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Duration: 1 hour

Restoration had a huge impact on how the nation thought about its deteriorating historic buildings. Over three series, Griff Rhys Jones introduced 72 architectural treasures. From crumbling castles to jewels of the industrial age, all with compelling cases, all in danger of being lost and all needing help. Viewers were invited to vote for the buildings they wanted to save.

In this one-hour special, Griff revisits some of the buildings and the campaigners who captured the nation's heart, discovering what has happened since. What will the future hold?

Last on

Sat 25 Apr 2009 20:00 BBC Two except Wales

  • Series 1 updates

    The first series of Restoration in 2003 brought an astonishing array of great buildings to wider public notice.
    Find out what happened to the buildings featured in series 1.

  • Series 2 updates

    The 21 sites featured in Restoration: Series 2 brought a truly extraordinary range of properties and personalities back into the public eye. 

    At the end of a very closely run contest two ancient buildings in the heart of Birmingham - Grade II* Listed Old Grammar School and the nearby Saracens Head - emerged as the viewers' favourites and therefore winners of Restoration 2004.
    Find out what happened to the buildings featured in series 2.

  • Series 3 updates

    Among the treasures featured in Restoration Village 2006 were the Watts Gallery and Dennis Head Old Beacon. The winner was Chedham's Yard, an early nineteenth century blacksmith's yard.
    Find out what happened to the buildings featured in series 3.

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Griff Rhys Jones

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