Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith

Overview

From cafes to craft fairs, glamping to ghosts, join Dame Penelope Keith as she meets the owners of Britain’s historic country houses struggling to keep their homes intact. Featured properties include Ashby Manor in Northamptonshire, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, and Mapperton House in Dorset. As these estates turn to innovative ventures to stay afloat, Keith offers insight into the challenges of maintaining these grand homes in 2025. Will their creative solutions be enough to save their history?

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Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Penelope Keith

  Self - Presenter

  10 eps

Themes

• country house
• estate
• united kingdom
• british history
• management
• innovation
• tourism
• heritage
• crafts
• glamping
• historic

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