Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

Apr 4, 2018

The work of the skilled craftspeople who bring Drew Pritchard's finds back to life. With demanding customers and high turnover, their hard work turns trash to treasure. The artisan restorers behind Drew Pritchard's antiques empire save an iconic Eames lounge chair. And, they revive an unusual 90-year old oil lamp and a glamorous steam trunk.

Apr 11, 2018

Drew Pritchard's artisan restorers rescue a ravaged carousel horse dating from before the First World War. Plus, they revive a valuable 1930s sofa and a 100-year-old weathervane.

Apr 18, 2018

The restorers face a challenge with Chesterfield sofa rescued from the scrapheap. Plus, they set out to revive a shattered marble figurine and a broken French bakery counter.

Apr 25, 2018

The restoration team transform a shabby set of apothecary drawers. Plus, they refresh a French Victorian seat and save a '60s chandelier that witnessed a Beatles wedding.

May 2, 2018

The artisan restorers revive a rare and valuable seaworthy fairground ride. Plus, they resuscitate a Victorian park bench and a century-old gentleman’s suitcase.

Aug 1, 2018

The artisan restorers save a 100-piece chandelier and a vintage football table. Plus, a 100-year-old shop counter is rescued from a bonfire.

Aug 8, 2018

A fancy fairground waltzer, an ancient coffee machine and a huge oak table are restored in the workshops of some of the UK's most celebrated crafts people.

Aug 15, 2018

The artisan restorers revamp a fragile standing mirror needing some love, a classic armchair and a large railway station clock. Rebecca Pritchard examines their origins.

Aug 22, 2018

The pressure is on Carl to repair a complex 1920s gaming machine. Gilder Ruth takes a folding mirror back through the years. And, sculptor Nick restorers a hunting scene by one of his heroes Auguste Cain.

Aug 29, 2018

Gavin makes a model car roadworthy again. Electrical engineer Carl and blacksmith Nev team up to transform a scrap street lamp into elegant furniture. Plus, upholsterer Craig gets a surprise in a 1920s barbers chair.

Apr 17, 2019

Cabinet-maker Alex resurrects a once-stunning 300-year-old chest that's only fit for firewood. Leather craftsman Martin breathes new life into a Victorian dentist's chair. Plus, taxidermist Chris is challenged to resuscitate a Victorian heron.

Apr 24, 2019

Upholsterer Craig is tested to his limit by an Edwardian sofa ruined by an amateur repair job. French polisher Alex give a royal table a new lease of life as flat pack. Plus, lighting restorer Jolene tackles an original Second World War bomber lamp.

May 1, 2019

Cabinet maker Alex repairs a battered chest that once belonged to a secretive Masonic lodge. Engine restorer Bo turns detective with a one of a kind car. And blacksmith Nev uses his skills to restore some historic street lamps.

May 8, 2019

Fine art sculptor Nick must be extra careful as he uses a drill to restore a 19th Century urn. Lighting specialist Jolene is challenged by Drew to repair a funfair display. And French Polisher Alex has his idea for a French butchers block rejected.

May 15, 2019

Sculptor Nick has his skills stretched by an equestrian piece with classical connections. Upholsterer Craig gives a G Plan chair a racing makeover. Plus, leather expert Martin works on a piece of luggage once owned by Russian royalty.

Jun 12, 2019

Upholsterer Craig gets tested with a ruined mid 19th century settee , Blacksmith Nev breaks a sweat over a fragile Victorian fireplace and French polisher Alex does battle over a mammoth workbench

Jun 19, 2019

French polisher Alex restores a 1930s rocking horse. Sculptor Nick rescues a mid-century piece and upholsterer Craig attempts to restore a classic Victorian chair.

Jun 26, 2019

Master blacksmith Neville Morris works on a piece of railing that was once a Victorian fireside club fender. Meanwhile, Martin restores a Second World War RAF hero's bomber jacket. And lighting conservator Jolene transforms a Scandinavian onion light.

Jul 3, 2019

Leather specialist Martin restorers a high end Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk. A garden bench almost defeats blacksmith Nev. And, gilder Ruth gets a nasty surprise with a 19th Century mirror.

Jul 10, 2019

French polisher Alex has to take drastic action with an 18th century antique marquetry table. Automotive restorer Bo has a risky idea to pimp up a classic Rayleigh bike. And, upholsterer Craig tackles a long overdue library chair restoration.

Jul 1, 2020

Drew challenges blacksmith Nev to pull off an unconventional redesign on an ejection seat. Meanwhile, Nick gives a facelift to an iconic sculpture.

Jul 8, 2020

Sculptor Nick and gilder Ruth team up to restore a very expensive antique table. Meanwhile, upholsterer Craig has difficulties fixing up a mid-20th century classic design.

Jul 15, 2020

Drew Pritchard challenges an engineer to fix an iconic item from the 1980s that is in awful shape. Meanwhile, globe restorer James takes drastic action to rejuvenate a 150-year-old masterpiece.

Jul 22, 2020

French polisher Alex struggles with an old billiards table that proves difficult to restore. Meanwhile, Martin takes on the challenge of a rare and valuable set of Ferrari luggage.

Jul 29, 2020

Sculptor Nick attempts the restoration of a rare piece of folk history. Meanwhile, leather restorer Martin is brought a globe-trotting antique luxury French travelling trunk.

Aug 5, 2020

Engineer Bo works to get a vintage model airplane back in action. Meanwhile, French polisher Alex battles to breathe new life into a rickety cabinet.

Aug 12, 2020

Blacksmith Nev gets emotional while attempting to fix an antique tree seat. Meanwhile, Alex and Craig team up to work on an extremely long bench.

Aug 19, 2020

Drew Pritchard challenges leather restorer Martin to attach an old cricket bag to a pre-war car. Meanwhile, artist Nick and woodworker Chris work on a carved Buddha.

Aug 26, 2020

Upholsterer Craig must be extremely careful when working on a rare French chair. Meanwhile, lighting expert Jolene gets forceful with a 200-year-old lantern.

Sep 2, 2020

Drew Pritchard challenges two automaton experts to bring a 130-year-old magician back to life. Plus, metal worker Ted works on a pair of West End theatre lights.

Sep 9, 2020

Blacksmith Nev is challenged to restore a German aircraft propeller from the Second World War. Plus, metal worker Ted tries to save a pair of prestigious 140-year-old lamps.

Sep 16, 2020

Upholster Craig and sculptor Nick team up to restore some iconic Arne Jacobsen chairs. Plus, mechanic Bo uncovers a hidden past in a giant railway station clock.

Sep 23, 2020

Lighting expert Jolene fixes a badly worn down 19th-century police station lamp. Plus, wood worker Alex attempts a risky redesign on a traditional British chair.

Sep 30, 2020

Leather worker Martin restores a vintage case, wood worker Alex is challenged to fix a rustic bench and sculptor Nick works on an antique statue.

Oct 7, 2020

Sculptor Nick has his work cut out for him. Meanwhile, metal worker Ted tries to revive a model fairground and Alex restores a piece of Beatles memorabilia. Last in the series.

Mar 31, 2021

Blacksmith Nev and stained-glass maker Gordon revamp a damaged gothic lantern. Ted works on a rusty pedal plane, while Alex repurposes a huge table.

Mar 31, 2021

French polisher Alex tackles a foosball (aka fussball) table that is badly weathered. Martin works on a stagecoach trunk, while Craig revamps a Scandinavian chair.

Apr 7, 2021

French polisher Alex is tasked with restoring a huge clock. Ruth revamps a pair of golden candle sticks, and Cliff works on a century-old vessel.

Apr 14, 2021

Metal worker Ted is challenged to repurpose a rusty railway signal light. Alex restores a headless carousel animal, while Craig fixes up a lounge chair.

Apr 21, 2021

Metal worker Ted revamps a 19th century Parisian streetlight. Plus, taxidermist Chris restores a tope shark and puts it in a beautiful display case.

Apr 28, 2021

Paint restorer Gill uses an old vinyl to rescue a 120-year-old Chinese writing table. And, sparks fly as sculpture Nick works on an iconic garden chair.

May 5, 2021

Upholsterer Craig is apprehensive about repairing an extremely rare leather sofa. And, pinball expert Mark gets a surprise while fixing a classic machine.

May 12, 2021

Drew asks blacksmith Nev to revamp a 19th century weathervane. Craig restores a battered Barcelona chair, while Alex works on a kitchen dresser.

May 19, 2021

French polisher Alex is excited to work on a 100-year-old table. And, paper conservator Ashleigh has to take safety precautions to work on a mouldy poster.

May 26, 2021

Upholsterer Craig and blacksmith Nev transform a bulky lounge chair into something more artistic. Leather worker Martin rescues an Asprey picnic set.

Jul 7, 2021

Drew asks Michael and Maria to revamp a ventriloquist doll that's over 100 years old. Lighting expert Jolene is tasked with reviving a dusty chandelier.

Jul 14, 2021

Sculptor Nick works on a fairground centrepiece. French polisher Alex transforms a mill trolley, and upholsterer Craig revamps a battered armchair.

Jul 21, 2021

French polisher Alex is challenged to rescue a settle bed. James restores a Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine, while Ted works on two weathered chairs.

Jul 28, 2021

Sculptor Nick is tasked with transforming a pair of headless garden ornaments. And, Drew asks leather restorer Martin to revamp an Avro Anson chair.

Aug 4, 2021

Lighting expert Jolene is challenged to restore an unusual Empire chandelier. James works on a Seeburg jukebox, and Ann-Marie is handed a damaged book.

Aug 11, 2021

Paper conservator Ashleigh is tasked with restoring a 1967 James Bond movie poster. Meanwhile, Drew asks metal worker Ted to revamp a peculiar hardwood globe.

Aug 18, 2021

Drew asks Michael and Maria to repair a rare automaton from Scotland. Elsewhere, upholsterer Ray is challenged to rescue an Edwardian slipper chair.

Aug 25, 2021

Sculptor Nick revives an antique anatomy model in need of urgent medical attention. Alex turns a scientific specimen cabinet into a pair of attractive cupboards.

Sep 1, 2021

French polisher Alex tries to piece a grand Tudor style four poster bed back together. Drew asks sculptor Nick to rescue a pair of decorative corbels.

Sep 8, 2021

Arcade game expert Dr Pinball restores a rare 1940s American basketball game, and artist Nick replasters and repaints a vintage life-size model bull.

Mar 30, 2022

Upholsterer Craig tries to save a pair of sofas used in the Dr. Who TV series. Plus, blacksmith Nev turns a pair of streetlamps into statement lights for the home.

Mar 30, 2022

Automata artisans Michael and Maria restore an acrobatic figurine from France. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick revives a pair of fairground ride motorbikes.

Apr 6, 2022

Paper conservator Ashleigh restores an original Star Wars poster, and upholsterer Ray updates a pair of 1960s designer chairs.

Apr 13, 2022

Painter Gill brings the romance back to a faded Chinese marriage cabinet. And leather specialist Martin saves a rare suitcase that's one of the best.

Apr 20, 2022

Carpenter Steve hopes to restore an antique chest with fire, but will it turn into ashes? Plus, a lighting expert takes on a unique art deco chandelier.

Apr 27, 2022

Woodworker Robin Johnson restores a huge kitchen dresser for dealer Karyn Sparks. Leather expert Martin Ashcroft works on a unique set of leather books.

May 4, 2022

Dealer Drew Pritchard asks blacksmith Nev Morris to save a wirework plant stand that's ready for the skip. Metal worker Ted Edley restores a vintage pedal truck.

May 11, 2022

Drew Pritchard calls on two experts to restore a Victorian iron window. Plus, vintage electronic game restorer Mark Squires is asked to rescue a 1950s driving game.

May 18, 2022

Furniture restorer Steve is tasked with restoring a huge bench that once graced a famous Scottish court. Gilder Ruth revives a Georgian mirror frame.

May 25, 2022

Metalworker Ted Edley is asked to restore an obscure German football table from the 1950s. Upholsterer Ray Clarke reimagines a stylish 1980s desk chair.

Jun 1, 2022

Dealer Saxon Durrant asks joiner Robin to give a 1930s kitchen cabinet a sleek transformation. Blacksmith Nev turns a fire grate into a modern piece of art.

Jun 8, 2022

Metalworker Ted attempts to revive an antique suit of armour that's missing some important parts. Drew Pritchard asks blacksmith Nev to repurpose a tired bench.

Jun 15, 2022

Furniture restorer Steve is challenged to give a Victorian kitchen table an unusual makeover. Meanwhile, Drew brings a dilapidated crocodile to taxidermist Chris.

Jun 21, 2022

Drew Pritchard asks two experts to revive a vintage motorised bicycle. Meanwhile, woodworker Robin Johnson tries to restore a Victorian writing table.

Jun 29, 2022

Metalworker Ted and gilder Ruth team up to revamp a rusty horse statue. Robin works on a mid-century Danish table, while Julia revives a damaged bar sign.

Jul 6, 2022

Sculptor Nick rescues a crumbling wooden statue of a golden eagle. Coppersmith Ted repurposes a broken nautical light, and gilder Ruth transforms a ruined fire surround.

Jul 13, 2022

Metalworker Ted transforms a battered kitchen sink unit. Sculptor Nick works on a broken garden vase, and woodworker Robin reimagines a set of vintage drawers.

Jul 20, 2022

Automata experts Michael and Maria Start resurrect a Frankenstein's monster for Drew Pritchard. Upholsterer Craig Hughes revamps a 1930s library chair.

Jul 27, 2022

Joiner Robin Johnson fixes a broken Boston rocker. Paper conservator Ashleigh Brown restores a vintage theatre prop, and blacksmith Nev Morris works on an iron gate.

Aug 3, 2022

Apr 5, 2023

Michael and Maria restore a mechanical peacock for Drew. Elsewhere, Saxon asks Nick to use his artistic skills to rescue a battered but historic pub sign.

Apr 5, 2023

Martin visits a client to collect a 19th century Louis Vuitton trunk for restoration. Drew enlists Ruth to restore a stunning Italian giltwood lantern.

Apr 12, 2023

Drew challenges Steve to save a rare and valuable 300 year old chest of drawers. Shere Khan tasks Metalworker Ted to restore a bent and twisted armillary sphere and Gilda Ruth turns sleuth rebuilding a broken mirror that has lost its shine.

Apr 19, 2023

Dealer Drew challenges experts Michael and Maria to restore a rare and complicated archer automaton. Metalsmith Ted rescues a beaten up and heavyweight design icon that needs a complete makeover, and Joiner Robin takes on a Victorian Clark's desk with one side missing.

May 10, 2023

Metalworker Ted works his magic on a rusty old mining cart. Martin restores a pair of Civil War era military boots, and Steve and Gill save a broken antique table.

May 17, 2023

Julia restores a broken peacock head from a festival float for dealer Natasha. Later, Steve rescues a pair of worn antique tables from a Suffolk Staley home.

May 24, 2023

Automata experts Michael and Maria restore a rare mechanical pig for dealer Drew, and Willow weaving guest restorer Cherry rescues a Danish armchair

May 31, 2023

Furniture restorer Steve Norman rescues a rare and valuable campaign desk. Ted Edley transforms a broken 1960s pedal car into a sporty racer with pace and grace.

Jun 7, 2023

Metalworker Ted Edley and Gilder Ruth Tappin transform an antique French Lily Chandelier. Meanwhile, Robin Johnson works on an Irish estate wardrobe that is falling apart.

Jun 14, 2023

Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern.

Jun 21, 2023

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Feb 7, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

Arcade games specialist Mark Squires rescues a 1960s pinball machine. Meanwhile, upholsterer Craig uses his creative magic to revive a mid-century G-plan sofa.

Apr 3, 2024

A pair of huge church candlesticks become a woodworm infested nightmare for gilder Ruth, upholsterer Ray gives a dog eared bench seat a new lease of life, while leather expert Martin rescues a pair of hundred year old clown shoes for the Museum of Comedy.

Apr 10, 2024

An unusual piece of wrought iron work proves a mighty challenge for Nev.

Apr 17, 2024

Serkan has a pair of huge pub lanterns for metalsmith Ted to work on.