Architect George Clarke travels around Great Britain profiling people restoring historically and architecturally significant buildings.[2] The series typically features people aiming to convert non-residential structures – including churches, water towers and windmills – into homes.[3] Each episode chronicles the difficulties the owners face during the conversion, including restrictions in place for listed buildings. Clarke researches each building's history and architecture, interviews people who previously lived or worked there, and shares his findings with the new owners.
Gareth and Jill Williams buy a disused medieval church in Wales. The 15th-century building must first be excavated by archaeologists – with the Williams covering the cost at £600 a day.
Clive, an electrical engineer, aims to restore an 1833 windmill on the island of Anglesey and turn it into a vacation home for him and his wife, Jane, who is recovering from cancer. Problems include rotting beams and damage from storms, and Clive's motivation wanes when Jane's cancer returns.
A couple work to restore a 17th-century cruck-framed fieldhouse into a home for their combined family, and ask George Clarke to design the extension. The structure is surprisingly not listed, but they still need permission from the local council, which rejects their plan for the extension.
Lisa and Darren Walker convert a Grade II-listed 18th-century coach house into a home. Converting agricultural structures requires special consideration, as these buildings typically have never had water or electricity.
Laird Henderson restores an 1833 ice house, used in the booming western Scottish salmon industry. Clarke visits Petworth House to see an extravagant 18th-century ice house, built solely for the Duke of Somerset's family to indulge in ice cream.
A couple, Pete and Nikki, attempt to restore a windmill that has been in Pete's family for a century. However, midway through the conversion, Nikki is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given months to live.
A couple take on the restoration of a 19th-century Victorian Church. To save money, their brother-in-law acts as project manager, but he's inexperienced with restoration. Meanwhile the bank denies their request for an additional mortgage, and extreme weather causes problems.
Mark and Pat Rand convert an 1876 water tower into a residence. The Grade II-listed water tower lies on the historic Settle-Carlisle Line and has been out of use since the 1960s.
A Newcastle couple, Keith and Sheenagh McIntyre, hope to restore a ruined church designed by Thomas Telford on the small island of Berneray, and turn it into an art studio and vacation home. Only the stone walls are left of the church, built in 1829. The extreme weather causes problems as strong winds shred the insulation and blows debris all over the island, angering local residents, and the McIntyres are dealt a major blow as the custom windows ordered from a Scandinavian company don't fit.
Dave and Margaret Hedley take on an old mill, which they plan to not only restore, but get working again to generate hydroelectric power for the house. Clarke discovers the first mills on the River Coquet were built by the Earl of Northumberland to earn income to pay his steep fine after he was accused of conspiring in the Gunpowder Plot.
Alison and Matthew Grey sell their London flat to buy an 1888 Victorian pumping station in Hertfordshire. After spending £750,000 to buy the station, they are left with a budget of only £60,000.
Alan and Dora Appleby, who are experienced with restoring listed buildings, decide to restore a dilapidated flint mill into a retirement home. However, the cost of restoring the 18th-century mill ends up much higher than the Applebys had budgeted.
Neil and Jackie attempt to convert an abandoned church into their family home. The church, built in 1874 and deconsecrated in 1977, has suffered water damage over the years and needs a new roof.
A couple experienced in restoration take on a derelict school. With little money in the budget, they plan on doing the renovation themselves, and ultimately stretch themselves to the limit. Meanwhile, Clarke looks into the school's history and organises a reunion of its former students and teachers.
Jamie and Jane Brown buy a World War II bunker to convert into a bed and breakfast. The bunker, which has been empty for more than 50 years, has no electricity or windows, and is flooded.
Clarke returns to Northumberland to see the 17th-century mill restored by Dave and Margaret Hedley, who now have the mill running again to provide power.
First-time restorers Russell and Nadia Smith renovate a Grade II-listed farmhouse on a tight budget. George Clarke tries to date the property, that has a timber-frame back, typical of the 16th and 17th centuries, and a Georgian brick front typical of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Jim and Bee Goody purchase a 19th-century schoolhouse to convert into a country home. Jim is frustrated by the restrictions on the Grade II-listed property, and they're forced to max their credit cards to get by when their old house doesn't sell.
A couple takes on a very unusual renovation project: restoring an air traffic control tower from a World War II airfield. Clarke tracks down veterans who trained for combat missions at the airfield.
Matt Whittle and his father-in-law-to-be Mike Readfern pool their resources to convert an enormous water filtration plant into a pair of semi-detached houses sharing an internal garden atrium
Jude McKelvey wants to restore a dilapidated but listed 17th-century barn to its former glory, while also creating a family home to share with her two boys
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^"Fishguard couple on Channel 4's Restoration Man". Western Telegraph. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
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^"Couple restore former Settle water tower into new home". Craven Herald Pioneer. 26 February 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
^"Cranleigh lodge given Restoration Man treatment". 2 July 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
^"Dream home bid on Channel Four show". Nottingham Post. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
^"Forgotten Brixham church star of TV show Restoration Man". Torquay Herald Express. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
^"Restoration Man: Secret bunker is given stunning TV makeover". Nottingham Post. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
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The Restoration Man is a British home improvement television series presented by George Clarke It first aired on Channel 4 on 14 March 2010 The Restoration ManGenreHome improvementPresented byGeorge ClarkeCountry of originUnited KingdomOriginal languageEnglishNo of series7No of episodes45 1 ProductionRunning time60 minutesProduction companyTiger Aspect ProductionsReleaseOriginal networkChannel 4Picture format16 9Original release14 March 2010 2010 03 14 present Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Episodes 2 1 Series 1 2 2 Series 2 2 3 Series 3 2 4 Series 4 2 5 Series 5 2 6 Series 6 2 7 Series 7 3 References 4 External linksSynopsis EditArchitect George Clarke travels around Great Britain profiling people restoring historically and architecturally significant buildings 2 The series typically features people aiming to convert non residential structures including churches water towers and windmills into homes 3 Each episode chronicles the difficulties the owners face during the conversion including restrictions in place for listed buildings Clarke researches each building s history and architecture interviews people who previously lived or worked there and shares his findings with the new owners Episodes EditSeries 1 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Bath Lodge Ormskirk LancashireJenny Byrom21 March 2010 2010 03 21 follyThe series begins with a Gothic Revival folly in Lancashire that was rumoured to be a bath lodge 2 Llanreithan Church Haverfordwest PembrokeshireJenny Byrom28 March 2010 2010 03 28 church 4 Gareth and Jill Williams buy a disused medieval church in Wales The 15th century building must first be excavated by archaeologists with the Williams covering the cost at 600 a day 3 Melin Newydd Windmill AngleseyJenny Byrom4 April 2010 2010 04 04 windmill 5 Clive an electrical engineer aims to restore an 1833 windmill on the island of Anglesey and turn it into a vacation home for him and his wife Jane who is recovering from cancer Problems include rotting beams and damage from storms and Clive s motivation wanes when Jane s cancer returns 4 Towers Kent East RenfrewshireLionel Mill11 April 2010 2010 04 11 Martello tower KeepClarke visits with two people set on restoring two old towers a Martello tower in Kent and the 15th century Caldwell Tower in Scotland 5 Field House Pilling LancashireLionel Mill18 April 2010 2010 04 18 cottageA couple work to restore a 17th century cruck framed fieldhouse into a home for their combined family and ask George Clarke to design the extension The structure is surprisingly not listed but they still need permission from the local council which rejects their plan for the extension 6 Thorington Gate Lodge Thorington SuffolkLionel Mill25 April 2010 2010 04 25 gatehouseRetired boxer Scott Welch rescues a gate lodge the only remaining building on a demolished country estate 7 Coach House Hankham East SussexLionel Mill2 May 2010 2010 05 02 carriage houseLisa and Darren Walker convert a Grade II listed 18th century coach house into a home Converting agricultural structures requires special consideration as these buildings typically have never had water or electricity 8 Ice House Crinan Argyll and ButeLionel Mill9 May 2010 2010 05 09 ice houseLaird Henderson restores an 1833 ice house used in the booming western Scottish salmon industry Clarke visits Petworth House to see an extravagant 18th century ice house built solely for the Duke of Somerset s family to indulge in ice cream 9 Medieval Hall and Mansion Cardiff AberystwythLionel Mill16 May 2010 2010 05 16 hall house mansionSeries 2 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Reeds Windmill Kingston KentEmma Slack5 January 2012 2012 01 05 windmillA couple Pete and Nikki attempt to restore a windmill that has been in Pete s family for a century However midway through the conversion Nikki is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given months to live 2 Congleton Water Tower Congleton CheshireEmma Slack12 January 2012 2012 01 12 water tower3 Gothic Church Gamblesby CumbriaJonathan Barker19 January 2012 2012 01 19 churchA couple take on the restoration of a 19th century Victorian Church To save money their brother in law acts as project manager but he s inexperienced with restoration Meanwhile the bank denies their request for an additional mortgage and extreme weather causes problems 4 Engine House Uffington OxfordshireEmma Slack26 January 2012 2012 01 26 brickworksA couple renovate a 19th century brickworks the only remaining building from what was once a thriving Victorian industry in the village 5 Towers Revisit Kent East RenfrewshireEmma Slack2 February 2012 2012 02 02 Martello tower KeepClarke returns to the towers in Kent and Scotland Caldwell Tower neither of which had received planning approval during his first visit 6 Medieval Hall Cardiff GlamorganEmma Slack9 February 2012 2012 02 09 hall house7 Settle Water Tower Settle North YorkshireJonathan Barker16 February 2012 2012 02 16 water tower 6 Mark and Pat Rand convert an 1876 water tower into a residence The Grade II listed water tower lies on the historic Settle Carlisle Line and has been out of use since the 1960s 8 Llanreithan Church Revisit Haverfordwest PembrokeshireRob Farquar19 June 2012 2012 06 19 church9 Bath Lodge Revisit Ormskirk LancashireOliver Wilson16 August 2012 2012 08 16 folly10 Ice House Revisit Crinan Argyll and Bute ScotlandOliver Wilson23 August 2012 2012 08 23 ice house11 Gothic Church Revisit Gamblesby CumbriaOliver Wilson27 August 2012 2012 08 27 churchSeries 3 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Finchcocks Oast Riseden KentUnknown27 December 2012 2012 12 27 oast house2 Telford Church Berneray Outer HebridesUnknown3 January 2013 2013 01 03 churchA Newcastle couple Keith and Sheenagh McIntyre hope to restore a ruined church designed by Thomas Telford on the small island of Berneray and turn it into an art studio and vacation home Only the stone walls are left of the church built in 1829 The extreme weather causes problems as strong winds shred the insulation and blows debris all over the island angering local residents and the McIntyres are dealt a major blow as the custom windows ordered from a Scandinavian company don t fit 3 Longhurst Lodge Cranleigh SurreyUnknown10 January 2013 2013 01 10 gatehouse 7 A couple renovate a tiny Victorian gatehouse 4 Thrum Mill Rothbury NorthumberlandUnknown17 January 2013 2013 01 17 watermillDave and Margaret Hedley take on an old mill which they plan to not only restore but get working again to generate hydroelectric power for the house Clarke discovers the first mills on the River Coquet were built by the Earl of Northumberland to earn income to pay his steep fine after he was accused of conspiring in the Gunpowder Plot 5 Pig Barn Rufford Abbey NottinghamshireOliver Wilson24 January 2013 2013 01 24 barn 8 A retired couple renovate a dilapidated pig barn that formerly belonged to Rufford Abbey 6 Settle Water Tower Revisit Settle North YorkshireJonathan Barker31 January 2013 2013 01 31 water towerSeries 4 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Pumping Station Cheshunt HertfordshireLarry Walford7 January 2014 2014 01 07 pumping stationAlison and Matthew Grey sell their London flat to buy an 1888 Victorian pumping station in Hertfordshire After spending 750 000 to buy the station they are left with a budget of only 60 000 2 Flint Mill Stone StaffordshireLarry Walford14 January 2014 2014 01 14 millAlan and Dora Appleby who are experienced with restoring listed buildings decide to restore a dilapidated flint mill into a retirement home However the cost of restoring the 18th century mill ends up much higher than the Applebys had budgeted 3 Fisherman s Church Brixham DevonLarry Walford21 January 2014 2014 01 21 church 9 Neil and Jackie attempt to convert an abandoned church into their family home The church built in 1874 and deconsecrated in 1977 has suffered water damage over the years and needs a new roof 4 Welsh School Pencader CarmarthenshireLarry Walford28 January 2014 2014 01 28 schoolhouseA couple experienced in restoration take on a derelict school With little money in the budget they plan on doing the renovation themselves and ultimately stretch themselves to the limit Meanwhile Clarke looks into the school s history and organises a reunion of its former students and teachers 5 Cow Barn Wellington HerefordshireLarry Walford5 February 2014 2014 02 05 barnA young couple with no experience in restoration try to renovate a Grade II listed barn that dates from the late 17th early 18th century 6 RAF Bunker Watnall NottinghamshireJonathan Barker12 February 2014 2014 02 12 bunker 10 Jamie and Jane Brown buy a World War II bunker to convert into a bed and breakfast The bunker which has been empty for more than 50 years has no electricity or windows and is flooded 7 Telford Church Revisit Berneray Outer HebridesLarry Walford19 February 2014 2014 02 19 churchClarke returns to Berneray to catch up with Keith and Sheenagh McIntyre and discovers their renovation won a prestigious award from the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland 11 8 Thrum Mill Revisit Rothbury NorthumberlandLarry Walford26 February 2014 2014 02 26 millClarke returns to Northumberland to see the 17th century mill restored by Dave and Margaret Hedley who now have the mill running again to provide power Series 5 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Shropshire Farmhouse Wem ShropshireLawrence Walford7 January 2015 2015 01 07 farmhouse 12 First time restorers Russell and Nadia Smith renovate a Grade II listed farmhouse on a tight budget George Clarke tries to date the property that has a timber frame back typical of the 16th and 17th centuries and a Georgian brick front typical of the 18th and 19th centuries 2 Tudor Revival School Great Braxted EssexLawrence Walford14 January 2015 2015 01 14 schoolhouse 13 Jim and Bee Goody purchase a 19th century schoolhouse to convert into a country home Jim is frustrated by the restrictions on the Grade II listed property and they re forced to max their credit cards to get by when their old house doesn t sell 3 HMS Owl Fearn Airfield Ross and CromartyLarry Walford21 January 2015 2015 01 21 airfield towerA couple takes on a very unusual renovation project restoring an air traffic control tower from a World War II airfield Clarke tracks down veterans who trained for combat missions at the airfield 4 Pannal Water Tower Pannal North YorkshireLarry Wolford28 January 2015 2015 01 28 water towerCarol and Majid Nadry buy an unusual water tower in Yorkshire The building is not listed but the property s ransom strip proves costly 70 000 5 Longhurst Lodge Revisit Cranleigh SurreyEmma Slack Jonathan Barker and Oliver Wilson4 February 2015 2015 02 04 gatehouse6 Welsh School Revisit Pencader CarmarthenshireLawrence Walford11 February 2015 2015 02 11 schoolhouseSeries 6 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Baptist Church Oxenhope West YorkshireRobert Marsden7 January 2016 2016 01 07 ChurchColin and Emma Hewes convert a disused Edwardian church into a family home 14 2 Victorian Railway Station NorthumberlandOliver Wilson and Larry Walford14 January 2016 2016 01 14 Railway StationGeorge joins Lee Head who is attempting to convert a Victorian railway station in Northumberland into his family home 3 Georgian Gazebo Tower PembrokeRobert Marsden21 January 2016 2016 01 21 Gazebo towerGeorge Clarke is in Pembrokeshire to help restore a Georgian Gazebo Tower and make it a livable property 4 Methodist Church and Sunday School HarrogateRobert Marsden28 January 2016 2016 01 28 Church and sunday schoolGeorge Clarke helps a couple in Harrogate convert two crumbling church buildings into a pair of beautiful homes 5 Harrogate Revisit 2016 Pannal HarrogateLarry Walford31 March 2016 2016 03 31 Water TowerGeorge Clarke returns to Harrogate to see how Carol and Majid Nadry have finished converting their brick water tower into their dream homeSeries 7 Edit EpisodeTitleLocationDirected byOriginal air dateStructure Type1 Berkshire Pumping Station Newbury BerkshireUnknown5 January 2017 2017 01 05 Pumping StationYoung couple Steven Crame and Marina Bacchelli transform a 1930s pumping station into a modern four bed home 2 Cheshire Water Tower CheshireLarry Wolford12 January 2017 2017 01 12 Water TowerA Cheshire couple turn an 85 foot art deco water tower into a six storey house3 Lancashire Water Filtration Plant Lancaster LancashireUnknown19 January 2017 2017 01 19 Water Filtration PlantMatt Whittle and his father in law to be Mike Readfern pool their resources to convert an enormous water filtration plant into a pair of semi detached houses sharing an internal garden atrium4 Church Hall Barn 2017 Broxted EssexRobert Marsden26 January 2017 2017 01 26 Church Hall BarnJude McKelvey wants to restore a dilapidated but listed 17th century barn to its former glory while also creating a family home to share with her two boys5 Methodist Church amp Sunday School Revisited Harrogate North YorkshireTBATBAMethodist ChurchReferences Edit The Restoration Man Radio Times Retrieved 5 October 2015 Restoration Man George Clarke goes behind the scenes at Glasgow School of Art The Herald 20 June 2015 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Rahman Miran 13 August 2015 End in sight for Restoration Man couple restoring disused chapel Telegraph amp Argus Retrieved 5 October 2015 Fishguard couple on Channel 4 s Restoration Man Western Telegraph 28 March 2010 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Owen Cathy 27 March 2013 Jonathan Creek fan Clive Bolton spent eight years restoring a Welsh windmill but now after his wife died he can t bear to move in Wales Online Retrieved 5 October 2015 Couple restore former Settle water tower into new home Craven Herald Pioneer 26 February 2012 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Cranleigh lodge given Restoration Man treatment 2 July 2013 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Dream home bid on Channel Four show Nottingham Post 24 January 2013 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Forgotten Brixham church star of TV show Restoration Man Torquay Herald Express 21 January 2014 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Restoration Man Secret bunker is given stunning TV makeover Nottingham Post 12 February 2014 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Weatherall Nicola 5 January 2013 Restoration Man George Clarke visits house of God The Journal Retrieved 8 October 2015 Dean Will 8 January 2015 The Restoration Man TV review A wrecked Grade II listed cottage is transformed into a cosy and expensive family home The Independent Archived from the original on 18 June 2022 Retrieved 5 October 2015 Watkinson Will 13 January 2015 Old Schoolhouse on Braxted Park Road to feature on Channel 4 s Restoration Man Essex Chronicle Retrieved 5 October 2015 Rahman Miran 7 January 2016 Project to convert disused Oxenhope church into family home will be on Restoration Man Bradford Telegraph and Argus Retrieved 8 January 2016 External links EditChannel 4 website The Restoration Man at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Restoration Man amp oldid 1115224337, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
