A new TV series will follow comedian and pub fan Jon Richardson as he helps a Yorkshire community save their local, The Plough, at Fadmoor.
The observational series, for More4, follows Jon as he becomes a shareholder in Fadmoor Community Pub Ltd and sets to work with the team to restore the historic watering hole, which dates back to 1782.
Along the way, he gets to know the local rural community, puts in his fair share of elbow grease as everyone mucks in to complete the renovation, and tackles myriad challenges that crop up.
The bar might not be up and running yet, but the beer is already flowing as readily as the community spirit as Jon helps with fundraising events, champions the project’s sustainability, and embraces the local produce on offer on the fringes of the picturesque North York Moors.
“I love pubs so much that I turned my garage into one, but it didn’t scratch the itch so now I’ve ended up owning one — or a share of a crumbling one, anyway,” said Jon.
“When I first heard about The Plough, I had to go and see it, and then when I met the amazing people working to rescue it, I couldn’t resist getting involved. Like a good pint, they are lively and cool with good heads on them, and they make you feel better about the world.
“Pubs are the beating heart of their communities and we’re, hopefully, going to have a great time bringing The Plough back to its former glory. I know it’s going to be hard work, but I’m ready to roll my sleeves up and watch other people getting their hands dirty.”
Peter Jones, chairman of Fadmoor Community Pub Ltd, said: “We have a lot of work to do to renovate this derelict pub, which has been closed for 14 years, and bring it back to life as a thriving community pub at the heart of this village.
“We look forward to sharing this journey with Jon and More4 viewers, especially as Jon has offered to buy the first round when we open!”
There no date for airing yet, but maker Full Fat TV says there will be two series of four episodes.
