Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith (2026)

Series 1

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?

Released Jan. 13, 2026 Episode 47 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.tourism, tmdb.heritage, tmdb.country-house, tmdb.crafts, tmdb.innovation, tmdb.glamping, tmdb.united-kingdom + 4 more, tmdb.historic, tmdb.estate, tmdb.management, tmdb.british-history

Production Companies: Somersault Studios

Network: More4

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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James Baudouy
Director

Penelope Keith
Self - Presenter

S1E1 - Episode 1

From cafes to craft fairs, glamping to ghosts, Penelope meets the owners of Britain's country houses trying to keep their historic homes intact.

Jan. 13, 2026, midnight

S1E2 - Episode 2

After 25 years neglect, Pitchford Hall returns to its original family, who face a huge restoration task. Plans progress for the Chavenage sauna.

Jan. 20, 2026, midnight

S1E3 - Episode 3

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S1E4 - Episode 4

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S1E5 - Episode 5

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S1E6 - Episode 6

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S1E7 - Episode 7

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S1E8 - Episode 8

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S1E9 - Episode 9

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S1E10 - Episode 10

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More4

47 min/ep

470 min

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026, midnight

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