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Episode 15

Episode 15 of 40

Jay Blades and the team restore a stoneware elephant that holds precious memories of a much-missed man, a child鈥檚 wooden rocking horse and a beloved boxing trophy.

Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.

First through the barn doors is a stoneware elephant purchased by a young British couple, Michel and Paul, when they lived in New Zealand. The couple immediately fell in love with the long-legged elephant, affectionately naming it Derrick. Tragically, Paul passed away unexpectedly from pneumonia, triggering Michel to return to the UK to be near family and friends. Of course, she brought their beloved elephant back home with her. But a fall from a mantlepiece left the ornament shattered into tiny pieces. Ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay has her work cut out to revive both Michel鈥檚 precious elephant and her memories.

Wood expert Will Kirk and master saddler Suzie Fletcher join forces to resurrect a dilapidated child鈥檚 rocking horse, built by a grandfather who never had the chance to repair it for his baby granddaughter. It is ravaged by woodworm, so Will needs to carve a new neck. Suzie not only manages to salvage its original tail but also creates a beautiful new saddle for little Tamsin to ride on.

And silversmith Brenton West undertakes the repair of an unusual trophy shaped like a boxing ring. Brothers Max and Joe Fallone are keen to honour their dad Ray by restoring this treasured timepiece, originally presented for his services to boxing.

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43 minutes

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Fri 17 Dec 2021 16:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jay Blades
Narrator Bill Paterson
Expert Will Kirk
Expert Suzie Fletcher
Expert Kirsten Ramsay
Expert Brenton West
Executive Producer Hannah Lamb
Executive Producer Emma Walsh
Series Producer Paula Fasht
Production Company Ricochet Limited

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