The Big House Reborn
Shows the curated restoration by the National Trust of the Mount Stewart property in the UK. The skills and expertise of an astounding range of conservators, historians, artisans and engineers, as they lovingly bring this great house and its priceless contents back to their former glory and, at the same time, provides a fascinating insight into the history and the experiences of the people who lived and worked here.
Cast: Kathy Clugston
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Behind the scenes documentary following the three year long, £8 million restoration project at Mount Stewart Estate on the shores of Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.NRCC23minJun 22, 2015
- 2. Episode 2In the second episode of the new series, the contractors for the main build of the restoration arrive on site to inspect the condition of the building while the Chapel within the Mount Stewart estate undergoes a remarkable transformation.NRCC23minJun 29, 2015
- 3. Episode 3The restoration project at Mount Stewart begins to slowly fall behind schedule as the engineers experience challenges on site. Meanwhile, the contractors endeavor to remove scaffolding around the building in time for a wedding.NRCC23minJul 6, 2015
- 4. Episode 4The conservation team at Mount Stewart begin to catalogue items including clothing, china and taxidermy, which will be kept in storage throughout the renovation project.NRCC23minJul 13, 2015
- 5. Episode 5The decorating team arrive at Mount Stewart to repaint the iconic Central Hall while project curator Frances Bailey investigates the beautiful stained glass windows of the onsite chapel, which contain glass dating back to the 1400s.NRCC23minJul 20, 2015
- 6. Episode 6In the final episode of the series the team work tirelessly to complete the restoration project on time ahead of the official reopening of Mount Stewart by Prince Charles.NRCC24minJul 27, 2015
The Big House Reborn
Follow the €8 Million Restoration
Shows the curated restoration by the National Trust of the Mount Stewart property in the UK. The skills and expertise of an astounding range of conservators, historians, artisans and engineers, as they lovingly bring this great house and its priceless contents back to their former glory and, at the same time, provides a fascinating insight into the history and the experiences of the people who lived and worked here.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Andrew Stuart
- Cast
- Kathy Clugston
- Studio
- Evergreen Media
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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