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1 online resource (streaming video file) (46 min. 33 sec.) ; 279781868 bytes |
| Series |
Country House Rescue ; Series 2, Episode 7 |
| Summary |
Abbey Dore Court is set in 150 acres of Herefordshire farmland. The house was bought by Charis Ward in 1967 for #12,000 and, up until 10 years ago, the house was a happy home where Charis's children and grandchildren grew up. In 2000, Charis decided to leave Abbey Dore to live in a more manageable property and the house has since fallen into disrepair. Charis's 26-year-old granddaughter, Clare, is determined to bring her formerly happy home back to life, so she asks Ruth Watson to help.Ruth thinks the location is a prime spot to run a successful bed and breakfast. She also encourages Clare to open up some of the land for local craft and farmers' markets, but on the day of the trial run, bad weather puts a dampener on the idea.On Ruth's return she discovers that change is afoot; Clare's brother and sister are now onboard at the house, the farmers' market has been shelved and the family now plans to turn the house into a holiday let. Ruth confronts the family to find out why and cautions them against their decision, but Charis is determined to do as she likes.Despite everything, work gets underway and Abbey Dore's restoration begins. Ruth advises the younger generation to stand their ground with their headstrong grandmother, but she admires Charis's spirit and is pleased to see the improvements they're making. The future of Abbey Dore Court might not be guaranteed, but it looks brighter than it has for decades.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Country House Rescue is a Betty Production for Channel 4 |
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Broadcast 2011-11-30 at 18:00:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Architecture, Domestic -- Conservation and restoration.
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Country homes -- Conservation and restoration.
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Gardens -- Conservation and restoration.
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Interior architecture -- Conservation and restoration.
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Mansions.
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England -- Herefordshire.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Sheahan, Tom, director
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Bonneville, Hugh, cast
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Watson, Ruth, host
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Ward, Clare, contributor
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