Restoration Australia

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"Restoring heritage ruins into living homes"

Release

1 Sept 2015

Country

Australia

Language

English

Production

Overview

Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.

Plot

Thousands of historically significant yet neglected old buildings across the nation face decay due to bureaucracy and development issues.

Cast

Anthony BurkeStuart HarrisonSibella Court

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10

Series 1

Across Australia, thousands of heritage buildings lie in ruins--forgotten, neglected and slowly decaying into the landscape. But these are more than just crumbling old homes. They are touchstones to our past and deserve to be saved. Join renowned designer Sibella Court as she follows seven families battling the odds to rebuild and rescue wonderful slices of our history.

Air Date:2 Sept 2015

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Seasons

7 Seasons

Series 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Keith Hall

Built in 1885 by a stone mason from Aberdeen, Keith Hall is no more than a pile of granite. Clay is planning to rebuild the original building, manhandling the stone blocks entirely on his own.

Runtime:55m

Air Date:2 Sept 2015Available