Series synopsis
Restoration is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on August 8, 2003. It ended on July 20, 2004. It stars Griff Rhys Jones.
Restoration, Restoration, Restoration is a set of BBC television series where viewers decided on which listed building that was in immediate need of remedial works was to win a grant from Heritage Lottery Fund. It first aired in 2003.
The host of all 3 series is Griff Rhys Jones, whilst investigating each building in the heats are the show's resident "ruin detectives", Marianne Suhr and Ptolemy Dean.
Premise
Restoration, Restoration, Restoration is a set of BBC television series where viewers decided on which listed building that was in immediate need of remedial works was to win a grant from Heritage Lottery Fund. It first aired in 2003.
The host of all 3 series is Griff Rhys Jones, whilst investigating each building in the heats are the show's resident "ruin detectives", Marianne Suhr and Ptolemy Dean.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Matthew Parris as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | September 4, 2005 | April 22, 2009 |
| Season 1 | 13 | August 8, 2003 | January 2, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 8, 2004 | July 20, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Update | September 4, 2005 |
| 2 |
Revisited Restoration had a huge impact on how the nation thought about its deteriorating historic buildings. Over three series, Griff Rhys Jones introduced 72 architectural treasures. From crumbling castles to jewels of the industrial age, all with compelling cases, all in danger of being lost and all needing help. Viewers were invited to vote for the buildings they wanted to save. In this one-hour special, Griff revisits some of the buildings and the campaigners who captured the nation's heart, discovering what has happened since. What will the future hold? |
April 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
North West England The buildings featured in the first regional heat are Bank Hall in Bretherton, a home and social centre dating back to 1608 (championed by Loyd Grossman), the elegant early 20th-century Victoria Baths in Manchester (Richard E Grant) and the fortified Brackenhill Tower in Carlisle (Martin Bell). |
August 8, 2003 |
| 2 |
East of England Broadcaster John Peel argues the case for restoring the 13th century Greyfriars Tower in Kings Lynn, historian Richard Holmes speaks up for the 19th-century Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury, and Moulton Windmill is championed by antiques expert Tim Wonnacott. |
August 12, 2003 |
| 3 |
Scottish Lowlands The shortlisted buildings in the south of Scotland are the Mavisbank in Edinburgh, an early Palladian villa championed by Kirsty Wark; an historic linoleum factory in Kirkcaldy, favoured by politican Michael Portillo; and comedian Steve Punt's choice, the Britannia Music Hall in Glasgow, the oldest surviving building of its kind in the UK. |
August 15, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Story Continues Griff Rhys-Jones announces the twenty-one buildings selected for the second series of Restoration, and introduces five short films about buildings which have been the subject of restoration projects, including his own pet project, The Hackney Empire in London. |
May 8, 2004 |
| 2 |
Scotland The featured buildings are Hall of Clestrain on Orkney; Knockando Wool Mill in Banffshire and Portencross Castle in West Kilbride. |
July 13, 2004 |
| 3 |
South East The featured buildings in the South East of England are Strawberry Hill in Twickenham; Severndroog Castle on Shooter's Hill in London; and the Archbishop's Palace at Charing in Kent. |
July 18, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 8, 2003 |
| Last aired | July 20, 2004 |
| Status | Ended |