New series on comedian Jon Richardson helping community to restore Ryedale pub due to hit TV screens
A new series all about a Ryedale community – and a top TV comedian – rallying round to revive their local boozer is due to hit TV screens on Wednesday February 4.
The four-part observational series will be televised on More4 at 9pm and is called Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon Richardson.
The programme will run on consecutive Wednesdays throughout February and will also be available on Channel 4’s streaming services.
It follows the restoration of The Plough in Fadmoor which was purchased in September 2024 with money from the Government’s Community Ownership Fund, with matching funds from local investors in the community.
Having been closed for 14 years, the building needed extensive work and additional investment.
The programme shines a light on the work that The Plough’s committee, volunteers from Fadmoor and the broader community are doing to bring this community pub to life along with the help of comedian Jon Richardson.
Peter Jones, Fadmoor Community Pub Limited Chairman, said: “As you will see, there is a lot of work that needs to be done to renovate this derelict pub and to breathe fresh life back into the building.
"As we work on the building, we keep uncovering issues and so it is going to take a lot of time and money to return it to its natural place as the heart of this fabulous rural community.
"If you are inspired to come and help us with the renovation or would like to support us with a donation or to invest by purchasing shares please get in touch.
"Literally every penny counts and will make the difference to when we can open the pub doors.”
Episode 1 sees Jon meeting some of The Plough’s committee and volunteers at the pub, helping with the demolition of the toilet block; getting supplies for the hungry workers and fetching beer for the Investor and Supporter meeting where he meets the broader community.
The following episodes show the journey of the pub restoration as well as Jon getting to know The Plough’s committee members and the villagers of Fadmoor who are making it happen.
The filming of series two will start shortly.
Visit theploughfadmoor.co.uk for more details on how to invest in The Plough, donate money or to volunteer your time.