The Big House Reborn
Season 12015TV-14
This 6 part series follows the work of National Trust conservators as they embark on a massive, three-year 8 million project to repair and restore The Mount Stewart House to its previous glory.
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Episodes (6)
- 1. The Big House Reborn E01This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201523minTV-14
Behind the scenes documentary following the three year long, £8 million restoration project at Mount Stewart Estate on the shores of Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. - 2. The Big House Reborn E02This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201523minTV-14In 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.
- 3. The Big House Reborn E03This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201523minTV-14The 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.
- 4. The Big House Reborn E04This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201523minTV-14The conservation team at Mount Stewart begin to catalogue items including clothing, china and taxidermy, which will be kept in storage throughout the renovation project.
- 5. The Big House Reborn E05This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201523minTV-14The 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.
- 6. The Big House Reborn E06This video is currently unavailableDecember 1, 201524minTV-14In 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.
