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1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 min. 15 sec.) ; 285961599 bytes |
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Country House Rescue ; Series 2, Episode 1 |
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In the first episode of a new series Ruth Watson meets Cornelia Bayley, owner of Plas Teg, a Grade One-listed Jacobean mansion that has remained virtually unchanged since it was built in 1610.For most of the 20th century Plas Teg lay forgotten and derelict with no roof, a stream running through it, pigeons and trees growing through its centre. In 1986 Cornelia fell in love with the building and purchased it for #75,000. Giving up her rather more glamorous life in Notting Hill, Cornelia headed to North Wales to devote her life to restoring the property, helping to bring it back to its former glory.But Cornelia's devotion came at a cost. Cut off from her old life, she now inhabits 20,000 square feet of country house alone, and can go an entire week without the company of others. Relying on an ex-boyfriend from over 20 years ago to pay the bills, it's clear to see that time at Plas Teg has taken its toll on Cornelia. She's now struggling to keep the house afloat both physically and financially. To keep this treasure alive she needs to find a way to bring in some cash, and fast.In a bid to help Cornelia, Ruth suggests she turns the atmospheric house into a location manager's dream, by offering out space for film and photo shoots. With a little help from some Plas Teg friends they also host the house's first ever reception, inviting over 50 influential locals, politicians and civic leaders in a bid to attract new volunteers and raise the profile. Will it be a success?PRODUCTION DETAILS:Country House Rescue is a Betty Production for Channel 4 |
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Broadcast 2011-10-19 at 18:00:00 |
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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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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Bayley, Cornelia, contributor
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Bonneville, Hugh, cast
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Sheahan, Tom, director
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Watson, Ruth, host
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