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1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 51 sec.) ; 353258378 bytes |
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Once a building of grandeur and influence, Big House is now a carcass. But digging deep into the archives, the property's historical and architectural roots give an insight into the wealth and power of an empire built on one of the country's most precious commodities - coal.It also provides an intriguing tale about the dirty tricks of political corruption. Why did this house fall into rack and ruin? Can it ever be returned to its former glory and who can tell what it looked like in its heyday? Owner, Alun, has lived in this part of the world all his life and dreamed of owning Big House ever since he was a small boy, and almost 10 years ago he bought it.He's got a big job on his hands, progress has been painfully slow but his aim is to turn Big House into a home.Restoration Home is presented by Caroline Quentin, with social historian Dr Kate Williams and architectural expert Kieran Long.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Executive Producer: Annette Clarke. Directed and Series Produced by Joff Wilson. Restoration Home is a Remarkable Television production for BBC Two |
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Broadcast 2011-12-11 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Architecture -- Research.
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Dwellings -- Cold weather conditions.
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Dwellings -- Conservation and restoration.
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Dwellings -- Economic aspects.
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House construction -- Planning.
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Wales -- Pembrokeshire.
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Streaming video
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Wilson, Joff, director
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Quentin, Caroline, host
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