Probably too embarrassed to be seen with her husband and house on TV. I mean sometimes there isn't really much to say. I prefer her silence and conscious absence to the guys sense of humour and self importance.
She is the problem. Tantrum throwing, workshy, unenthusiastic, clueless witch. I think the old gent could be worked around but it's clear she would veto any workable ideas and force him to agree with her.
I saw this family in another show, in which the husband talked about slaughtering commoners and the French, and the eldest son presented as utterly smug and feckless.
@@anitachiquita70. That’s the problem with the elites. They believe they are ABOVE US and we should provide for their living extravagances. You know, like the monarchies.
In that other film, the low I.Q., bratty son actually told his mother to shut up. And the father did ZERO to discipline his son to not disrespect his mother. The husband is a low life and the wife looks very unhappy with the arrogant "pyg". If they need an outsider to "save their home", it is evidence that, at least the husband can NOT be trusted with money. Please pray for the wife. :)
Over privileged and empty headed, the man hasn't accomplished a thing in his life. His son is incredibly obnoxious and obvious as well. He is featured in another show about this family. He was bragging about how he'd inherit $30Million pounds AND the house while his younger siblings would receive nothing. Unattractive, entitled and stupid is no way to go through life.
When I was visiting relatives in England, we visited a large manor house. The family that owned it had one wing that they lived in privately and another wing that was furnished for visitors and it reflected how the people of the 1600’s lived. There was a tea house to go with it. It was really worth the money to visit it.
@@deniziz This sounds like Heale House, Middle Woodford, 4 miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire. Tho I’m not sure about visitors staying, so I may be wrong. But they have a Japanese Tea House by the winding river diverted for their pleasure in the 1800s…(but it runs properly and ordinary once it leaves their property!) and Gardens to go around, and a Plant Shop and cafe. Charles 11 hid there for about 5 days after the Battle of Worcester when he had to then flee to France until called back in 1660 to be King. While staying at Heale, he rode over to see Stonehenge.
@@deniziz Deniz, I thought I had replied to you but I don’t think it went through. I can’t find the name of the place but it wasn’t set up for overnight anyway. Google what you require and see what come up. Best wishes
These people want someone to walk in, give them millions of pounds, fix their life, and hand the house back to them as a private home. They don’t want to work for anything. They are the most entitled people I have ever seen.
And my impression too. I wonder how the expert became involved? Did the TV company go and set it up? They seem the sort of people who'd tell their acquaintances that, 'Oh yes, we had some businessy sort of chap in but he was useless. He wanted us to do all sorts of bizarre, inappropriate things and tell us how to run our home. So, of course, we had to see the rascal orf!'
Where did their ancestors get money to build houses like this? I guess from the commonwealth countries. Looting Africa and India for their diamonds and gold. Now their children cannot afford to maintain the properties. Just like the UK as a country is going bankrupt because no more slaves money and taxes from colonized countries.
These people are their own worst enemies. They refuse to change in any way, and expect to be able to charge exorbitant amounts for the little effort they put in. This is entitlement at its best. So sad to see a beautiful historic building have to fail because of people like this.
Well, they fall too! Their own stupidity it’s they’re worst enemy. Can you imagine having an outsider to come and make you see the potential you are standing in to make it a grand place? Instead the resistance is obnoxious. She doesn’t want to do anything but she’s a cook and cleaning lady because she has no money?
Sad about the house, but I guess we see the disappearance of the titled class unless they actually produce something the world can benefit by. Seems like these people expect what their ancestors got without noticing the world has changed and is not so keen about supporting freeloaders. Up next: royalty, the biggest freeloaders of all. Why stop there? Go for the IRS.
@@katieG21 "THEY" Will never be on the streets if they can repay any debts the farm rentals will give them a comfortable life style ....and there are always hidden assets not like the rest of us.
The IRS is the Internal Revenue Service. It is a gov't dept here in the US. It collects taxes, audits taxes, and goes after tax dodgers. Not sure what the commenter means about freeloaders. They are govt workers performing a vital service. Their work funds our entire country.
i work at hever castle bnb. our rooms are on average £220 a night (ranging from £120 for a single room to £405 for peak time bridal suites) and you get a beautiful room, servicing every day, access to the castle and extensive grounds in and out of public hours, a hugen breakfast, billiards room etc, plus its about 30 min from london from the village train station which is a 15 min walk away. the family that own it have their own private wing, and the rest is public, and the business profited 1.5 million last year despite having 200 fairly paid employees and constantly renovating and maintaining the buildings + gardens. you cant expect to own a castle and estate these days without some sacrifice.
@Autos Nomos I think it was pretty obvious from - in particular, Kishandra's behaviour, that they did not deserve any help. They were resistant to every suggested improvement made by Simon, and the wife was downright hostile. Would you go out of your way to help them? I think not.
Who Are We To Decide What They “ DESERVE “ It Should Be Done For The Castle. Please Don’t Show Your Ignorance. Enjoy The Castles On Your Own And You Will See How Lovely They Are In Person. Please Remember , Save The Castles But Help The People Survive Their Heritages. That Doesn’t Mean Give Them Money To Squander And Act Foolish. Make Them WORK FOR EVERY THING , Food , Clothing And Money. GOD BLESS US ALL 🙏🏼🙏🙏🏿
@Autos Nomos All very well, but if a person seeks out your help and then is downright hostile to you - without any apparent cause other than their own ill manners, there does come a logical point at which one should walk away. That is not 'judgmental' - it is simply reality.
@Autos Nomos No idea why you have now turned to 'commercial spirit' or lack of. I was talking about the extremely ill-mannered interactions with Simon on Kishandra's part. Simon was absolutely right to walk away. There is no helping 'stupid' - - and call me judgemental if you like, A.N., but to me, inviting someone to your home to give you advice, to then not only work against that advice and outright refuse even to discuss the suggestions, and to then move to hostility and finally to insult - then yes, undoubtedly Simon was right to walk away. No-one should tolerate that kind of behaviour, or tolerate being treated that way. And that is a judgment call that each of us is individually entitled to make. It is very much to Simon's credit, that he did just walk away.
These people just ended up looking like spoiled snobs. Very sad when someone came and put their time and energy into helping them. You deserve an award for the calmest reaction to people who acted like they were way above everyone. They reminded me of 2 spoiled kids pretending they have so much while their house crumbles around them. It would seem that they would have to pay people to play the part of their friends as no one in their right mind would want the misery of hanging out with them. Usually I'm not so critical but treating someone trying to help them so awful really annoyed me. Loved that you told them you saw right through their games. I think they wanted a free house make over right from the start never planning on making a business. They had better start packing up their chipped cups and dusty paintings before it is auctioned off for back taxes.
Totally agree with you. You’ve saved me making the same observations. The wife is unbelievable! He’s bad enough. I wouldn’t have them as my friends. I’ve forgotten if children were mentioned. Who does it go to when HE dies? The rate they’re going on, there’ll be nothing but broken windows (you’d have thought they would have at least replaced all those in the courtyard), falling off wallpaper etc etc for whoever inherits. Very sad indeed. I’d hate to think of them as my overlords in the time of the Wars of the Roses! Or ANY time. They’d screw out of you your last penny.
Unable to wield logic, lacking in taste, intelligence and personal integrity, Kishanda Fulford is both an embarrassment and a failure. Now fully documented for millions to witness.
CB-zd2dn Simon was paid for it and the Fulfords were paid for it the only thing he had to do was turn up arrange a few events and both parties had to suffer each others stubborness.
I got here today from 60 minutes Australia where they showed these 2 but not for long. A couple other families that looked better off. Still cocky as hell.
I can remember being in undergrad, and I stayed with a family similar to this family. Though I was in France, they refused to realize the Manor or Home was falling down around them. The family was nearly bankrupt and the couple refused to get some form of employment. She kept saying she was from the family or out of the lineage of Bonaparte and she was getting some money. Now there was money for Champagne, Gin, and the best cuts of meat, yet the home needed so much work. IDK....I love this channel!
@reidx512 yes living off the coatails of past glory inherited. Was the downfall of many Chateaus and Grand Estates next to Death Duties what else could they do in their eyes
You can buy those grand chateaux in northern france for the same price as a nice 3 bed semi in the uk. And the French laugh their asses off when the brits buy them cos they were badly built to begin with and never looked after 😂
These people are unbelievable. So entitled and unrealistic. That house looks pathetic. Mold on the outside and very shabby inside. Simon is very patient with them.
You know what, they should make their own reality show, like the Kardashians. Keeping Up With The Fulfords! It would be hilarious, I bet a lot of people would wanna watch. Now THAT'S an idea.
The expression goes like this: It is a great pleasure to carry stones from one place to another with people who are intelligent than having a tasty meal with people who are not intelligent. This couple is the second part of the expression.
@@sungaze7424 The building is getting better as Francis is starting to get more money from different streams of revenue. The truth is that house is a case of wack a mole. Its perma broken.
Something tells me that Kishanda is deliberately overpricing her rooms to avoid having strangers in her home. It probably doesn’t matter if the place is starting to fall apart at her hands and her husband's as the process will be complete at the hands of her offspring. You simply can't make enough money to maintain a property of that size sitting around drinking, eating and partying, which is about all the husband is capable of or prepared to do. The only thing that will save this house is a plan and a work ethic.
It should be considered a historic monument and restored to it's original state. A monumental task that only private investors or the government could undertake. Oh, and the family should be kicked out of there, pronto.
I reckon the husband does work (if that be managing farming or something else) but whatever it is it’s swallowed up by the cost of the building and life in general.
@@reecemacaulay1690 He wouldn’t be capable of growing a gooseberry let alone run a farm. In any case, the profit from running an underinvested mixed 300 acre farm [one of the 3000 total] would probably be near zero cash-flow, which would contribute nothing. At least it currently should provide an income of between 15,000 and £30,000 per annum for very little re-investment. No, these people are literally ‘landed gentry’ who are rapidly and unavoidably going to the dogs. Perhaps one of their sons or daughters, the most committed, hard working and cleverest, not necessarily the eldest, might turn it around? They certainly couldn’t do much worse because if he or she did run it into the ground, it would only be a matter of timing between the parents doing so or them.
I'll admit that, as an American, I don't understand British Reserve, but when the lady said she had enthusiasm for the jazz club, I laughed out loud. That's about how much enthusiasm I had when I was planning my mother's funeral.
You are so right! Americans are loud and rather overconfident (Canadians are a bit more reserved, But do try and get this, North Americans of all ilks have a great love of the British people. @@maureenrhysjones4643
@@maureenrhysjones4643 Americans complaining yet this is the ancestor of the America we know today - the British just like him, identical, are who created the American foundation. No wonder they are outraged, they recognise it and are in denial! The British are not loud anymore - but have retained their arrogance as they can't admit old Britannia is gone to the dogs.
What you don't see are the ten tenant farmers who rise early and work hard everyday to keep these rich folks afloat. The rich folks, of course, have no gratitude for those who actually work.
In this case, it seems to be a combination of pride to the point of arrogance, incredible sense of entitlement (almost literally), and, quite frankly, a lack of intelligence and willingness to actually work (or to resent it when they have to engage in physical labor). They are living in a dream world, and reality is going to hit hard. Quite frankly, I don’t really have much sympathy for them. There are a lot more people out there who are in real need of help, and who would be far more grateful for the kind of help this man was offering.
After these people lose this home to overwhelming debt I hope a more deserving family takes it on, employs a savvy business plan and brings it back to glory.
I mean if you own a large old manor and lands it makes more sense to use it to make money, getting a good job requires an education, experience, interpersonal skills etc which takes a long time to develop@@lynnw7155
My brother in law told me that people that inherit good amount of money don't compromise with their comfort and lifestyle. I can see it here in that couple.
Simon , I think your ideas were brilliant . That's something I've always thought about . All that people need is to be entertained, eat great food and stay in a beautiful room that would be affordable . They'd come back or spread the word and then money would be raised
Linage does not automatically means it comes with brains as this couple have shown quite clearly. These people will end up with what they deserve and have worked so hard to achieve, NOTHING!!
Most of the episodes I watched the owners and their offspring put LOTS of effort into trying to make their mansions or castles help generate income to help pay the debts and restoration. They are usually elderly but still give it their all. Water damage and mold are usually what ruins their homes and the exorbitant prices of just the regular day to day upkeep...but they don't usually sit back and do nothing to help maintain their homes. It's often heartbreaking to watch them struggle and struggle they do. Keeping the tradition alive is very important. Shouldn't hate on them because they inherited something you could never afford. Just started this episode but this couple seem a bit different from the others. I'm sure the distress they feel of not being able to maintain their home causes a lot of friction between them.
Aristocratic 800-year familial history and both of them as common as muck. It will make a splendid hotel if there's anything left to refurbish when they lose it.
Aristocratic means titled , this family are not , ancient nobility yes, definitely landed gentry and entitled. I wish them the best , we are all products of our environment and experience.
@@Amateur_Pianist_472 No it's not, they are not barons or any higher level in the peerage, Just because u have a big old house and land doesn't make u a lord automatically, even in England.
@@mattbarbarich3295well, we are also human beings. Very capable of self awareness, self reflection and for most people a sense of responsibility towards the gifts they have been bestowed upon. Apparently not his lot!
O.m.g - I realize we've ALL been scammed 😂. They had no intentions on utilizing the business recommendations - their goal was to get the free marketing and publicity!
Such a lovely home with so much potential. When they do eventually lose it to the creditors I pray that it will go to someone who has the ability to restore it to it's original glory.
This is ridiculous ..such pompous people if it was me and I had a family home for centuries with so much history I would do everything in my power to restore it to its glory days!!!
@@pampennyworth Did you watch the video? Pompous, arrogant and a few other choice adjectives fit the bill. Who’s jealous of anyone living in a place that’s falling apart ?
@@rabiaadam’worked hard’? They had servants to maintain the property while paying them almost nothing. Several ancestors put the estate in enormous debt. These people are leeches. 3’000 acres could be subdivided for housing. Create villages. The house could be sold to someone who will care for it.
Absolutely great strategy I learned from the "lady" is: you don't like what you're hearing? Leave the room with your head up high without saying a single word
This should have been titled ‘ Can This Marriage Be Saved?’ As long as this couple are battling each other, there will be no progress in saving the house. They need to work as a team.
So it’s obvious they weren’t really in dire straits with the house at the time and either wanted the publicity or the consultation. I had actually found them an amusing pair, until she treated Simon the way she did at the end and Francis smirkingly revealed to him they were in no hurry to do anything. Both of these self-centered people-users were made for each other.
My sister knew of an aristocrat living in south of Ireland from the Stewart family, said he was incredibly condescending and snooty. She knew another one also living in the south of Ireland who had a very intimidating presence and would watch her without saying anything. These people have something missing from their dna 😂
My mom worked with 3 generations of family. The older man who started the company was very kind and easy to talk to and his son was pretty nice as well but by the time the grandson worked there you could tell how out of touch he was with real people. It makes sense he never had to work for anything.
Ouch, I am a Stewart and I am sweet, the Stewart's I have met from Scotland through the Virginia Region of the Scottish Clan Society are humble, chivalrous and talented. They are good humored and well liked but in my distant extended family here in the USA there are admittedly some nasty people. Nasty people are insecure .
@@kathrynstewart-mcdonald thank you for the reply. yes that's true, sorry I hope I didn't offend you. Perhaps my sister had a once off experience. I'm sure it's a mixed bag. I also descend from Burdetts of Warwickshire, more of a distant connection though.
Humble? I take it you haven't seen the interview where he said about shooting those who want to get rid of aristocracy? ua-cam.com/video/KNGIyUnLX_0/v-deo.htmlsi=RkXcd9c-7tH5NvMC&t=175
These people wouldn't know hard work if they fell over it. They just want to make money and not earn it. I think he's as thick as two short planks and she's a selfish Diva. They don't deserve to keep this house.
My ancestors left England because of people like this. I feel sorry for the Labrador retrievers and duck - someone needs to save them from these awful people.
Americans complaining yet this is the ancestor of the America we know today - the British just like him, identical, are who created the American foundation. No wonder they are outraged, they recognise it and are in denial!
The Mclouds in bucks were hard mean bastards to my parents and I when I lived there aged 2 years old. Chenies Manor! Totally detached from reality!!! I still hate winter cold and I'm 51 now!
My goodness! They’re absolutely revolting people…. Can’t imagine anyone in their right mind wanting to, let alone paying to stay with these people! They don’t deserve any help at all….
I'm bewildered. Are these people for real? Or actors? This house was standing 400+ years BEFORE the first settlers left your country to come settle the colony that is now my country, America. 400 years! It is a privilege to be able to say that your family has held this property for so many years. Americans can only sigh and wish we had the rich history, traditions and lineages you have! HOWEVER....all that said.....I'm just shaking my head in dismay listening to these two very bizarre people. Is it really possible for them to be so dimwitted? I would love to see an update on what happens to the house. What a shame to see so much beauty just moldering away.....
You do have history, traditions in your country. Go and find out!! America have plenty of grand houses, I can name 10 of the top of my head and I'm British.
It is wonderful to find a house like this still with its family living there, if you want to see country houses in tiptop repair you can only find them in corporate hands generally.
I was wondering the same thing, i.e what happened to them and their house in almost 11 years, since the program aired in 2012. So I googled it. Turns out they actually tidied it up and host private tours and events there now. The tours are guided by the owners in the video (Francis or his wife). So they seem to be doing ...okay, I guess. Go figure!
She’s very immature and to me acts like she doesn’t even care about the home, just her life there now. Obviously either stupid or ignorant that the home is falling down around them and looks like a dump. Feels people should pay them just because they live in a derelict mansion? 😂
I think that both husband and wife are depressed and unable to bring themselves to do the work and make the required changes. What I do find intolerable was how rude they were.
Music events, use a bit of land for off-road driving experience, campsites, open up for filming location, fishing in that lake, there’s loads of things they could try.
Wow I just came upon this show and it is absolutely fabulous. So very interesting. The truth about these old homes is very startling but obviously something that is hundreds of years old is going to be in need of repair constantly. I think that many of these homes have been lost because the owners could not afford the upkeep. It's really sad but it's so, so fascinating to see what really goes on!!
One thing I've noticed is that many of these owners whose families have had these stately houses for generations never even consider the thought of getting a job to pay for upkeep of their home. I guess it's 'beneath' them to work like a commoner, even if they are dirt poor or deep in debt.
Well, that was like watching a British remake of the Adams Family. Only, more crass. This story is going to have a very unhappy ending. The shooting organizer's expression at the telling of the story about the Labrador on the table sums it all up.
OMG; so glad I wasn't drinking my coffee in my SMALL (paid off and in great condition) HOME with my OLD CAR (SAME) when I read this!! LOL! AGREED!! All the social ability of Wednesday!!
Appears after all they did listen. Some nice reviews on their website of ghost tours and cream teas etc. The photos in the gallery of the property and grounds look beautiful too.
I can watch bc I don't have to deal with them.I wouldn't get involved at all though. They get too much credit all over tv! No way would they get my money.
The sooner this eccentric couple leave this lovely house the better The house deserves better duty to care. I worked for eight years for an aristocrat who managed her property well. Keeping it in good order. But then she wasn't a pretentious end-of-line , foul-mouthed idiot with ideas above her financial status. Well done the presenter for keeping his dignity against what was an assault on his expertise.
Simon is the sort of ghastly professional backside kissing business class oik who would sell his mother and lease it back for family gatherings and Christmas because that’s profitable.
I almost feel like they have delusions of grandeur and are expecting a visit from the money fairy with no personal effort. The lady of the manor doesn't appear to want strangers in her home. I really feel pity for them. I too would like an update.
Kishanda died after a car crash (see Google obit) and restoration work since her death has gone forward to allow the venue to bring in some much needed revenue.
She's totally in denial and scared for the future it seems. Better to be defensive and walk away than face the reality. He's a 'put off tomorrow type" and laughs its off. Strange couple that don't seem to bring out the best in each other
09:14 6-10k revenue and 20k running costs per year. The income is terrible and the costs for that size of property are much lower than I would expect. 25k for grand hall renovation and £30k for staircase, now we're starting to talk. The property has a lot of potential if they put their minds to it.
Kishandra is quite stuck up, rude, not intelligent, selfish, very nasty really… and also talks down to the gentleman trying to help them !! It did not phase her that she was being filmed with those lack of manners and hateful attitude. The way she schooled the gentleman about the difference between linens and cotton was horrible and rude, but he was gracious. He was gracious more than one time! If you plan to be a host/hostess then your kind presence and good manners with cheer would be very important! The husband is someone who probably drinks quite a lot because he kept mentioning “ all the alcohol they want”(slurred speech and lives in a bit of a fairytale, NOT reality- especially his “ American story” or coasting down the river). As an American I can assure you expectations would be just as high as the shooters and business people who would be guests from the UK. The research was good and the ideas were good however the couple not only were not in agreement but stubbornly and rudely opposed to do what needs to be done to make anything work or make a difference. They did waste the gentleman’s time ! Very sad. I am sure the estate has potential. The owners’ overinflated idea of what they currently offer will keep them from succeeding in anything in the future. Inherited wealth doesn’t guarantee a good mind or sense of business!
I was initially very sorry for Simon who did his best to help and was spoken to so rudely by that vile woman, then realised anyone seeing this show would instantly not want to go there if thats whats she is like. Karma at its best.
It's hard to feel sympathy for this family. They made a name for themselves with these personas of arrogant fools, being filmed for "reality Tv" in 2004, 2012 (this show) and again in 2014. It sure looked to me like they were hamming for the camera, being dense, refusing to work if it's "not fun". One suspects they must have learned something, because they do have a website for their hotel/events venue but there is no telling how successful they are. Somewhere in there they got enough money to restore the Ballroom, so maybe being fools for the camera is a paying business model?
That's an interesting thought (that they're doing it all only on camera). I was wondering the same thing, i.e what happened to them and their house in almost 11 years, since the program aired in 2012. So I googled it too. Turns out they actually tidied it up and host private tours and events there now. The tours are guided by the owners (Francis or his wife). So they seem to be doing ...okay, I guess. Go figure!
The most revolting people I have ever seen. Even if the house was in spectacular condition, they're still the most miserable, lazy "hosts". You couldn't pay me to stay there and put up with them. They'll just sit in the cold, drinking themselves to ruin while the house falls apart around them.
It was so great to see Francis slam the door in Kishandas face, as Simon called her the “petulant child”. If ever there was a spot on description of a person. They act as if they are spoiled yet the state of that manor crumbling around them shows otherwise. It’s a shame that the house is in their hands. They definitely will not be leaving the house in better shape than they found it. 800 years. 800 years of sweat, toil and work by artisans through the years. 800 years is a testament to how great the ones who built it must have been. These people have done such a disservice to their family’s history. I think in the end the kids will either sell it off on their parents old age or after their death. I think this is the last generation of this family in this house, all because they are too arrogant and unwilling to change their thinking in any meaningful way. As for Simon. That man has far more patience than most. I would have walked out much sooner. But, I bet when Simon thinks back on Francis slamming the door in Kishandra’s face, I bet he does so with a smile on his face.
I've seen another video, a bit older with the whole family. The children are just as spoiled, especially the heir who was quite happy to eventually boot out the others, including his twin sister. She gets nothing because she's female. They won't want to, but they'll probably have to sell the house, or some land. I don't know what's paying for their posh colleges.
These manor houses cannot run without servants. I think the lady at the house has run herself ragged, and cannot do all of the things by herself. That’s just a fact.
I was surprised at simple, regular house upkeep that had not been done. The window frames could have been scraped and painted over the years, just to protect them, if nothing else. Also, maybe the kids could have been taken out of boarding school, so at least the broken windows and some cracking concrete could be repaired. What surprised me most, however, was Francis' visit to the other thriving enterprise. Instead of seeing real solutions, he saw that his room charge of 275 pounds per night was reasonable. Wow!
@regionia8738 the kids broke the windows in the courtyard with golf and cricket balls, so being at boarding school would save a fortune compared to what the rest of the damage the buggers would do
The house is a testament to what happens when you let your ego and pride ruin you. It’s like begging for someone drowning to grab a life vest while they insult you 😂 but let’s be honest, there’s a reason the house got to this state. I hope the buyer lives up to it when goes to auction
"Well, I'VE seen round my house, so I don't need to look around again"... what a charming & gracious hostess!
Probably too embarrassed to be seen with her husband and house on TV. I mean sometimes there isn't really much to say. I prefer her silence and conscious absence to the guys sense of humour and self importance.
Plain rude.
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👏 i can show you round my house in about 15 seconds. 🙄
She is the problem. Tantrum throwing, workshy, unenthusiastic, clueless witch.
I think the old gent could be worked around but it's clear she would veto any workable ideas and force him to agree with her.
The house deserves people who love it enough to take responsibility for it.
What is lovel?
What is responsibility?
These two must have their unique definitions for each term.
I don't think they're in as bad a situation as shown here. The man likes to be on TV, so why the heck not?
I don't think you understand how the upper classes live
game shooting???????cruel and nasty??????see PETA????????????????
what else would these snobby and cruel people do to earn a buck????????????
@@robertlesslar8584 shooting clay birds you dummmmmy
You can hear the House scream to Simon
"Please don't leave me with these people!"
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I saw this family in another show, in which the husband talked about slaughtering commoners and the French, and the eldest son presented as utterly smug and feckless.
I saw that video also. Seems their problem is arrogance.
@@anitachiquita70. That’s the problem with the elites. They believe they are ABOVE US and we should provide for their living extravagances. You know, like the monarchies.
In that other film, the low I.Q., bratty son actually told his mother to shut up. And the father did ZERO to discipline his son to not disrespect his mother. The husband is a low life and the wife looks very unhappy with the arrogant "pyg". If they need an outsider to "save their home", it is evidence that, at least the husband can NOT be trusted with money. Please pray for the wife. :)
Hello. Where is the link for the other video? @@globalonemusic2381
@@globalonemusic2381the wife is worse then him. Did you not just watch the whole video?
Frances keeps referring to himself as the laid back one... he's not laid back, he's dismissive and negligent. There's a huge difference.
…and lazy
and a foul mouthed pomp😂
Over privileged and empty headed, the man hasn't accomplished a thing in his life. His son is incredibly obnoxious and obvious as well. He is featured in another show about this family. He was bragging about how he'd inherit $30Million pounds AND the house while his younger siblings would receive nothing. Unattractive, entitled and stupid is no way to go through life.
@@SlimKeith11this is why, in past times and present, siblings have murder each other…
But with his ambition, he can be all three!
When I was visiting relatives in England, we visited a large manor house. The family that owned it had one wing that they lived in privately and another wing that was furnished for visitors and it reflected how the people of the 1600’s lived. There was a tea house to go with it. It was really worth the money to visit it.
wow! that sounds amazing, any way you can share the name? I want to stay at a Manor house - I love history too much and want to really emerse myself.
@@deniziz This sounds like Heale House, Middle Woodford, 4 miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire. Tho I’m not sure about visitors staying, so I may be wrong. But they have a Japanese Tea House by the winding river diverted for their pleasure in the 1800s…(but it runs properly and ordinary once it leaves their property!) and Gardens to go around, and a Plant Shop and cafe. Charles 11 hid there for about 5 days after the Battle of Worcester when he had to then flee to France until called back in 1660 to be King. While staying at Heale, he rode over to see Stonehenge.
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Deniz, I thought I had replied to you but I don’t think it went through. I can’t find the name of the place but it wasn’t set up for overnight anyway. Google what you require and see what come up. Best wishes
@@lloyannehurd Thats okay, thank you!!
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I hope you find what you want. England is certain a place to immerse yourself in history.
These people want someone to walk in, give them millions of pounds, fix their life, and hand the house back to them as a private home. They don’t want to work for anything. They are the most entitled people I have ever seen.
This is exactly what I want to say
And my impression too.
I wonder how the expert became involved? Did the TV company go and set it up? They seem the sort of people who'd tell their acquaintances that, 'Oh yes, we had some businessy sort of chap in but he was useless. He wanted us to do all sorts of bizarre, inappropriate things and tell us how to run our home. So, of course, we had to see the rascal orf!'
Where did their ancestors get money to build houses like this? I guess from the commonwealth countries. Looting Africa and India for their diamonds and gold. Now their children cannot afford to maintain the properties. Just like the UK as a country is going bankrupt because no more slaves money and taxes from colonized countries.
Like wash me but don't make me wet. They're awful.
Lazy and entitled! Beautiful place with so much potential.
These people are their own worst enemies. They refuse to change in any way, and expect to be able to charge exorbitant amounts for the little effort they put in. This is entitlement at its best. So sad to see a beautiful historic building have to fail because of people like this.
Well, they fall too! Their own stupidity it’s they’re worst enemy. Can you imagine having an outsider to come and make you see the potential you are standing in to make it a grand place? Instead the resistance is obnoxious.
She doesn’t want to do anything but she’s a cook and cleaning lady because she has no money?
Sad about the house, but I guess we see the disappearance of the titled class unless they actually produce something the world can benefit by. Seems like these people expect what their ancestors got without noticing the world has changed and is not so keen about supporting freeloaders. Up next: royalty, the biggest freeloaders of all. Why stop there? Go for the IRS.
@@katieG21 "THEY" Will never be on the streets if they can repay any debts the farm rentals will give them a comfortable life style ....and there are always hidden assets not like the rest of us.
@@margaretlouise6200 IRS? What’s that?
The IRS is the Internal Revenue Service. It is a gov't dept here in the US. It collects taxes, audits taxes, and goes after tax dodgers. Not sure what the commenter means about freeloaders. They are govt workers performing a vital service. Their work funds our entire country.
i work at hever castle bnb. our rooms are on average £220 a night (ranging from £120 for a single room to £405 for peak time bridal suites) and you get a beautiful room, servicing every day, access to the castle and extensive grounds in and out of public hours, a hugen breakfast, billiards room etc, plus its about 30 min from london from the village train station which is a 15 min walk away. the family that own it have their own private wing, and the rest is public, and the business profited 1.5 million last year despite having 200 fairly paid employees and constantly renovating and maintaining the buildings + gardens. you cant expect to own a castle and estate these days without some sacrifice.
Thats how its done
This guys accent is quite grating. It’s like he’s a caricature of himself. Simón is a sweetheart.
Yes, a caricature. It’s difficult to believe this is real. 😂
I agree with you.
Simon described Kishanda as a "petulant child." I'd say that was the understatement of the year. These people deserve everything that comes to them.
He has to be diplomatic and keep up the pretense. Some folks call it sophistication.
@Autos Nomos I think it was pretty obvious from - in particular, Kishandra's behaviour, that they did not deserve any help. They were resistant to every suggested improvement made by Simon, and the wife was downright hostile. Would you go out of your way to help them? I think not.
Who Are We To Decide What They “ DESERVE “
It Should Be Done For The Castle. Please Don’t Show Your Ignorance. Enjoy The Castles On Your Own And You Will See How Lovely They Are In Person. Please Remember , Save The Castles But Help The People Survive Their Heritages.
That Doesn’t Mean Give Them Money To Squander And Act Foolish. Make Them
WORK FOR EVERY THING , Food , Clothing And Money.
GOD BLESS US ALL 🙏🏼🙏🙏🏿
@Autos Nomos All very well, but if a person seeks out your help and then is downright hostile to you - without any apparent cause other than their own ill manners, there does come a logical point at which one should walk away. That is not 'judgmental' - it is simply reality.
@Autos Nomos No idea why you have now turned to 'commercial spirit' or lack of. I was talking about the extremely ill-mannered interactions with Simon on Kishandra's part. Simon was absolutely right to walk away. There is no helping 'stupid' - - and call me judgemental if you like, A.N., but to me, inviting someone to your home to give you advice, to then not only work against that advice and outright refuse even to discuss the suggestions, and to then move to hostility and finally to insult - then yes, undoubtedly Simon was right to walk away. No-one should tolerate that kind of behaviour, or tolerate being treated that way. And that is a judgment call that each of us is individually entitled to make. It is very much to Simon's credit, that he did just walk away.
Francis to his friend: "Would you like to come to our house for dinner?"
Friend: "That would be great." Francis: "Okay. 60 quid."
These people just ended up looking like spoiled snobs. Very sad when someone came and put their time and energy into helping them. You deserve an award for the calmest reaction to people who acted like they were way above everyone. They reminded me of 2 spoiled kids pretending they have so much while their house crumbles around them. It would seem that they would have to pay people to play the part of their friends as no one in their right mind would want the misery of hanging out with them. Usually I'm not so critical but treating someone trying to help them so awful really annoyed me. Loved that you told them you saw right through their games. I think they wanted a free house make over right from the start never planning on making a business. They had better start packing up their chipped cups and dusty paintings before it is auctioned off for back taxes.
Totally agree with you. You’ve saved me making the same observations. The wife is unbelievable! He’s bad enough. I wouldn’t have them as my friends. I’ve forgotten if children were mentioned. Who does it go to when HE dies? The rate they’re going on, there’ll be nothing but broken windows (you’d have thought they would have at least replaced all those in the courtyard), falling off wallpaper etc etc for whoever inherits. Very sad indeed. I’d hate to think of them as my overlords in the time of the Wars of the Roses! Or ANY time. They’d screw out of you your last penny.
Francis is a member of UKIP
Unable to wield logic, lacking in taste, intelligence and personal integrity, Kishanda Fulford is both an embarrassment and a failure.
Now fully documented for millions to witness.
CB-zd2dn Simon was paid for it and the Fulfords were paid for it the only thing he had to do was turn up arrange a few events and both parties had to suffer each others stubborness.
Nutters
Fascinating. I am amazed by the fact that they allowed it to be filmed.
They were paid?
They are not at all self aware and have no idea how beastly they come across.
@@christineannemarsdenhad to be
This just came up on my feed, I'm not even going to give it 1 minute of my attention, 30 seconds of the intro was enough!
I got here today from 60 minutes Australia where they showed these 2 but not for long. A couple other families that looked better off. Still cocky as hell.
Well I reckon the house will fall down then if your not interested.
I have heard of a "Posh" accent, but "Sloshed" is new to me. 😅😂
😂 higher level of posh! posh then snooty then sloossheedd 😂
@@MrsMoofy 🤣😂🤣
I wondered if he had a speach impediment or he's perpetually pissed.
Also his red/purple cheeks are likely a result of constant drinking
That's genetics, they're misbred like pugs.
I can remember being in undergrad, and I stayed with a family similar to this family. Though I was in France, they refused to realize the Manor or Home was falling down around them. The family was nearly bankrupt and the couple refused to get some form of employment. She kept saying she was from the family or out of the lineage of Bonaparte and she was getting some money. Now there was money for Champagne, Gin, and the best cuts of meat, yet the home needed so much work. IDK....I love this channel!
@reidx512 yes living off the coatails of past glory inherited. Was the downfall of many Chateaus and Grand Estates next to Death Duties what else could they do in their eyes
that's funny coincidence since i saw painting of Duke of Wellington near the end of this video lol
too poor to paint. too proud to whitewash
You can buy those grand chateaux in northern france for the same price as a nice 3 bed semi in the uk. And the French laugh their asses off when the brits buy them cos they were badly built to begin with and never looked after 😂
These people are unbelievable. So entitled and unrealistic. That house looks pathetic. Mold on the outside and very shabby inside. Simon is very patient with them.
Yes some is downright ugly.
IYHO🙄
@@tictoc5443 AGOFT ABC123 LMNOP.
"But you're staying in a HOME not a hotel".. lol. Nothing but ego destroying that house!
Francis is a member of UKIP
You know what, they should make their own reality show, like the Kardashians. Keeping Up With The Fulfords! It would be hilarious, I bet a lot of people would wanna watch. Now THAT'S an idea.
And they would make money
They did exactly that and the series was a huge success.
@@johnflynn5044 I was, I watched it here in Aussie in the early 2000s and was a fan. :)
Not a bad idea !
They did it twice. The f***king fulfords and Life is Toff. Hilarious. 🤣
If he stopped pouring whiskeys the size of pints he could afford to restore the entire house in a week.
Need those to tolerate the family
As non drinker even I thought , that's a rather large scotch.
He's got his priorities spot on.
Might even be able to restore his teeth. They look about as broken down and smelly as the house!
The expression goes like this: It is a great pleasure to carry stones from one place to another with people who are intelligent than having a tasty meal with people who are not intelligent. This couple is the second part of the expression.
Where is that from?
Watching the Fulfords has been a guilty pleasure of mine for over a decade.
Are they still there ?
@@JVSwailesBoudicca yes
@@strictlyyoutube6881how!? How can they still exist? How’s the building doing?
So this is their shtick, then?
@@sungaze7424 The building is getting better as Francis is starting to get more money from different streams of revenue. The truth is that house is a case of wack a mole. Its perma broken.
In my opinion, Simon deserves a medal for having the patience of a saint, trying to help these two arrogant aristocrats.
Just shows being an aristocratic can't buy class.
Simon has the most exquisite manners.
I'm halfway through and I can't believe I'm actually rooting for them to fail... They certainly are a required taste to be around
*acquired taste
@@T--xk3hf I can't believe these are real people you're correcting. That's child level.
I am ten minutes in and feel the same way.
Could they be nastier? Put them in a trailer and call it a day. Nothing redeemable about this family.
Put them in a council flat and on the dole as their sole income.
The husband is flinging the f word around and the wife is just nasty
Myself and many of my friends come from trailers...I currently live in a giant one, trailer people can be quite decent! Lol
Something tells me that Kishanda is deliberately overpricing her rooms to avoid having strangers in her home. It probably doesn’t matter if the place is starting to fall apart at her hands and her husband's as the process will be complete at the hands of her offspring. You simply can't make enough money to maintain a property of that size sitting around drinking, eating and partying, which is about all the husband is capable of or prepared to do. The only thing that will save this house is a plan and a work ethic.
which neither of them have.
It should be considered a historic monument and restored to it's original state. A monumental task that only private investors or the government could undertake. Oh, and the family should be kicked out of there, pronto.
I reckon the husband does work (if that be managing farming or something else) but whatever it is it’s swallowed up by the cost of the building and life in general.
@@reecemacaulay1690 He wouldn’t be capable of growing a gooseberry let alone run a farm. In any case, the profit from running an underinvested mixed 300 acre farm [one of the 3000 total] would probably be near zero cash-flow, which would contribute nothing. At least it currently should provide an income of between 15,000 and £30,000 per annum for very little re-investment.
No, these people are literally ‘landed gentry’ who are rapidly and unavoidably going to the dogs. Perhaps one of their sons or daughters, the most committed, hard working and cleverest, not necessarily the eldest, might turn it around? They certainly couldn’t do much worse because if he or she did run it into the ground, it would only be a matter of timing between the parents doing so or them.
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I'll admit that, as an American, I don't understand British Reserve, but when the lady said she had enthusiasm for the jazz club, I laughed out loud. That's about how much enthusiasm I had when I was planning my mother's funeral.
We Brits don't understand your loudness and overconfidence either.
@@maureenrhysjones4643 The Welsh are loud.
I'm British and I don't have a fucking clue what either of these absolute clowns are talking about.
You are so right! Americans are loud and rather overconfident (Canadians are a bit more reserved, But do try and get this, North Americans of all ilks have a great love of the British people. @@maureenrhysjones4643
@@maureenrhysjones4643 Americans complaining yet this is the ancestor of the America we know today - the British just like him, identical, are who created the American foundation. No wonder they are outraged, they recognise it and are in denial! The British are not loud anymore - but have retained their arrogance as they can't admit old Britannia is gone to the dogs.
What you don't see are the ten tenant farmers who rise early and work hard everyday to keep these rich folks afloat. The rich folks, of course, have no gratitude for those who actually work.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but are they not free to find other estates to farm on, if they are dissatisfied with their lease agreement?
In this case, it seems to be a combination of pride to the point of arrogance, incredible sense of entitlement (almost literally), and, quite frankly, a lack of intelligence and willingness to actually work (or to resent it when they have to engage in physical labor).
They are living in a dream world, and reality is going to hit hard. Quite frankly, I don’t really have much sympathy for them. There are a lot more people out there who are in real need of help, and who would be far more grateful for the kind of help this man was offering.
Aren't they only making £10 000 a year?
They employ people what's wrong with that? It's not slavery.
@@Calminsky Nobody was making the claim that the farmers were dissatisfied.
You couldn't pay me enough to set foot in that house pre-Renovation. The mold, dust, and God knows what else you would breathe in must be ghastly!
Amazing. I look forward to the UA-cam renovation from the next owner.
After these people lose this home to overwhelming debt I hope a more deserving family takes it on, employs a savvy business plan and brings it back to glory.
What amazes me is that neither of them even considers *gasp* getting a paying job. That's how us plebs keep up with our houses.
They won't.
I mean if you own a large old manor and lands it makes more sense to use it to make money, getting a good job requires an education, experience, interpersonal skills etc which takes a long time to develop@@lynnw7155
My brother in law told me that people that inherit good amount of money don't compromise with their comfort and lifestyle. I can see it here in that couple.
Simon , I think your ideas were brilliant . That's something I've always thought about . All that people need is to be entertained, eat great food and stay in a beautiful room that would be affordable . They'd come back or spread the word and then money would be raised
He really is the human equivalent of a rotting septic tank
They, along with this house, are a relic of a past long gone.
But the house is a beautiful, gracious relic. They are not.
Save the house throw out the fulfords and get a smarter pair of people to run it and maintain Englands dignity!
Linage does not automatically means it comes with brains as this couple have shown quite clearly. These people will end up with what they deserve and have worked so hard to achieve, NOTHING!!
Obviously , degenerate aristocrats at their best .
Inbred
Most of the episodes I watched the owners and their offspring put LOTS of effort into trying to make their mansions or castles help generate income to help pay the debts and restoration. They are usually elderly but still give it their all. Water damage and mold are usually what ruins their homes and the exorbitant prices of just the regular day to day upkeep...but they don't usually sit back and do nothing to help maintain their homes. It's often heartbreaking to watch them struggle and struggle they do. Keeping the tradition alive is very important. Shouldn't hate on them because they inherited something you could never afford. Just started this episode but this couple seem a bit different from the others. I'm sure the distress they feel of not being able to maintain their home causes a lot of friction between them.
@@notsogreen alcohol, i think, causes a bit of friction betwixt them
@@harridan. Exactly!
She's a real bundle of joy
She's a clueless old witch. I can't imagine a more unsuitable hostess. Doomed to failure.
She’s horrendous! At first I thought I disliked her husband more, but by the end it was Kishanda who showed even more detestable behaviors!
Aristocratic 800-year familial history and both of them as common as muck. It will make a splendid hotel if there's anything left to refurbish when they lose it.
Aristocratic means titled , this family are not , ancient nobility yes, definitely landed gentry and entitled. I wish them the best , we are all products of our environment and experience.
@@mattbarbarich3295their title is lord and lady but clearly no one cares
@@Amateur_Pianist_472 No it's not, they are not barons or any higher level in the peerage, Just because u have a big old house and land doesn't make u a lord
automatically, even in England.
@@mattbarbarich3295well, we are also human beings. Very capable of self awareness, self reflection and for most people a sense of responsibility towards the gifts they have been bestowed upon. Apparently not his lot!
O.m.g - I realize we've ALL been scammed 😂. They had no intentions on utilizing the business recommendations - their goal was to get the free marketing and publicity!
Yes they've appeared in a number of documentaries.
Such a lovely home with so much potential. When they do eventually lose it to the creditors I pray that it will go to someone who has the ability to restore it to it's original glory.
Maybe Taylor Swift will buy it. She could afford to have it completely restored in no time and she wouldn't have to host weekend hunting parties! 😂
@@jenniferdaniel1104 Go Taylor! Go Taylor!
This is ridiculous ..such pompous people if it was me and I had a family home for centuries with so much history I would do everything in my power to restore it to its glory days!!!
Yes @Michele Karl and we would be grateful to the learned and experienced people who help us do it too!!
Jealous much
@@pampennyworth Did you watch the video? Pompous, arrogant and a few other choice adjectives fit the bill. Who’s jealous of anyone living in a place that’s falling apart ?
I 100% agree. I think, they've grown in such a magnificent house, they don't know anything else and you can feel the lack of appreciation. :(
They’re going to lose everything with these attitudes
Wow, they made it 27 generation as without having to really work. Amazing.
VRBO that shit out!
Not really amazing, it was called slavery
Not really, the ancestors worked hard. Time doesn't stay same for everyone, what they should have done is to go with the flow and change themselves
@@rabiaadam’worked hard’? They had servants to maintain the property while paying them almost nothing. Several ancestors put the estate in enormous debt. These people are leeches. 3’000 acres could be subdivided for housing. Create villages. The house could be sold to someone who will care for it.
@@Amateur_Pianist_472Seethe peasant
Absolutely great strategy I learned from the "lady" is: you don't like what you're hearing? Leave the room with your head up high without saying a single word
“ The pot is empty, because the pots been left on the roof !” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 These people are crazy !!!!
This should have been titled ‘ Can This Marriage Be Saved?’ As long as this couple are battling each other, there will be no progress in saving the house. They need to work as a team.
Dreadful woman, she really had some nerve involving herself in the show only to bully and gaslight Simon like that.
I wouldn't want to meet either of them, let alone pay a fortune to stay in their shabbily maintained house.
She’s milf 😈
imagine how much alcohol it takes to tolerate a partner like that
What a fantastic ‘presenter’
Does not cover the professionalism of this Gentleman. Great program
"The pot is empty"...they don't have a pot to piss in.
Amazing episode of Inbread Fop Wars!
Hats off to Simon for putting up with these ghastly people for so long. They must go to the dogs their own way.
So it’s obvious they weren’t really in dire straits with the house at the time and either wanted the publicity or the consultation. I had actually found them an amusing pair, until she treated Simon the way she did at the end and Francis smirkingly revealed to him they were in no hurry to do anything. Both of these self-centered people-users were made for each other.
My sister knew of an aristocrat living in south of Ireland from the Stewart family, said he was incredibly condescending and snooty. She knew another one also living in the south of Ireland who had a very intimidating presence and would watch her without saying anything. These people have something missing from their dna 😂
My mom worked with 3 generations of family. The older man who started the company was very kind and easy to talk to and his son was pretty nice as well but by the time the grandson worked there you could tell how out of touch he was with real people. It makes sense he never had to work for anything.
A variety is what is missing :p
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Ouch, I am a Stewart and I am sweet, the Stewart's I have met from Scotland through the Virginia Region of the Scottish Clan Society are humble, chivalrous and talented. They are good humored and well liked but in my distant extended family here in the USA there are admittedly some nasty people. Nasty people are insecure .
@@kathrynstewart-mcdonald thank you for the reply. yes that's true, sorry I hope I didn't offend you. Perhaps my sister had a once off experience. I'm sure it's a mixed bag. I also descend from Burdetts of Warwickshire, more of a distant connection though.
I love the dad. He’s pompous yet humble, formal yet casual. And 100% on the autistic spectrum.
Why you love that?
His family tree is far too close together 😂😂
Humble? I take it you haven't seen the interview where he said about shooting those who want to get rid of aristocracy? ua-cam.com/video/KNGIyUnLX_0/v-deo.htmlsi=RkXcd9c-7tH5NvMC&t=175
He's on the gin spectrum.
How can you tell
Would love a revisit episode to see what has become of this house!
Those large oak doors are a great way to make the point that "ONE HAS HAD ENOUGH"....SLAM.
Its sad to think that such a great old historic home will soon crumble to ruins because the owners don't want to do anything to save it
Now Henry's house is beautiful and inside and out it puts this couples blue to shame
You are a master at anything you put your hand to!
That last photo of the night sky and the Château was stunning!
Kashanda is deluded, meanwhile the house is crumbling around their ears. The pair are like petulant children. Simon is trying to help them
These people wouldn't know hard work if they fell over it. They just want to make money and not earn it. I think he's as thick as two short planks and she's a selfish Diva. They don't deserve to keep this house.
She works, he bullsh**s.
I was trying to be charitable, but…:-0
Very unpleasant people who don't deserve their home to be saved. It would be a schadenfreude to see them ousted.
Che peccato,😭😠😂
With respect imo its not their job to please you
yeah, fahrvergnügen too.
I’m not joking but the consultant is the same guy the Irish lot got in to help save their pile of bricks
@@-.-.-.-.-.. thanks for the opinion
Dense🙄
My ancestors left England because of people like this. I feel sorry for the Labrador retrievers and duck - someone needs to save them from these awful people.
Very good! Lol.
Americans complaining yet this is the ancestor of the America we know today - the British just like him, identical, are who created the American foundation. No wonder they are outraged, they recognise it and are in denial!
AMEN!!
Yeah and invaded and brought your inequality all across the world
Damn settlers!
The Mclouds in bucks were hard mean bastards to my parents and I when I lived there aged 2 years old.
Chenies Manor!
Totally detached from reality!!!
I still hate winter cold and I'm 51 now!
My goodness! They’re absolutely revolting people…. Can’t imagine anyone in their right mind wanting to, let alone paying to stay with these people! They don’t deserve any help at all….
I'm bewildered. Are these people for real? Or actors? This house was standing 400+ years BEFORE the first settlers left your country to come settle the colony that is now my country, America. 400 years! It is a privilege to be able to say that your family has held this property for so many years. Americans can only sigh and wish we had the rich history, traditions and lineages you have!
HOWEVER....all that said.....I'm just shaking my head in dismay listening to these two very bizarre people. Is it really possible for them to be so dimwitted? I would love to see an update on what happens to the house. What a shame to see so much beauty just moldering away.....
very well said, my friend!
You do have history, traditions in your country. Go and find out!! America have plenty of grand houses, I can name 10 of the top of my head and I'm British.
It is wonderful to find a house like this still with its family living there, if you want to see country houses in tiptop repair you can only find them in corporate hands generally.
I was wondering the same thing, i.e what happened to them and their house in almost 11 years, since the program aired in 2012. So I googled it. Turns out they actually tidied it up and host private tours and events there now. The tours are guided by the owners in the video (Francis or his wife). So they seem to be doing ...okay, I guess. Go figure!
@meshkovsergey I'm so glad it's serving a purpose now and not justmouldering away!
She really doesn’t want anyone to stay in her home except her friends. That’s the whole reason she won’t drop the price.
She’s very immature and to me acts like she doesn’t even care about the home, just her life there now. Obviously either stupid or ignorant that the home is falling down around them and looks like a dump. Feels people should pay them just because they live in a derelict mansion? 😂
I think that both husband and wife are depressed and unable to bring themselves to do the work and make the required changes. What I do find intolerable was how rude they were.
They dontknow what work is.
Oh please! They are not victims.
Hear hear
I bet the wife hates her husband and is just completely embarrassed by him lol
Music events, use a bit of land for off-road driving experience, campsites, open up for filming location, fishing in that lake, there’s loads of things they could try.
Wow I just came upon this show and it is absolutely fabulous. So very interesting. The truth about these old homes is very startling but obviously something that is hundreds of years old is going to be in need of repair constantly. I think that many of these homes have been lost because the owners could not afford the upkeep. It's really sad but it's so, so fascinating to see what really goes on!!
One thing I've noticed is that many of these owners whose families have had these stately houses for generations never even consider the thought of getting a job to pay for upkeep of their home. I guess it's 'beneath' them to work like a commoner, even if they are dirt poor or deep in debt.
Well, that was like watching a British remake of the Adams Family. Only, more crass. This story is going to have a very unhappy ending. The shooting organizer's expression at the telling of the story about the Labrador on the table sums it all up.
OMG; so glad I wasn't drinking my coffee in my SMALL (paid off and in great condition) HOME with my OLD CAR (SAME) when I read this!! LOL! AGREED!! All the social ability of Wednesday!!
Appears after all they did listen. Some nice reviews on their website of ghost tours and cream teas etc. The photos in the gallery of the property and grounds look beautiful too.
Unpopular opinion, but i like these two 💀😂
I’m really enjoying them also, clearly they are trolling for extra views.
You can have them.
I can watch bc I don't have to deal with them.I wouldn't get involved at all though. They get too much credit all over tv! No way would they get my money.
The sooner this eccentric couple leave this lovely house the better The house deserves better duty to care. I worked for eight years for an aristocrat who managed her property well. Keeping it in good order. But then she wasn't a pretentious end-of-line , foul-mouthed idiot with ideas above her financial status. Well done the presenter for keeping his dignity against what was an assault on his expertise.
Wow you are super judgemental!
Simon is an 👼...they don't deserve him.
i thought he was Tim nice but Dim
Simon is the sort of ghastly professional backside kissing business class oik who would sell his mother and lease it back for family gatherings and Christmas because that’s profitable.
I almost feel like they have delusions of grandeur and are expecting a visit from the money fairy with no personal effort.
The lady of the manor doesn't appear to want strangers in her home.
I really feel pity for them.
I too would like an update.
Kishanda died after a car crash (see Google obit) and restoration work since her death has gone forward to allow the venue to bring in some much needed revenue.
@@mattneillninasmom Thank you.
@@mattneillninasmom She is still posting on her IG, and all the obits posted were from very scammy looking sites...
They probably once lived a pampered life with money meant little & this is what there end game is.
she's dead and out of pain.
She's totally in denial and scared for the future it seems. Better to be defensive and walk away than face the reality. He's a 'put off tomorrow type" and laughs its off. Strange couple that don't seem to bring out the best in each other
A psychologist's observation of their behavior would be interesting . . .
09:14 6-10k revenue and 20k running costs per year. The income is terrible and the costs for that size of property are much lower than I would expect. 25k for grand hall renovation and £30k for staircase, now we're starting to talk. The property has a lot of potential if they put their minds to it.
That revenue is for the house, not the lands around it.
It seems like unearned wealth distorts people, as if that wouldn’t be apparent.
This woman doesn’t even folds linen the orderly way
Why does she have all that messy, mismatched linen anyway? What does she do with it? Strange.
She was stressed and upset.
What woman of class would marry that guy?
These people are hilariously blind. They won’t listen to anything that will actually save their home. They 100% just don’t get it!
Yes, absolutely! Very well said! I couldn't possibly agree more! 👌👍🌼
Alcoholics in denial...
He’s dim and she seems to be permanently stuck in a state of petulant girlhood, rebelling against boarding house mistresses, parents and then life.
Sounds about WHITE.
How is it they have income from 10 farms and can’t make a go?!?! And is Frances permanently drunk? Wow!!
Farms dont make much if any money, and so can only pay very small rents.
Well he never stopped talking about the room price including as much booze as you wanted... what a buffoon
I didn't think of that. Being permanently drunk would explain his slurred speech.
@@orcharddweller1109that's true, but i wouldn't be surprised if even that was mismanaged
Francis. Frances is a female name.
Thanks, enjoyed watching this.. even though it was through my fingers at some point 🙂
Kishandra is quite stuck up, rude, not intelligent, selfish, very nasty really… and also talks down to the gentleman trying to help them !! It did not phase her that she was being filmed with those lack of manners and hateful attitude. The way she schooled the gentleman about the difference between linens and cotton was horrible and rude, but he was gracious. He was gracious more than one time!
If you plan to be a host/hostess then your kind presence and good manners with cheer would be very important!
The husband is someone who probably drinks quite a lot because he kept mentioning “ all the alcohol they want”(slurred speech and lives in a bit of a fairytale, NOT reality- especially his “ American story” or coasting down the river). As an American I can assure you expectations would be just as high as the shooters and business people who would be guests from the UK.
The research was good and the ideas were good however the couple not only were not in agreement but stubbornly and rudely opposed to do what needs to be done to make anything work or make a difference. They did waste the gentleman’s time !
Very sad. I am sure the estate has potential. The owners’ overinflated idea of what they currently offer will keep them from succeeding in anything in the future. Inherited wealth doesn’t guarantee a good mind or sense of business!
This house has history like no other,it's unbelievable and potential is massive!
Not with them in charge
I was initially very sorry for Simon who did his best to help and was spoken to so rudely by that vile woman, then realised anyone seeing this show would instantly not want to go there if thats whats she is like. Karma at its best.
It's hard to feel sympathy for this family. They made a name for themselves with these personas of arrogant fools, being filmed for "reality Tv" in 2004, 2012 (this show) and again in 2014. It sure looked to me like they were hamming for the camera, being dense, refusing to work if it's "not fun". One suspects they must have learned something, because they do have a website for their hotel/events venue but there is no telling how successful they are. Somewhere in there they got enough money to restore the Ballroom, so maybe being fools for the camera is a paying business model?
Thanks for the update.
Is it true that Kishandra has died? I read that in another comment.
Francis is a member of UKIP
@@Bombabingbong66 Well she posted a pic on Insta this month, so I guess not
That's an interesting thought (that they're doing it all only on camera). I was wondering the same thing, i.e what happened to them and their house in almost 11 years, since the program aired in 2012. So I googled it too. Turns out they actually tidied it up and host private tours and events there now. The tours are guided by the owners (Francis or his wife). So they seem to be doing ...okay, I guess. Go figure!
Such beautiful countryside.
I love this show please make more of them. Hi ya'll from Texas USA 🇺🇸
I'm surprised he worked as hard as he did to help these two toxic weirdos
The most revolting people I have ever seen. Even if the house was in spectacular condition, they're still the most miserable, lazy "hosts". You couldn't pay me to stay there and put up with them. They'll just sit in the cold, drinking themselves to ruin while the house falls apart around them.
It was so great to see Francis slam the door in Kishandas face, as Simon called her the “petulant child”. If ever there was a spot on description of a person. They act as if they are spoiled yet the state of that manor crumbling around them shows otherwise. It’s a shame that the house is in their hands. They definitely will not be leaving the house in better shape than they found it. 800 years. 800 years of sweat, toil and work by artisans through the years. 800 years is a testament to how great the ones who built it must have been. These people have done such a disservice to their family’s history. I think in the end the kids will either sell it off on their parents old age or after their death. I think this is the last generation of this family in this house, all because they are too arrogant and unwilling to change their thinking in any meaningful way.
As for Simon. That man has far more patience than most. I would have walked out much sooner. But, I bet when Simon thinks back on Francis slamming the door in Kishandra’s face, I bet he does so with a smile on his face.
The bratty son will probably flog it when he inherits and set himself up 9n a hotel room.
I've seen another video, a bit older with the whole family. The children are just as spoiled, especially the heir who was quite happy to eventually boot out the others, including his twin sister. She gets nothing because she's female.
They won't want to, but they'll probably have to sell the house, or some land. I don't know what's paying for their posh colleges.
Motel
These manor houses cannot run without servants. I think the lady at the house has run herself ragged, and cannot do all of the things by herself. That’s just a fact.
It was so good to see this again. Do you have the other six episodes they made, if so, can you please please upload them.
I was surprised at simple, regular house upkeep that had not been done. The window frames could have been scraped and painted over the years, just to protect them, if nothing else. Also, maybe the kids could have been taken out of boarding school, so at least the broken windows and some cracking concrete could be repaired. What surprised me most, however, was Francis' visit to the other thriving enterprise. Instead of seeing real solutions, he saw that his room charge of 275 pounds per night was reasonable. Wow!
Yes, they do seem somewhat delusional.
@regionia8738 the kids broke the windows in the courtyard with golf and cricket balls, so being at boarding school would save a fortune compared to what the rest of the damage the buggers would do
These people would have to pay me to stay in that crumbling house!
Bet it smells mouldy too.
Watched this on TV a while back, quite rude pompous people.
...and boring. His stupid "dog on the table" story fell flat.
The house is a testament to what happens when you let your ego and pride ruin you. It’s like begging for someone drowning to grab a life vest while they insult you 😂 but let’s be honest, there’s a reason the house got to this state. I hope the buyer lives up to it when goes to auction
Gotta love the bonkers British aristocracy... Hes delightfully mad