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This is me, Dick Strawbridge, my wife, Angel,

and our two children in our glorious French chateau.

and our two children in our glorious French chateau.

We haven't ever regretted what we've done.

We haven't ever regretted what we've done.

It is so worth it.

We moved here three years ago to follow our dream

We moved here three years ago to follow our dream

of living life in our very own castle.

of living life in our very own castle.

SHE LAUGHS

Oh, my God!

But it's not been easy.

I think I'm a bit too old for this.

I think I'm a bit too old for this.

As dozens of other Brits know only too well.

As dozens of other Brits know only too well.

Oops.

Floor needs replacing as well.

HE LAUGHS

Because it turns out we're not the only ex-pats who have bought a French chateau.

Because it turns out we're not the only ex-pats who have bought a French chateau.

Because it turns out we're not the only ex-pats who have bought a French chateau.

Wow! Absolutely love it.

Wow! Absolutely love it.

25-year-old Bordeaux!

25-year-old Bordeaux!

Mother lode!

In this series, we'll reveal how we're running

In this series, we'll reveal how we're running

our chateau as a business.

There's nothing about making sausages that I don't find humorous.

There's nothing about making sausages that I don't find humorous.

I'm still finding things that I haven't seen.

I'm still finding things that I haven't seen.

And see how these daring Brits are running theirs.

And see how these daring Brits are running theirs.

Oh, whoa, whoa...

This place is done up!

As they face the ups...

It's really beautiful.

This is a rare moment, but I'm genuinely at peace.

This is a rare moment, but I'm genuinely at peace.

This is a rare moment, but I'm genuinely at peace.

..and downs...

Erm...

I-It's a lot worse than it looks.

..of the their new lives in these crumbling and magnificent buildings.

..of the their new lives in these crumbling and magnificent buildings.

It is a bit of a fancy living in a French chateau.

It is a bit of a fancy living in a French chateau.

We might have a few problems on the way, but...

We might have a few problems on the way, but...

..that's part of life, isn't it? Yeah.

..that's part of life, isn't it? Yeah.

Today...

Stop it. Get away!

Stop it. Get away!

It's fun and games at one chateau,

It's fun and games at one chateau,

as it's prepared for the arrival of its investors.

as it's prepared for the arrival of its investors.

We need to get on top of it, get on top of the goats.

We need to get on top of it, get on top of the goats.

Until the investors actually arrive, that is.

Until the investors actually arrive, that is.

I was amazed how anti people were.

I was amazed how anti people were.

I wasn't expecting quite the backlash.

I wasn't expecting quite the backlash.

It's a mad rush for one couple

setting up an anniversary party at their chateau.

setting up an anniversary party at their chateau.

Loads of nails fell into that sink... Don't care!

Loads of nails fell into that sink... Don't care!

Just exhausted, really.

Just exhausted, really.

And a single mum struggles to get her chateau ready

And a single mum struggles to get her chateau ready

for a visit from the local mayor. I'm rushing.

for a visit from the local mayor. I'm rushing.

Thinking about Louis. Gravity.

Thinking about Louis. Gravity.

Stay!

The beautiful Chateau de Jalesnes.

It's managed by couple Michael and Jonathan.

It's managed by couple Michael and Jonathan.

JONATHAN: We were civilly partnered five years ago.

JONATHAN: We were civilly partnered five years ago.

JONATHAN: We were civilly partnered five years ago.

On a very joyful occasion

On a very joyful occasion

with all our family and friends.

with all our family and friends.

And everything was going great.

And everything was going great.

Then we decided to buy a chateau!

They bought it for £750,000 four years ago.

They bought it for £750,000 four years ago.

And, with the help of investors, have transformed it

And, with the help of investors, have transformed it

into what it is today.

into what it is today.

It was great, it was fantastic, but then it all started to unravel.

It was great, it was fantastic, but then it all started to unravel.

It was great, it was fantastic, but then it all started to unravel.

We knew we were taking a risk,

we didn't think it was going to be this big a risk.

we didn't think it was going to be this big a risk.

Located in the Pays de la Loire,

the chateau hasn't been make being money.

the chateau hasn't been make being money.

If they can't make it pay for itself by the end of summer,

If they can't make it pay for itself by the end of summer,

they may have to quit.

This is our home - it's all we've got.

Everything we have is now invested in this.

So, we haven't got a fall-back option.

So, we haven't got a fall-back option.

All our eggs are in one basket.

And over the next few days, these eggs could be under threat.

And over the next few days, these eggs could be under threat.

And over the next few days, these eggs could be under threat.

The investors' week is coming up.

The investors' week is coming up.

They can vote us out just as easily as they voted us in.

They can vote us out just as easily as they voted us in.

Michael and I could lose our jobs - it's as simple as that.

Michael and I could lose our jobs - it's as simple as that.

So, Michael and Jonathan have a plan for the chateau's banqueting hall

So, Michael and Jonathan have a plan for the chateau's banqueting hall

that they hope will please the investors.

that they hope will please the investors.

We ordered some artwork and...

We ordered some artwork and...

HE LAUGHS

..they delivered it to the farm next door.

..they delivered it to the farm next door.

So, the farmer's kindly said that he'll bring it round here.

So, the farmer's kindly said that he'll bring it round here.

They're hoping this artwork will make the chateau more appealing

They're hoping this artwork will make the chateau more appealing

to prospective wedding clients and, in turn, the investors. We had some feedbacks from brides

to prospective wedding clients and, in turn, the investors. We had some feedbacks from brides

who visited the place saying it looks a bit of a blank canvas.

who visited the place saying it looks a bit of a blank canvas.

It's hard for them to visualise what it's going to look like.

It's hard for them to visualise what it's going to look like.

Oh, look!

He has brought it on a fork lift truck!

He has brought it on a fork lift truck!

Oh, no! Oh, my God, is it hitting the ground?

Oh, no! Oh, my God, is it hitting the ground?

Oh, my...

How much did you say that's worth? Ten grand.

How much did you say that's worth? Ten grand.

They're worth ten grand, but thrifty Jonathan actually got them for five.

They're worth ten grand, but thrifty Jonathan actually got them for five.

It's crucial they aren't damaged.

It's crucial they aren't damaged.

Only in France!

Fantastic.

Try and get that through the letterbox!

That's all right, he can see it, he can see it!

Superb!

Merci!

THEY SPEAK FRENCH

Inside are 20 reproductions of famous French-themed paintings.

Inside are 20 reproductions of famous French-themed paintings.

Inside are 20 reproductions of famous French-themed paintings.

Most of them by French artists.

JONATHAN LAUGHS

JONATHAN LAUGHS

I'm so excited! SINGING: I just can't hide it!

I'm so excited! SINGING: I just can't hide it!

I've never spent this much money. If you imagine going to the January sales...

I've never spent this much money. If you imagine going to the January sales...

I've never spent this much money. If you imagine going to the January sales...

..with ten grand in your pocket,

that's how excited I am.

I've never spent that much money!

Never. Bought a house once.

Never. Bought a house once.

Yeah, but no, that's a paper transaction, isn't it?

Yeah, but no, that's a paper transaction, isn't it?

What are you doing?! Hang on. You're ahead of me again. You have got to go this way.

What are you doing?! Hang on. You're ahead of me again. You have got to go this way.

No. I want... It's nails this way.

Come on, come on.

I just want to see the top one.

Seen it!

Stop it!

Get away!

You're so horrible!

You're so horrible!

Now, I want to see what they're like.

Oh, my God!

Pull it off.

Shall we be a little bit more delicate?

No, no, no, go, go, go, go!

No, no, no, go, go, go, go!

Take it, take it, take it, take it!

Oh, my God!

I want to put it somewhere.

Absolutely...

..magnificent!

These are digital restorations of original.

These are digital restorations of original.

Now, we need to get these into the banqueting hall.

Now, we need to get these into the banqueting hall.

I can take two.

Tomorrow, they start the task of putting them up.

Tomorrow, they start the task of putting them up.

Two and a half hours' drive north-west of Jonathan and Michael

Two and a half hours' drive north-west of Jonathan and Michael

is another chateau - Chateau du Bailleul.

is another chateau - Chateau du Bailleul.

It's the splendid home of husband and wife

It's the splendid home of husband and wife

Phillip and Angelina Bailey-Smith.

Phillip and Angelina Bailey-Smith.

There wasn't an argument. I said, "We're going to live here in a chateau in France."

There wasn't an argument. I said, "We're going to live here in a chateau in France."

She goes, "All right".

It was literally like that. No, it wasn't like, "All right". It was like, "Yeah, yeah!

It was literally like that. No, it wasn't like, "All right". It was like, "Yeah, yeah!

"I want it, I want it. Call them now, I want it, I'm signing".

"I want it, I want it. Call them now, I want it, I'm signing".

They're renting this 17th century place

They're renting this 17th century place

in the Pay de la Loire region of northern France

in the Pay de la Loire region of northern France

to try their hand at chateau life,

before deciding whether or not to buy their own.

before deciding whether or not to buy their own.

To me, the dream of living in a chateau and making it pay for itself

To me, the dream of living in a chateau and making it pay for itself

is alive and well and I couldn't genuinely think of living back in London now.

is alive and well and I couldn't genuinely think of living back in London now.

is alive and well and I couldn't genuinely think of living back in London now.

Just... I couldn't.

Just... I couldn't.

As a first step to starting an events business at the chateau,

As a first step to starting an events business at the chateau,

Phil and Angelina have taking on the challenge of hosting a 50th wedding anniversary party.

Phil and Angelina have taking on the challenge of hosting a 50th wedding anniversary party.

Phil and Angelina have taking on the challenge of hosting a 50th wedding anniversary party.

Over the last eight weeks, they've cleared the grounds...

Over the last eight weeks, they've cleared the grounds...

..built a bar...

..and even a bridge.

Last one's yours, fella.

With a little help from yours truly.

Well done!

Now, the big day has finally arrived.

Now, the big day has finally arrived.

It looks stunning. Really, really stunning.

It looks stunning. Really, really stunning.

And Phil and Angelina, joined by a few local helpers,

And Phil and Angelina, joined by a few local helpers,

are working flat out to get the chateau ready

are working flat out to get the chateau ready

before the 50th anniversary couple arrive in two hours' time.

before the 50th anniversary couple arrive in two hours' time.

before the 50th anniversary couple arrive in two hours' time.

Phil, I'm just a bit worried about

Phil, I'm just a bit worried about

the amount of glitter ribbon.

the amount of glitter ribbon.

I just don't think I have enough.

With 60 guests expected,

With 60 guests expected,

Phil wants to make sure the way to the party is well sign-posted.

Phil wants to make sure the way to the party is well sign-posted.

It's a bit stressful, if you park in the wrong place,

It's a bit stressful, if you park in the wrong place,

French neighbours shouting,

"Why are you parking in my driveway?" And...

"This isn't a party - this is my house." It's going to be a little bit embarrassing,

"This isn't a party - this is my house." It's going to be a little bit embarrassing,

it's also a bit stressful for the start of the party.

it's also a bit stressful for the start of the party.

We need to make a sign that's nice and clear for all the visitors.

We need to make a sign that's nice and clear for all the visitors.

So, we found a beautiful frame

So, we found a beautiful frame

that I bought, I think it's stunning.

that I bought, I think it's stunning.

Really full of character. Very "chateau-y".

Do you have a pencil? No, I don't.

You have measuring tape? I...

You have measuring tape? I...

Inside, I think. I'll go and get the ruler.

Inside, I think. I'll go and get the ruler.

No, no, I don't need the ruler, I need pencil.

No, no, I don't need the ruler, I need pencil.

Yeah, but I need straight lines. Oh, yeah, you get the ruler...

Yeah, but I need straight lines. Oh, yeah, you get the ruler...

SHE GROANS A pencil will be helpful. Thanks!

SHE GROANS A pencil will be helpful. Thanks!

The pressure's starting to take its toll.

The pressure's starting to take its toll.

I'm going to pull one of these out, give me two seconds to cut this first, thank you. OK.

I'm going to pull one of these out, give me two seconds to cut this first, thank you. OK.

Put your hands on that.

Like that, OK? Sorry, Philly.

Yes.

The arrow is left for the party... Yes, that's right.

The arrow is left for the party... Yes, that's right.

..the arrow is right for the party. I know about that arrow!

..the arrow is right for the party. I know about that arrow!

Oh, my God, I just want to kill you now.

Never argue with a man with power tools.

Never argue with a man with power tools.

I've got to go off and get tables and chairs - which shows me how far behind I am, because it means,

I've got to go off and get tables and chairs - which shows me how far behind I am, because it means,

I've got to go off and get tables and chairs - which shows me how far behind I am, because it means,

once furniture starts to arrive, it's happening, isn't it?

once furniture starts to arrive, it's happening, isn't it?

It is not a case of, "Uh-oh, I can get away with this".

It is not a case of, "Uh-oh, I can get away with this".

Bye. Ciao.

Today's Phil and Angelina's own first wedding anniversary,

Today's Phil and Angelina's own first wedding anniversary,

but there's no time to celebrate.

but there's no time to celebrate.

If today doesn't go well,

they may have to give up their dream of a chateau life.

they may have to give up their dream of a chateau life.

It's at the back of your mind, you're like, "If I don't do it now,

It's at the back of your mind, you're like, "If I don't do it now,

"and get it right...

"Should we carry on this sort of thing?

"Should we carry on this sort of thing?

"Or shouldn't we"?

These are the tables and chairs.

These are the tables and chairs.

There won't be enough to seat everybody,

There won't be enough to seat everybody,

but not everyone will eat at the same time. It's quite an informal affair they want in the evening.

but not everyone will eat at the same time. It's quite an informal affair they want in the evening.

Never-ending!

I hope they appreciate it come the end of it.

I hope they appreciate it come the end of it.

Typical!

It's not glamorous, this, sometimes.

It's just hard graft.

We're doing it on a shoestring budget to try to start a business,

We're doing it on a shoestring budget to try to start a business,

to see if it works on as little as possible.

So, we're doing ten people's jobs.

So, we're doing ten people's jobs.

Seating sorted, that's one more job done.

Seating sorted, that's one more job done.

But Phil's got plenty more on his plate.

But Phil's got plenty more on his plate.

We get it 75% right,

We get it 75% right,

we can carry on with this business.

If we make a mess of this today,

you're not cut out for that certain thing.

you're not cut out for that certain thing.

And you know what? Now I've thought about that, I can feel the pressure.

And you know what? Now I've thought about that, I can feel the pressure.

It's proving to be one of the hottest days of year.

It's proving to be one of the hottest days of year.

Perfect for the party.

Less so for Angelina.

Because of scale of the place,

it's impossible - you end up running 1,000 metres one way

it's impossible - you end up running 1,000 metres one way

and then 1,000 another and you're just exhausted, really.

and then 1,000 another and you're just exhausted, really.

Well, I am, now. I'm sweating.

Look at me - Sweaty Betty!

There's now just two hours until the clients are due to arrive.

There's now just two hours until the clients are due to arrive.

And Phil seems to have forgotten his most pressing job of all.

And Phil seems to have forgotten his most pressing job of all.

Toilets need to be cleared off.

Toilets need to be cleared off.

Yeah...

It's about, what, 11?

It's...

I still haven't quite finished the toilets.

I still haven't quite finished the toilets.

Unbelievably, after eight weeks to prepare for this event,

Unbelievably, after eight weeks to prepare for this event,

Phil still hasn't sorted out the abomination

Phil still hasn't sorted out the abomination

that is the guests' toilet.

Just over 100 miles south-east,

Just over 100 miles south-east,

Alan, one of the volunteers at Chateau de Jalesnes,

Alan, one of the volunteers at Chateau de Jalesnes,

is helping Michael and Jonathan

put up the newly-acquired artwork in the banquet hall.

put up the newly-acquired artwork in the banquet hall.

The first part is all about measuring it out and getting it levels.

The first part is all about measuring it out and getting it levels.

So, then hopefully, by the end of today, we shall have all of the...

So, then hopefully, by the end of today, we shall have all of the...

..all of those up.

Knowing Jonathan, everything's going to be...

Knowing Jonathan, everything's going to be...

..spot-on perfect, measured to within a millimetre.

..spot-on perfect, measured to within a millimetre.

So, I reckon the biggest challenge will be getting Jonathan happy.

So, I reckon the biggest challenge will be getting Jonathan happy.

Michael knows his partner well, because one hour later...

Michael knows his partner well, because one hour later...

How's it going, Al? Oh, blimey!

Alan's let me down a little bit,

cos he's not centred this picture

cos he's not centred this picture

and I've got a good eight inches on one side

and I've got a good eight inches on one side

and a good three inches on the other.

and a good three inches on the other.

Shall I mark the rest of your work while I'm here?

Shall I mark the rest of your work while I'm here?

And what did you have in mind here, Alan?

And what did you have in mind here, Alan?

Just for my amusement?

Just for my amusement?

After a bit more tweaking, Jonathan is happy.

After a bit more tweaking, Jonathan is happy.

But will Michael be?

Michael will not...

Michael will not...

He'll just come in and grunt at it and say,

He'll just come in and grunt at it and say,

"It seems a lot of money to pay for a poster".

"It seems a lot of money to pay for a poster".

MICHAEL CHUCKLES

MICHAEL CHUCKLES

What are you laughing for?

It's done, isn't it? No, they look good!

It's done, isn't it? No, they look good!

Why were you laughing?

This is a lot of nudity, isn't it?

This is a lot of nudity, isn't it?

Is that all you were laughing at?

Yeah. I cope with it if it's just the nudity.

Yeah. I cope with it if it's just the nudity.

They're cool.

They're brilliant.

They're big!

Oh, these look brilliant. These are good.

Oh, these look brilliant. These are good.

And who's she? She's Madam Pompadour.

And who's she? She's Madam Pompadour.

And why is Madam Pompadour famous? I know the name.

And why is Madam Pompadour famous? I know the name.

She was the mistress of Louis the...

She was the mistress of Louis the...

SPEAKS GIBBERISH

Yeah, you've done all right.

Yeah, you've done all right.

You cheeky... No!

You cheeky... No!

I like them. I like them a lot. Good.

I like them. I like them a lot. Good.

Yeah, I do.

I'm happy, he's happy...

No row.

Which I thought was coming.

Which I thought was coming.

They're both happy.

The question is will the investors be

The question is will the investors be

when they arrive in just two days' time?

when they arrive in just two days' time?

Coming up - the investors are coming.

Coming up - the investors are coming.

We've now got three investors all arriving at the same time.

We've now got three investors all arriving at the same time.

It'll just turn into a complete mess.

It'll just turn into a complete mess.

With the party hours away,

Phil thinks he has bitten off more than he can chew.

Phil thinks he has bitten off more than he can chew.

How do I do this?

This is an absolute nightmare!

This is an absolute nightmare!

And one woman struggles to do it herself.

And one woman struggles to do it herself.

What a mess!

What a mess!

It shouldn't be dripping like that.

Chateau du Masgelier.

The 13 bedroom Chateau du Masgelier.

Parts of it date back to 1174. It has medieval dungeons,

Parts of it date back to 1174. It has medieval dungeons,

Parts of it date back to 1174. It has medieval dungeons,

a chapel and a 14 bedroom coach house, now run as a holiday home.

a chapel and a 14 bedroom coach house, now run as a holiday home.

a chapel and a 14 bedroom coach house, now run as a holiday home.

It is all owned, run and being restored by single mum Fiona Jones.

It is all owned, run and being restored by single mum Fiona Jones.

It is all owned, run and being restored by single mum Fiona Jones.

Oh, it was the best thing I did.

Wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Slap bang in the heart of France,

she and her son live here in the upstairs floor

she and her son live here in the upstairs floor

whilst slowly renovating the rest of the Chateau,

whilst slowly renovating the rest of the Chateau,

with a goal of eventually running the restored area as B&B alongside the holiday home.

with a goal of eventually running the restored area as B&B alongside the holiday home.

with a goal of eventually running the restored area as B&B alongside the holiday home.

If only you had thumbs, you could help me.

If only you had thumbs, you could help me.

This year she is focused on the first floor, and this dining room is the last room to do.

This year she is focused on the first floor, and this dining room is the last room to do.

This year she is focused on the first floor, and this dining room is the last room to do.

I have not found that one room here has just been simple.

I have not found that one room here has just been simple.

In one week she is throwing a party for the mayor and local community in attempt to start promoting the B&B.

In one week she is throwing a party for the mayor and local community in attempt to start promoting the B&B.

In one week she is throwing a party for the mayor and local community in attempt to start promoting the B&B.

The pressure is on now.

It's a big job, this room, to complete.

It's a big job, this room, to complete.

She has plastered the room and primed it ready for decorating.

She has plastered the room and primed it ready for decorating.

Today's jobs are wallpapering and filling in the problematic gaps between

Today's jobs are wallpapering and filling in the problematic gaps between

the ceiling beams.

I'm having a lot of problems with bats, mice.

I'm having a lot of problems with bats, mice.

I'm having a lot of problems with bats, mice.

What is actually happening is, the bats are getting in through all the

What is actually happening is, the bats are getting in through all the

What is actually happening is, the bats are getting in through all the

tiny little gaps in between the beams here.

tiny little gaps in between the beams here.

My idea, I'm going to attempt...

My idea, I'm going to attempt...

I think this will work.

..to spray foam all the way through there

..to spray foam all the way through there

and then I'm going to varnish so it is at least sealed.

and then I'm going to varnish so it is at least sealed.

It will take a damned good mouse to chew through all of that.

It will take a damned good mouse to chew through all of that.

Right, here goes.

Hmm...

Gravity... Stay.

That doesn't look like it is a really filling the hole to me.

That doesn't look like it is a really filling the hole to me.

What I will do is I will let the bigger areas just dry and then I will put some

What I will do is I will let the bigger areas just dry and then I will put some

more foam and afterwards and just build it up in another layer, and that will be fine.

more foam and afterwards and just build it up in another layer, and that will be fine.

more foam and afterwards and just build it up in another layer, and that will be fine.

What a mess. I have not used this product before, it is a lot softer.

What a mess. I have not used this product before, it is a lot softer.

What a mess. I have not used this product before, it is a lot softer.

It shouldn't be dripping, like, not to this excess, it is a real mess.

It shouldn't be dripping, like, not to this excess, it is a real mess.

It shouldn't be dripping, like, not to this excess, it is a real mess.

Fiona is going to have to come up with another plan

Fiona is going to have to come up with another plan

if she wants to finish this job in the time she has got.

if she wants to finish this job in the time she has got.

170 miles northwest,

170 miles northwest,

Chateau du Jalesnes' shareholders are coming today to see how their investment is doing.

Chateau du Jalesnes' shareholders are coming today to see how their investment is doing.

Chateau du Jalesnes' shareholders are coming today to see how their investment is doing.

Their visit ends with an annual general meeting or AGM.

Their visit ends with an annual general meeting or AGM.

The way the business has been going, it is likely to be a tough one.

The way the business has been going, it is likely to be a tough one.

Hello, have you had a good morning?

Hello, have you had a good morning?

GOATS BLEAT

One of them is goats.

What have you been doing?

Could you eat a little bit more for me, please?

Could you eat a little bit more for me, please?

Because they say you won't eat enough.

Because they say you won't eat enough.

They hope the investors will like the clever idea

They hope the investors will like the clever idea

to have a grass trimmed for almost no cost.

to have a grass trimmed for almost no cost.

Look at that! Somebody has been chucking the bloomin' breakfast out there for the goats. I

Look at that! Somebody has been chucking the bloomin' breakfast out there for the goats. I

Look at that! Somebody has been chucking the bloomin' breakfast out there for the goats. I

didn't think that...

You shouldn't be feeding goats pizza, should you?

You shouldn't be feeding goats pizza, should you?

The other treat is a new paintings in the banquet hall.

The other treat is a new paintings in the banquet hall.

It is definitely going to be a talking point, I reckon.

It is definitely going to be a talking point, I reckon.

They will show the investors the paintings tomorrow,

They will show the investors the paintings tomorrow,

tonight they will wine and dine them.

tonight they will wine and dine them.

They've started to arrive earlier than expected.

They've started to arrive earlier than expected.

The meal starts at half...

Seven. It starts at seven.

Seven. So I'll go get the drinks ready as well.

OK. So I'm going to get changed.

All right, meet you back here in ten?

All right, meet you back here in ten?

Done.

We've now got three investors all arriving at the same time.

We've now got three investors all arriving at the same time.

And we have got to get the drinks ready for dinner tonight.

And we have got to get the drinks ready for dinner tonight.

They were supposed to be staggered

They were supposed to be staggered

but it will just turn into a complete mess.

but it will just turn into a complete mess.

PHONE RINGS

This is never-ending.

This is never-ending.

Oui, allo, Chateau du Jalesnes.

It is not the best start.

It is not the best start.

I hope tomorrow goes better.

100 miles northwest at Chateau Bayo, it is the day of the 50th wedding

100 miles northwest at Chateau Bayo, it is the day of the 50th wedding

100 miles northwest at Chateau Bayo, it is the day of the 50th wedding

anniversary party that Phil and Angelina Bailey Smith has spent the last two months preparing for.

anniversary party that Phil and Angelina Bailey Smith has spent the last two months preparing for.

anniversary party that Phil and Angelina Bailey Smith has spent the last two months preparing for.

Loads of nails fell into that sink.

Loads of nails fell into that sink.

I don't care.

Today's party is a test.

If it goes well, they may stay in France.

If it goes well, they may stay in France.

If it goes badly, they may pack up and give up their dream of running a Chateau business.

If it goes badly, they may pack up and give up their dream of running a Chateau business.

If it goes badly, they may pack up and give up their dream of running a Chateau business.

This is the life that I am really happy we are currently living

This is the life that I am really happy we are currently living

and can't wait to continue. I would be heartbroken if it ended.

and can't wait to continue. I would be heartbroken if it ended.

The guests of honour are due to arrive in two hours,

The guests of honour are due to arrive in two hours,

but Phil hasn't finished fixing the toilets he promised would be ready.

but Phil hasn't finished fixing the toilets he promised would be ready.

Well, this...

..particular toilet is almost finished.

..particular toilet is almost finished.

Once this is in the toilet is two screws into one pipe connector and then it is

Once this is in the toilet is two screws into one pipe connector and then it is

Once this is in the toilet is two screws into one pipe connector and then it is

Once this is in the toilet is two screws into one pipe connector and then it is

done. I think I might have to cement the pipe to fill it up.

done. I think I might have to cement the pipe to fill it up.

done. I think I might have to cement the pipe to fill it up.

As Phil tests his speed plumbing skills,

As Phil tests his speed plumbing skills,

Angelina is putting the finishing touches to the party signs.

Angelina is putting the finishing touches to the party signs.

I will just copy this out, I quite like it.

I will just copy this out, I quite like it.

God, all these swirly things.

God, all these swirly things.

That is a good arrow. That is a good sized arrow.

That is a good arrow. That is a good sized arrow.

I mean, you know, you can't miss going in the wrong direction.

I mean, you know, you can't miss going in the wrong direction.

One of the other things that I wanted to do...

One of the other things that I wanted to do...

I actually like cake decorating type of stencils,

I actually like cake decorating type of stencils,

I actually like cake decorating type of stencils,

kind of like Fleur-de-Lis.

Lovely.

A bit of a little swirly action there.

A bit of a little swirly action there.

If you turn right instead of left you're going to miss the party.

If you turn right instead of left you're going to miss the party.

Phil is attempting to get at least one of the toilets up and running.

Phil is attempting to get at least one of the toilets up and running.

How do I do this?

But, unfortunately, there is a new problem.

But, unfortunately, there is a new problem.

The actual water feed to the toilet has now decided it does not want to

The actual water feed to the toilet has now decided it does not want to

The actual water feed to the toilet has now decided it does not want to

play ball and is dripping.

This is an absolute nightmare.

This is an absolute nightmare.

Phil promises clients two working toilets to accommodate the 60 guests.

Phil promises clients two working toilets to accommodate the 60 guests.

Phil promises clients two working toilets to accommodate the 60 guests.

But he is struggling to provide one.

But he is struggling to provide one.

And even worse,

golden anniversary couple Chris and Anne are nearly here.

golden anniversary couple Chris and Anne are nearly here.

golden anniversary couple Chris and Anne are nearly here.

It just seemed five minutes ago that I met you and...

It just seemed five minutes ago that I met you and...

..we got married. There are a lot of people who are coming today,

..we got married. There are a lot of people who are coming today,

I don't think have been to a Chateau.

I don't think have been to a Chateau.

We have got flying in from England and we have got some Dutch.

We have got flying in from England and we have got some Dutch.

They have driven over 800 miles to get here,

They have driven over 800 miles to get here,

so that is going to be a special moment.

so that is going to be a special moment.

We have put our trust in them to make sure that they are going to make

We have put our trust in them to make sure that they are going to make

this a special day for us as well, as has been promised.

this a special day for us as well, as has been promised.

When we first saw it, there was a tremendous amount of work that had to be done.

When we first saw it, there was a tremendous amount of work that had to be done.

When we first saw it, there was a tremendous amount of work that had to be done.

Well, here we are.

CAR HORN

OK.

With Phil caught short and Angelina nowhere to be seen,

With Phil caught short and Angelina nowhere to be seen,

there is no-one to welcome Chris and Anne.

there is no-one to welcome Chris and Anne.

Gosh, I've forgotten how big the place was.

Gosh, I've forgotten how big the place was.

Yeah, I have. I don't know where they are, heavens.

Yeah, I have. I don't know where they are, heavens.

What a lovely way to spend 50 years of marriage.

What a lovely way to spend 50 years of marriage.

Will they be happy with Phil and Angelina's preparations for their big day?

Will they be happy with Phil and Angelina's preparations for their big day?

At Chateau du Jalesnes, the investors have been arriving through the night,

At Chateau du Jalesnes, the investors have been arriving through the night,

and by this morning they are all here.

Hello, how are you? Come on, come on in.

Hello, how are you? Come on, come on in.

The key part of the visit is the annual general meeting.

The key part of the visit is the annual general meeting.

Probably the most important date in the diary this year.

Probably the most important date in the diary this year.

And because the business has been struggling,

And because the business has been struggling,

Michael and Jonathan are worried.

They could say that they are not satisfied with the progress.

They could say that they are not satisfied with the progress.

And it is not an idle threat, they could say,

And it is not an idle threat, they could say,

And it is not an idle threat, they could say,

"Sorry guys, you have given it your best shot,

"Sorry guys, you have given it your best shot,

"but now we need somebody in who knows what they're doing."

"but now we need somebody in who knows what they're doing."

So they're hoping to impress the investors with their new paintings for

So they're hoping to impress the investors with their new paintings for

the Chateau's banquet hall.

Thanks for joining the tour.

Thanks for joining the tour.

What I would really like you to see is what we have done in the main gallery.

What I would really like you to see is what we have done in the main gallery.

What I would really like you to see is what we have done in the main gallery.

Let's go through and see what you think.

The idea has been to take the old,

The idea has been to take the old,

traditional oil painting artworks of some of the French masters,

traditional oil painting artworks of some of the French masters,

traditional oil painting artworks of some of the French masters,

traditional oil painting artworks of some of the French masters,

but to display them in a contemporary manner.

but to display them in a contemporary manner.

It is a huge improvement,

I think it has warmed up the room and I love it.

I think it has warmed up the room and I love it.

A bit random. It is not my favourite but...

A bit random. It is not my favourite but...

A bit random. It is not my favourite but...

I am particularly bothered by this one, I must say,

I am particularly bothered by this one, I must say,

because it is a violent painting and this is a room that is

because it is a violent painting and this is a room that is

going to be used for weddings, for happy occasions.

going to be used for weddings, for happy occasions.

It wasn't quite the vote of confidence Jonathan had been hoping for.

It wasn't quite the vote of confidence Jonathan had been hoping for.

I suppose I am disappointed that people were more opinionated than they

I suppose I am disappointed that people were more opinionated than they

I suppose I am disappointed that people were more opinionated than they

needed to have been.

It was the most momentous thing that we have done, cost us the most money.

It was the most momentous thing that we have done, cost us the most money.

It was the most momentous thing that we have done, cost us the most money.

And there is more to worry about.

And there is more to worry about.

The investors board has called a pre-meeting

The investors board has called a pre-meeting

to discuss the agenda for the AGM.

to discuss the agenda for the AGM.

Thank you very much for coming,

I will start off with item number one.

I will start off with item number one.

And they aren't happy about the goats or the fence

And they aren't happy about the goats or the fence

to keep them in around the Chateau.

I think a lot of people have the same view that we are

I think a lot of people have the same view that we are

putting up a farm fence and farm animals on the Chateau.

putting up a farm fence and farm animals on the Chateau.

putting up a farm fence and farm animals on the Chateau.

I would be seriously concerned that is going to detract from the quality

I would be seriously concerned that is going to detract from the quality

I would be seriously concerned that is going to detract from the quality

of people who want to see Chateau.

As with anything that we buy or sort out,

As with anything that we buy or sort out,

there is normally two or three weeks of us getting it right,

there is normally two or three weeks of us getting it right,

so point taken on board.

so point taken on board.

We will talk to the sheep people today and we will see,

We will talk to the sheep people today and we will see,

We will talk to the sheep people today and we will see,

we'll see what improvements or modifications that we can make.

we'll see what improvements or modifications that we can make.

Three brides I have spoken to about it now and... And they are fine with sheep, are they?

Three brides I have spoken to about it now and... And they are fine with sheep, are they?

And goats in the moat, yeah?

And goats in the moat, yeah?

I think enough people will view the fence and say,

I think enough people will view the fence and say,

"What is that?" I've said all along that I have my reservations about it,

"What is that?" I've said all along that I have my reservations about it,

"What is that?" I've said all along that I have my reservations about it,

I said I'm going to try and I said specifically to the guys

I said I'm going to try and I said specifically to the guys

bringing it in, if I don't like it it is all coming out.

bringing it in, if I don't like it it is all coming out.

So thank you very much for attending, and I look forward to seeing you

So thank you very much for attending, and I look forward to seeing you

So thank you very much for attending, and I look forward to seeing you

tomorrow for the AGM.

tomorrow for the AGM.

Thank you very much. Thanks.

Thank you.

The board aren't keen on the goats,

The board aren't keen on the goats,

but what they really don't like is the fence.

but what they really don't like is the fence.

Michael and Jonathan will need to think what to do about it before the AGM tomorrow.

Michael and Jonathan will need to think what to do about it before the AGM tomorrow.

Michael and Jonathan will need to think what to do about it before the AGM tomorrow.

I was amazed how anti people were.

I was amazed how anti people were.

I wasn't expecting quite the backlash.

I wasn't expecting quite the backlash.

So the sheep might have to go

if they are voted down tomorrow.

Coming up... Jonathan and Michael begin to question their future at the Chateau.

Coming up... Jonathan and Michael begin to question their future at the Chateau.

Coming up... Jonathan and Michael begin to question their future at the Chateau.

Are you going to give it a go for another year?

Are you going to give it a go for another year?

Are you happy to do it?

Philip's toilet problems continue.

Philip's toilet problems continue.

Makes a bit of a noise.

And Fiona's DIY pain persists.

And Fiona's DIY pain persists.

It is just not working, it's all rush, I'm panicking.

It is just not working, it's all rush, I'm panicking.

I can't do it.

At Chateau de Masillier, owner Fiona Jones is slowly renovating parts

At Chateau de Masillier, owner Fiona Jones is slowly renovating parts

into a bed and breakfast. She's just worked

into a bed and breakfast. She's just worked

out she's been using the wrong foam filler to plug the gaps in the

out she's been using the wrong foam filler to plug the gaps in the

ceiling beams of the dining room,

ceiling beams of the dining room,

and has now bought a type better suited to the task.

and has now bought a type better suited to the task.

Right, let's hope this works.

Right, let's hope this works.

Look at that! Fabulous.

Fiona needs to get a move on.

This whole room needs to be ready for the unveiling party for the

This whole room needs to be ready for the unveiling party for the

mayor in just one week's time.

mayor in just one week's time.

I'm just going to leave that for a little while,

I'm just going to leave that for a little while,

and then I'm going to cut it all out

and then I'm going to cut it all out

so that you don't even know that there's foam there.

so that you don't even know that there's foam there.

I've got some insulation foam,

I've got some insulation foam,

which I'm going to pack the bigger holes out with initially,

which I'm going to pack the bigger holes out with initially,

and then I'm going to spray-foam that.

and then I'm going to spray-foam that.

Fiona will wait for that to dry, then she'll be able to trim and

Fiona will wait for that to dry, then she'll be able to trim and

neaten it up and woodstain it to match the beams.

neaten it up and woodstain it to match the beams.

Even if it looks like a mess right now, I hope it'll be fine.

Even if it looks like a mess right now, I hope it'll be fine.

In the meantime, she's got the wallpapering to crack on with.

In the meantime, she's got the wallpapering to crack on with.

I haven't used this wallpaper before, but I got it from England.

I haven't used this wallpaper before, but I got it from England.

I was just looking for something

I was just looking for something

that was sage green with a gold effect.

that was sage green with a gold effect.

She's cutting it fine - she needs to

She's cutting it fine - she needs to

collect her little boy Louis from school in just an hour's time.

collect her little boy Louis from school in just an hour's time.

You see, that is completely out. OK.

You see, that is completely out. OK.

Of course it is.

Of course it is.

The problem with all old chateaux is that the walls,

The problem with all old chateaux is that the walls,

ceilings and floors are never at right angles,

ceilings and floors are never at right angles,

so hanging wallpaper becomes a real test of patience.

so hanging wallpaper becomes a real test of patience.

It's just important to get the first piece straight.

It's just important to get the first piece straight.

If just one strip of paper is pasted at the wrong angle,

If just one strip of paper is pasted at the wrong angle,

all others lined up against it will be wonky, too.

all others lined up against it will be wonky, too.

So that's perfect. Look at that.

That's straight on the bubble. It's perfect.

That's straight on the bubble. It's perfect.

That's straight on the bubble. It's perfect.

She's got the line-up right,

but the heat on this scorching summer's day is causing her other

but the heat on this scorching summer's day is causing her other

problems. It's 32 degrees today.

problems. It's 32 degrees today.

problems. It's 32 degrees today.

The edges are not...they're drying out too quickly and curling.

The edges are not...they're drying out too quickly and curling.

I've got to go and get Louis as well.

This is the problem, I'm rushing, thinking about Louis.

This is the problem, I'm rushing, thinking about Louis.

No, I can't do it. I don't know why the edges are drying so quickly.

No, I can't do it. I don't know why the edges are drying so quickly.

No, I can't do it. I don't know why the edges are drying so quickly.

I've never had this happen. She's only hung two strips,

I've never had this happen. She's only hung two strips,

but she's run out of time and has to go and collect Louis.

but she's run out of time and has to go and collect Louis.

She hasn't finished either the foam filler or the papering she needed to

She hasn't finished either the foam filler or the papering she needed to

take off today.

take off today.

With the big party looming, will she be able to finish the room in time?

With the big party looming, will she be able to finish the room in time?

Meanwhile, back at Chateau Bailleul,

Meanwhile, back at Chateau Bailleul,

golden anniversary couple Chris and Anne have arrived, and their party

golden anniversary couple Chris and Anne have arrived, and their party

is due to start in less than an hour.

is due to start in less than an hour.

I don't know where they are. Shall we go towards the terrace or...?

I don't know where they are. Shall we go towards the terrace or...?

I don't know where they are. Shall we go towards the terrace or...?

But Phil and Angelina are still rushing to get the chateau ready.

But Phil and Angelina are still rushing to get the chateau ready.

I hope everyone can see this.

This parking sign represents that there is a very long drive ahead,

This parking sign represents that there is a very long drive ahead,

This parking sign represents that there is a very long drive ahead,

and then you've got to do a sharp right!

and then you've got to do a sharp right!

It's self-explanatory.

We are not doing great for time.

We are not doing great for time.

Hello! Hiya! Hello.

I haven't seen you for ages. This looks lovely.

I haven't seen you for ages. This looks lovely.

Thank you. Mwah!

Hello, my darling. Oh, you look gorgeous, and you smell amazing.

Hello, my darling. Oh, you look gorgeous, and you smell amazing.

Hello, my darling. Oh, you look gorgeous, and you smell amazing.

I'm sorry. It's all right. I'm in my work mode.

I'm sorry. It's all right. I'm in my work mode.

It's OK. You've been working, haven't you?

We have many surprises for you. Ooooh!

We have many surprises for you. Ooooh!

One surprise they may not like is Phil's still struggling to plumb in

One surprise they may not like is Phil's still struggling to plumb in

the toilets for their 60 guests.

the toilets for their 60 guests.

I think I might have to get Angelina to stall them slightly.

I think I might have to get Angelina to stall them slightly.

I think I might have to get Angelina to stall them slightly.

I need gloves. This is way too hot. I need my gloves.

I need gloves. This is way too hot. I need my gloves.

They're here, we're trying to shepherd them in one direction away

They're here, we're trying to shepherd them in one direction away

from certain rooms and others, so we're currently playing a tag

from certain rooms and others, so we're currently playing a tag

from certain rooms and others, so we're currently playing a tag

team of making sure they're all right and don't need to go anywhere.

team of making sure they're all right and don't need to go anywhere.

Angelina is hoping to buy a few more precious minutes by showing Chris

Angelina is hoping to buy a few more precious minutes by showing Chris

and Anne the bedroom she's renovated for them.

and Anne the bedroom she's renovated for them.

Ta-dah!

Ta-dah!

Oh, it looks beautiful!

Oh, it looks beautiful!

Look at this! And the butterflies are amazing!

Look at this! And the butterflies are amazing!

Look at this! And the butterflies are amazing!

It's a lovely, cold room.

It's a lovely, cold room.

I've made you lovely bath bombs, if you wish to take a bath before the

I've made you lovely bath bombs, if you wish to take a bath before the

I've made you lovely bath bombs, if you wish to take a bath before the

party starts. It's lovely. It's lovely.

party starts. It's lovely. It's lovely.

A couple of questions?

A couple of questions?

I don't intend to spend a great deal of time in the room.

I don't intend to spend a great deal of time in the room.

Yes. I mean, we've not seen around the rest of the house.

Yes. I mean, we've not seen around the rest of the house.

Yes. I mean, we've not seen around the rest of the house.

With Chris keen to start inspecting,

With Chris keen to start inspecting,

finally there's a very welcome if slightly weird sound from the guest

finally there's a very welcome if slightly weird sound from the guest

toilet. It makes a bit of a noise. GRINDING

toilet. It makes a bit of a noise. GRINDING

We'll certainly know if they get stuck in that.

We'll certainly know if they get stuck in that.

They can press it a few times and send Morse signals, can't they?

They can press it a few times and send Morse signals, can't they?

Wwll, Phil has got one of the toilets up and running.

Wwll, Phil has got one of the toilets up and running.

Angelina surreptitiously ushers Chris and Anne past,

Angelina surreptitiously ushers Chris and Anne past,

and outside to the main event. Straight through, please.

and outside to the main event. Straight through, please.

and outside to the main event. Straight through, please.

Will they be satisfied with the party venue?

Will they be satisfied with the party venue?

Phil, shall we go through the different areas?

Phil, shall we go through the different areas?

We've got the area for those that want to have a fire, out of the way.

We've got the area for those that want to have a fire, out of the way.

On the other land over the bridge. Yeah, we haven't got the smoke coming across here.

On the other land over the bridge. Yeah, we haven't got the smoke coming across here.

Look at your bridge - it looks amazing. Yeah.

Look at your bridge - it looks amazing. Yeah.

We've laid out a decent amount of seating.

We've laid out a decent amount of seating.

The outdoor bar. Oh, that's amazing.

The outdoor bar. Oh, that's amazing.

Really beautiful. Yeah. Lovely.

Really beautiful. Yeah. Lovely.

They seem happy, so Phil decides to confess.

They seem happy, so Phil decides to confess.

I've got one last thing. I'm down to... I managed to get one

I've got one last thing. I'm down to... I managed to get one

of the downstairs toilets finished to completion.

of the downstairs toilets finished to completion.

The other one, there is issues with the pipework.

The other one, there is issues with the pipework.

You can only use one at a time. Yeah. OK. LAUGHTER

You can only use one at a time. Yeah. OK. LAUGHTER

All right. Well, that went better than I thought.

All right. Well, that went better than I thought.

What I'll do is, I'll leave you to go now, greet some guests,

What I'll do is, I'll leave you to go now, greet some guests,

while I get changed. You go and have a shower first.

while I get changed. You go and have a shower first.

I'll deal with gates and what have you.

Fantastic. Well, they've pulled it off. Yeah.

Fantastic. Well, they've pulled it off. Yeah.

They've done wonders. Absolutely. A perfect place for a wedding.

They've done wonders. Absolutely. A perfect place for a wedding.

What they've managed to achieve is totally delightful.

What they've managed to achieve is totally delightful.

I can't sum it up any better than that.

I can't sum it up any better than that.

With the guests starting to arrive, and after eight weeks of hard graft,

With the guests starting to arrive, and after eight weeks of hard graft,

With the guests starting to arrive, and after eight weeks of hard graft,

it's party time at Chateau Bailleul.

it's party time at Chateau Bailleul.

To Chris and Anne, 50 years! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

To Chris and Anne, 50 years! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

It's great. We've done that out of literally blood, sweat and tears.

It's great. We've done that out of literally blood, sweat and tears.

I'm seeing it come to reality and I can see other people, right now,

I'm seeing it come to reality and I can see other people, right now,

really enjoying what I envisaged, so that, actually, other people are

really enjoying what I envisaged, so that, actually, other people are

really enjoying what I envisaged, so that, actually, other people are

as wowed at it as I would hope they would be.

as wowed at it as I would hope they would be.

Maybe my crazy dream is maybe not as crazy as it sounded in the first

Maybe my crazy dream is maybe not as crazy as it sounded in the first

Maybe my crazy dream is maybe not as crazy as it sounded in the first

place. We've done really well.

place. We've done really well.

And... Yes. ..on our wedding anniversary.

And... Yes. ..on our wedding anniversary.

Yeah, that's true. Love you! Love you too.

Yeah, that's true. Love you! Love you too.

At Chateau de Jalesnes, the board of investors aren't happy with the

At Chateau de Jalesnes, the board of investors aren't happy with the

fence surrounding the chateau.

fence surrounding the chateau.

Jonathan admits they may have a point.

Jonathan admits they may have a point.

I realise that the imposing nature of our driveway here has been

I realise that the imposing nature of our driveway here has been

I realise that the imposing nature of our driveway here has been

completely compromised by the fact

completely compromised by the fact

that these posts are right on the edge,

so what was a lovely tree-lined avenue has now got

so what was a lovely tree-lined avenue has now got

this sheep enclosure impinging on it.

this sheep enclosure impinging on it.

It's our calling card, that very first thing that they see.

It's our calling card, that very first thing that they see.

And if it's a load of rough wooden stakes in the ground,

And if it's a load of rough wooden stakes in the ground,

that's not going to do us many favours.

that's not going to do us many favours.

By moving it down the slope of the moat, the fence shouldn't

By moving it down the slope of the moat, the fence shouldn't

be so prominent.

Plan so far is that they're going to finish off doing the fencing

Plan so far is that they're going to finish off doing the fencing

tonight, come in and put the last bits of that in,

tonight, come in and put the last bits of that in,

and the sheep will arrive tomorrow.

There are six sheep arriving in addition to these goats,

There are six sheep arriving in addition to these goats,

but the board has agreed to defer deciding their fate until the annual

but the board has agreed to defer deciding their fate until the annual

general meeting.

general meeting.

And there's another problem...

They've just said another problem that we've got is that we've got a

They've just said another problem that we've got is that we've got a

male and a female. They never put male goats with customers because male goats smell quite strong.

male and a female. They never put male goats with customers because male goats smell quite strong.

These men can smell goats?

These men can smell goats?

They can tell the difference between a male and a female smell.

They can tell the difference between a male and a female smell.

I can't smell anything. Now they've mentioned it, I can smell.

I can't smell anything. Now they've mentioned it, I can smell.

That's ridiculous!

That's ridiculous!

They can smell a male goat.

So, what do they say, we should have all females?

So, what do they say, we should have all females?

We should have all female. Well, we need to get on top of it, don't we?

We should have all female. Well, we need to get on top of it, don't we?

Get on top of the goats.

Get on top of the goats.

Let's just see how it goes. Come on.

Let's just see how it goes. Come on.

Where are we going? Where am I going now?

What? Work!

There's no more time for goat talk.

There's no more time for goat talk.

They need to be prepare their financial report for the AGM.

They need to be prepare their financial report for the AGM.

We should make an operating profit of around 9,000 just this year.

We should make an operating profit of around 9,000 just this year.

What's left over here?

Seven... 5,000... 5,000,

and we'd get half of that. 2,000...

2,500 euros between two of us, that's 1,250 euros each...

2,500 euros between two of us, that's 1,250 euros each...

2,500 euros between two of us, that's 1,250 euros each...

For a year's work. ..for a year's work. For three year's work!

For a year's work. ..for a year's work. For three year's work!

As they go through the books, they start to wonder if it's all

As they go through the books, they start to wonder if it's all

worthwhile or whether they should give up of their own accord.

worthwhile or whether they should give up of their own accord.

When do we start to earn?

No quality of life, working 14 hours a day, seven days a week.

No quality of life, working 14 hours a day, seven days a week.

Are you game to give it a go for another year?

Are you game to give it a go for another year?

Are you happy to do it?

Are you happy to do it?

Coming up, can Jonathan keep his cool for the AGM?

Coming up, can Jonathan keep his cool for the AGM?

I hate criticism, and I've just got to bite my tongue,

I hate criticism, and I've just got to bite my tongue,

and I mustn't bite back.

and I mustn't bite back.

Philip shows he's got a romantic side...

Philip shows he's got a romantic side...

To us. ..and will Fiona make a good impression on the mayor?

To us. ..and will Fiona make a good impression on the mayor?

I'm going to take him inside now, just let him have a look.

I'm going to take him inside now, just let him have a look.

In the heart of France, Fiona's spent five years renovating her

In the heart of France, Fiona's spent five years renovating her

chateau in the hope of one day running it as a B&B.

chateau in the hope of one day running it as a B&B.

For the last week, she's been trying to renovate her

For the last week, she's been trying to renovate her

dining room in time for an unveiling to the local mayor.

dining room in time for an unveiling to the local mayor.

And she's made it.

It does give you a nice sense of achievement.

It does give you a nice sense of achievement.

You've not just gone into a room and just decorated it.

You've not just gone into a room and just decorated it.

It's really had to be gutted and the whole room has had to be reinstated

It's really had to be gutted and the whole room has had to be reinstated

It's really had to be gutted and the whole room has had to be reinstated

to put it back to some originality as best as I'm able to.

to put it back to some originality as best as I'm able to.

Finally, the man who she hopes will bless her business venture,

Finally, the man who she hopes will bless her business venture,

the mayor, Michel Navarre, arrives.

the mayor, Michel Navarre, arrives.

I'm going to take him inside now, just let him have a look.

I'm going to take him inside now, just let him have a look.

I just kind of finished wallpapering yesterday.

I just kind of finished wallpapering yesterday.

This is literally the last room on the ground floor that is complete.

This is literally the last room on the ground floor that is complete.

This is literally the last room on the ground floor that is complete.

What does he think?

HE SPEAKS FRENCH

HE SPEAKS FRENCH

Yes, he insisted to having visited with you because he was very curious

Yes, he insisted to having visited with you because he was very curious

Yes, he insisted to having visited with you because he was very curious

to see how it had become and he's so happy that he's here.

to see how it had become and he's so happy that he's here.

It's a very nice surprise. OK.

It's a very nice surprise. OK.

He thinks a lot of people will be very pleased to visit it one day.

He thinks a lot of people will be very pleased to visit it one day.

It's the official seal of approval,

It's the official seal of approval,

but there's one thing bothering the mayor.

but there's one thing bothering the mayor.

HE SPEAKS FRENCH

HE SPEAKS FRENCH

What's that?

Please would you learn the French language? Yes!

Please would you learn the French language? Yes!

Please would you learn the French language? Yes!

But tell him I'm so busy working,

But tell him I'm so busy working,

I don't get out to have a good time and talk French.

I don't get out to have a good time and talk French.

It's been a great day for Fiona and, what's more,

It's been a great day for Fiona and, what's more,

the mayor seems enthusiastic about her plans for a B&B.

the mayor seems enthusiastic about her plans for a B&B.

He's full of excitement and ideas for the chambre d'hote.

He's full of excitement and ideas for the chambre d'hote.

He's full of excitement and ideas for the chambre d'hote.

It gives you more motivation to just continue.

It gives you more motivation to just continue.

So, what's next for this one-woman renovation army?

So, what's next for this one-woman renovation army?

All of the windows need to be painted and the panes of glass need

All of the windows need to be painted and the panes of glass need

to be replaced and any of the woodwork can be repaired.

to be replaced and any of the woodwork can be repaired.

to be replaced and any of the woodwork can be repaired.

And then I'll be finishing off the large servants' staircase and, yeah,

And then I'll be finishing off the large servants' staircase and, yeah,

And then I'll be finishing off the large servants' staircase and, yeah,

after that, start hitting the bedrooms on the first floor,

after that, start hitting the bedrooms on the first floor,

get the business up and running.

get the business up and running.

I wish you all the best, Fiona, and with your energy,

I wish you all the best, Fiona, and with your energy,

I'm sure you'll manage.

At Chateau Bailleul, Phil and Angelina's first-ever paid event

At Chateau Bailleul, Phil and Angelina's first-ever paid event

is in full swing.

It's just wonderful. I think it can be a real business for them.

It's just wonderful. I think it can be a real business for them.

It's just wonderful. I think it can be a real business for them.

I know that Angelina is just really passionate about that.

I know that Angelina is just really passionate about that.

I've had a fabulous time. Absolutely brilliant.

I've had a fabulous time. Absolutely brilliant.

A chateau is meant to be alive, and that's exactly

A chateau is meant to be alive, and that's exactly

what it is tonight - it is alive.

what it is tonight - it is alive.

With the party and chateau earning rave reviews,

With the party and chateau earning rave reviews,

Phil and Angelina can finally turn

their attention to a celebration of their own.

their attention to a celebration of their own.

Everyone's having a great time. That's a good sign, isn't it? Yeah.

Everyone's having a great time. That's a good sign, isn't it? Yeah.

Everyone's having a great time. That's a good sign, isn't it? Yeah.

Whoo! Early start! Let's celebrate!

Whoo! Early start! Let's celebrate!

We've done everything we possibly can. Yeah.

We've done everything we possibly can. Yeah.

Everything we promised, which is great. Thank you very much.

Everything we promised, which is great. Thank you very much.

First party, first event. It's the first of so many,

First party, first event. It's the first of so many,

First party, first event. It's the first of so many,

and I was coming close to pulling the plug, but

and I was coming close to pulling the plug, but

and I was coming close to pulling the plug, but

do you know what? I see the future.

do you know what? I see the future.

Nothing more we can do tonight. No.

Nothing more we can do tonight. No.

It's a great party. You pulled it off. We pulled it off.

It's a great party. You pulled it off. We pulled it off.

Well done. May there be many more.

Well done. May there be many more.

First of many. I look forward to some sleep. Sleep 24 hours!

First of many. I look forward to some sleep. Sleep 24 hours!

First of many. I look forward to some sleep. Sleep 24 hours!

At Chateau de Jalesnes in the Loire Valley,

At Chateau de Jalesnes in the Loire Valley,

it's almost time for the AGM,

and Jonathan and Michael could find themselves out of a job if the

and Jonathan and Michael could find themselves out of a job if the

investors aren't happy with the way the business is going.

investors aren't happy with the way the business is going.

The worst that could happen in the meeting is a motion of no confidence

The worst that could happen in the meeting is a motion of no confidence

because we've not achieved the targets that we've said we would.

because we've not achieved the targets that we've said we would.

I'm nervous about it.

This is a very vocal group and they will all want to make their point.

This is a very vocal group and they will all want to make their point.

This is a very vocal group and they will all want to make their point.

This is a very vocal group and they will all want to make their point.

And even if they aren't pushed, they're considering leaving anyway.

And even if they aren't pushed, they're considering leaving anyway.

I hate criticism and I've just got

I hate criticism and I've just got

to bite my tongue, and I mustn't bite back.

to bite my tongue, and I mustn't bite back.

Preparation is the key.

Preparation is the key.

If it all looks great when they walk in,

If it all looks great when they walk in,

you've got half the battle won

because they think this is going to be a professional do.

because they think this is going to be a professional do.

Jonathan and Michael know that the biggest discussion today will be

Jonathan and Michael know that the biggest discussion today will be

about the fence and animals.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual general meeting of the

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual general meeting of the

Chateau de Jalesnes. It's come to my attention that we might have a

Chateau de Jalesnes. It's come to my attention that we might have a

contentious issue to discuss.

contentious issue to discuss.

This part of the meeting will take place behind closed doors.

This part of the meeting will take place behind closed doors.

We have an issue about the arrival of the sheep.

We have an issue about the arrival of the sheep.

We have an issue about the arrival of the sheep.

If you're going to bring the sheep in,

If you're going to bring the sheep in,

why do we have such great big posts there?

why do we have such great big posts there?

You see these polls stuck along a road like a farm fence,

You see these polls stuck along a road like a farm fence,

You see these polls stuck along a road like a farm fence,

and it's totally distracted from the whole chateau.

and it's totally distracted from the whole chateau.

If there are things which come to light,

like it doesn't rain for three weeks and the place

like it doesn't rain for three weeks and the place

stinks, right, you might do something about that.

stinks, right, you might do something about that.

Exactly, of course.

Overall, it's an experiment, and if it's proved to be wrong,

Overall, it's an experiment, and if it's proved to be wrong,

Overall, it's an experiment, and if it's proved to be wrong,

it will disappear.

The investors decide to keep the issue under review,

The investors decide to keep the issue under review,

and if it doesn't work out, Jonathan and Michael will get rid of them.

and if it doesn't work out, Jonathan and Michael will get rid of them.

I'd like to crack on as quickly as possible.

I'd like to crack on as quickly as possible.

The meeting goes on and other chateau business is discussed.

The meeting goes on and other chateau business is discussed.

There was some effort to generate

There was some effort to generate

wedding-event business from the States. Whatever happened to that?

wedding-event business from the States. Whatever happened to that?

wedding-event business from the States. Whatever happened to that?

You say you concentrate on weddings during the week, isn't it?

You say you concentrate on weddings during the week, isn't it?

You say you concentrate on weddings during the week, isn't it?

You're right. You want bums on seats during the week, as well, don't you?

You're right. You want bums on seats during the week, as well, don't you?

After three hours, it's finally over.

After three hours, it's finally over.

All that remains is to say thank you very much for taking the time to

All that remains is to say thank you very much for taking the time to

listen to what the board had to present to you and for all the

listen to what the board had to present to you and for all the

suggestions that you've made, be they difficult or easy.

suggestions that you've made, be they difficult or easy.

So, how do Michael and Jonathan feel?

There was some discussion about the sheep and, as far as I can make out,

There was some discussion about the sheep and, as far as I can make out,

There was some discussion about the sheep and, as far as I can make out,

There was some discussion about the sheep and, as far as I can make out,

there's only one person who's a fan of the sheep.

there's only one person who's a fan of the sheep.

The rest of them said it was the worst decision that could possibly

The rest of them said it was the worst decision that could possibly

have been made. What were we thinking of?

have been made. What were we thinking of?

Why did we get anybody's permission?

Why did we do this? Why didn't we do that?

Why did we do this? Why didn't we do that?

And I think there wasn't a single person in the room that didn't have

And I think there wasn't a single person in the room that didn't have

a go for an hour about how much the sheep have got to go.

a go for an hour about how much the sheep have got to go.

a go for an hour about how much the sheep have got to go.

There was very little trust in our abilities to...

There was very little trust in our abilities to...

There was very little trust in our abilities to...

I don't care about the sheep,

I care about we're supposed to have a mandate to be the managers here.

I care about we're supposed to have a mandate to be the managers here.

I didn't come out of the meeting with a mandate to be managers and

I didn't come out of the meeting with a mandate to be managers and

to take the right decisions.

to take the right decisions.

It seems the goats and sheep are just some of the many issues for

It seems the goats and sheep are just some of the many issues for

Michael and Jonathan.

I feel as if I've got the weight of the world on my

I feel as if I've got the weight of the world on my

shoulders, and I could do without it, really.

shoulders, and I could do without it, really.

I've got so much going on, and it's very difficult...

I've got so much going on, and it's very difficult...

I've got so much going on, and it's very difficult...

..to keep it all together.

..to keep it all together.

So they're not making any rash decisions on their future now.

So they're not making any rash decisions on their future now.

They're committed to the upcoming summer wedding.

They're committed to the upcoming summer wedding.

It's time to start worrying about other things.

It's time to start worrying about other things.

We've now got worrying about our next event.

We've now got worrying about our next event.

They'll decide if they're going to

stay at Chateau de Jalesnes after that.

stay at Chateau de Jalesnes after that.

This chateau lark is not all plain sailing.

This chateau lark is not all plain sailing.

100 miles north-west, and it's the morning after the big event for

100 miles north-west, and it's the morning after the big event for

Philip and Angelina. And it wasn't all plain sailing.

Philip and Angelina. And it wasn't all plain sailing.

Yesterday, I caught you, and you had your head in your hand.

Yesterday, I caught you, and you had your head in your hand.

Yesterday, I caught you, and you had your head in your hand.

Why? Were you having a little post-meltdown?

Why? Were you having a little post-meltdown?

Oh, yeah. Yesterday. Of course. I hid...

Oh, yeah. Yesterday. Of course. I hid...

He was like this. "Oh, let's go and check on him!"

He was like this. "Oh, let's go and check on him!"

I did it in the middle of the afternoon.

I did it in the middle of the afternoon.

I just ran to the back of the garden, where no-one could see me.

I just ran to the back of the garden, where no-one could see me.

The hidden section. When everyone else is working

The hidden section. When everyone else is working

doing stuff, I just hid where no-one could see me and just had my

doing stuff, I just hid where no-one could see me and just had my

head in my hands going, "Why? We're not going to manage this. Please!"

head in my hands going, "Why? We're not going to manage this. Please!"

Running a chateau can do that to some people.

Running a chateau can do that to some people.

You do have really, really down moments.

You do have really, really down moments.

That's when I have a cry and a moan and, you know...

That's when I have a cry and a moan and, you know...

When life gives you lemons...

When life gives you lemons...

..you make... Lemonade. No. You make G&T.

..you make... Lemonade. No. You make G&T.

..you make... Lemonade. No. You make G&T.

So, decision time. Will they carry on with the chateau life?

So, decision time. Will they carry on with the chateau life?

I couldn't have hoped for more out of it.

I couldn't have hoped for more out of it.

The reaction from everybody yesterday,

it was just the reassurance I think I needed to carry on.

it was just the reassurance I think I needed to carry on.

it was just the reassurance I think I needed to carry on.

it was just the reassurance I think I needed to carry on.

So we'll keep the place on for as long as we can.

So we'll keep the place on for as long as we can.

Now we're looking forward and there's no stopping.

Now we're looking forward and there's no stopping.

I hope.

Good luck, Phil and Angelina.

With a lot of hard work, you two can make it.

With a lot of hard work, you two can make it.

Next time, on the day of the wedding,

Next time, on the day of the wedding,

Michael and Jonathan struggle with one problem...

Michael and Jonathan struggle with one problem...

The lift has jammed itself on the ground floor.

The lift has jammed itself on the ground floor.

The lift has jammed itself on the ground floor.

..after another... They don't think they've got any more parts

..after another... They don't think they've got any more parts

like it, because it's so old.

like it, because it's so old.

..after another. I've found the pipe that's leaking.

..after another. I've found the pipe that's leaking.

It's got a split in it. It looks like it is the mains pipe.

It's got a split in it. It looks like it is the mains pipe.

When two new parents face a mammoth task,

When two new parents face a mammoth task,

trying to get the chateau ready for the holiday season...

trying to get the chateau ready for the holiday season...

I don't know if we can get everything done in time.

I don't know if we can get everything done in time.

..they call in support.

I was up at four o'clock in the morning.

I didn't realise I was going to be moving paving slabs all day.

I didn't realise I was going to be moving paving slabs all day.

Or at least, they thought they had.

Don't actually know if he's ever really done a full day's work

Don't actually know if he's ever really done a full day's work

in his life before. And major pool and wall problems...

in his life before. And major pool and wall problems...

Oh, my God! That is really not good.

Oh, my God! That is really not good.

Oh, my God! That is really not good.

..threaten to scupper a chateau's summer opening.

..threaten to scupper a chateau's summer opening.

This wall fell down and we need to put it up before the guests come.

This wall fell down and we need to put it up before the guests come.

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