The BEST episodes of The Restoration Man season 1
Every episode of The Restoration Man season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Restoration Man season 1!
George Clarke is The Restoration Man, travelling the British Isles meeting the stubborn romantics who want to breathe new life into the architectural treasures he unearths on his journey. His mission is to help them transform these undervalued gems into brand new homes fit for 21st century living.
#1 - Thorington Gate Lodge
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2010
George Clarke joins former heavyweight boxer Scott Welch as he plans to convert Thorington Gate Lodge in Suffolk into a weekend retreat so he can spend more time with his father who lives nearby, despite not having set foot inside the building. It soon becomes clear that Scott has a fight on his hands getting planning permission as the project is set to include an ultra-modern glass extension.
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#2 - Ice House
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2010
George meets Laird Henderson who for years has has wanted to live in a unique home where he can make the most of his lochside surroundings.
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#3 - Medieval Hall and Mansion
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/2010
George Clarke advises two families who have bought rare and nationally important buildings in Wales. Simon Hooper and partner Victoria dream of converting an ancient Grade I listed medieval hall into a unique home, but their budget is tight. At the other end of the scale are the Edwards, who have fallen in love with a neglected 70-room mansion, which they're determined to lavishly restore back to its original glory. Both highly ambitious restoration projects prove to be more challenging than their new owners anticipated.
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#4 - Coach House
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2010
Lisa and Darren Walker have a dream of converting a coach house into a unique home. But it soon becomes clear that the restoration won't be as straightforward as they hoped.
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#5 - Melin Newydd Windmill
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/2010
Architect George Clarke meets Clive and his wife Jane, who dream of retiring and making their new home in a Grade II listed Anglesey windmill.
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#6 - Llanreithan Church
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2010
In this episode, our Restoration Man George meets Gareth, a man adamant that he doesn't want to live in a bog-standard terraced house. Gareth and his wife, Jill, dream of owning a unique home for their family. Despite no previous building experience, Gareth can't resist buying a church in Pembrokeshire, and plans to convert the disused building himself to save money.
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#7 - Bath Lodge
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/21/2010
George meets builder Mark Horton who has for years harboured a dream to live in a unique house. With this in mind he bought an 18th century folly with plans to convert it himself into a luxurious family home. On the 'Buildings at Risk' register for ten years Bath Lodge is just a derelict shell, with no access road or utilities. Architect George Clarke is on hand to advise and support, as well as turn detective as he uncovers the history behind this mysterious building. Mark is ready for the challenge, but disaster strikes three months in when the bank pulls his loan.
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#8 - Field House
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2010
Architect George Clarke advises Chris Kelly and Sue Hindle on a project to convert a small cruck-framed house into their first home together. But with four teenage daughters to house, planning permission is needed for a crucial extension to make their dream a reality.
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#9 - Fortified Towers
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2010
Artist Sarah McCombie has owned a Martello tower in Kent since 2004, and ex-army man Barrie Taylor became custodian of a Scottish castle tower in 2005.
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