The Restoration Man: Wellington Barn (Before and After) | History Documentary | Reel Truth History

Marco and Kath Walker take over a pair of Grade II listed 17th and 18th century cow barns from their local farmer in Wellington, Herefordshire. The barns are tumbling down, the couple have their two young children in tow, they've never done anything like this before and are complete restoration novices, and the project is beset with problems from the start. George offers much needed advice throughout the build and discovers how these buildings and the surrounding farm helped to revolutionise cattle farming in the UK. George Clarke helps rescue neglected architectural treasures across Britain.
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[@me2525]

Everyone is complaining about the music. You just got to watch this show commercial free and it cost you nothing. And that is because the sound was edited to get around copyright claims so it could be posted on KZbin. So while it isn't ideal, let's all try to appreciate what the uploader has done so we can all watch this series here.

[@donnascheele7752]

Thanks for explaining that to me, with that in mind I don't care about the noise, just lucky we get to experience the show. thank you

[@hollyhold562]

We tend to entitlement, we humans. It's the comedy of our frailty.

[@rossross6456]

How about NO music? Why does every KZbinr feel compelled to add background music? How about NO music?

[@ValerieVfc]

I hope the projet's engineer is part of a local historical society, he has such an important view of heritage buildings. Loved his quote: "These buildings have been here serving us or serving the farming community here for how many hundreds of years. It's keeping it going that keeps the character of the village alive."

[@jameslinnehan3283]

I'm not complaining about the sound. I'm so happy to have these programs uploaded that I will gladly overlook any deficiencies!

[@susansouthern6704]

I love this show but would love to hear the narrator when he is talking about the building but the music is overwhelmjng

[@madgebishop5409]

the music has been added on by Reel Truth Documentaries to mask the original audio to avoid copyright strikes from KZbin.

[@StreetDisciple86]

I agree! I can't hear a thing he's saying when they play the music at the same time. The other series on listed homes with the lady host doesn't have this issue.

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

I've said that a long time ago but they don't seem to care. I don't understand why the background music has to be so loud can't hardly hear the person talking.

[@emmahardesty4330]

This is a treat, and think of how this restoration has enhanced the whole village. Kudos for keeping old roof tiles to combine with new: gorgeous, smart.

[@bg147]

When it comes to old structures, I would recommend doing as much of the work you can yourself. It adds to the satisfaction. I often walk around my 100 year old house to simply take in what I did. Paying someone to do the work or buying something new is enjoyable. Yet, there is nothing like laboring away and eventually leaning back and basking in a bit of your own glory. There is great reward in both the journey and the destination when your hands were involved. The difficult part for me was being patient.

[@li-anderker55]

Thank you George. What an absolute pleasure to be able to see these beautiful old buildings saved.

[@gayleralan]

The government should give people who take these kind of projects on, an interest free loan! This is our heritage and it's just been made difficult for people to preserve these buildings! These people are literally saving our history

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

George got along really well with the farmer at the end... so charming.

[@danmartin6515]

Love seeing people bringing old building back to life

[@RLU-wt8vi]

Congrats to Marco & Kath. Stunning. So proud of your hard work. I truly do not believe I would have had the patience or stamina as you two have had. Absolutely beautiful. I especially love the 'divided room' concept of the kitchen/dining/family.

[@daverushton5966]

That House is Stunning The Oak against the lime render looks Beautiful .Well done and thanks for sharing Your Dream house build .

[@FloridaClay]

Excellent and enjoyable, as this series almost always is--save for the continuing regrettable problem of poor sound mixing that has the music drowning out the dialog in some places.

[@CraveLex]

So true, I've also noticed the sound issue while watching Restoration Home on this channel. It (this series, at least) seems to have better sound quality on other channels, which makes me wonder whether it is channel-specific rather than substandard mixing.

[@marthabergin9023]

What an amazing restoration. They have a beautiful home.

[@sioframay]

CAN WE FIX THE SOUND TO NOT BE LOUDER THAN THE NARRATOR ALREADY?

[@madgebishop5409]

the music has been added on by Reel Truth Documentaries to mask the original audio to avoid copyright strikes from KZbin.

[@jonathanbennetts2632]

@@madgebishop5409 is this true? I was wondering why they ignore all the complaints.

[@jonathanbennetts2632]

The original makers, Channel 4 UK should be woried about the before and after claims they make, sometimes nothings finished, Grand Designes can take 3 years and longer, Collin just sticks with it to the end and shows the finished product, Restoration Man and Restoration home, most of the time leave us in limbo, it's really annoying.

[@sirfrydryk360]

I'd rather be able to see what they are doing and have to crank the volume up to hear the narrator than not see the building because it's blurred out.

[@aq9714]

@@madgebishop5409 oh!

[@MzClementine]

What a dream home!!! Absolutely stunning! 🥰

[@jdjackson7180]

I love the stories and the series. it would be nice if we could hear a little better. it seems the music overwhelms the conversations sometimes.

[@willdatsun]

i suspect this is something to do with downmixing 5.1 sound into stereo , and the centre channel not being loud enough but i could be wrong

[@DSweetness5]

Lovely series to show people restoring historical buildings to play respect to the architecture, builders and communities of the property. Also, they are reducing additional footprint on the planet with more new suburban style housing. Great job!

[@goodtogo3]

I salivated seeing this restoration before it started....so much potential

[@donlynefullofpeace7054]

I love the series, however, the music is totally drowning out the host of the show. Whoever is editing and uploading the video is not paying attention to the volume of the music, It's too overbearing

[@madgebishop5409]

the music has been added on by Reel Truth Documentaries to mask the original audio to avoid copyright strikes from KZbin.

[@maddydegger6341]

The nicest restoration I have seen !

[@hutoxipatel3610]

Hats off for creating such a beautiful luxurious villa out of wreck.

[@mingona83]

Beautiful results

[@claudine1928]

Beautifully done.

[@jenniferthulin7639]

A wonderful work, well done!! this family have written their name in history

[@christmylife4654]

Beautiful house.... The couple seem to have lost something along the way...sad

[@kathleenp9643]

Lovely! What a beauriful job!

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

A very lovely restoration.

[@victoriawolfe5845]

I so enjoy this show. The last few I've watched had a completed project, thankfully. But what you talk about during each project is important to hear. However, the dramatic music drowns your voice out. What you talk about is much more important than the music.

[@mandofan2616]

that farmer was laughing all the way to the bank.

[@LisaNH934]

🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@vandalmeida.30.09]

Unbelivable beautiful...👏👏🍾🥂😘 from Brazil!

[@pamellasmith2503]

George you are a brilliant and kind human being ❤️ love your videos and your historical knowledge

[@ivyrees991]

The music is overwhelming the narrative. I also love this program

[@bg147]

There were plenty of timbers in the old portion of the barn that were usable. Glad they used some. The skylights on the side of the roof seem out of place. All of that glass offers little privacy but it is a quiet little town and I guess that isn't a road out there. It is different in urban USA. The timbers are lovely and the kitchen is fresh. The yellow lime render is beautiful. Cute place.

[@perlitacardenas8067]

Amazing renovation!

[@mariansmith7694]

These episodes are often horror stories. I watch for George. He is brilliant, so knowledgeable, so talented. (yes, & handsome).

[@cleot151]

It always costs more than you think it will.

[@milliebanks7209]

What a beautiful restoration! Not with standing the loud music and the man who whispers.

[@ellee2937]

Love the restoration man series so very interesting entertaining & riveting at the same time 😄👍🏻 more pls! Encores 👏🏻😁

[@madgebishop5409]

The loud music has been put over the original soundtrack by Reel Truth History to avoid copyright strikes, as they have uploaded these documentaries illegally as they are owned by Channel 4.

[@olgavarela3647]

It turn out beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@englishrose4388]

So beautiful. For what it's worth--I loved the music, the editing, the narration--everything.

[@kennethpensyl7791]

Awesome Job

[@stephenspilker9334]

i love this series'

[@priscillacruz2947]

i love your show !!

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Inspirational! Tom NC USA

[@15sweatequity]

The music is louder than George Clark, making much of George's narration unintelligible. A shame, such an interesting story!

[@darrellpetri9008]

Great job

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

A real test of a relationship which they can now look back on with pride.

[@zeferinoarroyo7673]

Wow... congratulations

[@isabelmartinspelicio7679]

I think the barn look brilliant

[@karlkamal2047]

Amazing... Lovely...

[@lynncbouldry7247]

Love this show, are there more episodes

[@kyrio5a]

Regardless of the obstacles they faced and the usual obnoxious music, these folks did an amazing job. Such fidelity to the character of the barn. Honestly tho, the conservation people need to chill a bit.

[@SeafoodMartket]

the best one!!!!!!

[@joannahampton3808]

Wood framed windows would have looked sooo much better

[@ebenclukey7293]

Love the show. I only wish the producers hadn't decided that the music (unnecessary) should be louder the narration and conversation.

[@arlerayvette9285]

Beautiful , hard work but go for it

[@madhavinadimpalli1532]

Hi it's a pleasure to watch the journey of restoration along with George! It's intriguing to know how he would design it if it's his own project! Just a curiosity!

[@johnvonundzu2170]

The sound mixing at around 19:36 is particularly incompetent. What were they thinking?

[@valeriedemonte6912]

Please fix the sound. As soon as the music begins it becomes hard to hear the narration. Love the show and have told so many friends about it. Same complaint.

[@selenalethbridge-carr9664]

I love these programmes but always think the budgets are actually huge compared to the budgets we have worked with - although the properties are usually huge too! In the UK the costs of restoration are much cheaper than in Europe, and the workmen far more reliable too!

[@karenwerth8484]

When I was younger and in 4-H I showed Hereford steers, great breed to work with

[@amyjones8114]

Their kids can say they were raised in a barn 😬

[@jonathanbennetts2632]

And in the future, they can say, when they don't close the door behind them, "YES" ..........LOL

[@sandybarry6370]

🤣

[@isabelmartinspelicio7679]

@@jonathanbennetts2632 ahahah

[@patriciakeogh5008]

😂🤣

[@LisaNH934]

😂😂😂

[@lourias]

The music overlay is so loud that there is no closed captions!

[@sharonprior1587]

I'm doubting that anyone who's involved in the editing of these shows reads or cares about the comments. Every single episode the comment section is filled with viewers complaining about the sound and nothing is done about it. It's a real shame because I really am interested in hearing about the history of these properties and I can't hear a thing about it.

[@madgebishop5409]

the music has been added on by Reel Truth Documentaries to mask the original audio to avoid copyright strikes from KZbin.

[@chareast9997]

@@madgebishop5409 you keep saying that, but that doesn't do anything for the problem of not being able to hear the narrative.

[@madgebishop5409]

@@chareast9997 I'm letting people know why it is how it is...it's not going to get fixed so who cares.

[@kyrio5a]

lol of course nobody from them reads or even cares. Who are we? Inspection agents?

[@momsterous]

Go to dailymotion and enter the show title - full episodes without all the noise.

[@kandyapple2210]

I actually think the temporary stairs work great. They are in such stark compromise to the timber framing they balance the old and the new.

[@Mario7p]

34:28 roasting the house owner because why not

[@dalepage5511]

Great video. Very interesting for this grandson of a U.S. farmer/stockman. Consider omitting ALL music from your future videos. At times I could not hear the narration because of the unneeded and distracting instrumentation.

[@PortmanRd]

Sounds like lift/elevator music

[@WatchNjoy]

We miss the show ..

[@keepitsimple4629]

This couple has lost their minds. The farmer who sold it to them hit the jackpot, to unload 2 old derelict barns, and make 150,000 pounds. Then on top of that, they now have a 300,000 pound mortgage. That's ridiculous.

[@johnvonundzu2170]

It is galling, that the farmer, whose family let place slide into rack and ruin & spent probably not 30p on the structure in 110 years, walks off with 150k.

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@johnvonundzu2170 you have a point, but they were foolish enough to buy the derelict, decrepit old ruins without having the structure examined. Here in America every home bought and/or sold must undergo a thorough examination, before it's sold/bought.

[@johnvonundzu2170]

@@keepitsimple4629 FWIW I'm in the US too. I'm thinking the buyers & their bank were aware of the essential condition of the barn; and the 300k loan did seem to end up covering expenses.

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@johnvonundzu2170 I could be wrong, but I think they actually went another 20,000 over the 300,000

[@daneclark3161]

@@keepitsimple4629 - No, every home in America does not have to go through a thorough examination before it is bought or sold. That is entirely up to the buyers and sellers and what they agree on. Not doing inspections can be used as a negotiating point. Going $20,000 over budget on a project of this scope is insignificant. That could potentially be one item, such as their choice of flooring.

[@jb7287]

GREAT JOB guys !! Well done !! Cheers !!

[@GEReyn]

I could really do without the mood music, it's so loud that it's impossible to hear half of the narration. If music is absolutely necessary a note of two would do, an entire orchestral movement isn't necessary.

[@reimagine207]

Great video and show but the music is way too loud.

[@kristasears5645]

I love the old barns but they turned it into something very cold and sterile to me but to each his own great job

[@jeniastrid]

Love this programe. Not sure why people watch this who are so negative and judgemental

[@migueldesertacortes1363]

In the end Marco and Kath were reluctant to invite George joining them to eat... 😁

[@laurawilliams2445]

amazing episode - but can the music be reduced? when it plays you can barely hear him speaking.

[@judithcomartin1450]

I cannot watch this with the music so loud. I cannot hear the words.

[@lynnesews9725]

It’s really a shame that the music is drowning out the voices. It’s an interesting video

[@egnacruz2168]

Hi, this video haven't option for automatic traduction.Please, see it.ok?

[@rodneyhamilton3097]

is there not a funding program to assist those who take on such large challenges of their own volition?

[@olgavarela3647]

It looks huge, anybody knows the square footage of this home?

[@ritahealy6757]

Love these shows, but the background music is way too loud. Can't hear what George is saying.

[@Mpayne1472]

Because they’re dodging copyright

[@seanmcguire7974]

Music is so loud in every video.

[@topherh5093]

Would love to hear if they're still in the house and still together.

[@renuvu9033]

Home sweet Home

[@user-wu9sk7fs7v]

i think it's crazy how all these people put such a huge financial stress on themselves. love to see a 5 year follow up and see how many survived. beautiful place but at what price?

[@Ghostlietrio]

I love the series, but absolutely appalled at the overwhelming music that drowns out the speakers and detracts from the video. Either fix your method or I'm unsubscribing.

[@rolhoreis6187]

Really, it's ridiculous. What's wrong with your sound tech?

[@bigraymie]

Done on purpose to beat the copy-write laws... How else can they say this was put out on the 19th Feb 2020 ? I think this originally aired in 2015 or 2016 on Channel 4 (UK)

[@Ghostlietrio]

@@bigraymie, really.....? Holy cow. I wonder if there is a way to find the originals. Why hasn't this been shut down if it's pirated? Copyright is far more than just making noise or what it covers up. It also deals with the actual filming. I'm going to google some stuff see if I can find the originals.

[@Ghostlietrio]

@@bigraymie , I found this...... The Restoration Man is a British home improvement television series presented by George Clarke. It first aired on Channel 4 on 14 March 2010. ... 5, "Cow Barn", Wellington, Herefordshire, Larry Walford, 5 February 2014 (2014-02-05), barn.

[@Ghostlietrio]

Apparently these can be seen on Prime. Just not paying for it.

[@jacquelinegraham4036]

its worth so much now ..they will make money on it

[@annkline6183]

Is it just me, or is the music way too loud? I do like the show, just wish I could hear what they're saying better.

[@christaflanagan7241]

Beautiful house etc. Love their concept but please.. The music playing in the background is most annoying. Couldn't quite hear what the presenter was saying.

[@SuperLuckyDanny]

Everyone: the music is too loud! Me: didn’t even notice and completely not bothered

[@geeman4770]

How much to heat these places?

[@aracelifprietocherryberry]

Your bideos are very interesting and I like to see them and be amazed by people'stamina and zest for a better way of life. I would suggest a little equalising of voice and music. Because it's practically impossible to hear.

[@aracelifprietocherryberry]

Sorry videos, it should say videos

[@jackrussel8898]

Why play background music that loud that you cannot hear what is being said.

[@lmb8784]

Look I love this series and look forward to watching it,but the music is overwhelming. It would be better if you could cut the music entirely and just have the voice of the host. Please fix the music.

[@hameley12]

Reel Truth History Doc series team, in case any of you read the comments section... I have not subscribed but I did try to watch two episodes and the sound and the speaking and everything else is very annoying. I had to watch this very episode in mute. Anyhow, thank you for uploading these videos. I have been stuck inside this small apt because of COVID-19 quarantine and everyone else here KZbin community just wants to watch an entertaining video w/o all the loud music in the background.

[@madgebishop5409]

all the content Reel Truth have on KZbin has been illegally uploaded, most of it is copyrighted by Channel 4 and the BBC in the UK.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

The farmer seen them coming...

[@seanmcguire7974]

Ikr, 150k?!

[@ludovica8221]

That house has got to be worth 700K now. at least

[@StarryNightKnitting]

These restorations are both amazing and beautiful ! BUT what often gets me wondering is why someone who is willing to put their hearts and money into a building that is in such terrible shape that it is literally falling down and likely wouldn't hold up for another winter or storm.....why are they not given to the people who will restore them? Why do they have to pay so much when what they are ultimately doing is a 'favor' to the land and the people. What we see as an eye sore is often torn down. If that's the case why don't they help the people restoring what wouldn't even be there if it weren't for these brave undertakings?

[@MsFunology]

Why in every episode, George has to walk down the long road? Why not just park the car near the house? 🤭😁

[@debrap947]

Dramatic affect!

[@milliebanks7209]

Have to get the loud music in there somewhere.

[@nancyn347]

Lol! I thought the very same thing!