Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Modern day treasure hunter, Drew Pritchard is one of Britain's leading architectural salvage dealers, traveling the length and breadth of the country in search of weird and wonderful objects. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, a crack team of restorers are back at base giving old and rare finds a new lease of life. We've seen them at work on Salvage Hunters, restoring, repairing and refining Drew's finds but for the first time, Salvage Hunters: The Restorers is going behind-the-scenes with this expert team to see what it really takes to transform junk into gems.
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Actor: Drew Pritchard, Ralph Ineson, Rebecca Pritchard
Country: United Kingdom
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: N/A
Release: 2018
Rating: 6.0
Season 1 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2018-04-04
"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."
2018-04-11
"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."
2018-04-18
"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."
2018-04-25
"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."
2018-05-02
"The artisan restorers revive a rare and valuable seaworthy fairground ride. Plus, they resuscitate a Victorian park bench and a century-old gentleman\u2019s suitcase."
2018-08-01
"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."
2018-08-08
"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."
2018-08-15
"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."
2018-08-22
"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."
2018-08-29
"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."
Season 2 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2019-04-17
"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."
2019-04-24
"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."
2019-05-01
"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."
2019-05-08
"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."
2019-05-15
"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."
2019-06-12
"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"
2019-06-19
"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."
2019-06-26
"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."
2019-07-03
"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."
2019-07-10
"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."
Season 3 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2020-07-01
"Drew challenges blacksmith Nev to pull off an unconventional redesign on an ejection seat. Meanwhile, Nick gives a facelift to an iconic sculpture."
2020-07-08
"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."
2020-07-15
"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."
2020-07-22
"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."
2020-07-29
"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."
2020-08-05
"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."
2020-08-12
"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."
2020-08-19
"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."
2020-08-26
"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."
2020-09-02
"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."
2020-09-09
"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."
2020-09-16
"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."
2020-09-23
"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."
2020-09-30
"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."
2020-10-07
"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."
Season 4 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2021-03-31
"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."
2021-03-31
"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."
2021-04-07
"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."
2021-04-14
"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."
2021-04-21
"Metal worker Ted revamps a 19th century Parisian streetlight. Plus, taxidermist Chris restores a tope shark and puts it in a beautiful display case."
2021-04-28
"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."
2021-05-05
"Upholsterer Craig is apprehensive about repairing an extremely rare leather sofa. And, pinball expert Mark gets a surprise while fixing a classic machine."
2021-05-12
"Drew asks blacksmith Nev to revamp a 19th century weathervane. Craig restores a battered Barcelona chair, while Alex works on a kitchen dresser."
2021-05-19
"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."
2021-05-26
"Upholsterer Craig and blacksmith Nev transform a bulky lounge chair into something more artistic. Leather worker Martin rescues an Asprey picnic set."
2021-07-07
"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."
2021-07-14
"Sculptor Nick works on a fairground centrepiece. French polisher Alex transforms a mill trolley, and upholsterer Craig revamps a battered armchair."
2021-07-21
"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."
2021-07-28
"Sculptor Nick is tasked with transforming a pair of headless garden ornaments. And, Drew asks leather restorer Martin to revamp an Avro Anson chair."
2021-08-04
"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."
2021-08-11
"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."
2021-08-18
"Drew asks Michael and Maria to repair a rare automaton from Scotland. Elsewhere, upholsterer Ray is challenged to rescue an Edwardian slipper chair."
2021-08-25
"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."
2021-09-01
"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."
2021-09-08
"Arcade game expert Dr Pinball restores a rare 1940s American basketball game, and artist Nick replasters and repaints a vintage life-size model bull."
Season 5 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2022-03-30
"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."
2022-03-30
"Automata artisans Michael and Maria restore an acrobatic figurine from France. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick revives a pair of fairground ride motorbikes."
2022-04-06
"Paper conservator Ashleigh restores an original Star Wars poster, and upholsterer Ray updates a pair of 1960s designer chairs."
2022-04-13
"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."
2022-04-20
"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."
2022-04-27
"Woodworker Robin Johnson restores a huge kitchen dresser for dealer Karyn Sparks. Leather expert Martin Ashcroft works on a unique set of leather books."
2022-05-04
"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."
2022-05-11
"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."
2022-05-18
"Furniture restorer Steve is tasked with restoring a huge bench that once graced a famous Scottish court. Gilder Ruth revives a Georgian mirror frame."
2022-05-25
"Metalworker Ted Edley is asked to restore an obscure German football table from the 1950s. Upholsterer Ray Clarke reimagines a stylish 1980s desk chair."
2022-06-01
"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."
2022-06-08
"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."
2022-06-15
"Furniture restorer Steve is challenged to give a Victorian kitchen table an unusual makeover. Meanwhile, Drew brings a dilapidated crocodile to taxidermist Chris."
2022-06-21
"Drew Pritchard asks two experts to revive a vintage motorised bicycle. Meanwhile, woodworker Robin Johnson tries to restore a Victorian writing table."
2022-06-29
"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."
2022-07-06
"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."
2022-07-13
"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."
2022-07-20
"Automata experts Michael and Maria Start resurrect a Frankenstein's monster for Drew Pritchard. Upholsterer Craig Hughes revamps a 1930s library chair."
2022-07-27
"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."
Season 6 - Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
2023-04-05
"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."
2023-04-05
"Martin visits a client to collect a 19th century Louis Vuitton trunk for restoration. Drew enlists Ruth to restore a stunning Italian giltwood lantern."
2023-04-12
"Drew challenges Steve to save a rare and valuable 300 year old chest of drawers.\n\nShere 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."
2023-04-19
"Dealer Drew challenges experts Michael and Maria to restore a rare and complicated archer automaton.\n\nMetalsmith 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."
2023-05-10
"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."
2023-05-17
"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."
2023-05-24
"Automata experts Michael and Maria restore a rare mechanical pig for dealer Drew, and Willow weaving guest restorer Cherry rescues a Danish armchair"
2023-05-31
"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."
2023-06-07
"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."
2023-06-14
"Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern."
2024-02-14
"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."
2024-04-03
"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."
2024-04-10
"An unusual piece of wrought iron work proves a mighty challenge for Nev."
2024-04-17
"Serkan has a pair of huge pub lanterns for metalsmith Ted to work on."
