00:32:27,842 --> 00:32:30,121 And it's in need of a bit of love. 598 00:32:30,122 --> 00:32:32,681 So why do you feel vulnerable when you take the hat off? 599 00:32:32,682 --> 00:32:34,761 I just feel a bit naked. 600 00:32:34,762 --> 00:32:38,201 I've been wearing this hat almost Daily since I was 13 years old, 601 00:32:38,202 --> 00:32:40,641 So it's been on quite a journey with me. 602 00:32:40,642 --> 00:32:43,081 Life before the hat was quite tricky for me. 603 00:32:43,082 --> 00:32:45,361 I was struggling a lot at school. 604 00:32:45,362 --> 00:32:47,681 I went to lots of different places of education, 605 00:32:47,682 --> 00:32:49,481 I was bullied at every single one. 606 00:32:49,482 --> 00:32:51,521 Ultimately, just for being different. 607 00:32:51,522 --> 00:32:55,641 I struggled a lot with my mental health as a young person. 608 00:32:55,642 --> 00:32:58,841 I tried to take my life multiple times 609 00:32:58,842 --> 00:33:02,321 And I guess I really lacked a place of belonging. 610 00:33:02,322 --> 00:33:05,161 It was tough, but it was nature that was the place 611 00:33:05,162 --> 00:33:07,161 Where I got that sense of grounding, 612 00:33:07,162 --> 00:33:10,321 Surrounded by the birds, the bees, the butterflies. 613 00:33:10,322 --> 00:33:12,921 It was sort of my safe place, I suppose. 614 00:33:12,922 --> 00:33:17,081 And the hat came to symbolise where my passion is going. 615 00:33:17,082 --> 00:33:21,201 Nature was where my attention was meant to be. 616 00:33:21,202 --> 00:33:22,681 How did you come by it? 617 00:33:22,682 --> 00:33:24,801 I was in a farm shop with my dad 618 00:33:24,802 --> 00:33:26,201 And I remember putting on this hat 619 00:33:26,202 --> 00:33:28,401 And it was a sense of belonging. 620 00:33:28,402 --> 00:33:30,241 And so my dad bought me the hat 621 00:33:30,242 --> 00:33:32,201 And it's been with me ever since. 622 00:33:32,202 --> 00:33:35,281 And I guess it was the beginning of a massive journey 623 00:33:35,282 --> 00:33:37,881 That I've been on with gender and identity. 624 00:33:37,882 --> 00:33:41,281 Rather than choosing what everybody Else was thinking about me, 625 00:33:41,282 --> 00:33:43,961 It was like,"No, I'm going To choose what feels right for me." 626 00:33:43,962 --> 00:33:47,001 I had gender-affirming surgery almost two years ago, 627 00:33:47,002 --> 00:33:50,521 And as a trans, nonbinary person, the world is scary, 628 00:33:50,522 --> 00:33:55,201 And putting the hat on gave me The confidence to just be who I am. 629 00:33:55,202 --> 00:33:58,961 Yeah. So, as a young person, I was Filming the wildlife around my home, 630 00:33:58,962 --> 00:34:02,441 And I ended up learning about different environmental issues 631 00:34:02,442 --> 00:34:04,601 That were happening around the world. 632 00:34:04,602 --> 00:34:07,521 And I just felt I couldn't cope with the injustice of that. 633 00:34:07,522 --> 00:34:10,641 And so I decided to turn the camera on myself and talk about 634 00:34:10,642 --> 00:34:12,241 These conservation issues. 635 00:34:12,242 --> 00:34:16,121 That ended up seeing me whisked to the European Parliament, 636 00:34:16,122 --> 00:34:19,161 Speaking about the unsustainable production of palm oil 637 00:34:19,162 --> 00:34:20,521 In front of MEPs. 638 00:34:20,522 --> 00:34:23,201 And through other campaigning That I was doing at the same time, 639 00:34:23,202 --> 00:34:25,801 The European law did end up being changed. 640 00:34:25,802 --> 00:34:30,361 Basically making palm oil a labelled Ingredient in food and cosmetics 641 00:34:30,362 --> 00:34:32,041 So that people can make informed choices. 642 00:34:32,042 --> 00:34:33,281 And I really do feel like I played 643 00:34:33,282 --> 00:34:35,761 At least a small part in that journey. Good on you! 644 00:34:35,762 --> 00:34:39,081 Incredible. Good on you. What an amazing achievement. 645 00:34:39,082 --> 00:34:40,721 I hope you were wearing this hat in Parliament? 646 00:34:40,722 --> 00:34:43,521 I was wearing the hat in Parliament. Absolutely. 647 00:34:43,522 --> 00:34:46,881 Excellent, yeah. Fast forwarding to where we are today, 648 00:34:46,882 --> 00:34:48,881 It's been on every expedition I've ever done. 649 00:34:48,882 --> 00:34:52,721 We have hiked for three weeks alone across Arctic Sweden, 650 00:34:52,722 --> 00:34:54,481 Almost to the top of Mont Blanc, 651 00:34:54,482 --> 00:34:56,921 The highest mountain in Western Europe. 652 00:34:56,922 --> 00:35:00,161 Mount Kilimanjaro, across Utah, in the USA. 653 00:35:00,162 --> 00:35:04,481 Wow. I film my journeys and I speak About my human experience. 654 00:35:04,482 --> 00:35:05,921 I absolutely love it. 655 00:35:05,922 --> 00:35:07,641 From a kid with growing up in nature 656 00:35:07,642 --> 00:35:11,081 And having a passion for the wildlife around you... Yeah. 657 00:35:11,082 --> 00:35:12,681 Through everything you've been through, 658 00:35:12,682 --> 00:35:15,081 And now it sounds like you've got a career that you love. 659 00:35:15,082 --> 00:35:16,761 I love it, yeah. 660 00:35:16,762 --> 00:35:19,041 And I think that's why I really need the hat for the future, 661 00:35:19,042 --> 00:35:22,121 So that we can continue to do that together. Yeah. 662 00:35:22,122 --> 00:35:23,801 What is wrong with the hat? 663 00:35:23,802 --> 00:35:25,121 Well, you can see here on the back 664 00:35:25,122 --> 00:35:28,041 We've got these, like, plastic bits that are sticking out. 665 00:35:28,042 --> 00:35:29,321 Oh, it's actually worn through. 666 00:35:29,322 --> 00:35:31,761 But the biggest thing is this forehead section. 667 00:35:31,762 --> 00:35:33,201 It's very thin there. Yeah. 668 00:35:33,202 --> 00:35:34,441 And I sort of feel, 669 00:35:34,442 --> 00:35:37,201 If I was just to push my thumb Through with force, it would split. 670 00:35:37,202 --> 00:35:38,521 Looks like it, yeah. Yeah. 671 00:35:38,522 --> 00:35:42,281 I'd like the hat to look the same, But function as if it was a new hat, 672 00:35:42,282 --> 00:35:44,321 Which is a massive ask. That is quite some challenge! 673 00:35:44,322 --> 00:35:45,922 But I guess that's why I'm here. 674 00:35:46,880 --> 00:35:51,881 I will make sure I get this as good A condition as you've asked me to, 675 00:35:51,882 --> 00:35:54,321 So that you can carry on your inspirational story. 676 00:35:54,322 --> 00:35:56,201 Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 677 00:35:56,202 --> 00:35:58,852 Take care. See you soon! Goodbye. Bye. See you later. 678 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:04,921 What an incredible person. So inspirational. 679 00:36:04,922 --> 00:36:07,441 Some of the places this hat's been. Yes. 680 00:36:07,442 --> 00:36:10,041 It's now over to you to try and get It ready for its next adventure. 681 00:36:10,042 --> 00:36:11,040 That's my plan. 682 00:36:20,720 --> 00:36:25,601 The hat, you can see it's taken on its own unique character, 683 00:36:25,602 --> 00:36:27,641 Much like Abbie has. 684 00:36:27,642 --> 00:36:30,201 I've got to figure out how to make it strong 685 00:36:30,202 --> 00:36:34,041 Without changing any of the outside appearance. 686 00:36:34,042 --> 00:36:36,801 And that's giving me a lot to think about. 687 00:36:36,802 --> 00:36:37,840 Band off. 688 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:47,681 You can see the front here has... SOLID TAPPING 689 00:36:47,682 --> 00:36:49,001 Become quite hard. 690 00:36:49,002 --> 00:36:52,401 With that hardness, 691 00:36:52,402 --> 00:36:55,121 There is a tendency for things to want to break. 692 00:36:55,122 --> 00:36:58,121 So I've got to reinforce it. 693 00:36:58,122 --> 00:37:03,681 The main area of damage is this band of leather 694 00:37:03,682 --> 00:37:08,121 Around the outside here, which holds this plastic in. 695 00:37:08,122 --> 00:37:13,161 This is what gives the rim this lovely, quirky shape. 696 00:37:13,162 --> 00:37:18,401 So I'm going to find some leather that matches 697 00:37:18,402 --> 00:37:21,761 To replace this outer edge. 698 00:37:21,762 --> 00:37:24,121 But before I do any of that, 699 00:37:24,122 --> 00:37:27,001 If I just lift the pile up, 700 00:37:27,002 --> 00:37:30,320 That will give me a better idea of its final colour. 701 00:37:41,600 --> 00:37:45,441 In the beautiful game, strong legs are essential, 702 00:37:45,442 --> 00:37:49,641 But World Cup Willie's are not match-fit. 703 00:37:49,642 --> 00:37:51,841 So, I've managed to remove his legs. 704 00:37:51,842 --> 00:37:54,241 But unfortunately, as I suspected, 705 00:37:54,242 --> 00:37:56,241 The little pin, the wire rod 706 00:37:56,242 --> 00:38:00,201 That's holding the two legs together, has actually broken. 707 00:38:00,202 --> 00:38:02,152 So I'm going to have to make a new one. 708 00:38:02,880 --> 00:38:05,321 I'm just going to get an approximate measurement 709 00:38:05,322 --> 00:38:06,922 Of the length I'm going to need. 710 00:38:11,440 --> 00:38:12,560 There we go. 711 00:38:14,320 --> 00:38:16,161 So, if I just very carefully 712 00:38:16,162 --> 00:38:17,962 See if I can get it through the leg. 713 00:38:19,400 --> 00:38:21,280 I can feel it, very close. 714 00:38:25,680 --> 00:38:29,121 So, that is his new leg joint, 715 00:38:29,122 --> 00:38:32,040 In exactly the same place as it was originally. 716 00:38:33,160 --> 00:38:35,521 The rod now has to go through the body, 717 00:38:35,522 --> 00:38:38,081 And the metal piece that comes out the other end 718 00:38:38,082 --> 00:38:40,841 Is where I will attach his second leg. 719 00:38:40,842 --> 00:38:43,400 And hopefully, he'll be able to sit up proudly. 720 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:49,841 This is World Cup Willie's little shirt, 721 00:38:49,842 --> 00:38:54,161 And it's supposed to represent the British flag. 722 00:38:54,162 --> 00:38:56,961 At the moment, it's really difficult to tell that. 723 00:38:56,962 --> 00:39:00,401 So I'm just going to put some Lovely, bright, fresh ribbons on 724 00:39:00,402 --> 00:39:02,361 There, over the top of the old ones, 725 00:39:02,362 --> 00:39:04,481 To really bring it back to life, 726 00:39:04,482 --> 00:39:07,321 So that he looks really bright and refreshed. 727 00:39:07,322 --> 00:39:10,521 I want to leave the original ribbon on the shirt, 728 00:39:10,522 --> 00:39:13,681 So that he retains all of that luck. 729 00:39:13,682 --> 00:39:15,681 So, that's the very first one in place. 730 00:39:15,682 --> 00:39:17,400 So now I can start stitching. 731 00:39:35,800 --> 00:39:39,041 As one sporting star gets match-ready, 732 00:39:39,042 --> 00:39:42,880 Suzie is whipping another much-loved veteran into shape. 733 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:47,721 I'm going to remove this leather rim trim, 734 00:39:47,722 --> 00:39:51,240 Because it's not in good enough condition to repair. 735 00:39:54,200 --> 00:39:56,041 As a hat wearer myself, 736 00:39:56,042 --> 00:39:57,961 I can really understand 737 00:39:57,962 --> 00:40:01,401 Abbie's attachment to this particular hat. 738 00:40:01,402 --> 00:40:05,161 I was about 13 when I got my first leather hat, 739 00:40:05,162 --> 00:40:07,921 Pretty much identical to this one. 740 00:40:07,922 --> 00:40:11,881 And they become part of your look, 741 00:40:11,882 --> 00:40:13,480 Your identity. 742 00:40:15,800 --> 00:40:19,881 I'm constantly thinking about all of the journeys 743 00:40:19,882 --> 00:40:22,441 This hat has been on with Abbie. 744 00:40:22,442 --> 00:40:27,761 It's also that journey of their self-discovery. 745 00:40:27,762 --> 00:40:29,160 It means so much. 746 00:40:31,200 --> 00:40:33,200 Let's take this off. 747 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:46,721 There we have it. 748 00:40:46,722 --> 00:40:47,881 Now the fun bit. 749 00:40:47,882 --> 00:40:50,201 I've got a new piece of leather, 750 00:40:50,202 --> 00:40:53,241 And I just need to sew this 751 00:40:53,242 --> 00:40:57,120 Onto the rim with the piece of plastic in position. 752 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:14,361 I'm following the wavy line 753 00:41:14,362 --> 00:41:17,881 That Abbie has become so familiar with. 754 00:41:17,882 --> 00:41:20,761 And that's a little bit awkward. 755 00:41:20,762 --> 00:41:25,081 I'm hoping that, once the strip 756 00:41:25,082 --> 00:41:26,801 Is halfway secured, 757 00:41:26,802 --> 00:41:29,841 And I get to the flatter area, 758 00:41:29,842 --> 00:41:31,120 It's going to get easier. 759 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,040 Yeah. 760 00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:57,761 Sign writer Alasdair is ready to go for gold, 761 00:41:57,762 --> 00:42:01,681 Gilding the lettering on the Olympian's oar. 762 00:42:01,682 --> 00:42:05,001 I'm now going to start painting in the letters with size. 763 00:42:05,002 --> 00:42:09,361 Size is a type of glue that you can Control the speed at which it dries. 764 00:42:09,362 --> 00:42:11,761 I want the glue to dry really slowly, 765 00:42:11,762 --> 00:42:13,481 Because then it begins to self-level, 766 00:42:13,482 --> 00:42:16,481 Which means that I get a Beautifully smooth and clean surface 767 00:42:16,482 --> 00:42:17,721 To apply the gold to. 768 00:42:17,722 --> 00:42:20,441 I've also added some red pigment to the size 769 00:42:20,442 --> 00:42:23,241 So that I can see where I'm painting it, but also because 770 00:42:23,242 --> 00:42:26,441 The person that originally painted this had a red size, 771 00:42:26,442 --> 00:42:29,560 And so it's quite nice to maintain the authenticity of that. 772 00:42:33,680 --> 00:42:37,201 It's really nice, repainting lettering 773 00:42:37,202 --> 00:42:41,281 That has previously been painted by a sign writer. 774 00:42:41,282 --> 00:42:43,961 You feel a real connection with them, 775 00:42:43,962 --> 00:42:47,361 And you can see little details within the lettering, 776 00:42:47,362 --> 00:42:49,561 Things like the'steerer'on this 777 00:42:49,562 --> 00:42:51,681 That's been squeezed in really tightly, 778 00:42:51,682 --> 00:42:54,081 Because they've clearly run out of space 779 00:42:54,082 --> 00:42:57,201 And have had a bit of a panicked Moment where they've had to change 780 00:42:57,202 --> 00:42:58,281 The lettering forms. 781 00:42:58,282 --> 00:43:02,201 That's really nice, you kind of are Transported back to the workshop 782 00:43:02,202 --> 00:43:04,281 And the challenge is honouring the person 783 00:43:04,282 --> 00:43:05,732 That originally painted this. 784 00:43:27,680 --> 00:43:29,521 That's the size applied. 785 00:43:29,522 --> 00:43:31,881 I've waited a little while just to let that go tacky, 786 00:43:31,882 --> 00:43:34,240 To allow it to level off. 787 00:43:35,600 --> 00:43:38,801 I've got to try a little bit of the gold leaf onto the size 788 00:43:38,802 --> 00:43:41,080 To make sure that it's sticking properly. 789 00:43:47,400 --> 00:43:49,201 The gild feels really good. 790 00:43:49,202 --> 00:43:51,360 I'm really pleased with how this tack is. 791 00:43:52,560 --> 00:43:56,321 This is the most sort of rewarding And calming part of the process. 792 00:43:56,322 --> 00:43:57,841 It's a really peaceful time, 793 00:43:57,842 --> 00:44:01,041 And you get to see all the hard work You've done kind of pop off, 794 00:44:01,042 --> 00:44:04,040 Because the gold is so bright and so clean. 795 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:10,041 I hope that, when this oar's finished and Doug comes in 796 00:44:10,042 --> 00:44:13,921 To see it, it will really spark some pride for him. 797 00:44:13,922 --> 00:44:15,281 It's such a beautiful thing, 798 00:44:15,282 --> 00:44:18,080 It's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. 799 00:44:38,040 --> 00:44:40,681 It's quite nice doing this in a controlled environment. 800 00:44:40,682 --> 00:44:43,241 Quite often, I'm doing up a ladder on a street 801 00:44:43,242 --> 00:44:46,001 And there's wind blowing and rain falling, 802 00:44:46,002 --> 00:44:49,281 So it's quite nice to do it in the Nice peace and calm of The Barn. 803 00:44:49,282 --> 00:44:50,280 It's lovely. 804 00:44:56,280 --> 00:44:57,761 Aw, it looks really good. 805 00:44:57,762 --> 00:44:59,712 Doug is going to be so happy with this. 806 00:45:08,040 --> 00:45:12,241 It's time for Amanda and Julie to kit out World Cup Willie 807 00:45:12,242 --> 00:45:13,841 In his fresh strip. 808 00:45:13,842 --> 00:45:16,241 SHE They still fit. 809 00:45:16,242 --> 00:45:17,361 That's a relief. 810 00:45:17,362 --> 00:45:18,641 He hasn't put on any weight? No. 811 00:45:18,642 --> 00:45:20,721 I haven't put too much stuffing in there. 812 00:45:20,722 --> 00:45:22,241 Oh, look at that. 813 00:45:22,242 --> 00:45:24,961 Before I put his tail on and stitch it in place, 814 00:45:24,962 --> 00:45:27,521 Do you want to just slip his shirt On and have a look and see? 815 00:45:27,522 --> 00:45:29,280 Go on, I can't wait. OK. 816 00:45:30,760 --> 00:45:32,961 Oh, look at that. 817 00:45:32,962 --> 00:45:34,321 Well done. Good job. 818 00:45:34,322 --> 00:45:36,201 Well, I think it's all over. 819 00:45:36,202 --> 00:45:38,201 No, you've got to stitch his clothes on yet. 820 00:45:38,202 --> 00:45:40,200 AMANDA SCOFFS Julie! 821 00:45:44,160 --> 00:45:48,601 The once-proud mascot of England's only World Cup victory, 822 00:45:48,602 --> 00:45:53,081 World Cup Willie was looking decidedly second division, 823 00:45:53,082 --> 00:45:56,521 With a ravaged face, floppy limbs 824 00:45:56,522 --> 00:45:59,721 And a kit ready for retirement. 825 00:45:59,722 --> 00:46:04,361 But for Steph, the little lion is Emblematic of the tournament 826 00:46:04,362 --> 00:46:07,801 Where she was wooed by her future husband... 827 00:46:07,802 --> 00:46:10,481 Hello. Hello. Hello! Come on in. Thank you. Thank you. 828 00:46:10,482 --> 00:46:14,121 Before fate robbed them and their baby daughter Alison 829 00:46:14,122 --> 00:46:16,641 Of a future together. 830 00:46:16,642 --> 00:46:18,201 How have you both been? 831 00:46:18,202 --> 00:46:23,081 Looking forward to being reunited with Willie. 832 00:46:23,082 --> 00:46:25,121 There's been a hole on the mantelpiece, hasn't there? Yeah. 833 00:46:25,122 --> 00:46:26,801 Aw. Aw. 834 00:46:26,802 --> 00:46:29,561 He hasn't been out of my possession since I bought him, 835 00:46:29,562 --> 00:46:32,041 So I'm hoping he can watch this World Cup. 836 00:46:32,042 --> 00:46:33,401 Hopefully, it'll be a good omen. 837 00:46:33,402 --> 00:46:34,521 Yes. Yeah. Yeah. 838 00:46:34,522 --> 00:46:37,881 Cos he was shiny and new... When we won...60 years ago, 839 00:46:37,882 --> 00:46:39,521 And now he'll be shiny and new now. 840 00:46:39,522 --> 00:46:42,081 So if we win the World Cup now, When he's shiny and new again, 841 00:46:42,082 --> 00:46:43,401 It'll be all down to you two. Exactly. Oh... 842 00:46:43,402 --> 00:46:45,001 Oh. Ooh, no pressure, then. 843 00:46:45,002 --> 00:46:46,041 No, no pressure. 844 00:46:46,042 --> 00:46:47,840 THEY ALL 845 00:46:48,840 --> 00:46:50,240 Come on, then. Exciting. 846 00:46:55,280 --> 00:46:57,161 Ooh. Oh, wow. 847 00:46:57,162 --> 00:46:58,680 SHE 848 00:47:00,600 --> 00:47:02,201 Oh, my goodness. 849 00:47:02,202 --> 00:47:03,561 STEPH CHUCKLES 850 00:47:03,562 --> 00:47:05,521 Wowee. That's amazing. 851 00:47:05,522 --> 00:47:06,961 I don't know if he's ever looked that good. 852 00:47:06,962 --> 00:47:08,920 STEPH 853 00:47:11,280 --> 00:47:14,280 Quite filled up about it all, really. Yeah. Aw. 854 00:47:16,240 --> 00:47:20,441 He's quite special because he's a link to my mum and my dad. 855 00:47:20,442 --> 00:47:23,681 Mm. He's the only thing that really connects them. 856 00:47:23,682 --> 00:47:26,201 Yeah. Mm. 857 00:47:26,202 --> 00:47:27,680 He's a very important lion. 858 00:47:29,200 --> 00:47:32,441 Oh, he's brilliant. Thank you so much. You're welcome. 859 00:47:32,442 --> 00:47:34,801 It's been an absolute pleasure, Hasn't it? Mm. It really has. 860 00:47:34,802 --> 00:47:36,681 We've had some fun with him, we really have. Oh, yes. 861 00:47:36,682 --> 00:47:37,721 Good. 862 00:47:37,722 --> 00:47:39,241 Well, you're coming home. 863 00:47:39,242 --> 00:47:40,841 Yes, going home. It's like the World Cup. 864 00:47:40,842 --> 00:47:42,761 Ooh, I nearly burst into song then. So did I then! 865 00:47:42,762 --> 00:47:45,681 Football's homing home, it's... 866 00:47:45,682 --> 00:47:47,161 Well, he's all yours. 867 00:47:47,162 --> 00:47:48,361 Lovely to meet you both. 868 00:47:48,362 --> 00:47:51,120 Bye-bye. Thank you. Bye. Bye! Thanks again. Bye. 869 00:47:55,480 --> 00:47:59,681 I never knew my dad, cos I was only Nine months old when he died. 870 00:47:59,682 --> 00:48:03,401 The World Cup is that connection to my dad, 871 00:48:03,402 --> 00:48:08,121 And so he symbolises them as a couple. 872 00:48:08,122 --> 00:48:10,321 So it's just really nice to have him back. 873 00:48:10,322 --> 00:48:12,761 It's really lovely to remember 874 00:48:12,762 --> 00:48:16,401 That we did go to all the matches together, with the lion, 875 00:48:16,402 --> 00:48:19,200 And he will sit on my lap and watch the next matches. 876 00:48:26,760 --> 00:48:30,241 With the brim of Abbie's hat revamped, 877 00:48:30,242 --> 00:48:33,921 Suzie has turned her attention to the crumbling crown. 878 00:48:33,922 --> 00:48:40,841 There's evidence of wear here and cracking at the base. 879 00:48:40,842 --> 00:48:43,041 Now, Abbie was very clear 880 00:48:43,042 --> 00:48:47,801 That they don't want things to look very different. 881 00:48:47,802 --> 00:48:54,441 But I feel I can put an additional reinforcement strip here 882 00:48:54,442 --> 00:48:57,081 That will sit under the hat band, 883 00:48:57,082 --> 00:48:59,000 So there won't be any evidence of it. 884 00:49:10,800 --> 00:49:14,361 So I'm just getting that front section in place. 885 00:49:14,362 --> 00:49:16,601 Although it won't be seen, 886 00:49:16,602 --> 00:49:18,721 It's with the intention of making sure 887 00:49:18,722 --> 00:49:23,961 That this hat continues to be usable. 888 00:49:23,962 --> 00:49:29,881 I'm just going to now reinforce The inside of the crown here, 889 00:49:29,882 --> 00:49:35,281 And once I've got this second piece glued, 890 00:49:35,282 --> 00:49:37,480 I can start sewing everything together. 891 00:49:51,680 --> 00:49:55,001 With the gold now gleaming on the rowing trophy, 892 00:49:55,002 --> 00:49:58,400 There's just the team colours to be restored. 893 00:49:59,760 --> 00:50:03,921 I'm now repainting the emblems to match the original. 894 00:50:03,922 --> 00:50:06,281 There's a lot of really fine detail, 895 00:50:06,282 --> 00:50:10,401 So I'm using the finest brush that I own to do this 896 00:50:10,402 --> 00:50:12,152 And really taking my time about it. 897 00:50:13,760 --> 00:50:16,401 Thinking back to how this all looked When it first arrived in the Barn, 898 00:50:16,402 --> 00:50:18,601 I can't really believe how far it's come. 899 00:50:18,602 --> 00:50:22,121 So I'm really hoping that Angus and Doug see that 900 00:50:22,122 --> 00:50:24,600 And like it as much as I do. 901 00:50:29,760 --> 00:50:33,441 Created to commemorate a title-winning rowing team, 902 00:50:33,442 --> 00:50:37,441 This century-old award arrived cracked, faded 903 00:50:37,442 --> 00:50:40,800 And no longer worthy of the champions who won it. 904 00:50:43,880 --> 00:50:45,441 Are you ready, Al? 905 00:50:45,442 --> 00:50:46,521 All set, mate. 906 00:50:46,522 --> 00:50:47,480 Top man. 907 00:50:50,440 --> 00:50:51,641 Ooh, yeah. 908 00:50:51,642 --> 00:50:52,761 Beautiful. 909 00:50:52,762 --> 00:50:54,841 Absolutely wonderful work, Al. 910 00:50:54,842 --> 00:50:56,401 Thanks, mate. Really nice. 911 00:50:56,402 --> 00:51:01,001 Hoping to see his grandfather's prize shining bright, 912 00:51:01,002 --> 00:51:03,161 Back at the top of its game, 913 00:51:03,162 --> 00:51:06,321 Doug and his son Angus. 914 00:51:06,322 --> 00:51:08,761 Welcome back, gents. Hello. How're you doing? 915 00:51:08,762 --> 00:51:09,801 Hi. 916 00:51:09,802 --> 00:51:11,561 Good to see you both. 917 00:51:11,562 --> 00:51:14,641 Are you excited? Absolutely, yeah. Really looking forward to it. 918 00:51:14,642 --> 00:51:16,641 I was very close to my grandfather, 919 00:51:16,642 --> 00:51:19,641 And, you know, that history is so important. 920 00:51:19,642 --> 00:51:20,681 Right, shall we take a look? 921 00:51:20,682 --> 00:51:22,481 Absolutely. Can't wait. 922 00:51:22,482 --> 00:51:23,440 OK. 923 00:51:26,560 --> 00:51:29,561 Oh, wow. It's brilliant. Ooh. 924 00:51:29,562 --> 00:51:31,720 HE CHUCKLES Hm! 925 00:51:35,760 --> 00:51:38,121 It's so bright, and just... 926 00:51:38,122 --> 00:51:41,201 That's brought a lump to my throat, Actually, if I'm honest. Mm. 927 00:51:41,202 --> 00:51:44,240 Yeah, that's really something. Thank you. 928 00:51:48,840 --> 00:51:51,081 Wow, that's wonderful. 929 00:51:51,082 --> 00:51:53,121 It's beautifully lightweight as I've been working with it. 930 00:51:53,122 --> 00:51:54,961 It's so nice to move about. It is, yeah. 931 00:51:54,962 --> 00:51:58,401 You can really feel that it's a tool Rather than just an ornament. 932 00:51:58,402 --> 00:51:59,921 It's just gorgeous. 933 00:51:59,922 --> 00:52:02,761 And it catches the light so well as you turn it. 934 00:52:02,762 --> 00:52:04,961 Yeah, the gold works wonders on that. 935 00:52:04,962 --> 00:52:06,881 They would have been young university students 936 00:52:06,882 --> 00:52:10,041 On, you know, the high of life, Winning this, being all together - 937 00:52:10,042 --> 00:52:11,521 And can't imagine the feeling. 938 00:52:11,522 --> 00:52:14,721 I mean to see it, to honour my great-grandfather - 939 00:52:14,722 --> 00:52:16,201 Dad's grandfather - but all of them, 940 00:52:16,202 --> 00:52:18,521 And for the lives they led, the friendship they had, 941 00:52:18,522 --> 00:52:20,081 This is just... It's wonderful. 942 00:52:20,082 --> 00:52:22,601 No, it's absolutely brilliant. Thank you very much, gents. 943 00:52:22,602 --> 00:52:24,201 Yeah. Very good. Pleasure. 944 00:52:24,202 --> 00:52:25,881 It's been a real pleasure working on it. 945 00:52:25,882 --> 00:52:27,400 Thanks, guys. Yeah, thank you. 946 00:52:28,640 --> 00:52:30,641 But before we go... 947 00:52:30,642 --> 00:52:33,321 It's yours. Thank you. AL AND WILL CHUCKLE 948 00:52:33,322 --> 00:52:35,722 Safe travels. Bye-bye. Thanks very much. Thanks. 949 00:52:40,840 --> 00:52:42,321 I felt quite emotional in there 950 00:52:42,322 --> 00:52:44,681 Cos it really sort of came back to me 951 00:52:44,682 --> 00:52:46,321 How brilliant it looked. 952 00:52:46,322 --> 00:52:48,081 So, yeah, I was a bit choked up. 953 00:52:48,082 --> 00:52:52,401 There's that sense of inspiration From people that you're related to 954 00:52:52,402 --> 00:52:53,681 And their great achievements. 955 00:52:53,682 --> 00:52:57,041 And I'm just very touched to hold Something so special and beautiful. 956 00:52:57,042 --> 00:52:58,801 It's been important to Dad 957 00:52:58,802 --> 00:53:01,081 And so, therefore, it's really important to me, as well. 958 00:53:01,082 --> 00:53:02,040 Hm! 959 00:53:14,000 --> 00:53:18,681 Suzie's quest to overhaul a hat with invisible repairs 960 00:53:18,682 --> 00:53:20,921 Is almost complete. 961 00:53:20,922 --> 00:53:23,241 I've got one final thing to do, 962 00:53:23,242 --> 00:53:28,161 And that is to pop this hat band back on 963 00:53:28,162 --> 00:53:34,121 And cover up all of that additional Work I've done to the hat 964 00:53:34,122 --> 00:53:37,000 In order to make it really strong again. 965 00:53:38,720 --> 00:53:42,440 And now I can get this securely sewn into position. 966 00:53:43,600 --> 00:53:50,841 This has been a really lovely job to be involved in. 967 00:53:50,842 --> 00:53:57,881 I was so impressed by Abbie and their resilience, 968 00:53:57,882 --> 00:54:00,601 And the strength that they show. 969 00:54:00,602 --> 00:54:04,441 I have found them to be so inspiring, 970 00:54:04,442 --> 00:54:08,321 And hopefully they're happy with what I've done, 971 00:54:08,322 --> 00:54:10,522 Even though it looks like I've done nothing. 972 00:54:14,720 --> 00:54:18,001 Having endured years of global adventures, 973 00:54:18,002 --> 00:54:22,281 This weather-beaten hat was fragile and wearing thin, 974 00:54:22,282 --> 00:54:26,280 With its once-proud brim twisted and cracked. 975 00:54:27,840 --> 00:54:29,441 Come on then, Suzie. 976 00:54:29,442 --> 00:54:30,400 Aha! 977 00:54:33,440 --> 00:54:36,601 Look at that hat stand. That is perfect. 978 00:54:36,602 --> 00:54:39,001 Look at the hat. It's like you've never been there. 979 00:54:39,002 --> 00:54:39,960 Perfect. 980 00:54:42,320 --> 00:54:45,001 Worn by Abbie from age 13, 981 00:54:45,002 --> 00:54:49,121 The hat symbolises identity, courage, 982 00:54:49,122 --> 00:54:53,920 And a sense of belonging in nature That turned their life around. 983 00:54:56,080 --> 00:54:59,121 Hello. Hello. Welcome back. Hello. Thank you so much. 984 00:54:59,122 --> 00:55:00,841 And who is this? 985 00:55:00,842 --> 00:55:03,361 This is my dad, David. Lovely to meet you. 986 00:55:03,362 --> 00:55:04,681 Am I right in thinking, then, 987 00:55:04,682 --> 00:55:07,241 That this hat purchase was all thanks to you? 988 00:55:07,242 --> 00:55:08,281 It was. 989 00:55:08,282 --> 00:55:11,481 Abbie's face lit up like that when They put the hat on the first time. 990 00:55:11,482 --> 00:55:12,681 Yeah, yeah. Aw. 991 00:55:12,682 --> 00:55:15,681 Is it going to make a difference To you, having the hat repaired? 992 00:55:15,682 --> 00:55:18,801 In two days'time I actually celebrate the second birthday 993 00:55:18,802 --> 00:55:20,641 For my gender-affirming surgery. 994 00:55:20,642 --> 00:55:22,961 Wow. I'm really, really excited for the future 995 00:55:22,962 --> 00:55:24,481 In a way I never have been before, 996 00:55:24,482 --> 00:55:27,481 And the fact that the hat can, Hopefully, come with me on that, 997 00:55:27,482 --> 00:55:29,201 It just speaks more than words. 998 00:55:29,202 --> 00:55:30,441 Fantastic. Yeah. 999 00:55:30,442 --> 00:55:31,801 Are you ready to take a look? 1000 00:55:31,802 --> 00:55:34,801 I'm both ready and like, 'Oh, my gosh.' 1001 00:55:34,802 --> 00:55:36,252 Let's hope I've got it right. 1002 00:55:40,600 --> 00:55:42,200 Wow. That's my hat. 1003 00:55:43,280 --> 00:55:45,361 It looks the same! : It looks the same. 1004 00:55:45,362 --> 00:55:47,521 But it's... You've kept all the shape and everything. 1005 00:55:47,522 --> 00:55:51,800 Whoa. My mind is blown. That doesn't happen very often. 1006 00:56:04,880 --> 00:56:06,720 Back where it belongs. Oh! 1007 00:56:08,480 --> 00:56:09,520 Home. 1008 00:56:12,560 --> 00:56:13,800 That is amazing. 1009 00:56:14,800 --> 00:56:16,361 Thank you so much. 1010 00:56:16,362 --> 00:56:18,961 It looks so right. It really does. 1011 00:56:18,962 --> 00:56:22,201 Oh, gosh, it feels incredible. 1012 00:56:22,202 --> 00:56:24,401 It's just a hat, but it's identity. 1013 00:56:24,402 --> 00:56:28,161 You know, it's those layers, Foundations that make us who we are. 1014 00:56:28,162 --> 00:56:29,961 And that's what the hat is for me. It's... 1015 00:56:29,962 --> 00:56:32,001 It's been such a joy to do this for you, 1016 00:56:32,002 --> 00:56:33,841 So thank you for bringing it in. 1017 00:56:33,842 --> 00:56:35,001 Thank you so much. Thank you very much. 1018 00:56:35,002 --> 00:56:37,001 Lovely to meet you both. Thank you. Likewise. Take care. 1019 00:56:37,002 --> 00:56:38,452 Take care. Bye-bye. Bye. Bye. 1020 00:56:43,360 --> 00:56:48,161 It feels utterly phenomenal to be reunited with the hat. 1021 00:56:48,162 --> 00:56:50,401 Just back on my head, the place where it belongs, 1022 00:56:50,402 --> 00:56:51,840 Ready for more adventures. 1023 00:56:52,920 --> 00:56:56,921 I am incredibly proud of Abbie and all that they've done, 1024 00:56:56,922 --> 00:56:58,641 All that I know they're going to do, 1025 00:56:58,642 --> 00:57:00,641 And all the adventures that's going to go on with you. 1026 00:57:00,642 --> 00:57:03,361 Abbie with the hat... Yeah... Back in business! 1027 00:57:03,362 --> 00:57:04,320 Ah, yeah! 1028 00:57:07,720 --> 00:57:10,961 If you have a treasured possession that's seen better days 1029 00:57:10,962 --> 00:57:13,001 And you think the team can help, 1030 00:57:13,002 --> 00:57:18,321 Please get in touch at... 1031 00:57:18,322 --> 00:57:20,560 And join us in The Repair Shop.