Jon Richardson loves pubs. He also loves Yorkshire, not to mention an underdog story. So, when Jon heard last orders had been called on The Plough at Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, he was compelled to join the initiative to save the boozer.

Now, Full Fat TV has been commissioned to make A Yorkshire Pub with Jon Richardson (w/t), following the comedian as he works with the community of Fadmoor to breathe life back into their local.

The observational series for More4 follows Jon as he becomes a shareholder in Fadmoor Community Pub Limited and sets to work with the team to restore the historic watering hole, which dates back to 1782. Along the way, Jon will get to know the local rural community, put in his fair share of elbow grease as everyone mucks in to complete the renovation, as well as tackling the myriad challenges cropping up on the community’s ambitious journey to re-open The Plough.

The bar might not be up and running yet, but the beer is already flowing as readily as the community spirit as Jon helps with fundraising events, champions the project’s sustainability and embraces the local produce on offer on the fringes of the picturesque North York Moors.

Jon Richardson comments: “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. 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.”

Read the full press release here