← Building The Dream

Season 9

10 episodes · 2020

  1. 1Yorkshire

    18 Mar 2020

    Helen 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.

  2. 2Lowestoft, Suffolk

    25 Mar 2020

    On 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

  3. 3Wymeswold, Leicestershire

    01 Apr 2020

    Charlie 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

  4. 4Derbyshire

    08 Apr 2020

    Rookie 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

  5. 5Devon

    15 Apr 2020

    In 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?

  6. 6Berkshire

    22 Apr 2020

    Tom 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.

  7. 7West Yorkshire

    29 Apr 2020

    Charlie'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?

  8. 8Essex

    06 May 2020

    Charlie'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?

  9. 9Norfolk

    13 May 2020

    Charlie'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...

  10. 10Hampshirefinale

    20 May 2020

    Charlie'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