Name: The Big House Reborn
Released: 2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

This 6 part series follows the work of National Trust conservators as they embark on a massive, three-year £8million project to repair and restore The Mount Stewart House to its previous glory.

2015 · 24m

EPISODE 1

The State of the House

As the three-year restoration of Mount Stewart commences, engineers begin to reveal the true state of the house, while it is a nervous time for the team as they attempt to lower the infamous Hambletonian painting by George Stubbs.
EPISODE 2

Work Begins

In the second episode of the new series, the contractors for the main build of the restoration arrive on site to inspect the condition of the building while the Chapel within the Mount Stewart estate undergoes a remarkable transformation.
EPISODE 3

Scheduling and Scaffolding

The restoration project at Mount Stewart begins to slowly fall behind schedule as the engineers experience challenges on site. Meanwhile, the contractors endeavor to remove scaffolding around the building in time for a wedding.
EPISODE 4

Cataloguing the Treasures

The conservation team at Mount Stewart begin to catalogue items including clothing, china and taxidermy, which will be kept in storage throughout the renovation project.
EPISODE 5

Decorating the Hall

The decorating team arrive at Mount Stewart to repaint the iconic Central Hall while project curator Frances Bailey investigates the beautiful stained glass windows of the onsite chapel, which contain glass dating back to the 1400s.
EPISODE 6

Grand Reopening

In the final episode of the series the team work tirelessly to complete the restoration project on time ahead of the official reopening of Mount Stewart by Prince Charles.