The Repair Shop expert faces ‘impossible’ decision in shock restoration first
The Repair Shop expert Steve Fletcher faced a difficult decision in a recent episode of the beloved BBC series, leaving both the owner of a treasured item and viewers at home deeply moved. The horologist, who has restored countless timepieces in his time on the show, was tasked with bringing a 1950s alarm clock back to life. But this restoration came with a unique challenge—one that led to an emotional dilemma. WATCH: The Repair Shop’s Steve faces a tough decision A sentimental family heirloom © BBCThe Repair Shop’s Steve fixed an alarm clock The clock belonged to Karen, who brought it into The Repair Shop hoping Steve could restore the cherished timepiece. The vintage alarm clock had once belonged to her grandfather, David Alfonso Butler, a member of the Windrush Generation. David, who worked gruelling shifts in a foundry, relied on the alarm clock to wake him every afternoon after long nights of hard labour. For Karen, the clock was more than just a household object—it was a reminder of the man who had shaped …
