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Château DIY (2018) Season 11 Episode 30
Embark on a journey of renovation and discovery with Château DIY's Season 11, Episode 30. This installment delves into the intricate process of transforming a historic estate, showcasing the dedication and expertise required to bring old-world charm into the modern era.
Explore the challenges and triumphs of undertaking a large-scale renovation project. We uncover innovative solutions for structural repairs and discuss the careful preservation of architectural heritage. Learn about the balance between respecting the past and embracing contemporary design.
Key insights into material selection and sustainable practices are highlighted. Discover how the team navigates the complexities of sourcing authentic materials while implementing eco-friendly approaches for long-term viability. This episode offers practical advice for anyone passionate about architectural restoration.
Whether you're a seasoned renovator or simply fascinated by the art of restoration, this episode provides a compelling look at the dedication behind creating something truly special. Witness the meticulous planning and skilled execution that breathes new life into a cherished property.
#ChateauDIY #HomeRenovation #HistoricHomes
Embark on a journey of renovation and discovery with Château DIY's Season 11, Episode 30. This installment delves into the intricate process of transforming a historic estate, showcasing the dedication and expertise required to bring old-world charm into the modern era.
Explore the challenges and triumphs of undertaking a large-scale renovation project. We uncover innovative solutions for structural repairs and discuss the careful preservation of architectural heritage. Learn about the balance between respecting the past and embracing contemporary design.
Key insights into material selection and sustainable practices are highlighted. Discover how the team navigates the complexities of sourcing authentic materials while implementing eco-friendly approaches for long-term viability. This episode offers practical advice for anyone passionate about architectural restoration.
Whether you're a seasoned renovator or simply fascinated by the art of restoration, this episode provides a compelling look at the dedication behind creating something truly special. Witness the meticulous planning and skilled execution that breathes new life into a cherished property.
#ChateauDIY #HomeRenovation #HistoricHomes
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00:00Across France, there are thousands of spectacular chateaux.
00:07Many are neglected and run down.
00:11Up and over.
00:13Now, they're being revived by intrepid owners.
00:19It's all a bit Wild West, in my opinion.
00:22Perfect is the goal.
00:24Who are taking huge risks.
00:27That's not very strong.
00:28To restore these precious buildings.
00:32Creating beautiful homes.
00:36Oh, incredible.
00:39And businesses.
00:41Look at this, belly rubs.
00:44There'll be triumphs.
00:46We're in.
00:47We're in.
00:48And tribulations.
00:50This is the bit I was worried about.
00:53But despite the challenges.
00:55It's not sticking.
00:56It's not sticking.
00:58Those who have made the leap.
01:00I'm liking the look of this.
01:03Get to live the dream.
01:04First place.
01:05Thank you very much.
01:06Thank you very much.
01:07As custodians.
01:08Congratulations.
01:10Of their very own magnificent castle.
01:16Today.
01:17Are you ready to screw at it?
01:18Ready to screw it up.
01:20New chateau owners have a crisis of confidence.
01:24Every job, you're wondering why you ever started it in the first place.
01:28The sheer weight of it.
01:29It's dangerous and it's very long.
01:31Another couple are forced to make high-risk manoeuvres.
01:35I don't want it pushing him off the scaffold.
01:38And at this chateau, good soaring temperatures ruin a big day.
01:44We're battling with extreme heat.
01:46It's 39 degrees this weekend.
01:54In Brittany, in northern France, stands the majestic Moulin du Cuenon.
02:01Once abandoned, this former watermill comes with five floors, concrete silos, rusting turbines and treacherous trapdoors.
02:15Since early 2024, Donna, a former property developer from Hartlepool, and Paul, a retired construction manager from Scotland, have been
02:26transforming it into their forever home.
02:29It's been night and day between what we bought and where we sit today.
02:34And I think we're getting to the stages now that you can start to see what the spaces will become
02:38because we've demolished walls and we've added floors where none existed.
02:42We know it's a really good point in that we've got a roof, you know, we've got a terrace, we've
02:48got room shapes now.
02:50It's surprising how much you can achieve in a year.
02:56Located just 12 miles from the coast, Donna and Paul bought the derelict property and the land opposite for less
03:04than £100,000.
03:08Last time we saw them, they were building a 4.6-metre-wide bedroom balcony.
03:15Do you want a stick of dynamite?
03:16It would help, but it's less controlled than I am, so...
03:20Projecting from the back of the old concrete silos, Paul and Donna would like the steel balcony to appear to
03:28be floating.
03:29But to achieve that kind of delicacy is tough work.
03:34This beam's getting heavier every time I lift it.
03:36I can imagine.
03:39Yay!
03:41And today doesn't look any easier.
03:45We've put in some joist RSJs before that can't lever out from the structure.
03:50We need another one at the front.
03:52It's relatively heavy, so we need to cut that first to length and then we need to get it up
03:55there and then also get that in position.
03:57So the height's obviously a challenge, but Donna doesn't do scaffold, so she won't be on the outside of the
04:04building.
04:06Across the bridge from the property are several more silos and sheds, but instead of containing grain and flour, they
04:15now hold something much more solid.
04:18We've got a RSJ, a steel beam.
04:21It's six metres long, so we need to cut it to 4.6 metres, get it across there, get it
04:26up one floor,
04:27or get it out on the balcony, and then we need to configure a way how we're going to fix
04:32it to the existing beams as well.
04:43Even cut down, the steel beam will weigh around 100 kilos.
04:58One smaller beam.
05:02I just need to get over to the mill now.
05:06Oh, it's a lot lighter than it was.
05:13You need a hand?
05:14Yeah, can you just move the pallet truck out the way when I lift the beam?
05:18Cavalry arriving.
05:20You should have...
05:21You could have done with the cavalry and all the king's horses and all the king's men over there.
05:24Well, you should have shouted me.
05:26I was too busy cooking your dinner.
05:28Right.
05:33Wait!
05:39With jobs like this, it's handy to have strong muscles and a good sense of humour.
05:50Paul likes to use the pallet truck as a scooter, you know, when it's empty, and it's always full of
05:56fun,
05:56and I think that makes the difference when you're working hard, and most times we work seven days a week,
06:02so if you don't have that, you feel the pain.
06:06But getting a heavy steel beam safely out onto the scaffolding will be no laughing matter.
06:19Set amongst rolling countryside, famed for its vineyards in Western France,
06:25stands the breathtaking 19th century Chateau de Brieves.
06:31The former Cognac distillery stands in 35 acres,
06:36while inside it boasts 25 stunning rooms.
06:42It has been home to antiques dealers Sarah and George
06:46and their two children, Tati and Alexei, since 2011,
06:52after the couple bought it for £415,000.
06:57Over the past few years, the family has worked hard transforming it into a luxury wedding venue.
07:03I love this Chateau for the absolute beauty.
07:08It's got beautiful light, it's got beautiful features, it was advanced for its time.
07:15You do feel proud. You're restoring a piece of history, but you're living in it.
07:21It is a dream. It is hard work, of course it's hard work, but we wouldn't change it for anything.
07:27No, we wouldn't.
07:30Located just eight miles from the town of Cognac,
07:36the last time we saw them, they were squeezing major tree surgery.
07:41Oh my goodness, wow!
07:43Wow!
07:46Between weekend weddings.
07:49The timing isn't ideal, but you have to go with the flow.
07:52Oh!
07:54Oh!
07:54Oh!
07:56Oh my God!
08:00Today, the last wedding of the season is on their mind,
08:04and they want every moment to be memorable, including the table plan.
08:10The couple for this wedding, they're really interesting,
08:12and they like something a little bit quirky and a little bit different,
08:16so that's why we're trying to bring something different into their tablescape.
08:21So this afternoon, we're going to go to a local antique shop and try and find pots and baskets
08:27and things you can put flowers in, something different.
08:29Yeah.
08:29So it's not a kind of cookie-cutter wedding, it's...
08:33It's a bit unique.
08:34Yeah.
08:35A one-off.
08:35It would be lovely.
08:42The antique stealer Jean-Claude is in a small village just outside Cognac.
08:49Let's see what we can find.
08:50And George has been visiting him for nearly 20 years.
08:54Salut!
08:55Hello!
08:56Ça va?
08:57Ça va?
08:58Je dois parler en anglais.
09:04I'm looking for greens, yellows, pinks.
09:09What's the palette for the flowers?
09:12Oh, colourful.
09:13Yeah, colourful.
09:14So we don't want too many colours in it.
09:16No.
09:16But we want country, rustic-ish, but also gorgeous.
09:22I quite like the look with the bottle.
09:23I know we've got some at home.
09:25Well, we could do the same look, though.
09:26We need about eight items.
09:32But we have...
09:33I mean, for example, we have got things like the bottles at home,
09:36so we could add that in.
09:37I like those.
09:39Peut-être, oui.
09:40And it isn't long before George goes into haggle mode
09:44for two copper jugs and a wicker log basket.
09:49I think it's too expensive.
09:58No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
10:01Someone's driving a hard bargain.
10:04Anything else, darling?
10:06Having found everything they need,
10:08George goes in to seal the deal
10:10before they head back to the chateau.
10:13George has disappeared into the office with Jean-Claude.
10:17And, well, I think he might be having a little glass of wine
10:20to get a better deal.
10:22OK, that was good.
10:24$3.50 the lot.
10:25Two copper distillation jugs,
10:29a big old log basket,
10:31then two confie pots
10:33and two drip yets.
10:37So, these two.
10:39Yes.
10:40And I've got one there as well.
10:41Yeah.
10:42So...
10:42We had a really great visit to Jean-Claude's brocante.
10:46I was really tough with what we bought.
10:48So was I, yeah.
10:49Ah, OK.
10:49Merci.
10:50Elle est là.
10:51Là-bas, OK.
10:52La hausse, no...
10:52No, merci.
10:54Yeah, it should look gorgeous.
10:55But there's less than four weeks to go,
10:59and Sarah and George's brocante theme
11:01is just a small part of a very big day.
11:09Still to come,
11:11new Chatelain face up to reality...
11:14I don't think there has ever been a quick job at the chateau.
11:17Heed!
11:19..and even experienced DIYers meet their match.
11:24See, sign out.
11:25Nothing small or light, is it?
11:27Nope.
11:36In the lush countryside of the Occitanie region of south-west France
11:41stand the stunning 19th-century Chateau de Picon.
11:47Set in seven acres,
11:50this charming home boasts 31 elegant rooms.
11:55A large glass orangerie.
11:58And breathtaking views.
12:01Today, it's owned by newlyweds Jane,
12:05an intellectual property manager,
12:07and Rory, a part-time plumber and actor.
12:11Good boy.
12:11Being here with Jane has been a really nice way
12:17to settle into our married life.
12:19It's in a joyous environment
12:21that we're turning into our dream home together.
12:25We do have the odd moment of a clash,
12:28but we're always terribly optimistic.
12:31It's a lot less stressful than the daily grind, I think.
12:36And it's very nice to be with Jane doing it.
12:40Just an hour and a half from Doulouse,
12:43the pair bought the property for £470,000 in 2024.
12:51Since then, they've been busy renovating the Chateau's two-storey jete.
12:58With one bedroom complete,
13:01last time we saw them,
13:02they had just started work on its kitchen.
13:06This is the bit I was worried about.
13:08And now the plumbing and appliances are in,
13:11the couple have turned their attention to decorating.
13:15I'm going to tile around the edge of this window.
13:18So I've got this aluminium angle metal that I've got,
13:22and I think it'll do quite nicely,
13:24just to slide on over the top,
13:26so that'll just sit on top of the tile like that as the window edge.
13:31That should tidy it up neatly, I think.
13:37Meanwhile, Jane's got her eye on the pantry cupboard's shelving.
13:42Lining paper, it doesn't fare terribly well over the years.
13:47I can see why people do it,
13:48but it's not as good as having a nicely painted,
13:51a nicely varnished piece of wood.
13:54Slowly but surely, I've been taught the technique.
13:58And, yeah, it comes off in one piece if you just do it slowly.
14:04That's brilliant.
14:04Look at that beautiful wood underneath.
14:08I was thinking of painting it, but now I'm not so sure,
14:11because the grain is actually really nice.
14:13So it might just be sanded and varnished.
14:15What do you think, Rory? Just sand and varnish?
14:18Or you could colour wash it.
14:20Yeah, that's a good idea.
14:21Colour wash it and then varnish it,
14:23so that if you want it, a lighter colour in there.
14:26Mm.
14:27And then you get to preserve the wood grain.
14:29Colour wash would be nice.
14:35I've got a few in this corner now, so we're working our way up.
14:39When you get a nice long run of tiles that you don't have to cut,
14:42then you start getting results quick,
14:44and that's the most satisfying part.
14:52They've got a lot of adhesive still left,
14:55where we took the sticky back plastic off.
14:59But aesthetically, I think this is the way to go.
15:02Two on down, three to go.
15:05Yeah, I'm actually struggling to get the adhesive in now,
15:09because I'm up underneath this unit,
15:11and this unit does have to come back down
15:14for me to finish the tiling, but it's quite tricksy.
15:18It looks brilliant.
15:20Thank you, darling.
15:23Well, I'm really pleased with what we've got done.
15:26I've run out of metal strip to actually finish it.
15:28But what I've got so far has got the aluminium pieces in place,
15:32and so I'm really happy with that.
15:34I'm really pleased with how it looks,
15:35and so I just need to clean up some of my mess.
15:38It's been a good day,
15:40but they'll need to pick up the pace
15:42if they want the gite finished in time for their first guests.
15:51Back near Cognac, at Sarah and George's.
15:56It's the day before the last wedding of the season,
16:00and the temperature's rising.
16:03We're battling with extreme heat.
16:05It's 39 degrees this weekend.
16:07Yeah.
16:07So it's very, very hot.
16:10There's always things, you know, behind the scenes
16:12that we have to manage, but the heat is a big problem.
16:15And then that's one, two, three metres.
16:21To try and keep things cool,
16:23they're pinpointing where the shade will be
16:26during tomorrow's ceremony.
16:28Well, we're in the shade still now,
16:30and it moves this way, so it should be perfect.
16:31Perfect.
16:32And Eleanor will set up the seats perfectly for tomorrow.
16:37Perfect.
16:38That works.
16:39All the people who are sitting here will all be in the shade.
16:42Good job done.
16:46Daughter Tati, who now handles all the wedding flowers,
16:50is trying to keep cool in her cellar workshop
16:53while getting ahead with the decorations.
16:57tomorrow it will be a little bit rushed because i'm battling against the heat and flowers and heat
17:01don't mix for now i'm feeling relatively confident tomorrow might be a different story
17:07i'll be running around like a headless chicken but i'll keep my composure
17:14having already bought a stash of pots and jugs they're raiding george's antiques barn
17:20to unearth more treasures for their brocante themed table plan
17:27that's what they used to store the cognac in and it's very local to us yes um anything else
17:34colorful i think these are nice for the color yeah nice pink color very weddingy you know what they
17:41are fly catches yes or wasp catches maybe well either late 19th century are they yeah yeah we
17:48put a few of those around yeah very good salvage mission this is going to be gorge
17:54as the brocante table plan involves fresh flowers it will be a last minute build tomorrow that's a nice
18:01stash but for now there's just one more job to do a rehearsal with the happy couple verity and simon
18:13it only started feeling real i think when we got here this morning so now that we've got family and
18:18friends here everyone mingling from all the different parts of our lives we're very excited
18:22now yes yeah roll on yeah
18:27there's also a special guest who needs to practice her cue
18:31good girl hazel the couple's official ring bearer
18:38we've ticked a lot of boxes i feel that we're ready it's just you know hot it is hot ready
18:43for
18:44a beer definitely yeah and a swim in that order no swim first whatever whatever swim first then beer
18:50yeah and then start again tomorrow big day tomorrow wedding day tomorrow yeah i know
18:56sarah and george are looking forward to the last wedding of the season but when sweltering heat
19:03fresh flowers and animals are involved anything could happen
19:14240 miles further north donna and paul are using an electric winch to lift an almost 100 kilo steel
19:22joist up to the bedroom so handy this winch isn't it best thing we've ever bought
19:32but as the joist is not only heavy but over four and a half meters long it's still not going
19:40to be easy
19:44i'm going to pull the beam up through the first floor and halfway up the second floor
19:48and then i'm going to jump upstairs and then uh don i'll lower it down and
19:52we'll pull it onto the first floor just so we can get it near the the master bedroom
19:56for now though it's a case of beam me up scotty right up we go
20:04i was a bit nervous when we're moving kind of really heavy objects but luckily the mill was
20:10built to do that as well so obviously we we've put in a modern winch but uh it's handy to
20:16have all
20:17these trapdoors in every floor so um they come in really handy when you're trying to move materials up
20:24and down once the beams upright it's time for some manual maneuvering okay yep
20:38whoa
20:41right come down
20:43a bit more
20:50down
21:02with the beam safely on the first floor right the couple now need to drag it to the back of
21:10the building
21:13watch your fingers and ankles and toes yes
21:23all right if i go this way
21:26two six one
21:35see saw now nothing small or light is it nope
21:45to help paul falls back on some ancient engineering
21:51do it like the egyptians
21:58but getting the beam into the bedroom turns out to be the simple bit
22:03right that'll do all right i think we've got enough angle to get a turn but it'll be tight
22:08you're gonna have to get there as tight out that way as possible otherwise the weight of
22:12it's gonna go yeah well you can be ballast on the end
22:14all down the level yeah everything else what are you trying to say
22:21if you can just take that through the both on and then we'll tie the orange one at this one
22:28just try that for size there if the beam tips over the straps may hold it but they won't stop
22:37paul from hitting the ground
22:38the sheer weight of it it's dangerous and it's very long so um yeah i don't want it pushing him
22:45off the
22:45scaffold and once it goes out there it can easily go whichever way it wants to go so yeah it's
22:53a bit
22:53dangerous can't put it off any longer i can't delay it anymore we need to try and get the beam
22:57out now so
22:58this is the uh trickier part of today's activity so hopefully we've minimized any uh risks that's it
23:08all right ready yeah and uh
23:18still to come during the wedding ceremony i'm going to release the dog there are missed cues
23:25it's not my signal is it go oh my god go and dodgy decisions so you're going to have to
23:32take it a
23:33bit further to get it i know that away from here careful that's not going to go anywhere else you
23:38might
23:45in western france at sarah and george's it's the day of the wedding and there's a ceremony and party to
23:53prepare i think they're yeah really gorgeous yeah no they really are oh today's wedding day
23:59for verity and simon so exciting lots of getting readies lots of comings and goings and it's incredibly
24:06hot incredibly incredibly incredibly hot yeah during the wedding ceremony i'm going to release the dog
24:14that's my job and i hope she goes in the right direction isn't she carrying the other rings yeah
24:20she's ring bearer yeah so let's hope she does go in the right direction it's a whirl of activity
24:26and though it's too hot to prepare the table's floral display in advance
24:31tatty is in full flower mode for the ceremony
24:38that's the boss
24:41we are worried sarah urgently needs george's help is he i'll have a look
24:54looking for a a dog collar for the dog with flowers on it which we've lost but i'll find it
25:23the emergency is over just in time
25:34ladies and gentlemen please stand for our beautiful bride
25:45good girl oh that looks beautiful doesn't it and we now bear witness to what their relationship
25:52has become what do you reckon sweetheart are you ready for your big moment no pressure as today
25:59they will affirm this bond publicly and formally
26:08let's just hope she goes in the right direction
26:12it's not my signal is it eleanor oh god it is today the honor and responsibility of uh looking after
26:20the rings has fallen to hazel hazel please come forward the dog mode on go oh my god god right
26:28come on hazel
26:36oh
26:37oh she's made it oh lovely just lovely what a good dog oh she's adorable
26:46oh yeah perfect good dog i now have the greatest pleasure in pronouncing you husband and wife you may kiss
26:57sarah's dog handling duties are done and the new mr and mrs can head off for photos and a cocktail
27:06celebration with guests
27:09i love you so much i love you so beautiful thanks the ceremony may be over but sarah and george
27:17now need to create a stunning display
27:20with their brocante style table plan
27:34200 miles further south rory has finished tiling and is now hoping to improve the kitchen's ventilation
27:44we've had a lot of problems with condensation penetrating and rusting up the beading on the
27:49corners of the wall so i'm just trying to get rid of the old um cement that's used to seal
27:55up the large
27:56extractor fan that used to be in here once that's out we can replace it with much more breathable lime
28:02plaster
28:05lending a hand and his expertise today is rory's friend darren an experienced builder hello greetings
28:21so it looks like there's the render on the outside and then under that there's a
28:24cement render there's a cement render yeah
28:30but the different renders aren't the only surprise there's a pipe with lagging on it
28:39god so that's where the hot and colds go up is it yeah so that was lucky yeah they've come
28:47outside the
28:48original skin of the building and they're going up through a brick layer very peculiar yeah so we don't
28:54want to go any further that way no i don't think there has ever been a quick job at the
29:03chateau
29:05every job you're wondering why you ever started it in the first place
29:10still unsure what the internal render is made from darren suggests that jane does a quick experiment
29:19if it fizzes up with vinegar then it's lime water rather than cement moment of truth
29:31yeah that's that's fizzing so this is this is a piece of lime down's helped us discover that perhaps
29:37the render that we feared was uh cement render may actually be
29:42uh a lime render in which case the building might not be suffering as much as we first thought it
29:47was
29:49while darren and rory use bricks and lime mortar to fill the hole jane continues her work on the
29:56cupboard i'm going to paint the inside of the pantry to match the new color that i'm doing for the
30:02walls
30:02in here and obviously make it all clean and nice and then i'm going to paint the door frame
30:10tidying up and prettifying a dingy corner
30:15with the hole nearly filled rory spots a potential issue
30:21the lime may or may not react with the old wires there so i'm going to put it inside
30:27uh sexually hot water pipe that'll protect the wires whilst they're in use and if the lime
30:33decides it wants to try and eat through this which i doubt it will it'll take a long time doing
30:37it
30:38ah that should do it
30:45i'm really pleased
30:49that's very true well done darren well done darren thank you so much would you like a cup of tea
30:56a cup of tea would be lovely despite a few hiccups the pipework for a new more powerful extractor
31:05is in and the pantry cupboards makeover is well on track but rory and jane still have a lot to
31:13do
31:13before it'll be ready for guests
31:21at moulin du quenon and uh
31:26donna and paul now need to get the 4.6 meter steel beam for their new balcony out through the
31:34glass doors
31:35without tipping it over the side and taking paul with it rearrange this timber and put it here just
31:43so we can move it off that one yeah because it's probably not doing much at the moment honey
31:47just to give you some space
31:51i think we'll get that actually one two three
31:57one two three
32:00one two three
32:03right i'm on the beam okay so you're going to have to take it a bit further to get it
32:08i know away from here yeah okay as the beam weighs around 100 kilos the couple are playing a very
32:16delicate and dangerous balancing act wait there hon i'll come down and lift it out okay just steady it
32:30ready yeah to be okay swing it out
32:35right take that strap off do you not want to use it no be careful well it's not going to
32:43go anywhere
32:44well you might i'm going nowhere sweetheart
32:59that's okay
33:11well done
33:16even after it's tied in place paul's not taking any chances
33:23right i'll put a couple of tacks on it hold it pass me the weldy stuff
33:32thankfully it's in i'm just going to stick a couple of tack welds in it
33:35just to secure it overnight the small temporary welds will safely hold the beam
33:41until paul's ready to move on to the next stage
33:51got a couple of tack welds in place it needs a permanent weld but
33:54i think it's enough to actually take the strap off so we can close the doors so
33:59yeah i think it was a good job actually to get that done and it could have gone a lot
34:02worse
34:02thankfully it didn't but more importantly i'm happy that i'm still on the scaffold and not on the heap
34:07at the bottom of the scaffold uh i think donna was relieved as well so yeah so happy that that's
34:14done
34:14and uh enough to get the deck on tomorrow which is good and then it'll look like a balcony then
34:23now though it's time for a little bit of tlc yeah good look it looks more like a balcony now
34:30than it did
34:30this morning donna is here we can have a little while in your balcony if you want no yes
34:40for both donna and paul let's go have a drink it's a day they'll never forget when you're trying to
34:48manhandle something that weighs probably more than both of us put together um yeah and then it's going
34:57out a window yeah i don't think we could have made it more scary actually it was all under control
35:04but thankfully it kind of yeah it went yeah as planned as planned yeah went as planned unfortunately
35:13the ordeal isn't over there's obviously more to do we've got the actual uh flooring to put down
35:20hopefully tomorrow but a very successful day there's always more to do no there's always more to do yeah
35:25and the balcony's steel floor is even bigger than the beam
35:34still to come moment of truth rory's feeling boxed in i don't even know whether it's this way
35:42around or the other way around teamwork four i've got four and things reach boiling point at sarah and
35:49george's should we zoom off because the guests are going to come in a minute i know
35:59over at rory and james the jeet kitchen's new extractor fan is in but the pipework needs tidying
36:07before it's good enough for guests i'll make a framework the wood can screw to then it'll just sort
36:13fit around that loosely now i'm going to drill a few holes uh put a few screws in to hold
36:25it in place
36:26then i can do the same again with the other bit of wood and uh create the l-shaped bracket
36:31a box in which hopefully will fit perfectly up there if i did my measurements correctly yesterday when i
36:37was very tired while rory crosses his fingers jane's hoping to solve another damp problem but this time
36:48around the window this paint is a pigment that penetrates the surface so it shouldn't just
36:55immediately flake off it should adhere and sort of soak in and stabilize everything
37:04i think he's doing brilliantly people think oh a bit of boxing in well that doesn't sound difficult
37:10but actually to get everything lined up and join various things together it's difficult it's definitely
37:16difficult and he's done really well moment of truth let's i don't even know whether it's this way
37:21around or the other way around but i'll try and offer it up and see what it looks like
37:33we're sort of looking like that good are you ready to screw it in ready to screw it up
37:47yeah i'm quite pleased so far we can sand this down finesse it a bit and then it's ready to
37:54be
37:54primed and painted great it's nearly there are you ready as soon as the boxing's safely up it's time for
38:05the last few bits to be put in place okay it's on jane it's on hopefully for good
38:25it's now looking like a kitchen and it's looking a lot better than i remember
38:30if we look back on what we've achieved it is it's been enormous so we're so close now just a
38:38few
38:38more hours to finish yes we can we're working into the night burning the candle at both ends
38:53the next day rory and jane's work is done and what only a few weeks ago was a damp tired
39:03old kitchen
39:05cold unwelcoming and in desperate need of attention
39:12has been transformed into a bright warm space with classic cabinetry
39:21golden oak work tops contemporary colors
39:28and a large island for their guests to gather around
39:34it's amazing being in here and having it as a working kitchen we've worked really hard it's
39:40absolutely lovely it's going to be the center of our jeet
39:47shall we sit down yes let's
39:53i'm very pleased i'm really pleased your tiling the cupboards it's just looking really nice
40:00we didn't know if we'd be able to get this even in the room did we yeah it's completely different
40:08from what we inherited yeah and it's exactly what i wanted and i definitely think this is the nicest
40:14this room has looked in at least 50 years yeah definitely so well done us well done cheers cheers
40:26but jane and rory have plenty more jobs to do before they can welcome their guests to chateau de piquon
40:43four hours away at chateau de brève it's 39 degrees and the wedding guests are celebrating in the shade
40:54while george tatty and sarah race to create a unique table plan that will show the seating arrangement
41:01for the wedding breakfast
41:07setting it up so the mixture of things we brought in the brocante look nice and then
41:15to make it look really good we're going to use the flowers four i've got four you get four yeah
41:26so far so good yes definitely it's coming together
41:31table table table one table two table three table four
41:43that's good i like that
41:49now the pots are prepared it's time to bring the flowers out of the cool cellar into the open
41:56my helpers
42:11that's what i think it's getting there yes well they come forward yep that's it i like that
42:19it's just try one maybe
42:23done i think really good teamwork
42:28what do you think nothing absolutely divine yeah i think you've done a good job
42:31actually should we zoom off because the guests are going to come in a minute i know yeah just hope
42:36they enjoy it i'm sure they will come on then really really tough for that so yeah really unusual
42:42and more even more gorgeous than i ever expected so tough their first ever brocante inspired table plan
42:51has been brought to life with an abundance of fresh blooms and quirky antiques
43:07we had zero vision for the table plan it's more gorgeous than we ever could have imagined
43:13everything just looked absolutely picture perfect we just loved it so much it was beautiful and they've
43:19all done a very good job very good job made us very happy with their main responsibilities over
43:25sarah and george can breathe a sigh of relief as the celebrations flow it's such a huge thing in
43:34their lives and sometimes you know people can take that for granted but it is a huge part of their
43:39lives and it's something that will stay with them forever for us to be part of it it really is
43:44very
43:44very special it means a lot to us yeah and they've rounded off their wedding season with great aplomb
43:51along with animals and antiques and on one of the hottest days of the year
44:05next time stop stop a 50 kilo balcony hangs in the balance
44:13oh we've got a massive jolt there there's diy disharmony julian is measuring re-measuring lasering
44:21i'm just getting a clue on bashing it on the wall and a daring demolition i am having the best
44:28time
44:29hit it hit hit it
44:36so
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