Comedian Jon Richardson to front pub TV show

The Plough pub at Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, is set to be saved via a new television series fronted by comedian Jon Richardson. 

The observational series for More4 follows Richardson as he becomes a shareholder in Fadmoor Community Pub Limited, which is working to restore the historic watering hole that dates back to 1782.

It will document the myriad challenges that arise on the community’s ambitious journey to reopen The Plough.

"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," says Richardson. "Or a share of a crumbling one, anyway. 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."

Hard work begins now

Full Fat TV has been commissioned to make 'A Yorkshire Pub with Jon Richardson', while Fadmoor Community Pub Limited is being led be chairman Peter Jones.

"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," says Jones. "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."

Image: Channel 4

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