Having spent the best part of 10 years talking about buildings, getting excited about new technologies and materials, plus critiquing the emotional journey of more than 50 Grand Designers – finally, it's time to turn the tables on Kevin McCloud's traditional role and watch him build his own house. But, clearly it won't be that straightforward...
Under the leadership of architect Samppa Lappalainen, we follow the passion projects of house builders from the beginning, from the design table through construction stages and challenges to the finished dream home. Where did the old dreams start and what kind of work must be done to fulfill the dreams? And was all the hard work worth it?
Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.
Papa marteau
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Hosted by Suzanne Whang, the show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.
Le jour J
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
Kevin McCloud presents Grand Designs Abroad. The stakes are higher, the risks are multiplied, and the ambition - to build your dream home in the perfect European location - is greater than ever.
On change d'air
Mariloup Wolfe meets up with families who moved to remote areas to improve their quality of life. She reveals the questions, doubts and decisions behind these moves, as she profiles one family per episode.
Charlie Luxton and Aidan Keane meet ambitious families who are building innovative bespoke homes in some of the UK's most remote and challenging locations
Totale Réno France : Déco sur mesure
Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s most intriguing historical homes and gardens. Alan visits a number of fascinating buildings including Hardwick Hall, Kingston Lacy and he even sets foot inside a notorious Workhouse. Throughout the series, Alan will be joined by the likes of Dan Jones, Angellica Bell, Suzannah Lipscomb and more famous faces.
Richard Turcotte meets people who, like him, had to live through the nightmare of a renovation project gone wrong. Water leaks, fungi, vermin infestations, undrinkable water, shaky structures: these unlucky owners have seen it all! Richard explains the consequences that a problem house can have on the mental, physical, financial and familial health on its owners.
Host Jodi Daley travels the country exploring dream homes and the stories behind them. A wide variety of homes and homeowners are featured as well as architects, designers and others who have helped to make these dream homes a reality.
The world's most beloved animated characters as precocious preschoolers, discovering the world one baby step at a time.
Big Brother Sverige
Melanie Sykes hosts a daily live show answering design queries with the help of professionals Naomi Cleaver, Diarmuid Gavin and Sarah Beeny. Zoe Lucker, Debra Stephenson, Kacey Ainswort, Janet Street Porter, Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie will share the results of their own projects, and the top 25 Grand Designs are revealed.
With the help of a team of experts and friends, two families compete to design, construct and decorate brand new homes over the course of just ten weeks.