The Country House

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Duration: 30 minutes

Series charting the development of the conservation movement in Britain since the Second World War. Architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff explores the decline of the country house and its fight for survival. He visits Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire to see how its owners have saved a family home from destruction. Features interviews with Sir Roy Strong and the Dowager, Duchess of Devonshire.

Last on

Tue 10 Nov 2009 01:25 BBC One only on Wales

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Credits

Presenter
Tom Dyckhoff
Producer
Andrea Illescas
Producer
Mary Sackville-West
Executive Producer
Basil Comely

Broadcasts

  • BBC TwoMon 7 Sep 2009 19:30 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • BBC OneWed 4 Nov 2009 01:20 BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Wales

  • BBC OneSat 7 Nov 2009 01:35 BBC One only on Northern Ireland

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