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Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop Debuts to Warm Reception

Early viewers praise a five-episode chronicle of the craftsman’s relocation to West Cornwall.

Overview

  • The series premiered on March 9 at 8pm on U&Yesterday and is available to stream on Channel 4 On Demand.
  • Early coverage highlights Dom converting a derelict cowshed into a working workshop while settling into his new farmstead.
  • Narrow Cornish lanes have complicated deliveries and damaged his van, prompting him to buy a Defender for local driving.
  • Dom restores a battered Land Rover and uses a rock crusher and other vintage machinery to fill potholes on the approach to his property.
  • Episodes feature community-focused projects and support from engineer Sam Lovegrove and local tradespeople, with fans reporting binge-watching after the debut.