Best on the Box choice for Friday, December 8th…
At the Toy Hospital, a poignant and heartwarming tale unfolds as three deeply cherished childhood treasures are brought back from the brink of despair. Dr Lincoln, a true bike enthusiast, rides into the scene with unwavering determination to resurrect a once-vibrant BMX bike, a symbol of youthful exuberance now reduced to a pitiful shadow of its former glory.
Gez, the owner, shares an unbreakable bond with this trusty companion, their shared adventures etched into the fabric of his childhood memories. With teary-eyed hope, he wants to pass on this relic of his youth to his beloved daughter Matilda so she can forge her own exciting experiences on his once-loved bike.
Dr Jackie, the tender-hearted soft toy consultant, confronts the heart-rending challenge of resuscitating Jester, a 1970s Chad Valley clown from Woolworths, gifted to James when he was a newborn. This humble, mass-produced clown has been by James’s side since birth. Now, worn and frayed from a lifetime of affection, Dr Jackie’s mission is to breathe life back into this fragile, threadbare soul and rekindle the magic of a cherished friendship that has endured for decades, almost loved to the point of its demise.
Dr Charlotte, a doll specialist, embarks on a monumental endeavour in the form of Rosebud, a 1950s Pedigree Doll that holds profound significance for her owner Mandy. Rosebud, bearing the scars of time with a broken foot, decaying hair, and multiple fractures, stands as a poignant reminder of cherished moments shared with Mandy’s late sister Diane. Mandy would love to see Rosebud rejuvenated and for the doll to once again grace tea parties with her granddaughter Marlie.
The Toy Hospital, Channel 5, 8pm
