Building the Dream

Season 10

Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps people in the UK build their dream home - and one that is both amazing and affordable.

Where to Watch Season 10

8 Episodes

  • Hertfordshire
    E1
    HertfordshireCharlie's in Hertfordshire with Bob and Wendy, who are creating the perfect place to play music, paint and write in their garden. But will they finish the build with their ever-expanding budget?
  • Surrey
    E2
    SurreyCharlie's in leafy Surrey with Chris and Gemma, who are building an Arts and Crafts-inspired home of grand proportions while juggling a growing family
  • Hampshire
    E3
    HampshireCharlie Luxton is in Hampshire with Ryan and Jenny, who are hoping to bring a derelict barn back from the brink. But keeping the rickety shell upright is easier said than done, pushing project manager Ryan to the limit as he juggles his day job with running the build - and to make matters worse, self-confessed townie Jenny is not sure how she will cope in the country.
  • Somerset
    E4
    SomersetCharlie Luxton is in rural Somerset, where Tom and Laura are building a home on Tom's family's farm - a dream he has had since childhood. But despite years of planning, Charlie discovers a slight issue with the couple's plans - they don't have any.
  • Devon Revisit
    E5
    Devon RevisitCharlie catches up with Graham and Nicky, who planned to build an ambitious family home in the Devon countryside. Six years on, is it finally finished?
  • Fife
    E6
    FifeCharlie Luxton meets Olwen and Ben, who are embarking on a daring self-build in the picturesque town of St Andrews. But building something new in the oldest part of this medieval Scottish town is not for the faint-hearted, and soon both their timescale and budget expands - as does their family.
  • Falmouth
    E7
    FalmouthCharlie Luxton travels to Cornwall to meet Sam and Esme, who are building a home in an old quarry overlooking the harbour town of Falmouth. Building against a sheer rock face leaves the couple with a mountain to climb as their budget soars, but a feat of engineering allows this determined duo to crack on in a bid to complete their dream home.
  • Leicestershire
    E8
    LeicestershireCharlie Luxton meets Lloyd and Caroline, who plan to build a sustainable home in Leicestershire. Charlie is worried that their eco-design might cost them the earth, but former soldier Lloyd is determined to run the build like a military operation. However, even his organisational skills cannot ward off a huge crisis with their budget, and what starts out as a passion project soon turns into an endurance test.

 

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