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1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 min. 13 sec.) ; 301283974 bytes |
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This series reveals the extraordinary history, and dramatic present day narratives, of three of Britain's longest running family businesses, following each company's patriarch as they embark on an emotional journey back in time to uncover the turbulent past of their own family dynasty. The series follows the company's patriarch as they embark on an emotional journey back in time to uncover the turbulent past of their own family dynasty.In this episode we learn about Kent-based R Durtnell and Sons, who've been builders since the time of Elizabeth I. They are Britain's oldest family building business, and properties built by their ancestors as far back as the 1590s are still standing to this day. 38 year-old Alex Durtnell has recently taken over from his father at a difficult time in the industry and 7000 construction companies have gone bankrupt since the financial crash in 2008. He hopes his journey into the history of his family business will make him feel more confident about its future. This is a history of the homes we live in, told through the story of a family that has built them. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CCFollow the conversation on twitter: #sbsdoco |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-06-23 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Darknall family.
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Construction industry -- Historiography.
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Dwellings -- Design and construction.
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Family-owned business enterprises -- Management.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Mountford, Margaret, cast
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