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Series that transforms trash into valuable pieces.

Entrepreneur Sarah Moore saves things from being dumped and transforms them into valuable pieces, making money for people who had no idea there was cash to be made from their trash.

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Money for Nothing: Series 8: Episode 17

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Sarah Moore gives upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith the task of reviving a rocking chair.

Sarah Moore enlists trusty artisans Neil Wragg and Simion Hawtin-Smith to repurpose a pair of leather wallets and a rocking chair. 

Upcycling supremo Sarah Moore scours the skips at Witley Recycling Centre in Surrey, hoping to find three unwanted items she can restore, rejuvenate and sell on for a profit. Assisting Sarah in her mission are trusty artisans Neil Wragg and Simion Hawtin-Smith. A pair of leather wallets are given a magic makeover by bag maker Neil, while upholsterer Simion has the task of transforming a rocking chair. A collection of oak off-cuts will be given the upcycling once-over by Sarah, but will she succeed in finding new homes for her new and improved items?

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The team salvage items from recycling centres and transform them into valuable pieces.

In recycling centres across the UK, presenter Jay Blades saves three items and, with the help of some of the country's elite artisans, transforms them into unique & valuable pieces.

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