The Repair shop - Beyond the Barn

Series 1 Episode 7

Camera expert Pierro Pozella investigates a 1950s Rolleiflex camera owned by John Cownley’s uncle, royal photographer Jack Barker. Jack, born in 1914, was the photographer responsible for the iconic image of the royal family on a picnic blanket at Balmoral, and the camera reflects the care and pride he took in his craft. The unique top-view design allows photographers to engage naturally with their subjects, but a crucial component has broken away, leaving the camera unusable. Pierro must restore precision placement and structural integrity to ensure the camera can once again capture images as Jack intended.