1 00:00:02,200 --> 00:00:04,615 In the heart of the French countryside, 2 00:00:04,640 --> 00:00:08,095 a magnificent chateau has been lovingly brought back 3 00:00:08,120 --> 00:00:11,575 to life by an intrepid British couple... 4 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:12,935 Come on, missus! 5 00:00:15,240 --> 00:00:20,215 ...engineer Dick Straw bridge and his wife, designer Angel. 6 00:00:20,240 --> 00:00:23,575 This is the magic. 7 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:26,055 Over the past eight years, 8 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:32,695 over 50 beautiful spaces have been rebuilt, restored or reimagined. 9 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:35,455 Smile for mummy. Smile. 10 00:00:35,480 --> 00:00:39,215 The enormous leaking roof... That's a bad sign. 11 00:00:39,240 --> 00:00:41,735 Sunlight coming through the holes is not good. 12 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:46,295 ...now, safe for another 100 years... 13 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:49,495 ...the chateau's towering walls... 14 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:52,735 ...restored to their former glory. 15 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:56,375 Honestly, I can't... You're happy, that's good. It's exactly right. 16 00:00:56,400 --> 00:00:58,215 Service! 17 00:00:58,240 --> 00:01:00,855 Their hard work not only helping create 18 00:01:00,880 --> 00:01:03,215 a successful wedding and events business... 19 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:05,655 People are smiling and they're crying 20 00:01:05,680 --> 00:01:08,535 and they're hugging and they're drinking bubbly 21 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:11,415 and you know what? This house was meant to do that. 22 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:16,455 ...but also, an extraordinary family home, bursting with love... 23 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:18,775 Up. Oh, Oh...Oh. 24 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:22,695 ...joy and laughter. Ha-ha-ha-ha. 25 00:01:22,720 --> 00:01:25,855 Now with Christmas on its way... 26 00:01:25,880 --> 00:01:28,295 Exciting. You can take the mickey afterwards. 27 00:01:28,320 --> 00:01:29,815 Concentrate. 28 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:33,735 ...there are presents and party plans... 29 00:01:33,760 --> 00:01:36,215 Right, that works. 30 00:01:36,240 --> 00:01:41,175 ...festive celebrations and heartfelt hugs. 31 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:44,135 Hello, Mummy. Hello... 32 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:47,215 Because, now, it's time for the final story 33 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:49,055 in this French fairy-tale. 34 00:01:49,080 --> 00:01:52,495 FIREWORKS BANG 35 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:05,695 It's a cold and frosty morning at the chateau. 36 00:02:05,720 --> 00:02:08,975 But even though there are party plans in place... 37 00:02:11,040 --> 00:02:15,815 ...Dick and Angel still have a very important family job to do. 38 00:02:15,840 --> 00:02:17,695 Right. Come on, Petale. 39 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:19,255 ...nine-year-old Arthur 40 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:22,695 and eight-year-old Dorothy's annual audit. 41 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:25,375 I think Petale must've stopped growing by now. 42 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:28,495 Shoes off. 43 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:29,855 Arthur, that is a mohawk. 44 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:33,215 Right, Dorothy Straw bridge. 45 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:37,575 Right, heels right back, feet together. Oh, yes. Turn around. 46 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:40,335 Oh, my gosh. "Novembre." 47 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:42,335 That's not a bad jump, Dorothy. 48 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,895 You've really had a growth spurt this year. 49 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:48,015 Do not grow any more. You used to be that size. 50 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:51,295 That's an order. OK, right, Arthur Donald. Right. 51 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:53,735 You're not allowed to catch up with us. He can never do that. 52 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:56,055 Tippy toes. Tippy toes. He's only learning from you. 53 00:02:56,080 --> 00:02:57,335 Step away. 54 00:02:57,360 --> 00:02:58,935 Step away. 55 00:02:58,960 --> 00:03:02,095 Oh, Mum, I think a quarter of a year, I'll be your same height. 56 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:06,175 20, 21, 22, 23. 57 00:03:06,200 --> 00:03:08,535 24, 25. 58 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:14,015 Right, Petale. HE WHISTLES 59 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:17,895 Against the wall, Petale! You're the same size, 60 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:20,615 even though I let your hair grow on purpose. 61 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:23,535 Oh, God. Petale. 62 00:03:23,560 --> 00:03:26,015 Oh! 63 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:29,135 Oh, Petale, you got so excited. 64 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:32,015 Did you fart? PETALE BARKS 65 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:33,695 This Christmas, 66 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:36,695 Dick and Angel have invited over a hundred friends 67 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:39,375 and family to come and celebrate it with them. 68 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:42,495 This one's for you. Darling girl. 69 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:45,375 The invitations may have already been sent out, 70 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:48,415 but there are still details to discuss. 71 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:50,775 I don't know about you, but, this year, 72 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:55,135 I have had a real heightened level of appreciation 73 00:03:55,160 --> 00:03:57,495 for family gatherings. 74 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:59,855 We're celebrating getting back together. 75 00:03:59,880 --> 00:04:02,215 Getting everyone back together. I understand that. 76 00:04:02,240 --> 00:04:06,615 I've had this vision that we are all outside the front here 77 00:04:06,640 --> 00:04:09,575 and we're having, like, this massive type of Christmas dinner. 78 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:11,415 Weather? Weather. 79 00:04:11,440 --> 00:04:14,055 I know that we wouldn't normally do this. No. 80 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:16,695 But I think we need to have a marquee outside the front. 81 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:19,655 Somehow, I knew you were going to say that when you said outside. 82 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:20,975 I think we should just get 83 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:22,615 an outside company to do the marquee. 84 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:24,575 Right. What's the feel of it? 85 00:04:24,600 --> 00:04:26,935 Oh, glamorous. Anything goes. Christmas glamorous. 86 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:30,935 Christmas glamour. It's Christmas with the family. 87 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:33,295 Doesn't matter what we do, it's going to be perfect. 88 00:04:33,320 --> 00:04:36,335 Exactly. It will be lovely. It's going to be great. 89 00:04:38,680 --> 00:04:40,655 As a lot of Dick and Angel's friends 90 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:43,615 haven't been to the chateau for years, 91 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:46,695 they would like it to look at its best. 92 00:04:46,720 --> 00:04:49,775 And while most people would maybe just tidy up, 93 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:52,375 Dick and Angel have bigger plans. 94 00:04:52,400 --> 00:04:55,335 Like pimping up the paving - 95 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:58,815 its new curves complementing the chateau's circular towers. 96 00:05:01,920 --> 00:05:03,975 Also at the front, 97 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:07,095 five new windows ordered earlier in the year, 98 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:09,935 have arrived to replace the old rotten ones. 99 00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:12,335 Oh, babe, this is such a big clay. 100 00:05:12,360 --> 00:05:15,055 Arthur and Dorothy won't have to worry about this window. 101 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:28,135 What were cracked, draughty, 150-year-old windows 102 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:32,055 are now ready for the 21st century. 103 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:35,535 Other than retaining its original metalwork, 104 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:37,415 everything else is new. 105 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:41,215 Oak-framed, double-glazed and exactly what Dick 106 00:05:41,240 --> 00:05:44,295 and Angel wanted since the day they arrived. 107 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:47,455 I want to open the window. 108 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:50,095 Ah! 109 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:53,895 Duh, duh, duh. Ta-da! 110 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:57,215 Oh, I've opened a window and it hasn't fallen out. 111 00:05:57,240 --> 00:05:59,535 There's no glass rattling? 112 00:05:59,560 --> 00:06:02,735 There's no glass rattling. This is a beautiful thing. 113 00:06:02,760 --> 00:06:05,895 It's not draughty. 114 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:08,855 Oh, honey, did you think we'd get to 115 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:12,775 the point where this chateau is virtually good enough 116 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:15,855 to give to the kids without any hassle? 117 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:18,175 We're nearly there. 118 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:21,615 Now, all the building work around the chateau's been done, 119 00:06:21,640 --> 00:06:24,335 it's time for some festive fun. 120 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:29,295 And top of the agenda is picking two perfect Christmas trees. 121 00:06:29,320 --> 00:06:33,655 This one here, Arthur, means that nobody will take this tree. 122 00:06:33,680 --> 00:06:35,575 Oh, that's a great idea. 123 00:06:35,600 --> 00:06:38,535 That's Grandma and Grandad's tree. We've got one tree. Happy? 124 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:41,655 Yeah. Right, Arthur, next tree. 125 00:06:41,680 --> 00:06:44,415 But with so many fantastic firs to choose from, 126 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:47,135 it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. 127 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:50,455 As always, this isn't easy. 128 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:52,455 What about that one? 129 00:06:52,480 --> 00:06:54,295 That is ticking all the boxes for me. 130 00:06:54,320 --> 00:06:57,855 Shape, bushiness, straight. 131 00:06:57,880 --> 00:06:59,695 Dear God, it's huge! 132 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,295 Oh, hello, puppy. We're home. 133 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:09,335 We've got the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree's here. 134 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:11,695 Come on, Grandma's waiting for her tree. 135 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:14,695 As some of the party guests will be staying with Angel's parents... 136 00:07:14,720 --> 00:07:17,375 Coming down. Ooh. Yay! 137 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:20,895 ...Papi andjenni are keen to spruce up their home. 138 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:24,575 Christmas tree arrival! Delivery clone. Yay! 139 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:28,095 Right, this is heavier than Grandma and Grandad's, all right? 140 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:31,615 Hold on. OK...OK, hold on. Hold on. I've got it on my... 141 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:33,095 Oh, clear goodness! 142 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:35,655 Have you got it? Dorothy, have you got it? 143 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:40,535 Kind of. Better go get onto door duty, Dorothy, come on. 144 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:43,135 Is anybody holding any weight there, 145 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:45,735 has anybody got any of this? 146 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:51,935 Did anybody actually carry any of that? I did. 147 00:07:57,040 --> 00:07:58,975 Every Christmas, Arthur and Dorothy 148 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,815 make something personal for their family, 149 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:04,535 and as this year it's going to be stockings, 150 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:06,175 Angel's offered to help. 151 00:08:06,200 --> 00:08:08,095 So, what's great about this is that 152 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:10,535 as long it looks roughly like a stocking, 153 00:08:10,560 --> 00:08:12,935 there's not a lot that can go wrong. 154 00:08:12,960 --> 00:08:16,135 So, obviously, I've just cut it so I don't have to sew the edge. 155 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:18,815 But the first thing that I'm going to do 156 00:08:18,840 --> 00:08:21,695 is actually turn over my outside, 157 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:24,495 because, obviously, when it goes like this, 158 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:26,855 that's already there. And, all of a sudden, 159 00:08:26,880 --> 00:08:29,135 you can actually see how simple this is. 160 00:08:36,520 --> 00:08:38,375 And once Angel's made them... 161 00:08:38,400 --> 00:08:40,135 There we go. 162 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:41,655 ...it's over to the new craft room 163 00:08:41,680 --> 00:08:44,175 for Arthur and Dorothy to personalise. 164 00:08:44,200 --> 00:08:46,455 We're basically elves. 165 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:48,775 You're little elves for today. 166 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:51,295 But with both Dick and Angel's families to do, 167 00:08:51,320 --> 00:08:53,655 there are rather a lot of them. 168 00:08:53,680 --> 00:08:56,135 Right, I know you've got this. 169 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:58,855 That's fine. I'm going to leave them. 170 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:04,135 Arthur, how do you spell "granny"? G-R-A-N-N-Y. 171 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:09,295 Living at the chateau is all that Arthur and Dorothy can remember. 172 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:13,895 Because, when they first arrived here, they were both rather young. 173 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:18,215 Look at that for a key! 174 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:20,175 But they soon settled in. 175 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:22,575 Right, school. 176 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:25,615 And while school gave them their new language skills... 177 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:28,535 ...trots, quatre... 178 00:09:28,560 --> 00:09:32,015 ...their home provided them with everything else they needed. 179 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:34,095 Fresh food... 180 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:37,455 Don't crash you, two. ..and adventure... 181 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:39,735 That's cool! 182 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:41,775 ...fun... 183 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:43,855 ...and fond memories... 184 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:46,695 Look at you on that big girl bike! Oh, my gosh. 185 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:48,375 ...lessons in nature... 186 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:50,295 We know how to hold it very gently, don't we? 187 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:52,695 ...and nurture, 188 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:55,175 but, most of all, confidence. 189 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:58,175 And love. 190 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:00,735 And as Arthur and Dorothy are now celebrating 191 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:03,215 their eighth Christmas at the chateau, 192 00:10:03,240 --> 00:10:08,295 the decorating of the tree is almost a well-oiled operation. 193 00:10:08,320 --> 00:10:11,455 The good news is it's not far off. 194 00:10:11,480 --> 00:10:15,815 The bad news is that it is quite wonky to your right. 195 00:10:15,840 --> 00:10:18,615 Twist it anti-clockwise by an inch. 196 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:22,655 Anti-clockwise twisting going on now, you ready? Yeah. 197 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:24,615 Anti-clockwise twisting. 198 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:26,455 OK. I love it. 199 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:35,055 Arthur, that's one for you. Yeah. 200 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:37,815 The bells for calling the reindeer for Christmas Eve. Oh. 201 00:10:37,840 --> 00:10:39,895 Very exciting. 202 00:10:39,920 --> 00:10:43,015 This looks so good, Mum, this one's so nice. Beautiful. 203 00:10:45,720 --> 00:10:47,935 Right, we are nearly there. 204 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:54,615 There you go. Good job, mate. That's beautiful. 205 00:10:54,640 --> 00:10:58,455 I'm going to hang up here because we haven't got anything on this twig. 206 00:10:58,480 --> 00:11:01,975 How's that? Right, the seat's over there. 207 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:05,615 The sofa. Who's going to be lights? Me. 208 00:11:05,640 --> 00:11:07,335 Oh, me. 209 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:10,255 Let's go. Whoa! Whoa! 210 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:17,055 That is categorically the biggest Christmas tree we've ever had. 211 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:19,495 I feel like it's the best-looking. 212 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:22,415 When you look back at those Christmas decorations, 213 00:11:22,440 --> 00:11:24,735 they mark a moment in time, 214 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:27,055 and I think that that is the most important thing 215 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:29,055 that we can't forget. 216 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:31,375 Ho-ho-ho. Ha-ha-ha-ha. 217 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:44,455 In France, it's traditional to eat oysters at Christmas. 218 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:47,335 And, as it's now also traditional for the Strawbridges 219 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:49,655 to fetch them fresh off a Brittany beach... 220 00:11:49,680 --> 00:11:51,655 Hello. Hello, matey. 221 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:54,975 ...Dick's eldest son James has decided to wrap up warm 222 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:57,855 and join him, Arthur and Papi Steve. 223 00:11:57,880 --> 00:12:00,415 Hello, James, how are you? Right, come on, we've got 224 00:12:00,440 --> 00:12:02,735 to get out here, mate, the ticle's going. 225 00:12:02,760 --> 00:12:04,535 The tide waits for no-one, does it? 226 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,895 Is everyone warm enough, by the way? 227 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:09,255 Brittany may be packed with seafood restaurants, 228 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:11,615 but their public beaches can also be pretty good. 229 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:15,215 Got one. That's a good one. That's one beautiful oyster. 230 00:12:15,240 --> 00:12:16,535 Wow. 231 00:12:16,560 --> 00:12:19,935 Dad, I've got two. Good. Make sure they're fat ones. 232 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:22,255 We're in oyster heaven. 233 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:30,255 That's the best one I've seen. You can imagine, 234 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:32,855 half a dozen of those on a plate for ten euros. 235 00:12:32,880 --> 00:12:35,135 I'm going to set up a little kitchen. 236 00:12:38,160 --> 00:12:41,375 Straw bridge and Sons oyster shack is open. 237 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:46,495 How many have you eaten? 238 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:50,015 I just shucked a few for us to try. What do we have on the menu? 239 00:12:50,040 --> 00:12:53,175 Today's special is our salsa one. 240 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:55,455 Or you can have a classic lemon. 241 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:58,615 Or a shallot and vinegar mix. 242 00:12:58,640 --> 00:13:01,015 Got to trust me, the chilli is amazing. 243 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:03,375 Arthur, are you having that much sauce on yours? 244 00:13:03,400 --> 00:13:05,255 Yeah. Dear God. 245 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:10,495 Argh. 246 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:14,175 That was actually very, very good. 247 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,535 Love the kitchen. Yeah. 248 00:13:15,560 --> 00:13:18,495 You've just made our job bigger. We've probably eaten about 30. 249 00:13:18,520 --> 00:13:20,815 So now we have to go get 30 extra on top of the other ones. 250 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:22,895 Great, OK. Grab your bucket, Arthur, 251 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:25,215 I'm following you. Come on, son. Come on, Papi. 252 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:34,215 At the chateau, one of the longest running Christmas traditions for 253 00:13:34,240 --> 00:13:36,975 the girls is also taking place. 254 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:39,295 What a stunning clay, as well. 255 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:41,695 Angel, jenni and Dorothy's foraging trip 256 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:45,215 has happened every year since they arrived. 257 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:47,215 This is the first year 258 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:51,015 that I think I've not even had to show Dorothy. 259 00:13:51,040 --> 00:13:53,015 I've lost my secateurs. 260 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:57,575 They're a present that Daddy bought me when we first got together. 261 00:13:57,600 --> 00:13:59,895 But they're now mine. 262 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:02,175 Kind of the story of our life, isn't it? 263 00:14:05,120 --> 00:14:07,095 Oh, I can feel the wreath coming on. 264 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:13,295 There is two things for me that make me really feel Ch ristmassy. 265 00:14:13,320 --> 00:14:17,055 One is getting and putting up our Christmas tree. Yeah. 266 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:19,695 Ancl the second is... The presents? No, it's this. 267 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:22,775 Honestly, I look forward to our girls' trip 268 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:26,055 because I love seeing how you've grown up. 269 00:14:26,080 --> 00:14:29,935 Mum, I'd like to think that we still look the same. 270 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:32,495 Of course, we do. 271 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:36,335 We have got Christmas in a basket here. 272 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:38,015 That looks heavy. That is perfect. 273 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,575 With the boys still at the beach, 274 00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:46,095 there's time for Dorothy to not only help decoratejenni 275 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,855 and Papi's tree... 276 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:49,855 You're my little helper, aren't you, Dorothy? 277 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:54,495 ...but also start making her own wreath from their festive foliage. 278 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:56,335 Now put some eucalyptus down. 279 00:14:56,360 --> 00:14:59,575 Look, that looks pretty, doesn't it? 280 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:02,015 It already looks good, darling. 281 00:15:02,040 --> 00:15:04,335 I've kind of been made a bit redundant, 282 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:05,975 which I'm fine about. 283 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,935 Oh, look who it is. Hey! How are we? 284 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:12,255 How has your clay been? Oh, warm in the car. 285 00:15:12,280 --> 00:15:15,255 Careful. You've been busy, obviously. 286 00:15:15,280 --> 00:15:17,695 There's something nesting in my moustache. 287 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:26,335 Do you think this could be a new look, Dick? 288 00:15:26,360 --> 00:15:29,095 It looks like he's been rocking this for a long time, 289 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:30,375 has Grandad, actually. 290 00:15:35,680 --> 00:15:38,735 Butjenni and Steve don't just help out at Christmas. 291 00:15:38,760 --> 00:15:41,135 In fact, they've been integral 292 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:44,175 to chateau life since the very beginning... 293 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,735 Are you excited we're moving? Yeah. 294 00:15:46,760 --> 00:15:49,055 ...whether they're baby-sitting... Bye. 295 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:50,535 ...toddler entertaining... 296 00:15:50,560 --> 00:15:52,855 Wheeee. 297 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:55,535 ...or simply hanging out with the kids, 298 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:59,895 jenni and Steve have always been there for Arthur and Dorothy, 299 00:15:59,920 --> 00:16:02,215 as well as Dick and Angel. 300 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:04,775 Helping out where they can, 301 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:06,375 easing the load... 302 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:09,055 Hello. Hello. Cafe, Grandma. 303 00:16:09,080 --> 00:16:11,895 ...or imparting their knowledge. 304 00:16:11,920 --> 00:16:13,495 Wow. My gosh, it looks like a key. 305 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:15,535 And in return, 306 00:16:15,560 --> 00:16:18,935 Dick and Angel have helped them create a beautiful home... 307 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:20,935 Oh, my God! 308 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:24,735 ...so that all three generations can happily live together, 309 00:16:24,760 --> 00:16:30,015 as well as support each other, just as it should be. 310 00:16:30,040 --> 00:16:32,935 Hands up, who's going to sleep well tonight? 311 00:16:32,960 --> 00:16:36,495 Yeah. I expected it to be the three boys. 312 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:39,775 We've been working really hard as well, haven't we? 313 00:16:39,800 --> 00:16:42,015 No. I can't take you seriously. 314 00:16:54,640 --> 00:16:59,655 It may be a cold wintry morning, but there's a day's work to do. 315 00:16:59,680 --> 00:17:03,495 With 120 guests coming to Dick and Angel's Christmas party, 316 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:06,775 the decision's been made to hire a marquee. 317 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:09,975 Its exact position, though, is still to be decided. 318 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:13,415 And as Angel's busy getting the children ready for school, 319 00:17:13,440 --> 00:17:16,495 a bit of long-range communication is required. 320 00:17:16,520 --> 00:17:19,535 Angela. Yeah? 321 00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:20,935 Do you want it square to the gate 322 00:17:20,960 --> 00:17:23,295 which means it's going to be slightly at an angle? 323 00:17:23,320 --> 00:17:25,775 I think we need to have it square to the gate, don't you? 324 00:17:25,800 --> 00:17:27,415 Yeah, OK, just wanted to make it sure. 325 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:29,295 Middle of the door to square to the gate. 326 00:17:29,320 --> 00:17:31,575 I think that is the right thing. 327 00:17:31,600 --> 00:17:33,815 OK. Good. Merci. Ca marche. 328 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:53,535 And once the crystal-clear marquee is up... 329 00:17:53,560 --> 00:17:58,335 ...Angel and her team can start bringing in the tables and chairs. 330 00:17:58,360 --> 00:18:01,615 OK, let's move this way. One, two, three. 331 00:18:01,640 --> 00:18:03,015 Stop. 332 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:05,535 It may be a new space to fill, 333 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:09,535 but after a busy wedding season, everyone knows exactly what to do. 334 00:18:15,880 --> 00:18:17,415 Look down the driveway, 335 00:18:17,440 --> 00:18:19,735 look at the mist rising off the grass. 336 00:18:19,760 --> 00:18:22,335 It's amazing. 337 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:24,335 I'm well happy with it, babe. 338 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:27,935 I didn't think a marquee could look this lovely. 339 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:36,055 That afternoon, some friends and family start 340 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:38,335 to turn up to help prepare for the party... 341 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:43,055 Oh, my God! 342 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:46,295 ...including Hazel, Angel's florist friend... 343 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:47,975 I don't want to let go. 344 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,775 How are you? 345 00:18:52,520 --> 00:18:57,175 Howdy, howdy, howdy! Oh, my gosh look at your hair. 346 00:18:57,200 --> 00:19:01,535 ...and Dick and Angel's favourite cowboy builder, johnny. 347 00:19:01,560 --> 00:19:04,375 What's going on? 348 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:06,695 Good to see you, mate. 349 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:09,975 Good to see you, pal. What's going on? What's going on? 350 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:12,335 Do you like that? He's got a ponytail! 351 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,655 You like that? I know, I can't get over it. 352 00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:15,975 Nice to see you. 353 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,935 Johnny is not only an old friend, 354 00:19:17,960 --> 00:19:21,095 but one of Dick and Angel's most creative compadres, 355 00:19:21,120 --> 00:19:23,975 who, like Hazel, has helped out at the chateau 356 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,015 since the very beginning. 357 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:28,375 Right, Hazel has come up with a little idea. 358 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:33,655 We would like to do some angel wings out of - I don't know what. 359 00:19:33,680 --> 00:19:35,095 How big are we thinking, Hazel? 360 00:19:35,120 --> 00:19:37,455 So, what we want is for them to kind of flank 361 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:39,215 all your lovely guests. So, we want, like, 362 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:40,815 one wing coming out here 363 00:19:40,840 --> 00:19:43,175 and one wing coming out here, so freestanding. 364 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:44,975 It's going to be a photo opportunity. 365 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:46,415 OK, so basically, 366 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:49,575 a large heart, cut it in half and frame it. 367 00:19:49,600 --> 00:19:54,055 I've told you, how many times, we don't say OK, not around here. 368 00:19:54,080 --> 00:19:55,615 If you're going to say yes... 369 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:57,655 Don't say yes, but you know what I mean. 370 00:19:57,680 --> 00:19:59,975 We nearly got a cup of tea. Let's get a cup of tea. 371 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,215 I will make a cup of tea. 372 00:20:01,240 --> 00:20:03,015 You'll be able to do that work, I assume. 373 00:20:03,040 --> 00:20:05,335 Welcome. Welcome, johnny, it's nice to see you. 374 00:20:05,360 --> 00:20:06,535 Cup of tea. 375 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:15,575 With just a day to go until the party, 376 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:17,295 Angel's gone up to her workroom 377 00:20:17,320 --> 00:20:21,855 to finish making Christmas crackers with home-made linen napkins. 378 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:23,895 And with so many to make, 379 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:28,695 Angel's decided to use up her old tablecloths. 380 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:32,735 There is 120 guests coming, so I was thinking, 381 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:35,575 I've got to do napkins with names on because I've always clone that 382 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:38,495 and I couldn't not do it now. But also, gosh, I need crackers. 383 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:40,855 So, I thought I would do the two together 384 00:20:40,880 --> 00:20:45,575 and have crackers with linen with their names on. Done. 385 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:51,655 To make it feel very French you kind of need these little red stripes. 386 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:59,735 For me, it really just screams France. 387 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:01,415 Lovely. OK. 388 00:21:03,520 --> 00:21:05,855 And once the names are on the napkins, 389 00:21:05,880 --> 00:21:09,815 all they need are some corny jokes and tiny treats. 390 00:21:09,840 --> 00:21:16,335 Ancl then, roll it up. That is just in the perfect place. 391 00:21:16,360 --> 00:21:19,575 It kind of makes me smile. There we are, lovely. 392 00:21:27,400 --> 00:21:29,735 Dick and Angel may still have a long to-do list 393 00:21:29,760 --> 00:21:33,135 to tackle, but there are also wish-lists to write. 394 00:21:33,160 --> 00:21:36,455 I'd like you to start off with, "Dear Father Christmas," 395 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:39,095 in your best writing. Mum, shall I write it like this? 396 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:40,375 If you want, yeah. 397 00:21:40,400 --> 00:21:42,895 I'm going to do drawing on here for Father Christmas. 398 00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:44,535 Go. Start nicely. 399 00:21:44,560 --> 00:21:46,335 Arthur is away anyway. 400 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:48,735 Oh, going for a line. 401 00:21:48,760 --> 00:21:51,935 I5 it F-A-V? T. 402 00:21:51,960 --> 00:21:53,855 Where's the V? Fav-er. 403 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:56,975 Father - TH, not "Faver". 404 00:21:58,640 --> 00:22:00,535 For Christmas, 405 00:22:00,560 --> 00:22:03,135 I would want, please, 406 00:22:03,160 --> 00:22:08,535 Ninja go Lego mini figures, please. 407 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:14,335 Please can I have a rainbow two-wheeled scooter? 408 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:17,935 The fire is going to get boosted up. There we go. 409 00:22:17,960 --> 00:22:19,615 Mwah. Love you, Mum. 410 00:22:19,640 --> 00:22:22,015 Mmm-wah! 411 00:22:22,040 --> 00:22:23,575 OK. Dorothy. 412 00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:26,415 The express post is ready. Arthur, come sit down here, mate. 413 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:30,335 Sit down, nowhere near the fire. Ready? Here we go. 414 00:22:30,360 --> 00:22:32,615 Here we go and in we go. 415 00:22:32,640 --> 00:22:34,455 Watch, watch, watch. 416 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:37,335 Let that get away. Can you see it? 417 00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:41,855 OK, little kiss for Father Christmas. 418 00:22:41,880 --> 00:22:44,175 Are you ready? In we go again. 419 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:48,575 Ancl we're in - all we do now is we wait. 420 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,575 And as Arthur and Dorothy's wish-lists 421 00:22:50,600 --> 00:22:53,575 make their way to the North Pole, 422 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:56,895 Dick and Angel's wishes have also come true. 423 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:59,215 Because now that more of their friends 424 00:22:59,240 --> 00:23:02,015 and family have arrived, 425 00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:06,095 preparing for tomorrow's Christmas feast of traditional roast meats 426 00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:10,055 and vegetables has become a rather joyful joint effort. 427 00:23:10,080 --> 00:23:14,455 If you've drunk too much, don't pick up a sharp knife. OK? 428 00:23:14,480 --> 00:23:17,055 The size of the potato matters. OK. 429 00:23:17,080 --> 00:23:19,935 So, if it's this size, we're just going to go length. 430 00:23:19,960 --> 00:23:25,255 Oh, thank you. Can I have a kiss? Thank you. Thank you very much. 431 00:23:27,520 --> 00:23:28,855 TRIANGLE CHIMES 432 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:31,255 When you get a break from your work, food is there. 433 00:23:31,280 --> 00:23:35,695 Who's hungry? I've got pulled lamb with chilli sauce. 434 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:38,615 Mum? Can we have napkins? 435 00:23:38,640 --> 00:23:40,375 Everybody in the photo. 436 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:44,495 Brussels sprouts! 437 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:59,135 Mwah! Good health. Love you. I love you. 438 00:23:59,160 --> 00:24:02,575 Later that night, when everyone else has gone to bed, 439 00:24:02,600 --> 00:24:06,135 Dick and Angel still have one more job to do, 440 00:24:06,160 --> 00:24:12,775 to turn 120 personalised napkins into luxury Christmas crackers. 441 00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:14,175 This is my worst nightmare, 442 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:16,895 but I have got a whole bottle of cognac, so I'm all right. 443 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:19,255 These are the things that we need in them. 444 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:21,575 We need a cracker that they can take out. 445 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:23,015 One of these, 446 00:24:23,040 --> 00:24:27,375 it's the chateau oil with our eucalyptus. 447 00:24:27,400 --> 00:24:28,575 The boys are getting that? 448 00:24:28,600 --> 00:24:31,055 Everyone's getting one and everyone's getting a joke. 449 00:24:31,080 --> 00:24:35,455 "What do angry mice send to each other at Christmas?" 450 00:24:35,480 --> 00:24:37,855 I don't know. Cross-mouse cards. 451 00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:40,895 Did your clad do those? No. 452 00:24:40,920 --> 00:24:43,895 I bet he did most of them. Pass me bits. 453 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:47,295 I'm going to turn these out as fast as a sausage machine. 454 00:24:51,720 --> 00:24:54,655 Do you want a ruler? Why? 455 00:24:56,520 --> 00:24:59,055 People need to be able to read them. 456 00:24:59,080 --> 00:25:01,495 Darling, we've got 120 of these, we can't afford to diddle. 457 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:03,255 I could do two at a time if you line them up. 458 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:06,815 Don't you dare! OK. Give me a joke for James. 459 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:08,415 Oh. 460 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:11,175 Are you serious? Stop that stuff. 461 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:16,455 There's a reason why I don't do crafts. 462 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:20,135 I would like them to look roughly like that. 463 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:23,975 Have you clone any yet? No. 464 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,295 There we go, my first one. 465 00:25:26,320 --> 00:25:29,135 Oh. I've got to put things in here. That was a get out of jail. 466 00:25:32,080 --> 00:25:34,535 It's so lucky. How many have I clone? 467 00:25:34,560 --> 00:25:36,175 You've clone one. 468 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:38,975 Ancl now you're doing your daughter's, so actually do it nicely. 469 00:25:39,000 --> 00:25:40,135 I am. BANG! 470 00:25:40,160 --> 00:25:41,495 Oh! 471 00:25:41,520 --> 00:25:43,855 They work. 472 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:46,335 Did you put one of those in? Yes, darling. Did you? 473 00:25:46,360 --> 00:25:48,735 Maybe. Of course I did. 474 00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:51,415 What sort of father do you think I am? 475 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:54,335 A really loving, forgetful one. 476 00:25:59,400 --> 00:26:00,895 Would you like a drink? 477 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:03,455 Yes, please. I think I need a large one. 478 00:26:11,640 --> 00:26:14,295 Over a hundred of Dick and Angel's friends 479 00:26:14,320 --> 00:26:16,615 and family are on their way 480 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:18,895 to help them celebrate Christmas at the chateau. 481 00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:24,255 And in Dick's workshop, 482 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:26,655 he and johnny have been given the task to create 483 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:29,135 a set of angel wings which will hopefully act as 484 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:31,375 a centrepiece at the party. 485 00:26:34,520 --> 00:26:37,615 Just checking to see if it's exactly four feet. 486 00:26:37,640 --> 00:26:39,015 Look at that. Barn! 487 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:42,215 First, though, they need to ascertain the angle. 488 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:47,055 That's two. So, like that... Yeah. ..like that. 489 00:26:47,080 --> 00:26:50,695 Yeah. I think we can afford to come a little... 490 00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:55,455 But working out how to make wooden wings 491 00:26:55,480 --> 00:26:58,175 is just the latest problem that Dick's had to solve 492 00:26:58,200 --> 00:26:59,615 since arriving at the chateau. 493 00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:08,575 Because back in January 2015, there was no electricity, 494 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:12,975 no heating and very limited water. 495 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:16,695 200 plus pages of reasons not to buy a house. 496 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:21,215 So, before his family could move in... 497 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:23,295 Right, lift this front edge. 498 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:25,215 ...and with the help of plumbers Lee and Kyle, 499 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:27,575 Dick came up with an elaborate plan to bring 500 00:27:27,600 --> 00:27:32,055 the 19th-century chateau into the modern world. 501 00:27:32,080 --> 00:27:36,455 Working day and night to make their new home habitable. 502 00:27:36,480 --> 00:27:38,935 Are you happy? Yeah, go for it. 503 00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:41,575 By the time the removal men arrived with their belongings, 504 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:45,335 Dick had ensured the chateau had, even if still quite limited, 505 00:27:45,360 --> 00:27:47,935 heating and hot water. 506 00:27:47,960 --> 00:27:51,815 Hurray! Ancl it's warm water. Hurray! 507 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:53,375 Thank you very much. 508 00:27:53,400 --> 00:27:55,215 It was an enormous achievement. 509 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:58,095 But it was also only the beginning. 510 00:27:58,120 --> 00:27:59,495 Over the next eight years, 511 00:27:59,520 --> 00:28:01,855 Dick's engineering skills would be needed 512 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:04,415 in every quarter of the chateau. 513 00:28:04,440 --> 00:28:06,255 Oh, the sewage pipe! 514 00:28:06,280 --> 00:28:10,695 With the multi-talented builder mate Steve often by his side... 515 00:28:10,720 --> 00:28:13,055 Bloody hell, Steve. I know. 516 00:28:13,080 --> 00:28:17,455 ...Dick was just as happy turning an oil drum into a hog roast... 517 00:28:19,440 --> 00:28:21,775 "Are you ready to come upstairs, Angela?" "Yes, Dick." 518 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:25,775 ...or an experiment... Ohh! ..Into reality. 519 00:28:25,800 --> 00:28:27,375 Yay! 520 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:32,015 Spending hour upon hour rewiring, plumbing, 521 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:34,335 sawing, grinding, 522 00:28:34,360 --> 00:28:38,695 welding and generally, problem solving. 523 00:28:38,720 --> 00:28:41,415 That is free light in here. 524 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:42,975 And in doing so, 525 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,535 making the chateau the family home 526 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:48,455 that he and Angel have always dreamt of. 527 00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:53,215 In the workshop, 528 00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:57,215 after a bit of jigsaw jiggery-pokery, 529 00:28:57,240 --> 00:29:01,215 Dick and Johnny's first wing is almost ready to fly. 530 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:02,775 Right, here we go. 531 00:29:04,120 --> 00:29:05,855 Bring yourself, johnny boy. 532 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:09,375 You know, I'm a little young to be fitted for wings but, yeah. 533 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:11,695 So, s0me0ne's got to ring a bell. 534 00:29:13,160 --> 00:29:14,175 BELL CLANGS 535 00:29:17,120 --> 00:29:19,455 And it's not long before Angel and Hazel can start 536 00:29:19,480 --> 00:29:24,055 turning them into a divine display, with foliage from the garden. 537 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:29,135 Oh, right, how are we getting on? Yeah, good. 538 00:29:29,160 --> 00:29:30,455 So I've just stuck some in 539 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:33,575 to check if it definitely works. And it does. 540 00:29:33,600 --> 00:29:37,215 So, are you planning to sort of shove it in like this? 541 00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:40,135 Yeah. I'll maybe just do it a bit shorter. 542 00:29:40,160 --> 00:29:42,735 You want to be doing them shorter? You see, I'm like, 543 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:45,455 "That's going to take you forever, my darling." 544 00:29:45,480 --> 00:29:47,735 I'm super, super quick. 545 00:29:47,760 --> 00:29:49,215 This is the bit that takes ages. 546 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:52,895 The actual shoving it in doesn't take that long. 547 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:54,735 The rolls of chicken wire will not only hold 548 00:29:54,760 --> 00:29:57,055 the bamboo leaves in place, 549 00:29:57,080 --> 00:30:00,895 but also help create the wings' sensational shape. 550 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:04,495 Oh, it already looks like wings. 551 00:30:04,520 --> 00:30:06,735 Love it. Love it. Love it. 552 00:30:11,160 --> 00:30:15,055 Dick and Angel's party is both a celebration of Christmas, 553 00:30:15,080 --> 00:30:19,535 as well as a massive reunion for all their friends and family. 554 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:23,175 There is, though, one person who can't make it - 555 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:25,175 Dick's mum. 556 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:26,775 And as she'll be sorely missed, 557 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:30,095 Dick is after one of her favourite Christmas recipes. 558 00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:31,975 You've had Granny's white sauce, haven't you? No. 559 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,975 What do you mean, no? Granny's what sauce? 560 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,735 White sauce. 561 00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:38,175 Granny is that one. 562 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:40,535 Hello, Mummy. Hello, Granny. 563 00:30:40,560 --> 00:30:42,535 A wonderful picture of you, my darlings. 564 00:30:42,560 --> 00:30:45,895 Guess what? James says he's never had your white sauce 565 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:48,255 to have with Christmas pudding. Neither have I. 566 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:51,095 What's in it, Granny? What's it taste like? 567 00:30:51,120 --> 00:30:52,935 It's two ounces of margarine. 568 00:30:52,960 --> 00:30:56,215 OK. Together with two ounces of plain flour. 569 00:30:56,240 --> 00:31:00,575 OK. Then you add half a pint of milk. 570 00:31:00,600 --> 00:31:02,655 Only then do you put the sugar in, 571 00:31:02,680 --> 00:31:05,815 not too sweet, or it takes away from your Christmas pudding. 572 00:31:05,840 --> 00:31:07,255 Nanny used to make this for us during 573 00:31:07,280 --> 00:31:08,975 the war when you couldn't get cream, 574 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,895 you couldn't get any of the luxurious things 575 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:13,415 and this is what they used to make then. 576 00:31:13,440 --> 00:31:16,815 Wow. So this is a Great-Granny's recipe. 577 00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:19,375 This is Nanny's recipe. This is Nanny's, yes. 578 00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:22,015 This is Great Nanny's white sauce. Oh, that is cool. There you go. 579 00:31:22,040 --> 00:31:23,655 Love to all the girls, Mum, yeah? 580 00:31:23,680 --> 00:31:28,015 Lots of love, speak to you soon. Love you, Mum. Love you. 581 00:31:28,040 --> 00:31:29,375 Bye. Be good. 582 00:31:29,400 --> 00:31:30,935 See you, bye, bYe'bYe- 583 00:31:32,920 --> 00:31:35,255 Some people like cream, some people like custard. 584 00:31:35,280 --> 00:31:37,615 But this sauce does it for everyone. 585 00:31:37,640 --> 00:31:41,135 Exactly. Yeah. OK, so we got enough information. Good luck. 586 00:31:47,680 --> 00:31:49,455 In the marquee, 587 00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:53,375 Angel's tables are now almost picture perfect. 588 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:58,455 120 crackers are multi-tasking as place names and napkins. 589 00:31:58,480 --> 00:32:00,775 And it's time for Angel to add 590 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:03,575 a touch of her very own vintage style. 591 00:32:04,880 --> 00:32:09,295 Yes, yes, yes. Beautiful, beautiful. 592 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:13,655 I don't really do this style much any more 593 00:32:13,680 --> 00:32:15,695 because me and Dick have found, like, 594 00:32:15,720 --> 00:32:18,935 this happy medium of being able to get food on the table, 595 00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:22,375 but I'm going to ignore it and see what happens. 596 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:26,295 Oh, look at this one. A Merry Christmas Picture Show, 597 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:28,975 1948. Oh, my goodness me. 598 00:32:30,560 --> 00:32:35,495 I haven't got this stuff out for absolutely ages. Amazing. 599 00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:43,095 Soon, the room is ready. 600 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:46,335 Angel's vintage china gracing the tables. 601 00:32:50,640 --> 00:32:52,935 A forest of 'family trees' filled 602 00:32:52,960 --> 00:32:56,015 with photographs of everyone close to Dick and Angel. 603 00:32:57,800 --> 00:33:01,375 Thank-you gifts to be taken home at the end of the evening. 604 00:33:05,760 --> 00:33:08,615 And Arthur and Dorothy's Christmas stockings, 605 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:11,815 ready and waiting for their lucky owners. 606 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:17,655 Crackers are clone. The stockings are out. 607 00:33:17,680 --> 00:33:20,975 It feels Ch ristmassy. 608 00:33:24,360 --> 00:33:26,575 Not there yet, but not far off. 609 00:33:31,320 --> 00:33:34,615 For Angel, though, turning a marquee from plastic 610 00:33:34,640 --> 00:33:38,495 to fantastic is almost the same as designing a new room. 611 00:33:38,520 --> 00:33:40,815 And here at the chateau, 612 00:33:40,840 --> 00:33:43,495 there are now more than 50 that have benefited 613 00:33:43,520 --> 00:33:46,655 from her extraordinary vision. 614 00:33:46,680 --> 00:33:48,575 One which, from the very beginning, 615 00:33:48,600 --> 00:33:51,695 has been inspired by the chateau's past. 616 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:54,175 That looks like the paper downstairs. Wow. 617 00:33:54,200 --> 00:33:56,175 Whether it was antique wallpaper... 618 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:59,735 It's so incredibly important to bring it back to life. 619 00:33:59,760 --> 00:34:02,415 ...or old newspaper... 620 00:34:02,440 --> 00:34:03,975 Isn't that great? 621 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:06,375 ...its grandeur and its detail... 622 00:34:06,400 --> 00:34:09,735 That is spectacular. 623 00:34:09,760 --> 00:34:13,655 ...Angel's determined to not only preserve the chateau's history, 624 00:34:13,680 --> 00:34:17,615 but also allow it to fire her imagination. 625 00:34:17,640 --> 00:34:20,255 Ancl who would have thought we're going to have two unicorns? 626 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:22,575 Me. 627 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:25,495 Breathing new life into the old, as well as creating 628 00:34:25,520 --> 00:34:29,175 a modern home for her family and guests. 629 00:34:31,120 --> 00:34:35,655 And it didn't matter whether it was a bedroom... 630 00:34:35,680 --> 00:34:40,895 It's going to take a little while, but it's going to look great. 631 00:34:40,920 --> 00:34:44,215 ...or a bathroom. 632 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:46,295 A place to entertain... 633 00:34:46,320 --> 00:34:50,695 Wow, this is unbelievable. Oh, this is amazing. 634 00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:53,695 ...or sit quietly. 635 00:34:53,720 --> 00:34:56,615 This is where me and Dorothy are going to learn to synchronise swim. 636 00:34:56,640 --> 00:34:59,815 Whether it is for the family... 637 00:34:59,840 --> 00:35:02,895 ...functions... 638 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:05,375 ...or just fun... 639 00:35:05,400 --> 00:35:07,695 ...Angel has used her creativity to bring 640 00:35:07,720 --> 00:35:10,135 the chateau's past into the present, 641 00:35:10,160 --> 00:35:15,495 ensuring its original beauty and detail will never be forgotten. 642 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:18,135 I'm HAPPY- 643 00:35:22,160 --> 00:35:25,135 But above all, everything Angel does, 644 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:30,255 always comes from the bottom of her heart. 645 00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:35,535 I actually think this is the first time that it's been quiet. 646 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:41,495 There is so much happening and honestly, 647 00:35:41,520 --> 00:35:45,015 there's not many times in your whole entire lifetime that 648 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:49,775 you know, all your friends and family get together. 649 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:51,375 It's all about memories. 650 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:55,295 Ancl this party has been a lot of work. It is a lot of work, 651 00:35:55,320 --> 00:35:57,095 but I tell you what, 652 00:35:57,120 --> 00:36:00,775 we're going to be talking about this for a long, long time. 653 00:36:00,800 --> 00:36:02,735 I can't wait to have a drink. 654 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:20,015 Tonight, Dick and Angel are celebrating Christmas at the chateau 655 00:36:20,040 --> 00:36:22,455 with over 100 friends and family. 656 00:36:27,720 --> 00:36:30,015 And for a lot of them, 657 00:36:30,040 --> 00:36:33,455 it's the first time in years that they've seen each other. 658 00:36:43,920 --> 00:36:46,615 In the kitchen, it's all hands-on deck to prepare 659 00:36:46,640 --> 00:36:49,775 a five-course menu of traditional Christmas dishes 660 00:36:49,800 --> 00:36:52,135 from both Britain and France. 661 00:36:52,160 --> 00:36:55,935 Jonathan, oysters! Happy Christmas, guys. 662 00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:59,375 Thank you. 663 00:36:59,400 --> 00:37:04,615 And with so many guests, Angel can't help but muck in. 664 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:07,255 Well, welcome to our winter garden. 665 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:09,615 Dick's like go out and just enjoy yourself, 666 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:13,095 we've got it covered, the team are working, 667 00:37:13,120 --> 00:37:18,655 but I can't help it. It's just in my blood to just get a bottle 668 00:37:18,680 --> 00:37:20,935 and then I get to chat to people. 669 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:23,255 Cheers! Cheers, everyone! 670 00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:26,335 The canapes and sparkling wine, though, are just the beginning of 671 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:28,655 an incredible evening. 672 00:37:28,680 --> 00:37:32,535 Ladies and gentlemen, just go take a seat and start, yeah? 673 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:35,175 Let's go for it. 674 00:37:40,880 --> 00:37:44,055 There you go, darling. Thank you very much. You all right? 675 00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:46,615 Mate, good to see you. Where are you? 676 00:37:46,640 --> 00:37:48,615 I'm with Paul, your dad, your mum. 677 00:38:01,400 --> 00:38:04,455 This is a big family Christmas dinner, 678 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:07,775 because, you know, you are our chateau family. 679 00:38:07,800 --> 00:38:10,135 The bottom line is we're all at home. 680 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:12,815 Be at home. All right? Ancl enjoy yourselves. 681 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:16,335 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 682 00:38:16,360 --> 00:38:17,615 But... 683 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:21,455 But, but, but... That comes with a penalty. 684 00:38:23,480 --> 00:38:25,775 Yeah. Right, everybody with an apron, put it on. 685 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:27,695 Meet me at the door. Thank you. 686 00:38:27,720 --> 00:38:29,535 See you later! Woo! 687 00:38:32,080 --> 00:38:34,975 As Dick and Angel's chateau helpers are now guests, 688 00:38:35,000 --> 00:38:36,375 each table will serve themselves. 689 00:38:39,640 --> 00:38:42,215 So, while crackers are opened, 690 00:38:42,240 --> 00:38:46,855 jokes read and napkins laid on laps... 691 00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:51,255 ...baked cheese topped with cranberries and port is taken out to 692 00:38:51,280 --> 00:38:53,015 the tables... 693 00:38:53,040 --> 00:38:55,495 ...where hungry guests and fresh baguettes await. 694 00:38:59,200 --> 00:39:02,535 Soon followed by a vintage cup course. 695 00:39:02,560 --> 00:39:05,215 This is a starter and because we're having a traditional lunch, 696 00:39:05,240 --> 00:39:07,575 it's a prawn cocktail. ALL: Ooh! 697 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:10,415 Try to get them on that. It'll never happen. 698 00:39:10,440 --> 00:39:13,575 And then, it's time for the main event. 699 00:39:13,600 --> 00:39:15,295 Here we go, we're up. 700 00:39:15,320 --> 00:39:17,655 Traditional French capons and beef, 701 00:39:17,680 --> 00:39:21,095 slow-cooked in Dick's home-made hog roast. 702 00:39:21,120 --> 00:39:23,815 Hold it, hold it. Don't let the juice drip all over the floor. 703 00:39:23,840 --> 00:39:26,375 Yep, good. Let's go. 704 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:28,655 Beep! Beep! Beep! 705 00:39:28,680 --> 00:39:30,495 Here we go. 706 00:39:35,160 --> 00:39:36,815 In the marquee, 707 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:42,095 Angel takes her chance to finally get her wings. 708 00:39:45,680 --> 00:39:48,615 But it's not long before plates piled high with meat, 709 00:39:48,640 --> 00:39:52,295 veg and roast potatoes are brought in, 710 00:39:52,320 --> 00:39:54,655 and Christmas dinner is served. 711 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:07,615 Everyone may be happy to help out where needed... 712 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:12,255 ...but the final course is even more of a team effort. 713 00:40:12,280 --> 00:40:15,535 So, it's equal parts margarine and flour. OK. 714 00:40:15,560 --> 00:40:17,935 Granny's famous white sauce. 715 00:40:17,960 --> 00:40:20,375 This would have been a month's supply of butter and things. 716 00:40:20,400 --> 00:40:23,375 Rations. Rations, because they wouldn't have had this. 717 00:40:23,400 --> 00:40:26,535 Give me 500g of this, mate. OK. We grew up with this, 718 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:29,455 and I didn't even think it had its roots in the Second World War. 719 00:40:29,480 --> 00:40:32,135 Yeah. Didn't even think about it. I just thought it's what you had. 720 00:40:32,160 --> 00:40:34,695 Yeah. Well, you keep stirring Arthur, I'll just put it in. 721 00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:37,655 Just basically mix it into a nice paste. Yeah. 722 00:40:37,680 --> 00:40:40,895 The thing that's really interesting is the fact that it's not butter. 723 00:40:40,920 --> 00:40:44,015 Yeah. Now, that's the key thing about this for Mummy. 724 00:40:44,040 --> 00:40:46,335 THEY EXCLAIM 725 00:40:46,360 --> 00:40:48,695 That's it. And this'll just slowly incorporate it. 726 00:40:48,720 --> 00:40:51,055 The two of you made the same squeal. It's genetic, you two. 727 00:40:51,080 --> 00:40:52,975 Keep turning it. Keep turning it, keep turning it. 728 00:40:53,000 --> 00:40:54,975 Shall I tag team? Do you want to swap me in? 729 00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:57,495 Yeah, just swap in, yeah. What did Granny say? 730 00:40:57,520 --> 00:41:02,575 She said only then add the sugar gradually. 731 00:41:02,600 --> 00:41:04,895 So, we need four of these? Four of those. 732 00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:06,615 OK, put the first one in. Oh, man. 733 00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:09,415 I'm taking the rest of those off you. 734 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:11,135 A little taste? 735 00:41:11,160 --> 00:41:12,935 Right, hold on. 736 00:41:12,960 --> 00:41:15,415 In you go, in you 90, boys- 737 00:41:18,920 --> 00:41:21,495 That's amazing. That's really nice. 738 00:41:21,520 --> 00:41:23,815 It's like custard and cream mixed together. 739 00:41:23,840 --> 00:41:26,655 Well clone, Great Nanny. 740 00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:34,855 In France, Christmas pudding isn't normally served, 741 00:41:34,880 --> 00:41:36,495 but for Dick and Angel... 742 00:41:36,520 --> 00:41:38,935 Be careful. Be careful. 743 00:41:40,320 --> 00:41:42,255 Off you go. Mind your fingers. Woo! 744 00:41:42,280 --> 00:41:44,615 Hold underneath. 745 00:41:44,640 --> 00:41:47,215 ...Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it. 746 00:41:55,600 --> 00:41:56,975 CLINKING GLASS 747 00:41:57,000 --> 00:41:59,015 SHUSHING 748 00:41:59,040 --> 00:42:04,215 We are so, so grateful to have everybody here, 749 00:42:04,240 --> 00:42:08,255 you know, our family, friends, old and new, 750 00:42:08,280 --> 00:42:10,535 and our wonderful team. 751 00:42:10,560 --> 00:42:13,575 We just love you so, so, so much. 752 00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:15,895 Not everybody could be with us tonight 753 00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:17,215 and they are being missed, 754 00:42:17,240 --> 00:42:20,095 but they're always with us in our hearts and we know that. 755 00:42:20,120 --> 00:42:23,095 Ancl we are so grateful that you are actually here with us, 756 00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:27,775 because we are now in the glorious situation to be here 757 00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:30,695 with you all. Because we can. 758 00:42:30,720 --> 00:42:34,375 You are all very, very special to us. 759 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:36,215 All of you. Thank you. 760 00:42:36,240 --> 00:42:38,455 CHEERING 761 00:42:41,840 --> 00:42:45,375 Dick and Angel, though, aren't just celebrating Christmas, 762 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:50,495 but also the final chapter of this particular adventure. 763 00:42:52,040 --> 00:42:54,535 This could be the entrance way here. 764 00:42:54,560 --> 00:42:56,855 One that started at the turn of a corner... 765 00:42:56,880 --> 00:42:59,375 Yes! Wow. 766 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:01,695 ...followed by the turn of the key. 767 00:43:01,720 --> 00:43:06,095 Turn, turn, turn, turn. It's a bit stiff. Wow. Right. 768 00:43:06,120 --> 00:43:08,095 Let's get to work. 769 00:43:08,120 --> 00:43:11,295 A story of a crumbling castle... 770 00:43:11,320 --> 00:43:13,575 ...dark, empty rooms... 771 00:43:13,600 --> 00:43:15,855 One just landed on my head. 772 00:43:15,880 --> 00:43:17,695 ...and neglected gardens. 773 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:21,775 Huge, huge project. 774 00:43:21,800 --> 00:43:26,655 A loving couple, and a young family. 775 00:43:26,680 --> 00:43:29,015 You're definitely ready for school, aren't you? 776 00:43:29,040 --> 00:43:31,695 What do you think about leaving your little girl? 777 00:43:31,720 --> 00:43:34,575 Who, despite the challenges... 778 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:37,175 ...headaches and heartaches... 779 00:43:37,200 --> 00:43:39,535 We're just, we're really knackered. 780 00:43:39,560 --> 00:43:41,815 So I just want to just like... 781 00:43:41,840 --> 00:43:43,295 Oh. 782 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:45,535 ...refused to give up on their home. 783 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:51,575 Or on each other. 784 00:43:51,600 --> 00:43:53,575 You get more handsome by the clay. 785 00:43:53,600 --> 00:43:57,975 I don't think I've ever had such a nice time painting. 786 00:43:58,000 --> 00:44:02,535 And in doing so, have not only filled the chateau with new life... 787 00:44:02,560 --> 00:44:04,935 Enough. 788 00:44:04,960 --> 00:44:06,375 Thank you. 789 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:12,415 ...but have created the most wonderful family home imaginable. 790 00:44:12,440 --> 00:44:14,735 It's all neat. 791 00:44:14,760 --> 00:44:17,975 I just don't think it's ever looked this good. 792 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:20,215 It's definitely worth celebrating. 793 00:44:25,720 --> 00:44:27,975 To the Strawbridges! 794 00:44:28,000 --> 00:44:29,535 CHEERING 795 00:44:44,760 --> 00:44:47,055 Look at his face! 796 00:44:50,880 --> 00:44:53,335 Oh, God. It's amazing! 797 00:44:53,360 --> 00:44:56,175 This is the best day of my life. Oh, yes. 798 00:45:07,600 --> 00:45:10,255 I love you so much. 799 00:45:36,160 --> 00:45:38,495 Oh, baby. These are just such happy tears. 800 00:45:38,520 --> 00:45:41,335 That was beautiful, wasn't it? Hold on. It's a proper party, isn't it? 801 00:45:41,360 --> 00:45:44,495 Look at that. Look at everybody partying. 802 00:45:44,520 --> 00:45:46,975 The dancing starts now, Do die McDuff. 803 00:45:47,000 --> 00:45:50,335 What a journey it has been, and we've clone it as a team. 804 00:45:50,360 --> 00:45:54,975 I love you so much. 805 00:45:55,000 --> 00:45:58,575 For everyone, it's been an extraordinary adventure. 806 00:45:58,600 --> 00:46:00,975 Without you two, we wouldn't have clone this, you know. 807 00:46:01,000 --> 00:46:03,695 If it wasn't for you two, we wouldn't have clone this. 808 00:46:03,720 --> 00:46:05,695 Thank you. Come here. Happy tears. 809 00:46:05,720 --> 00:46:07,535 Happy tears. HE SOBS 810 00:46:07,560 --> 00:46:10,575 Let's go party with the family. 811 00:46:10,600 --> 00:46:12,855 But one that now has to come to an end. 812 00:46:24,640 --> 00:46:28,935 And though Dick, Angel, Arthur and Dorothy's tale continues... 813 00:46:30,560 --> 00:46:34,135 ...it's time for us to say goodnight. 814 00:46:35,840 --> 00:46:38,975 Subtitles by Red Bee Media