First into the barn are Alex and his seven-year-old son Flynnwith an appointment to see Amanda Middleditch and JulieTatchell. They've brought along a cherished stuffed toy lambthat's in dire need of a makeover. The toy was given to Alexwhen he was just four months old and, after a lifetime ofbeing cuddled, lost an eye and an ear, and is now lesssquishy than they'd like. Alex was in and out of hospital as achild, and the cuddly toy accompanied him on every visit.Now, Alex has handed the bedraggled lamb to Flynn to help himconquer his fear of the dark. The Bear Ladies get to work togive the lamb the superhero transformation he deserves, muchto the delight of both father and son.Next is a foodie fix formetal expert Dominic Chinea. Alejandro has brought a gadgetthat's kept his family fed for generations. He's inherited hisgreat-grandmother's breadcrumb maker, which is over 100 yearsold. It once had pride of place in her kitchen in Montevideo inUruguay, where it was in constant use. The gadget remindsAlejandro of his two great-aunts who he remembers fondly as‘the breadcrumb stars'. The pair taught him how to use thebreadcrumb maker and create the perfect consistency for eachmeal. Years of use means the machine has now ground to a halt,but Alejandro is keen to use it once again. Dom enlists thehelp of Brenton West, and together, they get the gadget backin action.Finally, Mark Stuckey needs to get to grips with avintage radiogram that's been seized up and silent for years.It's owner, Sue, accompanied by grandson Zayn, remembers herlate father tapping his toe to records by artists includingGlenn Miller and Frank Sinatra. Although the retro machinestalled years ago, Sue could never bear to part with it. Zaynhas never even heard it play, but a lifetime of beinginfluenced by his grandmother's musical tastes means he'sdesperate to have it back up and playing once more.
