OWNERS of historic properties in West Devon could be featured in a new BBC2 series, currently being made.

Endemol Television is an independent TV production company, currently working on what is being described as 'a landmark primetime BBC historical property series' — and producers are searching for homes in Devon to cover in the programmes.

A spokesman for Endemol said: 'All over the country, there are spectacular historic properties that are at risk of being lost forever.

'These buildings are part of our identity, they are the portals of our history, the keepers of our past.

'Without our protection we'll not only be losing bricks and mortar, but their histories as well.

'We would like to find owners of derelict, historic homes for a new BBC television series, and follow them as they save these architectural gems from ruin and restore them into wonderful 21st century homes, whilst turning detective to unravel the properties' extraordinary lives.'

The spokesman said the restoration process would bring to light the difficult decisions about what ought to be saved — and what can be sacrificed to make way for a 21st century home.

'At the end of it all, we'll see an important historical property saved from dereliction and brought back to life to become a wonderful home once more,' he said.

Anyone renovating a property in West Devon who feels their home is worthy of consideration should call 020 8222 4996 or email [email protected]">[email protected]