The Repair Shop

RTE One +1

4:45 PM to 5:40 PM

Wednesday 3 July

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Ninety-three-year-old D-Day veteran Thomas Hassell brings along a treasured item with a proud history - a smart military swagger stick awarded to him while on army service in Berlin for consistently being the smartest soldier on parade. The stick is a cherished symbol of a long and proud career, but sadly the decades have not been kind, and the silver head is badly dented and discoloured. It's down to silversmith Brenton West to knock out the dents and give the stick its swagger back. The team also restores a miniature whisky barrel and an antique set of scales