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The outcome with the GEC radiogram was heartening- but, as so often, I found the lead-up a little odd. I almost wondered if the breaker-tripping bit was staged, a sort of "well, folks, this old electrical stuff can be a bit iffy" kind of thing. On the other hand, there was none of the "only the experienced and knowledgeable should attempt these sort of repairs" warning, which would have been both reasonable and expected in the current climate as vintage radios are still quite commonplace to encounter in many attics etc. as keepsakes.

It was a shame we didn't get just a few seconds of chassis-fettling, with accompanying overview as to how old components need to be checked/replaced for reliabilty/performance/safety. No great detail needed, just convey to the audience that it's not the glib work of a moment to get half-century-plus electronics back in order, and "if you find something like this, please don't just plug it in". At least, I hope that "that cap" was changed!