Building the Dream

Season 9

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 9

10 Episodes

  • Yorkshire
    E1
    YorkshireHelen and Gary have plans for an affordable, and very big, self-build in York. Charlie's the boss of a bricklaying company and hopes his contacts can ensure a smooth build. But it doesn't go to plan.
  • Lowestoft, Suffolk
    E2
    Lowestoft, SuffolkOn the Suffolk coast, Charlie Luxton helps newly-retired Marisa and Andrew set out to build a bespoke home that'll turn heads, but fate deals them a painful blow
  • Wymeswold, Leicestershire
    E3
    Wymeswold, LeicestershireCharlie Luxton is in Wymeswold in Leicestershire with Ally and James, who've taken a gamble buying a tricky site that eats up almost all of their cash before work even begins
  • Derbyshire
    E4
    DerbyshireRookie builders Sean and Jill are building a traditional home with a contemporary twist on an exposed Derbyshire hillside, while living in a caravan with their four children, a dog and eight puppies
  • Devon
    E5
    DevonIn Devon, Charlie revisits glassblower Siddy, who hoped to transform her studio into a home and workspace. After years of disasters, is her dream a reality?
  • Berkshire
    E6
    BerkshireTom and Georgina plan to renovate and supersize a run-down bungalow. But when Charlie offers his opinion, the project takes a new direction, and knocking down and starting again piles on the pressure.
  • West Yorkshire
    E7
    West YorkshireCharlie's in West Yorkshire with Phil and Adrienne who plan to build a modern home on a tricky sloping plot. But will a family tragedy stop them in their tracks?
  • Essex
    E8
    EssexCharlie's in Essex with financial analysts Ronnie and Dana who want to convert an ancient barn into a stunning home, but can they keep their costs under control?
  • Norfolk
    E9
    NorfolkCharlie's in Norfolk with Ness and Tony who have ambitious plans for their self-build, including a seven-metre-high tower clad in flint. But time and money start to run out...
  • Hampshire
    E10
    HampshireCharlie's in Hampshire with Nikki and Darren, who've struck gold with their stunning seaside plot but don't have the budget to match their million-pound view

 

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