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Restoration Final

on BBC Two England

8/8. Over the past few weeks, viewers have explored the fascinating history of 21 buildings at risk from degradation and voted to see one of them restored to its former glory.
In tonight's live final from Hampton Court Palace, "ruin detectives" Marianne Suhr and Ptolemy Dean rediscover the unique charms of the eight finalists, while Griff Rhys Jones and Natasha Kaplinsky catch up with some of their tireless supporters. Which entry will get the winning vote? Visit www.bbc.co.uk/restoration to see the phone numbers to call in support of each building (lines close at 10pm).
Plus news of last year's success stories, a look at the restoration of Windsor Castle, and interviews with the key players campaigning to save our architectural heritage.
Director Alex Rudzinski ; Producer Tim Usborne AUDIENCE: free tickets available by calling [number removed] (national rate)
DONATION DETAILS: to donate, please phone [number removed] (calls charged at national rate), or send cheques payable to "The Restoration Fund" [address removed]
RESTORATION MAGAZINE: free with the August issue of Homes & Antiques, £3.10. and BBC History, £3.25
And the winner is .. : page 34

Contributors

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Marianne Suhr
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Ptolemy Dean
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Griff Rhys
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Natasha Kaplinsky
Director:
Alex Rudzinski
Producer:
Tim Usborne

BBC Two England

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