The Hairy Builder

One half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers, is putting down the kitchen utensils and picking up some tools instead in a series exploring Britain's architecture. The host joins a construction firm that specialises in restoring historically significant buildings as they carry out important and complex work. As an apprentice, Myers takes part in the ongoing conservation projects to stately homes, cathedrals and listed properties. Episodes reveal the hidden histories of the structures, uncovering details from floor to ceiling, examining why they were built in this way and what function they served. … MORE