Viewers have taken to social media to reward Keith Brymer Jones’ new Channel 4 property show, hailing it an ‘absolute wholesome delight’ and gushing that they’re ‘loving it’ already.
Our Welsh Chapel Dream follows the Great Pottery Throw Down star and his spouse Marjory Hogarth as they put their all into the restoration of a derelict Welsh chapel.
In the show, the pair are hoping to show the 160-year-old constructing into their endlessly residence, in fact, full with a working pottery studio.
The first two episodes of the four-part collection aired on Channel 4 on Sunday, with viewers already wanting ahead to the subsequent installment subsequent week.
Keith, 58, and Marj, 56, launched followers to Capel Salem, the Grade II listed former chapel in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, that they hoped to make their dwelling – in addition to outlining the entire onerous work forward to make it a house.
Our Welsh Chapel Dream follows the Great Pottery Throw Down star and his spouse Marjory Hogarth as they put their all into the restoration of a derelict Welsh chapel. Above: Keith and Marj within the chapel
Following the heartwarming first episode, excited followers flocked to X (previously Twitter) to reward the couple’s new programme
With fungus and mould rising on the partitions and piles of rotten wooden laying across the web site, the couple recognised that there was so much to be performed – greater than they initially thought.
Bought 18 months in the past for £200,000, the chapel with Sunday college annexe was an unholy mess. Built in 1862 and as soon as owned by the Presbyterian Church of Wales, it had been deserted for 12 years.
Gutters have been blocked, home windows damaged and slates lacking. Water ran down the partitions inside, brambles strangled outdoors.
Dry rot is consuming by means of the property and a staircase has simply been misplaced. ‘It’s like a most cancers,’ says Marj, 56. ‘You must get all of it. That’ll be a concern that’ll reside with me endlessly, that perhaps we have not.’
They defined that the top aim is to rework the outdated chapel and Sunday college constructing right into a liveable house, with a big pottery studio the place Keith can work, and areas that may present a hub for the local people.
Despite the lengthy highway forward, with its ornate ceiling and gallery, the chapel stole their hearts, and they will share their monumental journey with TV viewers. ‘There’ll be partitions adorned with my tears,’ says Marj.
Keith will likely have a weep too. ‘Although I come throughout as emotional, and I’m, in instances of problem I’m head down,’ he says.
Following the heartwarming first episode, excited followers flocked to X (previously Twitter) to reward the couple’s new programme:
Bought 18 months in the past for £200,000, the chapel with Sunday college annexe was an unholy mess. Built in 1862 and as soon as owned by the Presbyterian Church of Wales, it had been deserted for 12 years
In the show, the pair are hoping to show the 160-year-old constructing into their endlessly residence, in fact, full with a working pottery studio
Pictured: Capel Salem from the skin – the Grade II listed former chapel in Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Keith making pottery with Throw Down host Siobhan McSweeney and Rich Miller
‘Well, I bloody love Our Welsh Chapel Dream. Always in two minds about such exhibits, however, I like Keith & Marj already, they’re merely fabulous.
‘Will undoubtedly be tuning in subsequent week to see how Terry, scaffolding and pigeon group get on! Invested now!’
‘I adore it already. I discovered Keith on Pottery Throw Down and received hooked after I noticed him get tearful over a pot. Now with the beautiful Marj, thrilled for you each and new residence to be.
‘Oh! It’s the unload of outdated life and he is off once more. Our Welsh Chapel Dream a should.’
‘Sunday night time telly is saved. Can’t wait.’
‘Lovely programme thanks, perfect Sunday night.’
‘Incredible constructing! Love you and Marj! It’s going to be a shocking venture. Can’t look forward to subsequent week! Thanks for letting us in.’
Despite the lengthy highway forward, with its ornate ceiling and gallery, the chapel stole their hearts, and they will share their monumental journey with TV viewers
Meanwhile, different followers of Keith have been happy to fulfill his spouse, gushing that Marj is ‘simply as fabulous’
‘Oh my goodness however #ChapelDream is simply an absolute wholesome delight.’
‘#ChapelDream what an exquisite couple and a incredible programme. Can’t wait to comply with their progress.’
‘I used to be utterly staggered by the dimensions of it and what the plans are however that’s my Sunday viewing now sorted for a couple of weeks #ChapelDream.’
Meanwhile, different followers of Keith have been happy to fulfill his spouse, gushing that Marj is ‘simply as fabulous’. Viewers took to social media to put in writing:
‘I already cherished Keith now I’m loving Marj too, a fantastic couple.’
‘Any TV show with Keith Brymer Jones in it’s price watching. Nice to fulfill Mrs Brymer Jones.’
‘Well, it is a beautiful Sunday night deal with. Marj is simply fabulous (as is Keith in fact however we knew that) #ChapelDream.’
‘Marj and Keith praise one another. Behind each nice man there’s a fantastic lady. I’m already having fun with their teamwork #chapeldream.’
- Our Welsh Chapel Dream continues on Sunday 12 May, 8pm, Channel 4