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I can watch these all day long.

If I had to find a negative, they are not long enough. I could watch the amazing workmanship (and workwomanship) for hours on end. Maybe we could have an extended online version?

Someone mentioned costs on here.

Materials = Peanuts

Experts = Worth every penny

The look on peoples face = Priceless

I absolutely love this programme, but sadly the producers don't seem to want to show the fantastic work that these people do. They concentrate on the stories behind the objects and the people. Although this is an important part of the programme it should be showing much more of the actual work so that we can really appreciate it. We keep on seeing things as they end up rather than how they get there. Please show more of the work as it is the skills and methods that really set this show apart.

My wife and I recently found this show on Netflix. We really love it. We love the interaction of the different restorers, and especially like Jay, Steve, Kirsten and Will. We love how they try to ensure that different objects are restored, showing the expertise of each Restorer. We love the "reveal' as each object is returned to the owner. Several times tears have been shed as the owners get back their item in first-class restored condition. What a great program. Wish something like this was on in the US, but thankful we can now watch as many programs at a time as we like. Thanks for a great idea and expert craftsmen/restorers to do the job right. I think the Weald and Downland Museum would be a great place to visit.

Watching restoration geniuses at work is a joy. Hearing the stories behind the personal treasures makes every piece priceless. Joyful, relaxing and quality TV

We just discovered this show on Netflix and are greatly enjoying it! I join the other voices that say that I wish there were more actual restoration shown. I know the human/background piece is important, but it could easily take more of a back seat to the work. I don't mind Jay, but I'd like to see his work, too. We will watch straight through and then maybe watch some of them again.

Smart, genuine and loveable people using their expertise to bring back new life to some of the most interesting oddities men have created and they do it with charm and wit.. careful or you may shed a happy tear

Daytime programming can be shunned, mocked and pilloried, but just occasionally it conjures up original, educational and outstanding television. The Repair Shop is a terrific example of this. The format is simple. Members of the public bring in artefacts, antiques and heirlooms, which over the course of time have broken or faded into disrepair (the backstories are often fascinating). The items are received at The Repair Shop and mended or restored by a member of a team of experts in various fields (clocks, upholstery, toys etc.). Every aspect of the show is a delight. Watching the process of how the repairs are carried out, is a wonder to behold. The skills and crafts used are those acquired over many years of learning. Not a computer in sight. Those bringing in the artefacts care so deeply about their wares, and often possess cherished memories of other family members who once owned them. The craftspeople who repair the treasures, are the stars of the show. Unassuming, patient, skilful and dedicated. They clearly take delight and pride in their work, and most of all sheer pleasure in helping others. The culmination of each programme is when the restored items are returned to their owners. Such joyful moments and I don't mind saying it brings a tear to the eye. No, there is no 'action', nobody gets voted off and it is quite slow. But when so many programmes focus on the worst side of humanity, let's celebrate people behaving wonderfully. A pleasure to watch and long may it continue!

The Repair Shop is the best programme on TV and the people working on it are absolutely fantastic. Hope it will be shown for years to come, I LOVE IT!'

I am able to watch this in the States as I have live feed UKTV. It's a lovely example of the best of human potential and interaction, which contrasts profoundly to a news cycle which strives to do the opposite. This should be be picked up and broadcast in America; it would be adored.

What a relief to see kindness and generosity of skill from the crafts folk inside the Repair Shop. TV can be so emotionally destructive, so much anger and antisocial behaviour on our screen that it is easy to believe that society has given up on helping one another. This beautiful show has restored my faith in love, hope and tenderness that can be shared with people of skill. Well done to Jay and the wonderful team - you are an inspiration.

Its nice to watch a show that isn't just a bunch of scripted bs. Its cool to see how they actually fix things and not just a bunch of obviously fake drama.

Excellent. I have posted this for a dear friend age 84 she loves this programme never stops talking about it.

I like the show but would like to see more of the actual restoration and less of the emotional vampirism that goes on. "How does that make you feel?", "What would Mom/Dad/Granny etc think?". The cast seem to want to see tears flowing.

Why the hell is Jay Blades on this programme. What does he do? The repairers have to endure his patronising comments as if he is such an expert. He barely does any presenting and I've yet to see him actually repair something. The programme just doesn't need him. Yes, yes, I know all you Blades fans say he's a nice guy, but he's just not up to the standard of the others. Less Jay and more experts please !

I just wish Netflix would offer more than the last two years of it!

Considering the success of many History Channel pickers, pawn stars and museum shows, I hope Netflix continues their support of The Repair Shop. All that is missing is failures (you know there are always failures), bloopers and personal sussex museum features regarding the location.

Love watching this show, watching old fashion craftsmanship being used for general repair to old heirlooms. As an engineer it's wonderful to see how some off these things work.

I discovered this show on Netflix so I've only had the pleasure of watching two seasons so far. It's heartwarming to see so many saving things from their families. Being sentimental myself, this show is right up my alley. And I've cried more than once. My hope is I get to see the entire series soon.

This program is a must watch show. It is very british and shows the professionalism of restorers in lots of old school trades throughout the uk. We almost have a tear come to our eye every week with the beautiful stories of beloved items that come in and then watch as the team loving restore them for their owners. Pure deep good tv at it's best.

If you want to watch something uplifting then look no more. Never did I suspect that I would love this show so much. Wonderful back stories with a team of absolutely "brilliant" people. Meanwhile you'll learn a lot of skills while not realizing it. Love of what these people do permeates the show.

There are so many things about this programme that make it a joy to watch, and almost difficult to explain why, without being long-winded. Watching the repairers going about mending and rebuilding is an education. With each passing episode, their expertise becomes more awe-worthy. The patience and gentleness with which they approach each project is touching, and the pleasure that they get from completing the task is evident, and very very watchable.

I don't know how the participants are picked, but it makes for very good television, as without exception, each person has a good story to tell about the item. I have watched most of the shows and cannot see any hint of showmanship, or people just being in it for their 15 minutes of fame on TV - each person is genuine in their desire to have their treasured item repaired. It's quite breathtaking to see the transformation from broken and worn out, to repaired.

I do love to watch the interaction between the experts, and to see how excited they get when presented with a challenge. But the icing on the cake of this excellent show, for me, is when the item is revealed. Yes, the owners are amazed and tearful, as are the viewers. But watch what's going on in the background - with the really special repairs, the ones that bring a tear to everyone's eyes, you'll see that all the repairers in the workshop stop working for a moment to savour the reaction of the owners, and they are often crying and smiling too. What a show. It is the best of what TV can offer, and reminds me to be patient and kind. I think we have been groomed to accept more and more violent TV with fast moving camera shots (especially in American TV shows - it drives me crazy), yet the Repair Shop slowly reveals all the inner workings of repairs, no need for violence and swearing, or being rude to one another. I have seen some negative forum comments about Jay Blades, and totally disagree with them - he absolutely makes The Repair Shop. It's too bad that we don't get to see his talented repairs, as I've watched him on Money for Nothing (which is another great British TV show), and believe that he's up there with the best of them.

A talented cast of experts bring joy to many people by restoring treasured items that mean something special to those who are featured on the show. The transformation is often amazing to behold.

Blades is a waste of space, get rid of him, he has no apparent skills apart from uttering patronising platitudes.

I love this show the back stories to the items being fixed are often amazing in themselves never mind the lovely items. The experts work is little short of miraculous sometimes , Will who works mostly with wood does amazing restorations. A lot of comments here are against Jay the presenter/ continuity . I like him and the program would be weird without continuity I expect a lot of the comments are from Triggered Daily Mail type readers who still can't accept seeing black people on the TV. If the presenter was White they likely wouldn't express any opinion whatsoever about a continuity/ presenter on a show like this.