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I'm Dick Strawbridge, and along with my wife, Angel,

and our two children, we've lived in this magnificent chateau in

and our two children, we've lived in this magnificent chateau in

France for the last four years.

France for the last four years.

I love you. I love you. I love you.

I love you. I love you. I love you.

It's not just our home...

Right, so canapes.

..but a business.

And it turns out we're not the only Brits who've quit the UK

And it turns out we're not the only Brits who've quit the UK

for the chateau life.

Wow. Never seen you like this!

Wow. Never seen you like this!

Can't talk!

Now, Angel and I are back helping more chateau owners

Now, Angel and I are back helping more chateau owners

on their journey.

The whole of this has to be completely tanked and sealed.

The whole of this has to be completely tanked and sealed.

We'll work with some familiar faces...

We'll work with some familiar faces...

Good to see you. Welcome!

..and meet some who are new to the chateau life...

..and meet some who are new to the chateau life...

Ta-da! Good work.

Ugh... You broke it? Yeah. In the hole? Yeah.

Ugh... You broke it? Yeah. In the hole? Yeah.

That's a bit of an issue.

..as they battle to renovate their homes...

..as they battle to renovate their homes...

Woo!

..and make them work as businesses.

..and make them work as businesses.

Paul, our guests are here!

Paul, our guests are here!

There'll be extraordinary discoveries...

There'll be extraordinary discoveries...

Oh, wow, wow, wow, wow!

..and inevitable obstacles.

SHE YELPS

But however hard the going gets...

But however hard the going gets...

..for these plucky Brits, their homes really are their castles.

..for these plucky Brits, their homes really are their castles.

..for these plucky Brits, their homes really are their castles.

Today...

I'm in the doghouse, I know that. I'm always in the doghouse.

I'm in the doghouse, I know that. I'm always in the doghouse.

..some wedding woes...

You're very slow. I'm very slow.

You're very slow. I'm very slow.

A tricky lifting job...

A tricky lifting job...

That's it, that's it, that's it. Right, OK.

That's it, that's it, that's it. Right, OK.

And has one chateau owner reached the end of her tether?

And has one chateau owner reached the end of her tether?

Restore a chateau, they said. It'll be fun, they said.

Restore a chateau, they said. It'll be fun, they said.

As renovations crumble...

Everybody said, "Oh, it'll take twice as long as you think."

Everybody said, "Oh, it'll take twice as long as you think."

I was thinking, no way, we've got a very organized person in charge,

I was thinking, no way, we've got a very organized person in charge,

and it'll be perfect...

Oops.

The 36 bedroom Chateau du Doux was bought 10 years ago

The 36 bedroom Chateau du Doux was bought 10 years ago

for £900,000 by IT consultant Clive, for his wife Karen,

for £900,000 by IT consultant Clive, for his wife Karen,

daughter Abbie,

daughter Abbie,

and sons Ross and Alex.

I thought it was absolutely magnificent, beautiful building,

I thought it was absolutely magnificent, beautiful building,

loved the stairway, but I thought, Oh, my goodness, you need a team

loved the stairway, but I thought, Oh, my goodness, you need a team

loved the stairway, but I thought, Oh, my goodness, you need a team

of people to clean it, I'm glad that's not my responsibility.

of people to clean it, I'm glad that's not my responsibility.

But it is! And now it is.

Located in the Dordogne Valley,

Located in the Dordogne Valley,

they opened it up as a wedding venue and hotel.

To expand the business, they spent the summer renovating

To expand the business, they spent the summer renovating

and modernising guest rooms as they need to make the place pay.

and modernising guest rooms as they need to make the place pay.

They're about to host the biggest wedding of the season,

They're about to host the biggest wedding of the season,

with manager, 20-year-old Abbie in charge.

with manager, 20-year-old Abbie in charge.

We're a little pushed.

We've done it by the skin of our teeth,

but we've got there and it's done.

A successful result. Success, yes.

A successful result. Success, yes.

It's the day before the wedding where the bride and groom,

It's the day before the wedding where the bride and groom,

Elliot and Ree, will tie the knot,

Elliot and Ree, will tie the knot,

so their hosts are rushing around.

so their hosts are rushing around.

The bride and groom have such high expectations, they've been

The bride and groom have such high expectations, they've been

The bride and groom have such high expectations, they've been

planning it for probably about 18 months and they're meticulous.

planning it for probably about 18 months and they're meticulous.

They are perfectionists and they want everything to run smoothly,

They are perfectionists and they want everything to run smoothly,

so, pressure for them, pressure for us.

Some guests have turned up earlier than expected,

Some guests have turned up earlier than expected,

so the room needs finishing off.

Right.

I could go and do it now quickly, just dust all the sides off.

I could go and do it now quickly, just dust all the sides off.

Pardon? It has been cleaned.

The bathroom and everything is ready to go. OK.

The bathroom and everything is ready to go. OK.

But it hasn't been re-dusted. There's a few flies on the side.

But it hasn't been re-dusted. There's a few flies on the side.

Oh, well.

Oh, well.

C'est la vie.

So, my mum was hoping to re-clean the room but unfortunately

So, my mum was hoping to re-clean the room but unfortunately

we didn't realise they were coming in this early.

we didn't realise they were coming in this early.

We thought they were coming in tonight, but... Hey, ho.

We thought they were coming in tonight, but... Hey, ho.

OK. Som the room wasn't cleaned.

OK. Som the room wasn't cleaned.

Well, not finally cleaned.

So, we have some little yellow

So, we have some little yellow

striped visitors to get rid of.

striped visitors to get rid of.

All right, let's have a little look.

Ah, yes.

Ooh, yeah.

This is where I do my Freddie Mercury impression,

This is where I do my Freddie Mercury impression,

of wanting to break free.

Thank you very much.

But a chateau owner's work is never done,

But a chateau owner's work is never done,

and Clive's next job is to unblock a sink.

and Clive's next job is to unblock a sink.

Oh, these stairs will be the death of me, I think.

Oh, these stairs will be the death of me, I think.

Right.

KNOCKS AT DOOR

Hello, mobile plumbing service. Come in.

Probably just a blocked trap. Let's see.

Probably just a blocked trap. Let's see.

Aha, there we go.

That's easy. Normally, they don't come out.

That's easy. Normally, they don't come out.

Well, it's not my hair, I can tell you that.

Well, it's not my hair, I can tell you that.

Oh! Three grapes. Black grapes.

Oh! Three grapes. Black grapes.

Hopefully that's the quick fix.

Are you going to test it? Just to check.

Yeah, of course.

Look at that.

There we go.

OK. Thanks a lot. Cheers.

See you. Bye.

OK...

Nice bit of fresh fruit.

That's a first, actually. I've never had grapes.

That's a first, actually. I've never had grapes.

And they look fairly fresh,

so I'm guessing they were served this morning for breakfast.

so I'm guessing they were served this morning for breakfast.

But, yeah, definitely a first.

Not quite sure how they got in the plughole, but there we go.

Not quite sure how they got in the plughole, but there we go.

HE LAUGHS

We won't ask questions!

We won't ask questions!

Emergency sorted.

Now they just need to finish prepping the reception

Now they just need to finish prepping the reception

for over 60 people.

Just over 350 miles north, in Normandy,

Just over 350 miles north, in Normandy,

is the 19th century Chateau de Montvason.

is the 19th century Chateau de Montvason.

Couple Emma and Paul are running it as a B&B,

Couple Emma and Paul are running it as a B&B,

and this summer have branched out into hosting events.

and this summer have branched out into hosting events.

Hopefully, we'll kind of get a bit of a name for ourselves for these

Hopefully, we'll kind of get a bit of a name for ourselves for these

Hopefully, we'll kind of get a bit of a name for ourselves for these

sorts of events, that would be really good.

sorts of events, that would be really good.

In between events,

they're cracking on with renovating rooms in the west wing...

they're cracking on with renovating rooms in the west wing...

Woohoo!

..including an Art Deco bathroom.

..including an Art Deco bathroom.

It's just a quick cut on here.

It's just a quick cut on here.

Pretty happy.

Part of our ethos is to restore this beautiful building that's been left

Part of our ethos is to restore this beautiful building that's been left

empty for ages, and then share it with the community.

empty for ages, and then share it with the community.

Leaving this place in as better condition as I can leave it

Leaving this place in as better condition as I can leave it

Leaving this place in as better condition as I can leave it

to the next generation is very important.

to the next generation is very important.

You are just a keeper of a place.

You never own anything.

To save cash, they've done much of the work themselves,

To save cash, they've done much of the work themselves,

but the next job for Paul is his most ambitious challenge yet.

but the next job for Paul is his most ambitious challenge yet.

Big project will be replacing the balconies that haven't been

Big project will be replacing the balconies that haven't been

on the front of the house since about 1952.

on the front of the house since about 1952.

on the front of the house since about 1952.

The balconies are made out of timber,

and I have to recreate those.

Building a balcony from scratch is no simple DIY job,

Building a balcony from scratch is no simple DIY job,

and with cash running short, Paul's not employing any help.

and with cash running short, Paul's not employing any help.

Getting it right is going to be huge,

Getting it right is going to be huge,

because I'm doing this with a hammer and chisel.

because I'm doing this with a hammer and chisel.

I mean, I think Paul is kind of the Superman DIY,

I mean, I think Paul is kind of the Superman DIY,

so I'm all about encouraging him and, er...

so I'm all about encouraging him and, er...

Telling him he can do anything,

cos I hope he can, cos I can't!

cos I hope he can, cos I can't!

Bonjour.

Luckily for Emma and Paul, their neighbours who used to live in

Luckily for Emma and Paul, their neighbours who used to live in

the chateau have an old photograph showing an original balcony.

the chateau have an old photograph showing an original balcony.

Now, I can take a high definition photo with my phone now.

Now, I can take a high definition photo with my phone now.

Now, I can take a high definition photo with my phone now.

Paul now has something to base his designs on.

Paul now has something to base his designs on.

We've seen exactly what it looks like.

I've got, you know, pretty much we can see what the measurements are

I've got, you know, pretty much we can see what the measurements are

because we've got the house to go against,

but it's quite technical.

but it's quite technical.

The guys really knew what they were doing for strength

The guys really knew what they were doing for strength

and the rest of it, so it's going to take a little while.

and the rest of it, so it's going to take a little while.

Little bit harder than you thought, isn't it? Yeah.

Little bit harder than you thought, isn't it? Yeah.

Paul studied carpentry years ago,

Paul studied carpentry years ago,

so it's calling on his knowledge to save money,

so it's calling on his knowledge to save money,

but it's a passion project, too.

but it's a passion project, too.

We're using traditional joints, with lap joints,

We're using traditional joints, with lap joints,

We're using traditional joints, with lap joints,

mortise and tenon joints,

and wooden pegs.

Using these methods, Paul should end up with a really strong balcony,

Using these methods, Paul should end up with a really strong balcony,

although the joints are by no means easy.

although the joints are by no means easy.

So, what I'm going to do is just chip a few blocks of here.

So, what I'm going to do is just chip a few blocks of here.

There you go. Look at that.

Ah...

I would say that's really good.

I would say that's really good.

Really pleased with that.

And it's nice and square, as well.

Once the side panels of the balcony are built, they need to be

Once the side panels of the balcony are built, they need to be

lined up with the fixings on the wall before being fitted.

lined up with the fixings on the wall before being fitted.

The original balconies were simply screwed into place.

The original balconies were simply screwed into place.

With safety in mind, Paul's going one step further

With safety in mind, Paul's going one step further

and installing metal studs for extra support.

and installing metal studs for extra support.

I've put a mark on the wall, hopefully,

I've put a mark on the wall, hopefully,

where the drill's gotta go through.

where the drill's gotta go through.

And what will happen here is,

we're going to be using, eventually, all stainless steel,

we're going to be using, eventually, all stainless steel,

so it doesn't rot,

so it doesn't rot,

and it doesn't make any marks on the wood once it's all painted.

and it doesn't make any marks on the wood once it's all painted.

and it doesn't make any marks on the wood once it's all painted.

Emma's visiting the UK, so Paul's roped in his pal, Rohan,

Emma's visiting the UK, so Paul's roped in his pal, Rohan,

to help install the balcony.

Good job, mate. That don't mess about, does it?

Good job, mate. That don't mess about, does it?

What I have to do is,

jack it up with a couple of wedges of wood,

jack it up with a couple of wedges of wood,

so that the thing goes in whole square.

So, it goes in, what, square and central?

So, it goes in, what, square and central?

Square and central.

Now for the tricky bit -

sticking the metal studs in the wall with super-strong resin,

sticking the metal studs in the wall with super-strong resin,

so they line up with the holes in the balcony frame.

so they line up with the holes in the balcony frame.

then I can go over to that one, go, bish bash bosh,

drill the other holes in the bottom, do all three at once.

drill the other holes in the bottom, do all three at once.

All magic.

Once the glue sets there's no going back,

Once the glue sets there's no going back,

so fingers crossed Paul's measurements and angles are correct.

so fingers crossed Paul's measurements and angles are correct.

Did we have a plan B or...?

Not really. No! Not yet, no.

Not really. No! Not yet, no.

No, no, no. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

No, no, no. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

Things don't take long to set in this heat, and 45 minutes later...

Things don't take long to set in this heat, and 45 minutes later...

What do you reckon?

That's as rock solid as a rock solid thing from rock solid land.

That's as rock solid as a rock solid thing from rock solid land.

Oh, I'm glad we sorted that out.

Oh, I'm glad we sorted that out.

With the resin set, it's the moment of truth.

With the resin set, it's the moment of truth.

If the stud and balcony hole don't line up,

If the stud and balcony hole don't line up,

the chaps have a problem on their hands.

the chaps have a problem on their hands.

It has to go right into the socket first, at the bottom.

It has to go right into the socket first, at the bottom.

Right. That goes in there.

Right. That goes in there.

That goes in there.

How's that looking, brother? Well, I don't know yet.

How's that looking, brother? Well, I don't know yet.

I tell you what, that just went in without no probs.

I tell you what, that just went in without no probs.

That is not in line.

That is not in line.

It's well out. Well out.

It's well out. Well out.

That is the kind of thing that you do not want.

That is the kind of thing that you do not want.

That is the kind of thing that you do not want.

Oh, dear... Back to the drawing board.

Coming up, Mariam has a tough decision to make...

Coming up, Mariam has a tough decision to make...

This nice little chimney is this one.

This nice little chimney is this one.

Quite nice, really.

I don't know whether I should do what I want,

or what I think is right.

I help Paul with a balcony dilemma...

I help Paul with a balcony dilemma...

Is there any twist in it?

Because it's not going to be as solid as you want it to be, is it?

Because it's not going to be as solid as you want it to be, is it?

Because it's not going to be as solid as you want it to be, is it?

At Chateau du Doux, Abbie takes charge...

At Chateau du Doux, Abbie takes charge...

No, no, no, not them, as well. No, no, we're just doing bubbly.

No, no, no, not them, as well. No, no, we're just doing bubbly.

..to make sure the wedding gets off to a flying start.

..to make sure the wedding gets off to a flying start.

Try it. Wow, that was a good one! Very good.

Try it. Wow, that was a good one! Very good.

The 17th century Chateau de Mane de La Salle sits in 52 acres

The 17th century Chateau de Mane de La Salle sits in 52 acres

of land, has 12 bedrooms, two gites, and its own forest.

of land, has 12 bedrooms, two gites, and its own forest.

of land, has 12 bedrooms, two gites, and its own forest.

It's home to Jono and his wife, Mariom, and their 16-year-old son,

It's home to Jono and his wife, Mariom, and their 16-year-old son,

Monty, who moved here from Dubai to run a B&B.

Monty, who moved here from Dubai to run a B&B.

Just wanted somewhere where you can really...

Just wanted somewhere where you can really...

..breathe fresh air and you know it's yours,

..breathe fresh air and you know it's yours,

and you know whatever you do and put into it is there to stay.

and you know whatever you do and put into it is there to stay.

and you know whatever you do and put into it is there to stay.

Somewhere to settle down, really.

The chateau is located just over 70 miles from Bordeaux

The chateau is located just over 70 miles from Bordeaux

on the west coast.

The couple have held their first event, a sewing weekend,

The couple have held their first event, a sewing weekend,

which nearly didn't happen.

which nearly didn't happen.

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

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.

We can't wait until it is finished.

We can't wait until it is finished.

You know, you just have to do it.

To make the chateau pay and take in more guests,

To make the chateau pay and take in more guests,

they still have a lot of renovation to do.

they still have a lot of renovation to do.

I said to the mayor we're hoping to find people locally to do all the

I said to the mayor we're hoping to find people locally to do all the

work and he was so excited.

He turned around to whoever else he was standing with and said,

He turned around to whoever else he was standing with and said,

"Did you hear that?! They're going to use all local people."

"Did you hear that?! They're going to use all local people."

I thought, "Ooh, gosh, I've said that, now we're going to have to do it.

I thought, "Ooh, gosh, I've said that, now we're going to have to do it.

But, no, it does make sense because they know everything

But, no, it does make sense because they know everything

about the area, the sort of stone it is.

about the area, the sort of stone it is.

I think it's been really, really good.

I think it's been really, really good.

And true to their word, Mariom's checking out a fireplace

And true to their word, Mariom's checking out a fireplace

for the salon that she's ordered from local stonemason

for the salon that she's ordered from local stonemason

Monsieur Le Val.

Bonjour. Bonjour.

He had sent me some pictures, over the internet, to Dubai,

He had sent me some pictures, over the internet, to Dubai,

of some fire places.

of some fire places.

He sent me this one, and I like it because it's not too fussy.

He sent me this one, and I like it because it's not too fussy.

But it does have this curve here that the ones in the old houses that

But it does have this curve here that the ones in the old houses that

But it does have this curve here that the ones in the old houses that

we visited all seem to have.

we visited all seem to have.

The fireplace needs to match the newest part of the chateau,

The fireplace needs to match the newest part of the chateau,

built in the 19th century.

My dilemma is that the fireplace that I chose is

My dilemma is that the fireplace that I chose is

My dilemma is that the fireplace that I chose is

from the 18th century, I need something from the 19th century.

from the 18th century, I need something from the 19th century.

I had somehow misunderstood.

I don't know whether I should do what I want,

I don't know whether I should do what I want,

or what I think is right.

This nice little chimney is this one, chimney place.

This nice little chimney is this one, chimney place.

Fire place. Quite nice really.

Fire place. Quite nice really.

Monsieur Le Val has come to measure up for the fireplace.

Monsieur Le Val has come to measure up for the fireplace.

Since Mariom's visit to his workshop,

Since Mariom's visit to his workshop,

he believes he has an original 19th century one that'll fit,

he believes he has an original 19th century one that'll fit,

so won't have to make a reproduction.

so won't have to make a reproduction.

I didn't tell you.

I've just signed on an ancient fireplace which is

I've just signed on an ancient fireplace which is

more expensive than the one we've ordered. Right.

more expensive than the one we've ordered. Right.

OK. But I just did it without asking you.

You always do that.

Now with the deal done, they can crack on with getting it installed.

At Chateau de Doux in southwest France,

At Chateau de Doux in southwest France,

Clive and his family are racing to dress the marquis,

Clive and his family are racing to dress the marquis,

ready for their biggest wedding of the season.

ready for their biggest wedding of the season.

It's important to make it a success as they need to grow

It's important to make it a success as they need to grow

their events business.

We have got 45 minutes before everything kicks off,

We have got 45 minutes before everything kicks off,

We have got 45 minutes before everything kicks off,

so no pressure.

Oh, gosh, that means I've got to get this working.

Oh, gosh, that means I've got to get this working.

While Abbie gets the beer pump up and running,

While Abbie gets the beer pump up and running,

Clive and son Ross are making a DJ table from an old door they found.

Clive and son Ross are making a DJ table from an old door they found.

Clive and son Ross are making a DJ table from an old door they found.

Perfect.

Right, if you help me lift that up, we'll put the hinges down.

Right, if you help me lift that up, we'll put the hinges down.

Right. You go on that end.

And then flip it over, all right?

I want the hinges to go underneath, like that.

I want the hinges to go underneath, like that.

That's it.

But the makeshift table needs disguising.

But the makeshift table needs disguising.

OK. Now that.

What do I think of it?

I think it looks pretty tacky, to be honest.

I think it looks pretty tacky, to be honest.

Hang on, that's got to go down, hasn't it?

Hang on, that's got to go down, hasn't it?

Not up. What are you doing?

I am going to endeavour to cover those legs.

I am going to endeavour to cover those legs.

No, Mum, that's stupid. It isn't.

No, Mum, that's stupid. It isn't.

It is.

If I find another one, it covers. Yeah, but then he's got a big

If I find another one, it covers. Yeah, but then he's got a big

bumpy bit in the middle that he's going to try and put his kit on.

bumpy bit in the middle that he's going to try and put his kit on.

That's got to look better than your horrid legs.

That's got to look better than your horrid legs.

Yeah, but when you put the cloth on...

There's nothing wrong with my legs. Yeah, but you can see the legs when you walk in,

There's nothing wrong with my legs. Yeah, but you can see the legs when you walk in,

so you've defeated the object. It's going to be dark, darling.

so you've defeated the object. It's going to be dark, darling.

Well, why are you bothering with that if it's going to be dark?

Well, why are you bothering with that if it's going to be dark?

I don't get your logic.

You're trying to cover it up with Granny's old sheets.

You're trying to cover it up with Granny's old sheets.

That looks horrendous.

That looks so bad.

Right. I think I ought to test the beer to make sure it's

Right. I think I ought to test the beer to make sure it's

fit for our customers.

I'll give you the small one.

What if we put it on straight, I think it will be fine?

What if we put it on straight, I think it will be fine?

Mum. It's not very please, Abbie. No, it's filthy. I would, please.

Mum. It's not very please, Abbie. No, it's filthy. I would, please.

Mine's not like that. Cheers. Cheers. Cheers.

Mine's not like that. Cheers. Cheers. Cheers.

Here's to the unfinished marquis. Here's to Granny's table.

Here's to the unfinished marquis. Here's to Granny's table.

There's no more time for a beer break, the guests are gathering,

There's no more time for a beer break, the guests are gathering,

and Clive and Abbie need to get on bar duty.

and Clive and Abbie need to get on bar duty.

Right, like that?

No. No. Not them as well. No. No.

No. We're just doing bubbly. Some people might want this.

No. We're just doing bubbly. Some people might want this.

Yeah, but we haven't got proper glasses for wine. It looks very bad.

Yeah, but we haven't got proper glasses for wine. It looks very bad.

What've we got out there? Champagne glasses. Just do Champagne.

What've we got out there? Champagne glasses. Just do Champagne.

Everyone's taken a glass. I've just opened it now. Well, use them for the meal.

Everyone's taken a glass. I've just opened it now. Well, use them for the meal.

Right, OK. The red can breathe. That's fine.

Right, OK. The red can breathe. That's fine.

The white, just put a cork back in.

The white, just put a cork back in.

I drink it all the time.

Yeah, Abbie drinks all the profits away.

Yeah, Abbie drinks all the profits away.

You've got to try it.

Ooh. Very good. Wow, that was a good one.

But Clive has another task -

Sorting the pots outside the marquis.

Sorting the pots outside the marquis.

A job Karen asked him to do hours ago.

A job Karen asked him to do hours ago.

I've got to go and help Karen out with her plants.

I've got to go and help Karen out with her plants.

She wants me to find some soil from somewhere.

She wants me to find some soil from somewhere.

I'm in the doghouse. I know that.

I'm always in the doghouse.

It's my professional occupation, being in the doghouse.

It's my professional occupation, being in the doghouse.

She keeps going on about these plants.

She keeps going on about these plants.

Oh, dear, they do look a bit sorry, don't they?

Oh, dear, they do look a bit sorry, don't they?

OK. So...

Right.

I'll go in search of a shovel.

Where are you? Whereabouts?

Where are you? Whereabouts?

There's Earth here, right next to the marquis.

There's Earth here, right next to the marquis.

Clearly in the doghouse.

Karen wants her plants, Karen will have her plants.

Karen wants her plants, Karen will have her plants.

It's four o'clock and the guests are taking their seats.

It's four o'clock and the guests are taking their seats.

Little do they know, just 100 feet away,

Little do they know, just 100 feet away,

Clive and Karen are wrestling with their potted plants.

Clive and Karen are wrestling with their potted plants.

You're very slow.

I'm very slow.

Right, I'm going to get some more soil. And these...

Right, I'm going to get some more soil. And these...

There we go. No, you need to turn it around.

There we go. No, you need to turn it around.

Yeah. Colour coordinated with the bride. It is.

Yeah. Colour coordinated with the bride. It is.

How about stealing some from here?

How about stealing some from here?

Oh, no, Clive, I've got perfect soil. Don't...

Oh, no, Clive, I've got perfect soil. Don't...

What's wrong with that? It looks exactly the same.

What's wrong with that? It looks exactly the same.

No. Please don't. Because you've got...

I want the leaves to cover it.

I don't want people treading in all that, and treading it every...

I don't want people treading in all that, and treading it every...

I've got a job for you whilst I go and get the soil.

I've got a job for you whilst I go and get the soil.

Ah, I don't think Clive's quite out of the doghouse yet.

Ah, I don't think Clive's quite out of the doghouse yet.

But just across the lawn, love is in the air.

But just across the lawn, love is in the air.

It is an honour to speak at this very special gathering,

It is an honour to speak at this very special gathering,

at this very special place, Chateau de Doux.

at this very special place, Chateau de Doux.

So, at the moment the ceremony's going on,

So, at the moment the ceremony's going on,

just through those glass doors there, and it's going really well.

just through those glass doors there, and it's going really well.

Everyone's happy. Everyone looks amazing.

Everyone's happy. Everyone looks amazing.

I guess they're going to be about half an hour.

We've got to move that table out in a minute.

We've got to move that table out in a minute.

CHEERING

CHEERING

At Chateau de Montvason in Normandy, Paul is replicating the original

At Chateau de Montvason in Normandy, Paul is replicating the original

chateau balconies, but he and mate Rohan, have hit a big problem.

chateau balconies, but he and mate Rohan, have hit a big problem.

chateau balconies, but he and mate Rohan, have hit a big problem.

The side section of the balcony isn't lining up.

The side section of the balcony isn't lining up.

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.

I drilled the hole straight.

I drilled the hole straight.

And the wall isn't.

And the wall isn't.

And so therefore, when I put the two up together, they didn't match.

And so therefore, when I put the two up together, they didn't match.

And so therefore, when I put the two up together, they didn't match.

And so therefore, when I put the two up together, they didn't match.

So, we learn by our mistakes.

So, we learn by our mistakes.

Paul tries enlarging the balcony holes slightly.

Paul tries enlarging the balcony holes slightly.

That looks promising, mate.

That does look promising, doesn't it? There you go.

That does look promising, doesn't it? There you go.

There you go. I'm looking at that.

That's absolutely smack bang in place where it should be.

That's absolutely smack bang in place where it should be.

That's absolutely smack bang in place where it should be.

Once Paul's happy the sides fit, he'll take them down and then

Once Paul's happy the sides fit, he'll take them down and then

build the horizontals that join them together while it's on the ground.

build the horizontals that join them together while it's on the ground.

That's a good idea.

But the problem will be getting the whole thing back up.

But the problem will be getting the whole thing back up.

So Paul's ringing yours truly to see if I have any bight ideas.

So Paul's ringing yours truly to see if I have any bight ideas.

So Paul's ringing yours truly to see if I have any bight ideas.

Hiya, Paul. How you doing?

Hiya, Paul. How you doing?

Yeah, not too bad.

Got a slight dilemma with the balconies.

Got a slight dilemma with the balconies.

Yeah, OK.

I've got a couple of pictures by the way that you sent through.

I've got a couple of pictures by the way that you sent through.

Good job, matey. Good job.

Good job, matey. Good job.

Yeah, very impressed indeed.

Oh, thank you. Right.

So when you put the horizontals across joining the two sides,

So when you put the horizontals across joining the two sides,

So when you put the horizontals across joining the two sides,

is there any twist in it?

Because it's not going to be as solid as you want it to be, is it?

Absolutely. And that's why I want to put a cross brace on those

Absolutely. And that's why I want to put a cross brace on those

joints before the thing goes up in place.

joints before the thing goes up in place.

When it comes down to lifting it, you got any volunteers there?

When it comes down to lifting it, you got any volunteers there?

When it comes down to lifting it, you got any volunteers there?

Because the last thing you want to be doing is lifting the whole

Because the last thing you want to be doing is lifting the whole

thing up unless you're happy that you've got some beef with you,

thing up unless you're happy that you've got some beef with you,

OK, that can help you do that.

Now that can be mechanical or it can be people.

Now that can be mechanical or it can be people.

I love everything you've done so far, it all makes sense.

I love everything you've done so far, it all makes sense.

And the actual craftsmanship that's gone into that is very impressive.

And the actual craftsmanship that's gone into that is very impressive.

Well done, you. Oh, thank you. Nice talking to you, matey.

Well done, you. Oh, thank you. Nice talking to you, matey.

You keep smiling. OK, mate.

You keep smiling. OK, mate.

See you later. Cheers, Paul.

Thanks, Dick. Bye. Bye.

With an idea of what he'll need to lift it into place when built,

With an idea of what he'll need to lift it into place when built,

Paul now has to line-up the other side panel with the wall,

Paul now has to line-up the other side panel with the wall,

then he can build the horizontals.

All right. OK.

Firstly, take the bracket away. Right.

Firstly, take the bracket away. Right.

Happy, mate? I don't know yet.

The worst thing that can happen is they don't look right.

The worst thing that can happen is they don't look right.

And that wouldn't be doing justice to the house.

And that wouldn't be doing justice to the house.

And that wouldn't be doing justice to the house.

It has to look right.

Absolutely solid now.

Emma is back from the UK, and this is the first time she's seen

Emma is back from the UK, and this is the first time she's seen

the fruits of Paul's hard labour.

the fruits of Paul's hard labour.

Oh, wow.

They actually look really good on it, don't they?

They actually look really good on it, don't they?

They do. Guess how much it's cost me.

They do. Guess how much it's cost me.

Go on, how much altogether?

Go on, how much altogether?

300 Euros.

No way. Just... Both of them?

No way. Just... Both of them?

For both balconies.

Ha! 300 Euros.

Ha! 300 Euros.

That's insane. How much would it have cost if we'd have got it done?

That's insane. How much would it have cost if we'd have got it done?

I don't even want to know. Probably about 12,000.

I don't even want to know. Probably about 12,000.

Oh, well done, honey. That's absolutely amazing.

Oh, well done, honey. That's absolutely amazing.

So proud of you.

I think that if the neighbours come round that remember

I think that if the neighbours come round that remember

the balconies, and they say,

the balconies, and they say,

"They are just how I remember them,"

that would be, for me, the greatest compliment, and job done.

that would be, for me, the greatest compliment, and job done.

that would be, for me, the greatest compliment, and job done.

Now Paul's happy with the side panels,

Now Paul's happy with the side panels,

he can crack on with building the horizontals.

he can crack on with building the horizontals.

Coming up, Mariom runs out of elbow grease.

Coming up, Mariom runs out of elbow grease.

I mean, even this is going to take forever.

I mean, even this is going to take forever.

With the ceremony over,

it's a race against time to clear the terrace for the party.

it's a race against time to clear the terrace for the party.

So we now undo everything that we did this morning.

So we now undo everything that we did this morning.

It's like Groundhog Day.

It's like Groundhog Day.

And Paul gets panicky.

I am nervous because, obviously, this hasn't been on the wall yet.

I am nervous because, obviously, this hasn't been on the wall yet.

I am nervous because, obviously, this hasn't been on the wall yet.

Don't know whether it will actually fit.

Don't know whether it will actually fit.

One of the joys of having a chateau is the opportunity it gives

One of the joys of having a chateau is the opportunity it gives

you to get your creative juices going.

It's gorgeous.

I love it.

Something quite satisfying about seeing something that you've

Something quite satisfying about seeing something that you've

worked on, on wallpaper, and now the fabric.

worked on, on wallpaper, and now the fabric.

Very, very exciting.

Angel and I are always finding ways to save money, and learn new skills.

Angel and I are always finding ways to save money, and learn new skills.

Angel and I are always finding ways to save money, and learn new skills.

Nearly 80% of things I do, I've never done before.

Nearly 80% of things I do, I've never done before.

Nearly 80% of things I do, I've never done before.

At Chateau de Mane de la Salle,

Mariam is taking a leaf out of Angel's book

Mariam is taking a leaf out of Angel's book

and doing her own bit of creative upcycling, turning a sideboard

and doing her own bit of creative upcycling, turning a sideboard

and an old copper bucket into a sink for a downstairs bathroom.

and an old copper bucket into a sink for a downstairs bathroom.

So this is the furniture we bought to put a sink in, in the guest loo.

So this is the furniture we bought to put a sink in, in the guest loo.

So this is the furniture we bought to put a sink in, in the guest loo.

So this is the furniture we bought to put a sink in, in the guest loo.

And we need to put the basin in it.

They paid about £50 for the sideboard,

They paid about £50 for the sideboard,

and will use one of the two copper buckets for the sink,

and will use one of the two copper buckets for the sink,

depending on which one cleans up best.

depending on which one cleans up best.

Mariam's trying lemon juice

and good old-fashioned elbow grease,

with help from work-away, Yanik.

with help from work-away, Yanik.

Our neighbour knows about everything, and so Johnno went

Our neighbour knows about everything, and so Johnno went

and saw her the other day, and said, "How do you clean copper?"

and saw her the other day, and said, "How do you clean copper?"

And she said, "Oh, let..." He said, "Is it vinegar and salt?" She said,

And she said, "Oh, let..." He said, "Is it vinegar and salt?" She said,

And she said, "Oh, let..." He said, "Is it vinegar and salt?" She said,

"No, not copper, it's lemons."

"No, not copper, it's lemons."

Thought we'd have a look.

Dunno, what do you think?

It looks a bit better. In five years, you'll have done it.

It looks a bit better. In five years, you'll have done it.

Maybe in 10.

I've not given up on the lemon yet.

I've not given up on the lemon yet.

But...

..I'm going to try the other one just to see.

..I'm going to try the other one just to see.

Time to try something else.

Mariam is moving on to a shop-bought copper cleaning solution.

Mariam is moving on to a shop-bought copper cleaning solution.

Ooh, something's happening.

Ooh, something's happening.

That's looking fun.

Well, it's looking more promising, I have to say.

Well, it's looking more promising, I have to say.

I'm sorry, I'm not doing the lemons.

I mean, even this is going to take forever.

Quite nice, though.

Quite nice, though.

"Restore a chateau," they said. "It'll be fun," they said.

"Restore a chateau," they said. "It'll be fun," they said.

It's not long before Mariam's getting some more cleaning advice.

It's not long before Mariam's getting some more cleaning advice.

This time from one of the builders.

Oh.

Oh, OK.

So his first job was a patissier.

They had big copper pots, and he used to have to clean them, and

They had big copper pots, and he used to have to clean them, and

he said vinegar and salt. I said, "I thought it was lemon."

he said vinegar and salt. I said, "I thought it was lemon."

OK, I'm going to go and get the salt and the vinegar cos

OK, I'm going to go and get the salt and the vinegar cos

he said it works well, and I'm a bit fed up.

It's working really well, as well.

Look.

However, a larger job is looming.

However, a larger job is looming.

The stonemason has arrived to fit the antique fireplace in the salon.

The stonemason has arrived to fit the antique fireplace in the salon.

Everybody said, "Oh, it'll take twice as long as you think."

Everybody said, "Oh, it'll take twice as long as you think."

I was thinking, no way, we've got a very organised person in charge,

I was thinking, no way, we've got a very organised person in charge,

and it's all going according to plan, and it'll be perfect.

and it's all going according to plan, and it'll be perfect.

Ooops!

They're piecing together old stones

from a reclaimed 19th century fireplace.

from a reclaimed 19th century fireplace.

I'm not surprised Mariam's concerned,

you don't want any mistakes when you've just forked out over £2,000

you don't want any mistakes when you've just forked out over £2,000

for an original fireplace.

By the end of the day, it's all coming together.

By the end of the day, it's all coming together.

Mm. It looks rather nice.

It's very nice. Beautiful.

It's very nice. Beautiful.

I think it'll look fantastic.

As we're doing everything traditionally,

the flooring is traditional, we might as well go the whole hog

the flooring is traditional, we might as well go the whole hog

and have the fireplace that would have originally been in here.

and have the fireplace that would have originally been in here.

Yeah, it's brilliant.

Something else that's come up brilliantly is Mariam's copper pot.

Something else that's come up brilliantly is Mariam's copper pot.

It's nearly ready to be fitted into the sideboard

It's nearly ready to be fitted into the sideboard

and turned into a sink.

At Chateau du Doux, in the Dordogne Valley, Clive, Karen and Abbie's

At Chateau du Doux, in the Dordogne Valley, Clive, Karen and Abbie's

biggest wedding of the summer is in full swing.

biggest wedding of the summer is in full swing.

The ceremony is over and everyone's enjoying the reception,

The ceremony is over and everyone's enjoying the reception,

but there's no rest for the hosts.

but there's no rest for the hosts.

So we now undo everything that we did this morning.

So we now undo everything that we did this morning.

It's like Groundhog Day.

Think lilac is my colour, or not?

Think lilac is my colour, or not?

Oh, very fetching. No?

Oh, very fetching. No?

Very fetching.

I tell you what, we're nearly of the age where we can have a lilac rinse.

I tell you what, we're nearly of the age where we can have a lilac rinse.

I tell you what, we're nearly of the age where we can have a lilac rinse.

Oh. Well, you may. Ha!

Oh. Well, you may. Ha!

There's not much to rinse in your case, is there? Nope!

There's not much to rinse in your case, is there? Nope!

Oh, my goodness, the Chateau ghost has just appeared.

Oh, my goodness, the Chateau ghost has just appeared.

Who was that creeping around at two o'clock this morning? Wooohooo!

Who was that creeping around at two o'clock this morning? Wooohooo!

I tell you what, that does become you.

I tell you what, that does become you.

Very handsome.

The chairs from the ceremony should be going into Clive's van

The chairs from the ceremony should be going into Clive's van

so they can be quickly taken over to the store room, but there's a hitch.

so they can be quickly taken over to the store room, but there's a hitch.

The van is full of building materials,

The van is full of building materials,

five baths, shower screens,

five baths, shower screens,

all sorts of things for the next phase of renovation,

all sorts of things for the next phase of renovation,

so I'm not going to get the chairs in!

I think Ross and I are going to have to move a little bit into

I think Ross and I are going to have to move a little bit into

the cellar.

Lift!

I don't know where Abbie has gone.

Right.

Once the van's empty,

the family can finally clear the way for the evening reception.

the family can finally clear the way for the evening reception.

They've been on the clock for nearly 12 hours

They've been on the clock for nearly 12 hours

and there's still a long way to go.

and there's still a long way to go.

The caterers will leave at about 10, 11 o'clock tonight,

The caterers will leave at about 10, 11 o'clock tonight,

The caterers will leave at about 10, 11 o'clock tonight,

and then we're then on the bar until about three in the morning.

and then we're then on the bar until about three in the morning.

Maybe even later. I don't know yet.

We're in for a big night.

In Normandy, at Chateau de Montvason,

In Normandy, at Chateau de Montvason,

it's a big day for Paul and Emma

as the two finished balconies are due to go up.

as the two finished balconies are due to go up.

Hopefully, we're going to get that balcony in place here,

Hopefully, we're going to get that balcony in place here,

Hopefully, we're going to get that balcony in place here,

but I don't know whether it will actually fit.

but I don't know whether it will actually fit.

Paul knows the side panels will fit, but it remains to be seen

Paul knows the side panels will fit, but it remains to be seen

if he's got the measurements right for the horizontals.

if he's got the measurements right for the horizontals.

I've had a conversation with Dick.

I've had a word with one of the neighbours and he's going to bring

I've had a word with one of the neighbours and he's going to bring

his tractor round.

I am nervous because...

I am nervous because...

..obviously, this hasn't been on the wall yet.

..obviously, this hasn't been on the wall yet.

It's exciting. I'm not even thinking about whether it's going to fit.

It's exciting. I'm not even thinking about whether it's going to fit.

Emma and Paul have made life trickier by inviting

Emma and Paul have made life trickier by inviting

their neighbours, the mayor, and the local historical society,

their neighbours, the mayor, and the local historical society,

to see the balconies later today.

Paul has nerves, so, because I'm the supporter, I'm not permitting

Paul has nerves, so, because I'm the supporter, I'm not permitting

Paul has nerves, so, because I'm the supporter, I'm not permitting

myself to have nerves, but secretly I'll be happy when they're up.

myself to have nerves, but secretly I'll be happy when they're up.

And it's going to be as it should be.

I mean, there have been no balconies here since the '50s,

I mean, there have been no balconies here since the '50s,

and this is the piece de resistance.

It really is. It's the little icing on the cake.

It really is. It's the little icing on the cake.

It's taken 100 hours of work to get this far.

It's taken 100 hours of work to get this far.

If it doesn't fit,

it's a major rework.

All right, it's gotta go up. That's it.

All right, it's gotta go up. That's it.

Wait.

Right, so, what we got?

Wait, wait. That's it! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

That's it. That's it! Yes!

That's it. That's it! Yes!

Right, OK. Hoo hoo hoo hoo!

Right, OK. Hoo hoo hoo hoo!

Success. I never doubted it...

I love this double spannering thing going on.

I love this double spannering thing going on.

Now for the second one.

That's it. Yeah, that's good. That's it, we're in.

I'm in.

I need to get that end that way.

I need to get that end that way.

I need to get that end that way.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Well done, honey.

Once it's pulled in, shouldn't fall out.

Once it's pulled in, shouldn't fall out.

It's amazing. I actually can't believe they're on.

It's amazing. I actually can't believe they're on.

Well done, baby.

A great achievement,

but the rest of the work can wait,

as the neighbours who used to live in the chateau, have arrived.

as the neighbours who used to live in the chateau, have arrived.

Bonjour. Bonjour.

We need to get that picture, don't we?

I'd say that was picture perfect.

I'd say that was picture perfect.

Hopefully, the local historic society, and mayor,

Hopefully, the local historic society, and mayor,

feel the same way.

Bravo! Go on, curtsey!

That's so good, darling. So good. It's nice, isn't it?

That's so good, darling. So good. It's nice, isn't it?

I have to take my hat off to Paul.

He took on a huge challenge,

He took on a huge challenge,

and nailed it.

Good job. Good job!

It's been a busy year for Emma and Paul, and they've worked wonders,

It's been a busy year for Emma and Paul, and they've worked wonders,

but there's little time to bask in their success,

but there's little time to bask in their success,

as the next challenge is just around the corner.

as the next challenge is just around the corner.

Seeing the things up on the wall now is just fabulous.

Seeing the things up on the wall now is just fabulous.

I can't even tell you how happy I am.

I can't even tell you how happy I am.

I'm just absolutely ecstatic.

I'm just absolutely ecstatic.

Well done to them both.

They've had a busy summer.

They've welcomed guests,

started to renovate the west wing,

started to renovate the west wing,

and held an artists' retreat,

and held an artists' retreat,

but there's still a lot to do.

Our next project over the winter is the west wing,

Our next project over the winter is the west wing,

and the west wing needs everything.

and the west wing needs everything.

We have a deadline to house people in it for the next season.

We have a deadline to house people in it for the next season.

We have a deadline to house people in it for the next season.

Once we've finished that, it's onto the second floor,

Once we've finished that, it's onto the second floor,

only 10 rooms there...

only 10 rooms there...

Good luck with that next phase.

Coming up, Mariam and Johnno are waiting for water...

Coming up, Mariam and Johnno are waiting for water...

Voila!

And Abbie cuts it fine...

I'm going to run down, they're all going down, so...

I'm going to run down, they're all going down, so...

Yep.

..so the wedding can finish with a bang.

CHEERING

Back at Chateau Domaine de la Salle,

Back at Chateau Domaine de la Salle,

Jono is trying his hand at turning an old side table

Jono is trying his hand at turning an old side table

and one of Mariam's restored copper buckets into a sink

and one of Mariam's restored copper buckets into a sink

for a downstairs bathroom.

for a downstairs bathroom.

The plumber said he took these taps out

of a chateau somewhere else about 20 years ago.

of a chateau somewhere else about 20 years ago.

They've been sitting in his workshop ever since.

They've been sitting in his workshop ever since.

It's rather good they're going to be reused.

It's rather good they're going to be reused.

A carpenter has created a wooden base for the taps.

A carpenter has created a wooden base for the taps.

IN FRENCH:

It's now up to Jono to cut a hole for the copper bucket

It's now up to Jono to cut a hole for the copper bucket

that will become the basin.

That's the starter hole so you can put the blade of the saw through.

That's the starter hole so you can put the blade of the saw through.

That's the starter hole so you can put the blade of the saw through.

Let's see what happens.

Voila!

Some places, it's good - in other places, it's not.

Some places, it's good - in other places, it's not.

There's a bit of fine trimming to do which I might even be able

There's a bit of fine trimming to do which I might even be able

to do with this file instead of using the saw again.

to do with this file instead of using the saw again.

That's about it because it's going to rest on the beams

That's about it because it's going to rest on the beams

That's about it because it's going to rest on the beams

of the old drawer - so it's pretty much there, actually.

of the old drawer - so it's pretty much there, actually.

Job well done.

It's the next day,

and Mariam is preparing a special meal for all the builders on site.

and Mariam is preparing a special meal for all the builders on site.

and Mariam is preparing a special meal for all the builders on site.

I just wanted to make a lunch to

I just wanted to make a lunch to

try to thank the workers a little bit.

try to thank the workers a little bit.

I think they'll appreciate it.

I think they'll appreciate it.

Before serving up, they're checking out the boot room renovations,

Before serving up, they're checking out the boot room renovations,

Before serving up, they're checking out the boot room renovations,

where Mariam's handmade tiles are taking pride of place.

where Mariam's handmade tiles are taking pride of place.

Brilliant. There's the sink done.

Oh, there's the tiles that you did with...

Oh, there's the tiles that you did with...

Angel up in Mayenne. Yeah, they're brilliant.

Angel up in Mayenne. Yeah, they're brilliant.

Yeah. I'll look forward to washing my boots there.

Yeah. I'll look forward to washing my boots there.

So, what do you think? Is it nice to have something with our house on it?

So, what do you think? Is it nice to have something with our house on it?

Mini Chateau? Yeah, yeah.

Mini Chateau? Yeah, yeah.

And the cats and everything...

And the cats and everything...

They're more important than us - they're there for posterity.

They're more important than us - they're there for posterity.

That's really good. Anyway, I'm glad it's done.

That's really good. Anyway, I'm glad it's done.

In the downstairs bathroom, Jono and Mariam's re-purposed copper

In the downstairs bathroom, Jono and Mariam's re-purposed copper

bucket has been installed, and the water connected.

bucket has been installed, and the water connected.

Mariam.

We're going to turn the water on.

Can I look in?

Yeah, of course.

Oh, wow.

Are you happy now? Yeah, very happy.

Are you happy now? Yeah, very happy.

He wanted an odd pipework.

ON RADIO:

ON RADIO:

OK.

RATTLING NOISE

Ah.

JONO:

Voila! Hey!

Voila! Hey!

MAN CHEERING ON RADIO

Good.

Look, he's smiling, too!

JONO LAUGHS

It certainly is a superb bit of creative thinking.

It certainly is a superb bit of creative thinking.

An old bucket and a side table,

An old bucket and a side table,

transformed into a smart bathroom unit.

transformed into a smart bathroom unit.

Time now for everyone to enjoy a celebratory lunch together,

Time now for everyone to enjoy a celebratory lunch together,

and a pat on the back for all their hard work.

and a pat on the back for all their hard work.

ALL LAUGH

Sante!

ALL SPEAK

I love the area, I love the place, I love the house,

I love the area, I love the place, I love the house,

I love the people - I love everything about it.

I love the people - I love everything about it.

Mariam and Jono have had a successful three months

Mariam and Jono have had a successful three months

since they moved in.

They now have running water,

they've finished renovating some rooms,

they've finished renovating some rooms,

and hosted a sewing weekend.

and hosted a sewing weekend.

But there's still a way to go before the B&B can take off.

But there's still a way to go before the B&B can take off.

It seems a really long time ago when we first came here,

It seems a really long time ago when we first came here,

and it feels actually as if we're not getting forward very much,

and it feels actually as if we're not getting forward very much,

and it feels actually as if we're not getting forward very much,

but when I sit down and think about it,

but when I sit down and think about it,

it's really, really different.

This is definitely our forever home, isn't it?

Yes, I'm not moving again.

Back at Chateau du Doux,

the biggest wedding reception of the season is under way.

the biggest wedding reception of the season is under way.

the biggest wedding reception of the season is under way.

To make sure the wedding goes with a bang, Rie and Elliott have arranged

To make sure the wedding goes with a bang, Rie and Elliott have arranged

with Abbie for a surprise firework display for their guests,

with Abbie for a surprise firework display for their guests,

but the reception is running late.

Can you go and show everyone what to do in there, and then I'm heading

Can you go and show everyone what to do in there, and then I'm heading

down to the marquis cos the first dance is on at half ten.

down to the marquis cos the first dance is on at half ten.

At half past ten.

And that's followed by the fireworks. Yes.

And that's followed by the fireworks. Yes.

But nobody knows that. First dance at half ten.

Do you think it will be on time, Abbie?

Do you think it will be on time, Abbie?

No, 15 minutes late apparently.

Abbie's trying to stall the display.

Abbie's trying to stall the display.

Unfortunately, the organiser has another event to go to,

Unfortunately, the organiser has another event to go to,

so Abbie will have to stick with the original schedule.

so Abbie will have to stick with the original schedule.

What? Everything OK?

We need to hurry up with the fireworks if possible.

We need to hurry up with the fireworks if possible.

Just get everyone down there.

Right. Cos...

Yeah. Yeah. It's meant to be at half past, so she's a bit...

Yeah. Yeah. It's meant to be at half past, so she's a bit...

She's got to dash after, so...

She's got to dash after, so...

As Angel and I know all too well,

As Angel and I know all too well,

shepherding merry wedding guests can be like herding cats,

shepherding merry wedding guests can be like herding cats,

especially when they don't know why.

especially when they don't know why.

We have to do it. Otherwise it won't... Shall we just do it?

We have to do it. Otherwise it won't... Shall we just do it?

RIE: Let's go! It doesn't matter! Just blast it now.

RIE: Let's go! It doesn't matter! Just blast it now.

Well, no, they can... Get everyone down there.

Got at least 5-10 minutes and let's get those done. Yeah.

Got at least 5-10 minutes and let's get those done. Yeah.

And then we can get that started, right?

So, this is supposed to be a surprise so nobody's meant to know about it.

So, this is supposed to be a surprise so nobody's meant to know about it.

Probably shouldn't even say that, cos people will start suspecting things. But no, I'm going

Probably shouldn't even say that, cos people will start suspecting things. But no, I'm going

to run down. They're all going down, so... OK, then... Yeah.

to run down. They're all going down, so... OK, then... Yeah.

to run down. They're all going down, so... OK, then... Yeah.

IN ENGLISH:

With around a minute to go until the scheduled start,

With around a minute to go until the scheduled start,

the guests need to get a move on.

I'm waiting, I'm waiting till the last person's out of the tent.

I'm waiting, I'm waiting till the last person's out of the tent.

I'm waiting, I'm waiting till the last person's out of the tent.

IN FRENCH:

CHEERING AND WHISTLING

With the day drawing to a close,

the family are finally able to take a well-earned break.

the family are finally able to take a well-earned break.

Wow, look at that.

That was amazing!

It's fabulous to see the Chateau used in this way.

It's fabulous to see the Chateau used in this way.

It was built by an Ambassador for entertaining,

It was built by an Ambassador for entertaining,

and I think that's exactly what we're doing,

and I think that's exactly what we're doing,

and it just makes the whole thing enjoyable. ABBIE: I love it,

and it just makes the whole thing enjoyable. ABBIE: I love it,

cos your job is working with people on the happiest day of their life.

cos your job is working with people on the happiest day of their life.

So, I mean, it doesn't get better than that.

So, I mean, it doesn't get better than that.

Job well done I think,

what do you think, Ro?

Yeah, I think it's a job well done.

Yeah, I think it's a job well done.

Angel and I understand that wonderful feeling,

Angel and I understand that wonderful feeling,

when all the weeks of working flat out come to fruition.

when all the weeks of working flat out come to fruition.

The family has successfully pulled off their biggest wedding of the year.

The family has successfully pulled off their biggest wedding of the year.

It bodes well for the future.

It bodes well for the future.

We're really happy cos we've managed to renovate another couple

We're really happy cos we've managed to renovate another couple

of bedrooms, which is just getting us closer to our final dream

of bedrooms, which is just getting us closer to our final dream

of finishing them all.

We will continue with the work as soon as the season's over.

We will continue with the work as soon as the season's over.

We will continue with the work as soon as the season's over.

I'm not even thinking about it yet!

I'm not even thinking about it yet!

It's been a busy summer.

They've modernised many of the guest rooms

in the apartments and main building.

They've hosted some fantastic weddings.

They've hosted some fantastic weddings.

But, there's still more rooms to do.

But, there's still more rooms to do.

We've come a long way, haven't we?

It's a long journey, there's no two ways about it.

It's a long journey, there's no two ways about it.

I mean, there were so many things we've had to do,

I mean, there were so many things we've had to do,

in terms of the renovations, and bringing it up to standard.

in terms of the renovations, and bringing it up to standard.

I mean, I have no experience in contracts,

I mean, I have no experience in contracts,

no experience in accounting, no experience in anything,

no experience in accounting, no experience in anything,

but it's all a bit of trial and error, and you work it out, so...

but it's all a bit of trial and error, and you work it out, so...

Yeah, we're getting there. We are getting there.

Yeah, we're getting there. We are getting there.

Anyway, you're doing the pot wash next.

No, you are. No, come on, don't argue.

No, you are. No, come on, don't argue.

Off you go.

Next time, we meet some new chateau owners...

Next time, we meet some new chateau owners...

You've put me in a happy place here.

..and I sail to their rescue.

The whole of this has to be completely tanked and sealed.

The whole of this has to be completely tanked and sealed.

There's a surprise guest in a turret.

There's a surprise guest in a turret.

Oh, there it goes!

And a tussle over who's in charge.

This is not going to work. And then we've got extra space

This is not going to work. And then we've got extra space

with people sitting on walls. It's not going to work.

with people sitting on walls. It's not going to work.

We catch up with familiar faces.

I've got a vision, and Tim's got a vision,

I've got a vision, and Tim's got a vision,

they're not actually the same vision, yeah. No!

they're not actually the same vision, yeah. No!

As they have a hard sell to make.

As they have a hard sell to make.

You gotta have a lot of imagination.

I know it looks like a rat-infested shed, and it is, but...

I know it looks like a rat-infested shed, and it is, but...

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