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and along with my wife Angel and our two children, we've spent the

and along with my wife Angel and our two children, we've spent the

last four years turning an abandoned chateau into our dream home.

last four years turning an abandoned chateau into our dream home.

last four years turning an abandoned chateau into our dream home.

No way!

No way!

It's not just where we live.

And you're in charge of the kitchen!

It's where we work.

We're in business!

We're in business!

And it turns out, we're not the only Brits who've crossed

And it turns out, we're not the only Brits who've crossed

the Channel for the chateau life.

Dinner time!

Now Angel and I are back,

Now Angel and I are back,

guiding more owners on their chateau adventure.

guiding more owners on their chateau adventure.

How big is your pot of gold?

Not big enough, I'm afraid!

If you stand where I'm standing, I think it looks quite lovely.

If you stand where I'm standing, I think it looks quite lovely.

Go, go, go!

We'll work with some familiar faces...

We'll work with some familiar faces...

Welcome!

..and some who are new to chateau life,

..and some who are new to chateau life,

as they battle to renovate their homes...

as they battle to renovate their homes...

Come the next nuclear holocaust, this will be what's left!

Come the next nuclear holocaust, this will be what's left!

..and make them work as businesses.

..and make them work as businesses.

Have you got everything done on the list? No.

Have you got everything done on the list? No.

Ta-dah!

There will be ups

and downs.

If this glass breaks, there's going to be more euros in my swear jar.

If this glass breaks, there's going to be more euros in my swear jar.

GLASS CRACKS

But however hard the going gets,

But however hard the going gets,

for these plucky Brits,

their homes really are their castles.

their homes really are their castles.

Today, Mum doesn't always know best.

Today, Mum doesn't always know best.

You know what, this is a bad idea, cos if we drop it,

You know what, this is a bad idea, cos if we drop it,

it's going to dent the floor.

Abbie, we're not going to drop it.

That's your fault.

Angel lends a helpful hand.

Oh, this is great, this is where the creativeness is

Oh, this is great, this is where the creativeness is

and I am just the technical part, OK?

and I am just the technical part, OK?

One chateau buyer's property plans hit a problem.

One chateau buyer's property plans hit a problem.

It still has a big hole in the ceiling!

It still has a big hole in the ceiling!

Voila, it still has to be fixed.

It has been ordered, but, you know, the builders are very busy.

It has been ordered, but, you know, the builders are very busy.

And it's all hands to the deck, clearing a lake.

And it's all hands to the deck, clearing a lake.

It's now four idiots with no clue, and a ratchet strap!

It's now four idiots with no clue, and a ratchet strap!

It's now four idiots with no clue, and a ratchet strap!

But we do have high-vis!

The 17th-century Chateau Domaine de La Salle sits in 52 acres.

The 17th-century Chateau Domaine de La Salle sits in 52 acres.

The 17th-century Chateau Domaine de La Salle sits in 52 acres.

It has 12 bedrooms, two gites and its own forest.

It has 12 bedrooms, two gites and its own forest.

It has 12 bedrooms, two gites and its own forest.

Johnno and wife Mariam bought it two years ago for £315,000.

Johnno and wife Mariam bought it two years ago for £315,000.

Johnno and wife Mariam bought it two years ago for £315,000.

The estate agent had described it as a sleeping beauty needing awakening.

The estate agent had described it as a sleeping beauty needing awakening.

The estate agent had described it as a sleeping beauty needing awakening.

We did fall in love with it, I have to say.

We did fall in love with it, I have to say.

It's located 70 miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast.

It's located 70 miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast.

Mariam was a fashion designer and Johnno a bespoke tailor,

Mariam was a fashion designer and Johnno a bespoke tailor,

and they've lived all over the world, most recently Dubai.

and they've lived all over the world, most recently Dubai.

and they've lived all over the world, most recently Dubai.

Now they want to settle in France and run the chateau as a B&B.

Now they want to settle in France and run the chateau as a B&B.

We're very excited about this new venture.

It's so completely different to what we've done before.

It's so completely different to what we've done before.

We like challenges. Adversity!

Let's put it like that!

Let's put it like that!

Local builders have been working on the chateau for four months,

Local builders have been working on the chateau for four months,

and it's used up their renovation funds.

and it's used up their renovation funds.

We had a budget, which has now gone.

We had a budget, which has now gone.

It's sort of finished.

I don't exactly know when we're going to run out of money.

I don't exactly know when we're going to run out of money.

But that's why we need to get our B&B up and running ASAP, so we

But that's why we need to get our B&B up and running ASAP, so we

But that's why we need to get our B&B up and running ASAP, so we

don't have that moment between not having money and having an income.

don't have that moment between not having money and having an income.

I don't know what you call that period - bankruptcy!

I don't know what you call that period - bankruptcy!

Today, the couple, their 16-year-old son Monty

Today, the couple, their 16-year-old son Monty

and three cats are finally moving into the chateau.

and three cats are finally moving into the chateau.

I really have no idea what we're going to find!

I really have no idea what we're going to find!

We are completely crazy for taking this on.

We are completely crazy for taking this on.

There's no doubt about that.

Right, here we are.

La Salle.

I'm suddenly not tired again, having arrived.

I'm suddenly not tired again, having arrived.

I don't know, just excited to see it.

I don't know, just excited to see it.

Voila!

Oh, my God - there are so many cars, there's

so many people still working. There's a lot going on.

so many people still working. There's a lot going on.

Wheeeee!

It's the first time Mariam and Johnno

It's the first time Mariam and Johnno

will see the builders' progress.

will see the builders' progress.

Ca va? You all right? Ca va? Tres bien!

Ca va? You all right? Ca va? Tres bien!

Jean Jacques is the project manager.

Salut, Jean Jacques. Ca va?

Salut, Jean Jacques. Ca va?

Ooh! Wow!

Ooh! Wow!

Looks good, works well.

On the ground floor, the walls have been insulated and plastered,

On the ground floor, the walls have been insulated and plastered,

floors installed and new plumbing put in.

floors installed and new plumbing put in.

Oi, oi, oi! He said don't touch!

Oi, oi, oi! He said don't touch!

Yeah, but I had to touch, all the same.

No!

I forgot how wide it was - it's really cool, actually.

I forgot how wide it was - it's really cool, actually.

Much nicer than what I had imagined

Much nicer than what I had imagined

and I'd forgot that the walls are wide.

and I'd forgot that the walls are wide.

It just looks so different, I don't know why.

Yeah, it looks smaller.

Yeah, it looks smaller.

Some of the ceilings have been lowered to accommodate new

Some of the ceilings have been lowered to accommodate new

pipes for the upstairs bathrooms.

pipes for the upstairs bathrooms.

It's not the effect Mariam was hoping for.

It's not the effect Mariam was hoping for.

I feel like this ceiling is even lower than everywhere else.

I feel like this ceiling is even lower than everywhere else.

You think it's too low as well, Mariam?

You think it's too low as well, Mariam?

Yes!

What?

Yeah, I think I made a big mistake.

Oh, my God - you made a big mistake?

Because I'm not terribly experienced in plumbing,

Because I'm not terribly experienced in plumbing,

I didn't think that you needed some pipes at the bottom of the bathroom!

I didn't think that you needed some pipes at the bottom of the bathroom!

And that's why it's come down so low.

It's a bit hard to change it now, isn't it?

I know.

It's so hard to communicate exactly what you want from a distance

It's so hard to communicate exactly what you want from a distance

and understand the impact of your decisions.

and understand the impact of your decisions.

It's manic and there are so many people here.

It's manic and there are so many people here.

Uhhh. Yeah, it's quite nice, really.

It's quite nice, cos you feel that it's justifying

It's quite nice, cos you feel that it's justifying

the bills we've been getting.

You know it's actually happening! Maybe.

You know it's actually happening! Maybe.

But it is cool, seeing it come together,

But it is cool, seeing it come together,

but, oh, my God - there is still so much work.

This is not going to be a bed and breakfast

This is not going to be a bed and breakfast

room for the summer, which is what I was thinking.

Looks like it's going to be a while until the chateau starts

Looks like it's going to be a while until the chateau starts

making that much-needed income.

making that much-needed income.

This, here?

Ooh!

Oh!

SHE LAUGHS

They've mowed some words into the grass.

They've mowed some words into the grass.

"Welcome La Salle." Ah!

"Welcome La Salle." Ah!

No!

A lovely welcome.

And it helps soften the next blow.

We were told that a bathroom was going to be ready.

We were told that a bathroom was going to be ready.

Our facilities tonight are a loo that one can use

Our facilities tonight are a loo that one can use

and a bucket of water next to it!

and a bucket of water next to it!

Cos there's actually no flowing water yet.

If I can stay awake, we're going to have some cold beers!

If I can stay awake, we're going to have some cold beers!

It's been a long voyage pour la maison ici, et ca va continuer.

It's been a long voyage pour la maison ici, et ca va continuer.

It's been a long voyage pour la maison ici, et ca va continuer.

It's going to carry on some more, but anyway, here's to it!

It's going to carry on some more, but anyway, here's to it!

Yeah. Cheers.

150 miles away, the 36-bedroomed Chateau du Doux

150 miles away, the 36-bedroomed Chateau du Doux

lies in the spectacular Dordogne Valley.

lies in the spectacular Dordogne Valley.

IT consultant Clive bought

this former hotel ten years ago, for his wife Karen and three children.

this former hotel ten years ago, for his wife Karen and three children.

this former hotel ten years ago, for his wife Karen and three children.

We all have very strong ideas of how things should be done.

We all have very strong ideas of how things should be done.

They just argue all day long.

They just argue all day long.

This is my daily life and why I love working with my parents!

This is my daily life and why I love working with my parents!

As Clive and Karen divide their time between here and the UK,

As Clive and Karen divide their time between here and the UK,

they've handed over the reins of running the chateau

they've handed over the reins of running the chateau

to 20-year-old daughter Abbie.

to 20-year-old daughter Abbie.

To make the chateau pay its way, they host weddings.

To make the chateau pay its way, they host weddings.

I mean we were pretty silly to purchase a building of this

I mean we were pretty silly to purchase a building of this

I mean we were pretty silly to purchase a building of this

size and think we wouldn't have to make it work to pay for itself.

size and think we wouldn't have to make it work to pay for itself.

They've recently refurbished some guest rooms

They've recently refurbished some guest rooms

and renovated some bathrooms.

With their largest wedding of the season coming up in just

With their largest wedding of the season coming up in just

under a month, there's a big decision to make about wallpaper

under a month, there's a big decision to make about wallpaper

for one of the rooms.

Do you want to go first?

I'm just doing it gently, so not to ruin the edges.

I'm just doing it gently, so not to ruin the edges.

Do you want to put yours down?

I was going to say that, cos I'll hold yours.

I was going to say that, cos I'll hold yours.

I was going to say that, cos I'll hold yours.

It's really pretty, actually, Abs.

I just thought, if the room was quite plain... Hmm.

I just thought, if the room was quite plain... Hmm.

It looks quite wedding-y - this isn't the bridal suite.

It looks quite wedding-y - this isn't the bridal suite.

No, but all the guests are associated with the wedding,

No, but all the guests are associated with the wedding,

so I thought it might be nice to reflect that in the paper.

so I thought it might be nice to reflect that in the paper.

Let's hold it up against the wall and see what do you think.

Let's hold it up against the wall and see what do you think.

Because I did wonder at first whether it might be a bit busy,

Because I did wonder at first whether it might be a bit busy,

but then I thought, no, it offers some

but then I thought, no, it offers some

depth and interest.

Mmmm. I'm not sure.

Mmmm. I'm not sure.

I think it's too many colours,

because we've picked blue, soft furnishings.

All right.

I prefer just one colour, it's a bit too much for me.

I prefer just one colour, it's a bit too much for me.

Sometimes it can be frustrating, cos you all have different ideas

Sometimes it can be frustrating, cos you all have different ideas

and you have to compromise or go with somebody else's idea,

and you have to compromise or go with somebody else's idea,

and you have to compromise or go with somebody else's idea,

but it's...

Yeah, I guess it's part of it -

part of sharing a family business and all being part of it.

part of sharing a family business and all being part of it.

Which do you prefer? This one.

No, I like this one more, definitely.

You stand back and I'll hold it.

You got it?

Sorry, yes - you go and have a look.

Sorry, yes - you go and have a look.

Definitely that one, 100% that one.

Definitely that one, 100% that one.

Yeah, no - that one looks so much better.

Does it? Yeah.

That's what I envisaged.

I agree with you. Yes.

Look, you go have a look.

It's not too much.

I like the other one, but this is more sophisticated,

I like the other one, but this is more sophisticated,

I think. Whoops!

Look, that's definitely.

Look, that's definitely.

No, I prefer that. Definitely this one.

No, I prefer that. Definitely this one.

We're going this one. Right you are.

We're going this one. Right you are.

There we go, we both agree - that's fantastic.

There we go, we both agree - that's fantastic.

For once!

Decision made - the next job will be to put it up

Decision made - the next job will be to put it up

and then sort out the other rooms in time for the wedding.

and then sort out the other rooms in time for the wedding.

Coming up.

Mariam visits Angel at our place.

Mariam visits Angel at our place.

Don't worry about making it perfect around the edge,

Don't worry about making it perfect around the edge,

because the white isn't going to transfer onto the white.

because the white isn't going to transfer onto the white.

You can't tell a Virgoan not to make it perfect!

You can't tell a Virgoan not to make it perfect!

Oh, I know, sorry!

Oh, I know, sorry!

Voila. Elle est jolie, celle-la.

Elle est tres jolie. Trois euros.

One chateau owner unearths her culinary roots.

One chateau owner unearths her culinary roots.

I remembered I had my grandma's cookery book.

I remembered I had my grandma's cookery book.

I found something that's called boeuf mode.

I found something that's called boeuf mode.

And at Chateau du Doux...

Oh, my God, do you know how heavy that is?

Oh, my God, do you know how heavy that is?

..baby beds are a cause for concern.

..baby beds are a cause for concern.

It's not going to go in.

You actually are flipping joking me.

This isn't actually funny.

The 19th-century Chateau de Montvason lies in Normandy

The 19th-century Chateau de Montvason lies in Normandy

and has 30 rooms spread over two wings.

and has 30 rooms spread over two wings.

It's now home to Emma and her partner, Paul,

It's now home to Emma and her partner, Paul,

who bought it two years ago

for £278,000.

for £278,000.

They've renovated the east wing

and have even welcomed some guests.

You guys have done a great job!

Thank you! Well hopefully you'll like the bedrooms too.

Thank you! Well hopefully you'll like the bedrooms too.

It's been a year and a half of hard slog!

It's been a year and a half of hard slog!

They've now started doing up the west wing.

They've now started doing up the west wing.

We both love old things, that's why we like each other!

We both love old things, that's why we like each other!

And, um...we love the features and the light.

And, um...we love the features and the light.

We've, together, renovated about six or seven places before here.

We've, together, renovated about six or seven places before here.

Just never this big.

So, we work really well together as a team.

That's just as well...

That's just as well...

..as they've still got a lot of renovation left to do.

..as they've still got a lot of renovation left to do.

The last year and a half has been

getting up at five o'clock in the morning,

getting up at five o'clock in the morning,

having dinner at six

and working through till ten.

and working through till ten.

It's been a hard, harsh slog.

It's been a hard, harsh slog.

Seven days a week. Yeah.

Seven days a week. Yeah.

No holiday.

Today, Emma and Paul can take a break from DIY,

Today, Emma and Paul can take a break from DIY,

as they're hosting a 60th birthday party

as they're hosting a 60th birthday party

for one of their close friends.

for one of their close friends.

I am preparing, um, a three-course meal

I am preparing, um, a three-course meal

for our friend Jim.

It's his 60th birthday and he's chosen to spend it here,

It's his 60th birthday and he's chosen to spend it here,

which is fantastic.

which is fantastic.

So, I'm going to do something traditionally quite French

So, I'm going to do something traditionally quite French

as the main course - I was thinking of doing a Boeuf Bourguignon,

as the main course - I was thinking of doing a Boeuf Bourguignon,

and I remembered I had my grandma's cookery book.

and I remembered I had my grandma's cookery book.

It's Granny's...cooking Bible.

It's Granny's...cooking Bible.

So, I had a look through it, hoping to find a Boeuf Bourguignon,

So, I had a look through it, hoping to find a Boeuf Bourguignon,

which she used to make for my dad, it was his favourite,

which she used to make for my dad, it was his favourite,

and I couldn't find one!

So, I was like, "Oh, no! What am I going to do?"

So, I was like, "Oh, no! What am I going to do?"

But I found something that's quite similar, which is called Boeuf Mode.

But I found something that's quite similar, which is called Boeuf Mode.

And Boeuf Mode is actually made with white wine and Madeira,

And Boeuf Mode is actually made with white wine and Madeira,

so I'm not sure how this is going to pan out.

so I'm not sure how this is going to pan out.

I'm pretty sure she switched the white wine for red,

I'm pretty sure she switched the white wine for red,

but I'm going to try and do it,

stay faithful to this original recipe, and see how we go.

stay faithful to this original recipe, and see how we go.

So, it's off to the market for some fresh ingredients

So, it's off to the market for some fresh ingredients

and any advice about Grandma's recipe Emma can get.

and any advice about Grandma's recipe Emma can get.

I'm actually French.

I don't have an accent, but I was born in Paris.

It feels like home, it's where all my family are.

It feels like home, it's where all my family are.

So, it's fantastic to...

So, it's fantastic to...

..be back here.

So, I asked him if I could use red instead of white wine,

So, I asked him if I could use red instead of white wine,

he said yes, but normally this recipe is with white.

he said yes, but normally this recipe is with white.

So, I think I might try it with white.

So, I think I might try it with white.

Bonne journee. Au revoir!

Now it's back to the chateau to start cooking

Now it's back to the chateau to start cooking

before the six guests arrive in a couple of hours' time.

before the six guests arrive in a couple of hours' time.

Back at Chateau du Doux,

Clive, Karen and 20-year-old daughter Abbie

Clive, Karen and 20-year-old daughter Abbie

are renovating their guest rooms.

are renovating their guest rooms.

Having chosen the wallpaper for one of the rooms,

Having chosen the wallpaper for one of the rooms,

they now need to sort the furniture,

ready for their biggest wedding of the summer, in three weeks.

ready for their biggest wedding of the summer, in three weeks.

With babies to accommodate, mum Karen has ordered three new cots.

With babies to accommodate, mum Karen has ordered three new cots.

With babies to accommodate, mum Karen has ordered three new cots.

Mum's favourite cots!

Ow! At the bottom... Ow!

Could you pull it off?

Oh, yes!

That actually hurt!

You know what, this is a bad idea.

Cos if we drop it, it's going to dent the floor, whereas on the

Cos if we drop it, it's going to dent the floor, whereas on the

stone it's not going to dent the stone.

Abbie, we're not going to drop it.

Abbie, we're not going to drop it.

Seems like Abbie's warning is falling on deaf ears -

Seems like Abbie's warning is falling on deaf ears -

but that's an original parquet floor.

but that's an original parquet floor.

If I lift it, can you pull the bubble wrap off? If you -

If I lift it, can you pull the bubble wrap off? If you -

oh, is that a good idea?

oh, is that a good idea?

As long as you don't touch it.

Was that your toe?

Let's hope that's not as bad as it sounded.

Let's hope that's not as bad as it sounded.

That's paint, that'll come off.

No, it's dented.

Oh, dear. And the cot is dented.

Oh, dear. And the cot is dented.

Oh... That's your fault.

Oh... That's your fault.

There's a big gouge in that.

Yes, but you can easily get that off with Jif, Abbie. No, you can't, Mum.

Yes, but you can easily get that off with Jif, Abbie. No, you can't, Mum.

This is why we don't need more baby cots.

Abbie usually uses travel cots, which fold away after use.

Abbie usually uses travel cots, which fold away after use.

And they're much easier to move around.

Oh, my God, do you know how heavy that is?

Oh, my God, do you know how heavy that is?

Shall we just try it, make sure it goes through the doorway?

Shall we just try it, make sure it goes through the doorway?

Are you OK? Um...

Yes, or no? I guess.

Yes, or no? I guess.

Let me know...if you have a problem.

Let me know...if you have a problem.

It's not going to go in.

You actually are flipping joking me.

You actually are flipping joking me.

This isn't actually funny.

This isn't actually funny.

How about the doorway...? So we're going to have to take it apart

How about the doorway...? So we're going to have to take it apart

and assemble it in the rooms.

and assemble it in the rooms.

No - well, yes, we will.

No - well, yes, we will.

We're not using them.

I'm not doing that every wedding.

That's really irritating.

For me, it's stupid having a cot if you can only use it for one room.

For me, it's stupid having a cot if you can only use it for one room.

For me, it's stupid having a cot if you can only use it for one room.

I want one that I can put in any room and move quickly and easily.

I want one that I can put in any room and move quickly and easily.

So they see if they have better luck with another door.

So they see if they have better luck with another door.

It won't go in here, Ab.

Perhaps not.

Mum, the cot's rubbish.

It's not rubbish, don't be silly.

You're going to have to buy a different baby cot,

You're going to have to buy a different baby cot,

or we just use the travel cots, which is what we've got.

or we just use the travel cots, which is what we've got.

So, shall I put this one on eBay?

So, shall I put this one on eBay?

No! Absolutely not.

Karen's not giving up that easily.

Karen's not giving up that easily.

Big brother Ross joins them to try another of the new cots

Big brother Ross joins them to try another of the new cots

in an outbuilding apartment.

in an outbuilding apartment.

Er, I can't see.

Ow!

But that's hardly child's play, either!

But that's hardly child's play, either!

Oh, you are joking me....

Will it come in? No.

Will it come in? No.

Aargh!

There's no way that's going through there!

There's no way that's going through there!

For me, it's irritating, cos we've just spent a load of money

For me, it's irritating, cos we've just spent a load of money

on the cots, and now we're not even going to be able to use them.

on the cots, and now we're not even going to be able to use them.

So, either we resell them...

..or they just sit there, doing nothing.

..or they just sit there, doing nothing.

So...I'll have to argue that one with my mum!

So...I'll have to argue that one with my mum!

Will it even fit in the bedroom?

I guess if we pull this...

I guess if we pull this...

..that way, it'll go in.

Why don't we just put a travel cot in here? How old's the baby in

Why don't we just put a travel cot in here? How old's the baby in

here? Are you joking? You want to use the travel cots

here? Are you joking? You want to use the travel cots

after all of that? Yeah, but some are better than others.

after all of that? Yeah, but some are better than others.

I really wanted...

I didn't want to use the one with a hole in it, cos it looks so poor.

I didn't want to use the one with a hole in it, cos it looks so poor.

None of them have holes in, I don't get your fascination

None of them have holes in, I don't get your fascination

with wooden baby cots.

Cos it's backfired on you.

Fair enough, then. That's it.

It must be gin and tonic time!

It must be gin and tonic time!

Now, that sounds like a jolly good idea to me.

Now, that sounds like a jolly good idea to me.

At Chateau Domaine de la Salle in south-west France,

At Chateau Domaine de la Salle in south-west France,

Mariam, Johnno and 16-year-old son Monty

Mariam, Johnno and 16-year-old son Monty

are waking up for their first day of chateau life,

are waking up for their first day of chateau life,

after moving in yesterday.

after moving in yesterday.

Delays to the renovations means they're living in a building site.

Delays to the renovations means they're living in a building site.

This is our kitchen, for the time being - this is all we have.

This is our kitchen, for the time being - this is all we have.

We're using the builders' cafetiere.

We're using the builders' cafetiere.

I did actually buy our own coffee, but that's about it, really.

I did actually buy our own coffee, but that's about it, really.

That's how we live. We don't even have a teaspoon for the time being.

That's how we live. We don't even have a teaspoon for the time being.

Cos I forgot to buy it at Carrefour!

The chateau doesn't have any running water,

The chateau doesn't have any running water,

so Monty has to use an outside tap.

so Monty has to use an outside tap.

As the sinks are all out, I'm just doing a bit of washing up.

As the sinks are all out, I'm just doing a bit of washing up.

I don't really mind roughing it, really.

I don't really mind roughing it, really.

They said the rooms would be done in a couple of days,

They said the rooms would be done in a couple of days,

so I think it'll probably be about a week or two at the most.

so I think it'll probably be about a week or two at the most.

And Mariam is on latrine duty.

And Mariam is on latrine duty.

It's for our loo! SHE GIGGLES

It's for our loo! SHE GIGGLES

Um, there's no flush, so if we want to go to the loo,

Um, there's no flush, so if we want to go to the loo,

we need to carry a bucket of water ourselves!

we need to carry a bucket of water ourselves!

I thought the plumbing was going to be sorted yesterday.

I thought the plumbing was going to be sorted yesterday.

I hope we'll have running water tonight.

I hope we'll have running water tonight.

It would be really nice, cos it's very hot at the moment.

It would be really nice, cos it's very hot at the moment.

We went to shower at the project manager's house yesterday.

We went to shower at the project manager's house yesterday.

he very kindly let us shower there.

Without running water, there will be no B&B,

Without running water, there will be no B&B,

so the pressure's on.

so the pressure's on.

While the building carries on inside the chateau,

While the building carries on inside the chateau,

Johnno and Monty get to work on an old tractor in the barn.

Johnno and Monty get to work on an old tractor in the barn.

It's been laid up over winter, we haven't...turned it over since then

It's been laid up over winter, we haven't...turned it over since then

and we're going to try and see if we can get it going, basically.

and we're going to try and see if we can get it going, basically.

It's a beauty - an old 1950s Fergie.

It's a beauty - an old 1950s Fergie.

They're still used by farmers all over the region

They're still used by farmers all over the region

and it could be handy for them, too.

We're going to use the tractor for general work around the farm.

We're going to use the tractor for general work around the farm.

We're going to use the tractor for general work around the farm.

Something to cut the grass, a plough.

Something to cut the grass, a plough.

That's if Monty can work his magic and get it started.

That's if Monty can work his magic and get it started.

I love cars, and well, yeah, old vehicles in general.

I love cars, and well, yeah, old vehicles in general.

Not modern ones, they're all boring, it's just computers,

Not modern ones, they're all boring, it's just computers,

but older ones, I really enjoy. I'm just...

but older ones, I really enjoy. I'm just...

..working on an old Land Rover at the moment, as well,

..working on an old Land Rover at the moment, as well,

that we're restoring, so...

From the same year as this one. Yeah, actually, 1958.

From the same year as this one. Yeah, actually, 1958.

Although I'm no great mechanic, and he is, so he's basically, um...

Although I'm no great mechanic, and he is, so he's basically, um...

..learnt a lot more than I have, really, but I know the basics.

..learnt a lot more than I have, really, but I know the basics.

Pump the lift pump... Pump the lift pump, yeah. ..the little knob on the injection.

Pump the lift pump... Pump the lift pump, yeah. ..the little knob on the injection.

The moment of truth.

OK, ready?

Yeah. OK.

TRACTOR SPLUTTERS

JOHNNO CHUCKLES

OK, that's a flat battery.

OK, that's a flat battery.

Well, it wouldn't be any fun if it started first time!

Well, it wouldn't be any fun if it started first time!

Mariam's having some fun of her own.

She's designing tiles for a boot room.

I'm trying to sketch out roughly the tiles that I might like.

I'm trying to sketch out roughly the tiles that I might like.

Or just one tile that I might like.

I sketch around and see what looks good and at the end of it,

I sketch around and see what looks good and at the end of it,

hopefully there'll be something there.

hopefully there'll be something there.

The tiles will be used as a surround for a butler's sink

The tiles will be used as a surround for a butler's sink

they want to put in.

they want to put in.

Mariam's struggling to find a local tile maker to help her.

Mariam's struggling to find a local tile maker to help her.

But you know who's a dab hand at that?

But you know who's a dab hand at that?

I think Angel is probably much better at all the modern processes

I think Angel is probably much better at all the modern processes

I think Angel is probably much better at all the modern processes

and technologies than I am, being a little bit younger than me!

and technologies than I am, being a little bit younger than me!

Um, and so, with her knowledge,

Um, and so, with her knowledge,

some of the ideas I have might actually be put into reality.

some of the ideas I have might actually be put into reality.

It'll be really, really fun to see what comes out of it.

It'll be really, really fun to see what comes out of it.

So Mariam is visiting Angel at our chateau,

So Mariam is visiting Angel at our chateau,

to get some help turning her designs into tiles.

to get some help turning her designs into tiles.

Hi! Hello!

Welcome!

How are you?

Very good. Yeah?

I'm not good at travelling! Oh!

In the four years since we bought our place,

In the four years since we bought our place,

Angel has made lots of bespoke tiles

Angel has made lots of bespoke tiles

and saved us a fortune in the process.

and saved us a fortune in the process.

That's the bridge and the canal.

That's the bridge and the canal.

Gorgeous! Where we wanted to have a little drink in the evenings.

Gorgeous! Where we wanted to have a little drink in the evenings.

Oh, lovely.

That's the house. Oh!

That's the house. Oh!

Mariam has sketched three different tile designs.

Mariam has sketched three different tile designs.

Oh, this is great.

This is where the creativeness is,

and I am just the technical part, OK?

and I am just the technical part, OK?

Angel makes the tiles by first scanning the design into a computer.

Angel makes the tiles by first scanning the design into a computer.

Angel makes the tiles by first scanning the design into a computer.

A template is then printed with a special ink, that reacts to heat.

A template is then printed with a special ink, that reacts to heat.

A template is then printed with a special ink, that reacts to heat.

Then she cuts the template to size

Then she cuts the template to size

before it goes into a heat transfer machine, on top of a blank tile.

before it goes into a heat transfer machine, on top of a blank tile.

before it goes into a heat transfer machine, on top of a blank tile.

Don't worry about making it perfect around the edge,

Don't worry about making it perfect around the edge,

because the white isn't going to transfer onto the white.

because the white isn't going to transfer onto the white.

And then we can whack that on there.

And then we can whack that on there.

You can't tell a Virgoan not to make it perfect.

You can't tell a Virgoan not to make it perfect.

Oh, I know! Sorry!

Oh, I know! Sorry!

The artisans are all going mad with me

The artisans are all going mad with me

because I'm wanting everything symmetrical.

I'm feeling a bit of pressure, now! No, no, no!

I'm feeling a bit of pressure, now! No, no, no!

Next job will be the exciting bit -

Next job will be the exciting bit -

to actually start pressing the tiles.

Coming up -

it's time for one chateau-shopper to make a decision...

it's time for one chateau-shopper to make a decision...

I'm so excited to be here for the second time.

I'm so excited to be here for the second time.

I want to see everything.

I want to go over everything again and just really

I want to go over everything again and just really

check everything out.

My heart's going already.

..it's a testing time at Chateau du Doux...

..it's a testing time at Chateau du Doux...

Oh, no - it's going.

FIRE ALARM BLARES

..Johnno and Monty try a jump-start...

..Johnno and Monty try a jump-start...

No.

..and the party's under way at Emma and Paul's.

..and the party's under way at Emma and Paul's.

Let's celebrate being here with this strange green cocktail!

Let's celebrate being here with this strange green cocktail!

Chateau Domaine de la Salle's owner, Mariam,

Chateau Domaine de la Salle's owner, Mariam,

is visiting Angel to learn how to turn her tile design into reality.

is visiting Angel to learn how to turn her tile design into reality.

is visiting Angel to learn how to turn her tile design into reality.

After a few minutes in the heat transfer, the first tile is ready.

After a few minutes in the heat transfer, the first tile is ready.

After a few minutes in the heat transfer, the first tile is ready.

There's something about doing a tile for someone else that's quite...

There's something about doing a tile for someone else that's quite...

SHE GASPS ..nerve-racking! Ahhh!

SHE GASPS ..nerve-racking! Ahhh!

Right, I am a tiny, little bit out, but you what?

Right, I am a tiny, little bit out, but you what?

You won't really know that. So all you can...

You won't really know that. So all you can...

Ooh, that's fantastic! Or you could use it as a trivet.

Ooh, that's fantastic! Or you could use it as a trivet.

There we go. Absolutely fantastic.

When I initially investigated to do the kitchen,

When I initially investigated to do the kitchen,

When I initially investigated to do the kitchen,

I was being quoted £10 a tile,

I was being quoted £10 a tile,

and the saving from me just buying the system

and the saving from me just buying the system

and the saving from me just buying the system

and the saving from me just buying the system

was thousands, and it's been great.

Every time I think, "Ooh, a little tile area would work,"

Every time I think, "Ooh, a little tile area would work,"

I can do it, I haven't got... That's brilliant. ..to pay a fortune.

I can do it, I haven't got... That's brilliant. ..to pay a fortune.

I just do it myself, I like having that control.

I just do it myself, I like having that control.

As Mariam and her husband Johnno have already spent their renovation

As Mariam and her husband Johnno have already spent their renovation

budget, a tip like this is a useful way for them to save money.

budget, a tip like this is a useful way for them to save money.

You're quite an intelligent, creative lady,

You're quite an intelligent, creative lady,

it's just where you learn your new skills.

it's just where you learn your new skills.

Don't be scared of this side of it.

Yeah, I know. It's very exciting, actually,

thinking of what I can do with it.

Another one, hot off the press.

Oh, yeah - looking good.

Oh, yeah - looking good.

It's only looking good cos of your artwork, by the way!

It's only looking good cos of your artwork, by the way!

Yeah, yeah - right! Well, well, it is!

Yeah, yeah - right! Well, well, it is!

There we go, we're getting somewhere.

There we go, we're getting somewhere.

That's really cool.

Oh, that looks wicked.

Before you know it, you've got a whole set.

Before you know it, you've got a whole set.

Last but not least, your little kitty-catties.

Last but not least, your little kitty-catties.

Ahh!

There you go. Brilliant!

I think it looks nice! Well done.

I think it looks nice! Well done.

Yeah! Well, thank you, well done you, I think that's very clever,

Yeah! Well, thank you, well done you, I think that's very clever,

the way you've done that.

Well, I just facilitated your lovely artwork, so, um...

Well, I just facilitated your lovely artwork, so, um...

Well, I couldn't do it, could I?

Well, I couldn't do it, could I?

So... You could! The difference is that I truly, truly believe

So... You could! The difference is that I truly, truly believe

that anyone could. That's the thing.

I can't draw, so...

Oh, I think everyone can draw!

Oh, I think everyone can draw!

Shall we go and let these cool... Yeah, OK. ..and have another cup of

Shall we go and let these cool... Yeah, OK. ..and have another cup of

tea before we say goodbye? Yeah! Lovely.

tea before we say goodbye? Yeah! Lovely.

For you! Thank you! Thank you, that's really brilliant.

For you! Thank you! Thank you, that's really brilliant.

Best of luck with the tiles, but best of luck with everything.

Best of luck with the tiles, but best of luck with everything.

Yeah, thank you!

And stay in touch. I'll send you a photo. I'd love to see one.

And stay in touch. I'll send you a photo. I'd love to see one.

Angel's very encouraging, she's inspired me to get one of those

Angel's very encouraging, she's inspired me to get one of those

machines and hopefully, I'll be able to do something with it.

machines and hopefully, I'll be able to do something with it.

I reckon it would be worth every penny.

I reckon it would be worth every penny.

Back home, at Chateau Domaine de la Salle, hubby Johnno

Back home, at Chateau Domaine de la Salle, hubby Johnno

and son Monty are trying to get the old tractor working.

and son Monty are trying to get the old tractor working.

After reconnecting, the battery failed.

They've roped in a neighbour to give them a jump-start.

They've roped in a neighbour to give them a jump-start.

Salut, Dom.

The positive's going on.

The positive's going on.

Positive is on.

Ah, that's more like it.

Glow plug is on, we'll just wait for it to warm up again.

Glow plug is on, we'll just wait for it to warm up again.

Je pense que c'est pret. OK, I think it's ready.

OK.

OK, maintenant, on va essayer.

Ah. Aha. It's, it's...

Ah. Aha. It's, it's...

Nothing? No, there was a bit, I could hear it a bit.

Nothing? No, there was a bit, I could hear it a bit.

Je vais... Oh, OK.

No.

OK, merci pour avoir... Merci.

OK, merci pour avoir... Merci.

So, basically, we're still not getting enough power with the van,

So, basically, we're still not getting enough power with the van,

so we're just going to have to recharge the battery overnight

so we're just going to have to recharge the battery overnight

and take it from there.

and take it from there.

A few days later and with the battery charged,

A few days later and with the battery charged,

Monty and his friends try the tractor again.

Monty and his friends try the tractor again.

OK. Let's just check if the manifold's hot enough - yep.

OK. Let's just check if the manifold's hot enough - yep.

OK, should be good.

ENGINE STALLS

ENGINE STALLS

Hmm.

Why don't you try a bit of Start Pilot, Mont,

because otherwise you'll flatten the battery before you have a chance.

because otherwise you'll flatten the battery before you have a chance.

Yeah, you're right.

Monty sprays a little magic into the engine that should help it start.

Monty sprays a little magic into the engine that should help it start.

And let's go.

ENGINE STARTS Yay!

Success at last.

Success at last.

This old faithful will be a godsend around the grounds.

This old faithful will be a godsend around the grounds.

85 miles south-east, Julia is looking for her perfect chateau,

85 miles south-east, Julia is looking for her perfect chateau,

so she can move back to Europe.

so she can move back to Europe.

It's been a dream of my sisters' and myself since we were children,

It's been a dream of my sisters' and myself since we were children,

It's been a dream of my sisters' and myself since we were children,

to have a chateau in France.

to have a chateau in France.

She moved to Australia as a teenager, but now is back with

She moved to Australia as a teenager, but now is back with

sisters Melissa and Sarah, who are helping Julia with her tough choice.

sisters Melissa and Sarah, who are helping Julia with her tough choice.

sisters Melissa and Sarah, who are helping Julia with her tough choice.

It's very daunting. It's daunting cos you can't make a wrong decision

It's very daunting. It's daunting cos you can't make a wrong decision

It's very daunting. It's daunting cos you can't make a wrong decision

with the property, you've got to pick the right one.

with the property, you've got to pick the right one.

So that's hard.

Since being here, the sisters have viewed four very diverse chateauxs.

Since being here, the sisters have viewed four very diverse chateauxs.

Since being here, the sisters have viewed four very diverse chateauxs.

Some hit the mark.

Really love this room - that fireplace is absolutely gorgeous.

Really love this room - that fireplace is absolutely gorgeous.

Really love this room - that fireplace is absolutely gorgeous.

And others didn't quite.

And others didn't quite.

The building is exceptional, but it's a very different proposition.

The building is exceptional, but it's a very different proposition.

The building is exceptional, but it's a very different proposition.

However, the one Julia has really fallen for

However, the one Julia has really fallen for

is this five-bedroomed, elegant manor house, 60 miles from Bordeaux,

is this five-bedroomed, elegant manor house, 60 miles from Bordeaux,

is this five-bedroomed, elegant manor house, 60 miles from Bordeaux,

which sits in six acres of land and has outbuildings.

which sits in six acres of land and has outbuildings.

At £420,000, it's well under Julia's £530k budget.

At £420,000, it's well under Julia's £530k budget.

At £420,000, it's well under Julia's £530k budget.

We wanted beautiful, original floors, which we have,

We wanted beautiful, original floors, which we have,

we wanted the fireplaces, which we have.

Staircase - it's ticking a lot of boxes, this one.

Staircase - it's ticking a lot of boxes, this one.

Oh, my goodness! Oh, heaven!

Oh, my goodness! Oh, heaven!

Oh, my goodness! Oh, heaven!

I don't want to admit it in front of the agent, but I love it!

I don't want to admit it in front of the agent, but I love it!

After four weeks of searching, her sisters have returned home,

After four weeks of searching, her sisters have returned home,

leaving Julia on her own.

So today she's decided to revisit her favourite property,

So today she's decided to revisit her favourite property,

Chateau de Crognac, for a second viewing.

Chateau de Crognac, for a second viewing.

The facade of the building, actually,

The facade of the building, actually,

is in really good condition.

It is, actually.

It's just the shutters that make it look a bit shabby.

It's just the shutters that make it look a bit shabby.

But once they're fixed up, it's going to look very smart.

But once they're fixed up, it's going to look very smart.

I'm so excited to be here for the second time!

I want to see everything - I want to go over everything again

I want to see everything - I want to go over everything again

and just really check everything out

and just really check everything out

and see how I feel after seeing all the other chateaux in between.

and see how I feel after seeing all the other chateaux in between.

OK, perfect.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Given it's hundreds of years old, the chateau is in good nick,

Given it's hundreds of years old, the chateau is in good nick,

but there's one issue Julia wants to double-check.

but there's one issue Julia wants to double-check.

It still has a big hole in the ceiling!

It still has a big hole in the ceiling!

Voila, it has to be fixed. So when is that going to be done?

Voila, it has to be fixed. So when is that going to be done?

It has to be done this year - it has been ordered, but you know,

It has to be done this year - it has been ordered, but you know,

builders are very busy. OK.

builders are very busy. OK.

So it will be done?

It will, it will. Yes.

It will, it will. Yes.

Keep the pressure on, Julia.

It's important to make sure any building work that's been

It's important to make sure any building work that's been

promised is done before you sign contracts.

promised is done before you sign contracts.

Julia will need to keep an eye on this

if she does decide to make an offer.

And you have a very nice wooden floor.

And you have a very nice wooden floor.

The floors in this house are all fantastic.

The floors in this house are all fantastic.

I'm really, really happy with the floors.

I'm really, really happy with the floors.

And they're so wide, the boards are fantastic.

And they're so wide, the boards are fantastic.

So the electrics are all working, as we can see,

So the electrics are all working, as we can see,

but we're not sure if they're up to, um...regulation.

but we're not sure if they're up to, um...regulation.

but we're not sure if they're up to, um...regulation.

It's working, but it has to be updated.

It's working, but it has to be updated.

Updated, yes.

Which might just be the fuse box?

Huh, I think the cables as well.

Huh, I think the cables as well.

The cables through the whole place?

Because it has to have a special section.

Because it has to have a special section.

Uh-huh. OK.

So that could be an expense.

So that could be an expense.

You have to plan to, uh...voila.

Yeah. OK.

Yeah. OK.

Sensible questions.

It's important to know if you're going to be

lumbered with any costly jobs.

On with the tour.

See, this is a lovely bedroom.

See, this is a lovely bedroom.

It's nice and light, beautiful floors, fireplace,

It's nice and light, beautiful floors, fireplace,

It's nice and light, beautiful floors, fireplace,

hidden away behind that cabinet.

And the Grand Salon.

Again, we've got our beautiful floors, huge fireplace.

Again, we've got our beautiful floors, huge fireplace.

Again, we've got our beautiful floors, huge fireplace.

I just think it's a really light, gorgeous room.

I just think it's a really light, gorgeous room.

Looking around the chateau for the second time,

Looking around the chateau for the second time,

I still really love it, it's still my number one on my list.

I still really love it, it's still my number one on my list.

I can really see myself living here.

I can really see myself living here.

It's a beautiful, beautiful place and I think I could really

It's a beautiful, beautiful place and I think I could really

make it into a wonderful home for the family.

make it into a wonderful home for the family.

Now she's seen everything again, it's decision time.

Now she's seen everything again, it's decision time.

I still have to work out all the expenses

I still have to work out all the expenses

I feel it's going to require,

I feel it's going to require,

but I'm confident that in the near future,

but I'm confident that in the near future,

but I'm confident that in the near future,

there will be an offer.

I honestly don't know if I'm going to get the result I want,

I honestly don't know if I'm going to get the result I want,

but I hope so, so fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed indeed - hopefully the sums add up

Fingers crossed indeed - hopefully the sums add up

and Julia can put an offer in on the chateau she loves.

and Julia can put an offer in on the chateau she loves.

At Chateau du Doux, there's still a lot to do as they're getting

At Chateau du Doux, there's still a lot to do as they're getting

ready to host their most ambitious wedding yet, in three weeks' time.

ready to host their most ambitious wedding yet, in three weeks' time.

ready to host their most ambitious wedding yet, in three weeks' time.

Although Karen and Clive bought the chateau as a private home ten

Although Karen and Clive bought the chateau as a private home ten

years ago, now they're using it for guests,

years ago, now they're using it for guests,

it means meeting lots of safety requirements.

it means meeting lots of safety requirements.

In keeping with our Commission de Securite,

In keeping with our Commission de Securite,

we have to test the fire alarm every month.

we have to test the fire alarm every month.

So you go Menu - so this is all the logs of fires that we've had.

So you go Menu - so this is all the logs of fires that we've had.

We're going to try testing one of the sensors, which are on the

We're going to try testing one of the sensors, which are on the

ceilings in the rooms.

I've exited that and in a minute, it'll go off.

I've exited that and in a minute, it'll go off.

And we're going to spray it with a special smoke that you buy to

And we're going to spray it with a special smoke that you buy to

test them, and then hopefully, fingers crossed,

test them, and then hopefully, fingers crossed,

if it all works, it should go off.

if it all works, it should go off.

Right, so where are we going to set the alarm off?

Why don't we do room 110, because that's one we've recently

renovated and we can double-check that the electrics are all working?

Perfect.

It's vital they stay on top of fire safety.

It's vital they stay on top of fire safety.

If they fall foul of regulations,

they could risk being closed down.

Nervous already, I just hate the noise.

I have to say, it's not my favourite job, it's incredibly loud

I have to say, it's not my favourite job, it's incredibly loud

and it always just...

I just don't like it,

it's so loud and it always sends me into panic mode!

it's so loud and it always sends me into panic mode!

Right.

Let's put it to the test.

We will spray it for three seconds,

We will spray it for three seconds,

and then there will be a slight delay, for the sensor to pick

and then there will be a slight delay, for the sensor to pick

up the smoke, and then the whole alarm should go off.

up the smoke, and then the whole alarm should go off.

My heart's going already.

SHE SPRAYS

Shall I go again? I might not be close enough.

You need longer arms.

Oh, no - it's going!

ALARM BLARES

Right, let's go!

Normally, I operate the fire alarm with my dad, so it's nice

Normally, I operate the fire alarm with my dad, so it's nice

that my mum knows exactly what she's got to do if it goes off.

that my mum knows exactly what she's got to do if it goes off.

So, it's worked, cos it says "first-floor bedroom,

So, it's worked, cos it says "first-floor bedroom,

"110, fire."

"110, fire."

ALARM STOPS

Whoo! Thank you!

MUM LAUGHS

My ears are ringing!

It's that loud. Yay!

It's that loud. Yay!

Well done.

So that's one down, just another 183 to go!

So that's one down, just another 183 to go!

Over in Normandy, at Chateau de Montvason,

Over in Normandy, at Chateau de Montvason,

Emma and Paul are getting ready to host a 60th birthday party

Emma and Paul are getting ready to host a 60th birthday party

for one of their close friends.

for one of their close friends.

Emma's cooking a classic from her grandma's old recipe book.

Emma's cooking a classic from her grandma's old recipe book.

Emma's cooking a classic from her grandma's old recipe book.

They didn't say which type of wine, so I got Sauvignon,

They didn't say which type of wine, so I got Sauvignon,

because then I can have a sneaky glass of it.

because then I can have a sneaky glass of it.

It just says a few carrots, a "clou" of onions, so like a handful

It just says a few carrots, a "clou" of onions, so like a handful

It just says a few carrots, a "clou" of onions, so like a handful

of onions and that's how I like to cook - I just like to grab stuff,

of onions and that's how I like to cook - I just like to grab stuff,

of onions and that's how I like to cook - I just like to grab stuff,

shove it in, not Cordon Bleu,

shove it in, not Cordon Bleu,

just good old French farmhouse type cooking.

just good old French farmhouse type cooking.

Ooh, crying!

Ooh, crying!

Emma's hoping her grandma's recipe will wow their guests.

Emma's hoping her grandma's recipe will wow their guests.

So the birthday boy today is Jim.

So the birthday boy today is Jim.

He's a very good friend of ours

and he's been a real supporter since the beginning.

and he's been a real supporter since the beginning.

and he's been a real supporter since the beginning.

So Jim has helped with plastering, fixed the oven...

So Jim has helped with plastering, fixed the oven...

So Jim has helped with plastering, fixed the oven...

You need your friends on a project like this,

You need your friends on a project like this,

you can't do it on your own.

you can't do it on your own.

Oh, yes!

Boeuf mode is a 17th-century French recipe -

Boeuf mode is a 17th-century French recipe -

but to you and me, it's beef stew.

but to you and me, it's beef stew.

Shove it in there.

# Da-dah! #

The birthday boy - Jim - has arrived from the UK.

The birthday boy - Jim - has arrived from the UK.

Why can't I get in? It's my birthday!

Why can't I get in? It's my birthday!

And...

And...

Fantastic! Woohoo!

Fantastic! Woohoo!

GREETINGS

GREETINGS

Jim! How are you buddy, all right?

Jim! How are you buddy, all right?

Birthday boy!

With all the guests here, the party can get started!

With all the guests here, the party can get started!

That's boy, girl.

Yeah, girl, girl, boy.

Sorry, I couldn't help it!

Sorry, I couldn't help it!

CHEERING

CHEERING

Thank you to Emma and Paul, for allowing us to have this birthday.

Thank you to Emma and Paul, for allowing us to have this birthday.

Oh, thank you!

Oh, thank you!

Let's celebrate being here with this strange green cocktail!

Let's celebrate being here with this strange green cocktail!

CHEERS Ah, well done, baby!

Why is it green?!

Watch yourselves. Wow!

Watch yourselves. Wow!

That's what you've been smelling all day,

I hope it's as good as it smells.

I hope it's as good as it smells.

It seems Emma's old recipe is going to be a hit, and it might be

It seems Emma's old recipe is going to be a hit, and it might be

a way of enticing the chaps to give a helping hand around the chateau.

a way of enticing the chaps to give a helping hand around the chateau.

a way of enticing the chaps to give a helping hand around the chateau.

Bon appetit!

Bon appetit!

Cheers!

Thank you! Yum.

Give this a go.

Coming up...

Abbie and Mum fight over furnishings...

Abbie and Mum fight over furnishings...

This is just hideous.

It's royal blue!

And what is that pattern?

It's for...old people!

..and Paul puts his pals to work.

..and Paul puts his pals to work.

Whoops-a-daisy!

Whoops-a-daisies?

Whoops-a-daisies?

I nearly lost a boot!

And a sock!

At Chateau du Doux, it's countdown to their biggest

At Chateau du Doux, it's countdown to their biggest

wedding of the season, now just two weeks away.

wedding of the season, now just two weeks away.

There you go, I'll pass it to you.

Abbie has spent months painting old furniture for the apartments,

Abbie has spent months painting old furniture for the apartments,

so today they can get those bedrooms ready.

so today they can get those bedrooms ready.

A brand-new painted bed.

Now we just need to make the bed and then we're nearly there.

Now we just need to make the bed and then we're nearly there.

Oh, dear - what's that? Oh, yeah, that was, um...

Oh, dear - what's that? Oh, yeah, that was, um...

Was that you?

Yeah.

I turned it over too quickly.

And it didn't dry in time, and...

And it didn't dry in time, and...

I wouldn't employ you as my full-time painter.

I wouldn't employ you as my full-time painter.

It's OK, you don't see it when all the bedding will be on it.

It's OK, you don't see it when all the bedding will be on it.

Not the right attitude, Abbie.

It's my attitude - what you don't see doesn't hurt you.

It's my attitude - what you don't see doesn't hurt you.

Oh, ha...

It seems like they've found something else to disagree on.

It seems like they've found something else to disagree on.

This is just hideous!

This is just hideous!

Well... It's disgusting! ..I think it's quite pretty.

Well... It's disgusting! ..I think it's quite pretty.

What is that? The...

What is that? The...

It's like "death blue".

It's royal blue!

It's not royal, it looks like...

It's not royal, it looks like...

..blue that's died.

It's royal blue. The only problem...

And what is that pattern? It's for...old...people...

And what is that pattern? It's for...old...people...

Now you're treading on dangerous territory, my girl!

Now you're treading on dangerous territory, my girl!

And then you've got cushions that are way too big!

And then you've got cushions that are way too big!

No, you did, you plonker!

No, you did, you plonker!

You told me to order the big ones.

No, I didn't - I think you weren't paying attention to me at all.

No, I didn't - I think you weren't paying attention to me at all.

Look at the size of that!

Well, Mum asked me to buy some cushions online.

Well, Mum asked me to buy some cushions online.

And she nagged me and nagged me, I said, "OK, I'll do it."

And she nagged me and nagged me, I said, "OK, I'll do it."

So, I clicked on the first one she sent me and I clicked "order".

So, I clicked on the first one she sent me and I clicked "order".

The perils of online shopping.

I like it, but I think those cushions are a little too big.

I like it, but I think those cushions are a little too big.

The cushions are too big.

You should have ordered them when I asked you to

You should have ordered them when I asked you to

and then the order would have been correct.

and then the order would have been correct.

I'm a bloke, I don't understand cushions.

I'm a bloke, I don't understand cushions.

Job done! Painted, finished. It will do.

Job done! Painted, finished. It will do.

For this season, it's good, I'm happy.

It's good enough.

Back in the main chateau, it's all coming together, too.

Back in the main chateau, it's all coming together, too.

Ah!

Yes, that's rather comfortable!

Yes, that's rather comfortable!

So, time for a few finishing touches.

So, time for a few finishing touches.

I'm absolutely delighted, because these tiles, normally,

I'm absolutely delighted, because these tiles, normally,

for a 30cm length of it, you pay about...

for a 30cm length of it, you pay about...

for a 30cm length of it, you pay about...

..10, 15 euros.

And I went into a shop and it was end of stock, buy now,

And I went into a shop and it was end of stock, buy now,

one euro a strip.

I like saving money. Dad wanted the expensive ones,

I like saving money. Dad wanted the expensive ones,

but I put my foot down and said no.

So, he has 15 times the amount for the same price.

So, he has 15 times the amount for the same price.

So, I was quite happy with that.

Abbie's persistence has paid off.

Abbie's persistence has paid off.

The family has managed to transform two bathrooms.

The family has managed to transform two bathrooms.

They've completely retiled and replaced the bathroom suites.

They've completely retiled and replaced the bathroom suites.

Yeah, they've come out really well. Fantastic, in fact.

Yeah, they've come out really well. Fantastic, in fact.

At one point I was wondering about the tiles,

At one point I was wondering about the tiles,

but when the white suites went in, um...

but when the white suites went in, um...

..actually it's quite a nice contrast.

..actually it's quite a nice contrast.

With the wallpaper and furnishings done in the extra guest bedroom,

With the wallpaper and furnishings done in the extra guest bedroom,

they're one step closer to being ready for the wedding.

they're one step closer to being ready for the wedding.

We are delighted that the renovation is done.

We are delighted that the renovation is done.

It was a little bit stressful - we had to work all through the weekend,

It was a little bit stressful - we had to work all through the weekend,

we've had builders here doing overtime, but...

we've had builders here doing overtime, but...

..we've got there and it's done. A successful result, I think.

..we've got there and it's done. A successful result, I think.

Success, yes.

I think they can all give themselves a big pat on the back,

I think they can all give themselves a big pat on the back,

but let's not forget -

there's still a lot to do before the wedding!

there's still a lot to do before the wedding!

Back at Chateau de Montvason, in Normandy,

Back at Chateau de Montvason, in Normandy,

it's the morning after the big birthday bash.

it's the morning after the big birthday bash.

Paul's taking the opportunity

of having some extra labour

and puts the chaps to work.

That's a big tree! That's a big bugger, isn't it?

That's a big tree! That's a big bugger, isn't it?

Paul and Emma want to host a variety of events.

Paul and Emma want to host a variety of events.

They have an artists' retreat booked in six weeks' time

They have an artists' retreat booked in six weeks' time

and want to use the lake for one of the art classes.

and want to use the lake for one of the art classes.

We're going to chuck a young lady in the watery end of the lake

We're going to chuck a young lady in the watery end of the lake

We're going to chuck a young lady in the watery end of the lake

and they're going to do some special drawings.

and they're going to do some special drawings.

I think it's Ophelia in the lake,

I think it's Ophelia in the lake,

but at the moment it's Ophelia in the bog!

When you come out, you don't come out just to have a holiday.

When you come out, you don't come out just to have a holiday.

You come out and work. You got it? Yeah.

You come out and work. You got it? Yeah.

Right, Gary, don't...

..do yourself.

It's now four idiots with no clue and a ratchet strap!

It's now four idiots with no clue and a ratchet strap!

Yeah, yeah.

But we do have high-vis!

But we do have high-vis!

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?

I can think of quite a lot of things.

All right?

Whoops-a-daisy!

Stay there... Whoops-a-daisies?!

Nearly lost a boot!

And a sock.

Whoa, you blighter!

This has been brilliant, because, you know, doing it with just

This has been brilliant, because, you know, doing it with just

one or two of you is not really that possible.

one or two of you is not really that possible.

You know, you can, but it's going to take a lot of time.

You know, you can, but it's going to take a lot of time.

But these guys have been absolutely sterling, you know?

But these guys have been absolutely sterling, you know?

Where do you want it, Paul? Oh, uh, by the fire.

Where do you want it, Paul? Oh, uh, by the fire.

It's looking nice and tidy now.

It's looking nice and tidy now.

Time to celebrate another achievement.

Time to celebrate another achievement.

While there's still a lot of work to do in the chateau,

While there's still a lot of work to do in the chateau,

the lake is ready for their next event - the artists' retreat.

the lake is ready for their next event - the artists' retreat.

the lake is ready for their next event - the artists' retreat.

EXPLOSIONS

CHEERING

Next time... They're not going to notice that there's not a door

Next time... They're not going to notice that there's not a door

until they go to bed!

..one couple are behind schedule...

..one couple are behind schedule...

I don't think that we're ready to host a Mad Hatter's tea party,

I don't think that we're ready to host a Mad Hatter's tea party,

let alone a selection of guests, but anyway, there we are.

let alone a selection of guests, but anyway, there we are.

..there's a breakfast blip at Du Doux...

..there's a breakfast blip at Du Doux...

Cafetiere time - we're out of coffee.

..as Abbie comes to the rescue...

Dad only filled it up halfway.

What'd he do that for? Well, it's Dad, isn't it?

What'd he do that for? Well, it's Dad, isn't it?

..and things aren't going so well for Paul and Emma...

..and things aren't going so well for Paul and Emma...

Oh, my word.

What, what, what, what, what?

Just horrible.

..as they tackle a watery problem.

..as they tackle a watery problem.

SHE SCREAMS

Subtitles by Red Bee Media

Subtitles by Red Bee Media