Sarah Beeny follows a passionate group of locals as they try to rescue their village. With a grant from the BIG Lottery Fund, residents have 12 months to pull off their ambitious plans.

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6/6 In Tideswell in the Peak District, the residents hope to set up a food business.

Wed 26 Oct 2011 01:45 BBC One except Wales

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