The Restoration Man

Watch The Restoration Man

  • 2010
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.8  (258)

The Restoration Man is a British television show produced by Tiger Aspect Productions. The show focuses on the renovation of different historical buildings across the UK, and is hosted by architect and presenter George Clarke. Throughout the show's run from 2010 to 2017, Clarke works with different individuals and families to transform old and often derelict buildings into beautiful and functional living spaces. From old mills and water towers to abandoned churches and barns, each episode follows a different restoration project from start to finish.

The series begins with an introduction to the building and its history, highlighting its unique features and the challenges that will be faced during restoration. Clarke then works closely with the owners and any additional professionals to get the project underway.

Throughout the restoration process, Clarke provides advice on design and construction, and helps the owners overcome any difficulties they may face. Each episode also includes a segment documenting the history of the building and its surrounding area, as well as any unique architectural details.

One of the aspects that made The Restoration Man so successful was the emphasis on the emotional journey of the owners. Many of the buildings were personal to the owners, often with a deep family history, and the transformation was not just about the physical changes to the building, but also about how the owners were able to reclaim a part of their heritage.

The show's success also came from Clarke's ability to make complex architectural concepts easy to understand for a general audience. He uses 3D models and computer graphics to explain design concepts and construction techniques in a way that is both entertaining and informative.

In addition to being a great source of renovation and design inspiration, The Restoration Man also offered an interesting insight into different parts of the UK, and the history and culture of the areas. The show traveled across the country, showcasing buildings from all over and highlighting the unique characteristics of each location.

Overall, The Restoration Man was a well-crafted show that was informative, entertaining, and emotionally engaging. Clarke's expertise and enthusiasm for restoration and design will continue to inspire a new generation of property enthusiasts.

The Restoration Man is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (40 episodes). The series first aired on March 21, 2010.

The Restoration Man
Filter by Source

Seasons
Welsh School Revisit
15. Welsh School Revisit
April 15, 2014
Ian and Jayne Hall Edwards bought a large derelict Victorian school in the valleys of West Wales with the hope of combining a family home and a new eco-building training business under one roof.
Longhurst Lodge Revisit
14. Longhurst Lodge Revisit
April 8, 2014
When Nik Huddy and Vanessa Ford Robbins stumbled upon this overgrown 19th-century gatehouse, they saw an opportunity to express their love of arts and crafts in restoring this tiny cottage to its former glory.
Pannal Water Tower
13. Pannal Water Tower
April 1, 2014
After living in a bungalow for 25 years, Yorkshire couple Carol and Majid Nadry embark on an ambitious mid-life adventure: buying an empty brick water tower to turn into a five-storey family home.
HMS Owl
12. HMS Owl
March 26, 2014
London couple Justin Hooper and Charlotte Seddon have a dramatic vision for a derelict World War II airfield control tower in the Scottish Highlands.
Braxted School
11. Braxted School
March 19, 2014
Jim and Bee Goody see a derelict village school in Essex as their golden ticket to escaping the suburbs and creating their dream home in the country. But unable to sell their own house, they take a heart-stopping gamble in buying the Victorian school on a bridging loan - with weekly interest payments of
Foxholes Farm
10. Foxholes Farm
March 12, 2014
Russell Edwards and Nadia Smith put everything they have into turning a derelict farmhouse in the Shropshire countryside into their family home. Although they have no previous restoration experience, they are determined that this 18th-century building will be restored to its former glory.
Settle Revisit Billing
9. Settle Revisit Billing
March 5, 2014
This time, architect George Clarke goes to North Yorkshire to meet a retired policeman and his wife, train enthusiasts who took on the challenging restoration of a railway water tower at Settle station.
Thrum Water Mill Revist
8. Thrum Water Mill Revist
February 26, 2014
George returns to Thrum Mill to meet Dave and Margaret Heldey who have battled through flooding and serious illness to restore one of Northumberland's most stunning but abandoned water mills.
Telford Church Revisit
7. Telford Church Revisit
February 19, 2014
George catches up with Keith and Sheena McIntyre who were hoping to restore an isolated Telford church Using an inheritance from his late father, artist Keith McIntyre and his wife Sheena bought a listed, Thomas Telford-designed church in the remote island of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides. Keith and Sheena plan to convert the church into a holiday home and artist's studio.
RAF Bunker, Nottinghamshire
6. RAF Bunker, Nottinghamshire
February 12, 2014
Furniture maker Jamie Brown has big ideas about turning a colossal and historic 15,000 square foot RAF bunker from World War II into his new home. However, with the Nottinghamshire bunker totally encased in earth, with no natural light, and the back section submerged in water, Jamie's wife, who is about to have their first baby, isn't so sure.
Pig Barn
5. Pig Barn
February 5, 2014
Marco and Kath Walker take over a pair of Grade II listed 17th and 18th-century cow barns from their local farmer in Wellington, Herefordshire. The barns are tumbling down, the couple has their two young children in tow, they've never done anything like this before and are complete restoration novices, and the project is beset with problems from the start.
Welsh School
4. Welsh School
January 22, 2014
Recession-hit builders Ian and Jayne Hall Edwards face a massive battle converting a huge derelict Victorian school in a Welsh hillside village in Carmarthenshire into both a place of business and home. Having failed to win a grant to help finance the build, they are left battling through harsh winters while living in a caravan on-site, and with their family business hanging in the balance.
Fisherman's Church
3. Fisherman's Church
January 15, 2014
Having never lived together before, architect Neil Worrell and his partner Jackie Robinson decided to cement their relationship by purchasing a forgotten church in the picture-perfect fishing town of Brixham in Devon. What began as a project that would bring them closer together becomes the ultimate test as the restoration pushes them to their limits.
Flint Mill
2. Flint Mill
January 8, 2014
Alan Appleby and his wife Dora might be restoration experts, but they've never taken on a project as ambitious as this. They've saved a flint mill in Stone, Staffordshire that's on the verge of falling down. Alan is a building surveyor, and shouldn't have a problem fixing the massive structural damage.
Pumping Station
1. Pumping Station
January 2, 2014
The new series begins with Alison and Matthew Grey, two designers from London looking for a new place to live out of town. The couple loves industrial buildings and has purchased a pumping station, intent on turning it into a design haven. But with costs mounting, as they continue to delay decision making, the couple are in danger of having to refinance in order to finish the build.
Description
Where to Watch The Restoration Man
The Restoration Man is available for streaming on the Tiger Aspect Productions website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Restoration Man on demand at Amazon Prime, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 21, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (258)