Vin's mandriola featured on The Repair Shop (BBC)

Luthier Julyan Wallis with Vin's son Tim and friend Maggie Gee

One of Vin's instruments has been featured on the BBC show, The Repair Shop (available to watch on iPlayer here).

A mandriola that he picked up in Spain in the 1960s was spotted recently by friend of the family, Maggie Gee, as something that could be worth restoring. Thus began a journey that saw the instrument eventually fully restored by luthier Julyan Wallis on The Repair Shop.

Vin's mandriola before the restoration

The episode aired on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 but is available to rewatch on iPlayer. It features a bit of history on the instrument's background with Maggie and Tim providing some context, followed by some great footage of Julyan beautifully restoring it.

Tim and Maggie introduce the instrument to the team on The Repair Shop

Tim and Maggie admire Julyan's craftwork