Building The Dream

Kat wants to build a modern home on the idyllic farm where she grew up. But the project gets off to a bad start and she is soon doing the...

Two experienced renovators are building a five-bedroom home in Cornwall. Their ambitious design includes a huge lounge, an annexe and a cinema room.

Jodie and Rhodri can't decide whether to renovate or knock down their bungalow in south Wales. Can Charlie guide them through this difficult project?

Juana and Trevor want to enjoy their retirement in style. They've bought some 300-year-old barns and have plans to transform them into a dream home.

Sam and Eryka bought an old industrial unit in South East London for £250,000. They plan to turn this derelict space into a stunning warehouse-style home.

In Hertfordshire, Roz and Mick plan to build a contemporary home at the bottom of their garden. They've got big plans for this little forever house.

Priced out of buying an already constructed house in the area, Cathryn and Adam have decided to sidestep the market and build a new home on Cathryn's family farm in...

Unable to find their dream home, Alan and Lucy spotted an empty plot in Fife with spectacular views of the Forth bridge where they could build it themselves.

Nick and Fiona are ready to settle down in a massive family home in North Yorkshire. They battle the elements and nearly reach breaking point during the build.

In Cambridgeshire, a couple are forced to build their own dream old-style home. Will Mark and Helen be able to adapt their designs and upgrade their skills?

Tamasin and Andy want to build a contemporary family home in the middle of a conservation area in Kent. Will this stubborn couple listen to Charlie's advice?

In Devon, Graham and Nicky want to build a modern home on secluded woodland site. These fearless first-time builders underestimate this huge project.

In South London, Caroline and Chris plan to build a home on an awkward plot. Charlie is fascinated to see how their unique design will turn out.

Nick and Jane want to turn an old bungalow into a contemporary home. Charlie is unsure how these ambitious self-builders will succeed with a tiny budget.

Rob and Jan want to build a vicarage-style home in Northamptonshire. Having been together for just six months, can this new couple handle the pressure?

Philippa and Jason plan to build a five-bedroom home in Surrey. The design looks impressive, but unexpected problems could derail this monumental build.

Charlie catches up with Steve and Hannah, a couple who planned to build a straw-bale home in a woodland glade. Was their eco-friendly project a success?

Dave and Laura have discovered an interesting plot of land in Firth of Forth. With a budget of £213,000, they plan to build a traditional Scottish cottage.

Sarah and Rob hope to build a five-bedroom house in Hilton, Cambridgeshire. They want an open-plan home with a big playroom for their young kids.

In Surrey, Ben and Nicola are transforming their dilapidated bungalow into a spacious family home. Can Charlie guide the couple through this hectic project?

In Cambridgeshire, Darren and Louisa dream of a waterside home. But when budget and scheduling issues arise, Charlie steps in to help the couple get back on track.

Emma and Martin have all the skills to build their dream home. But constructing a huge house atop a windy moor proves more challenging than they originally thought.

In Cambridgeshire, Christine and Frank's project home has turned into a nightmare. Charlie throws a spanner in the works in the hopes it'll get the couple back on track.

In West Sussex, a young couple with little experience are determined to build their dream home. But setbacks, scheduling issues and naivety damage their plans.

Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps people build their dream homes. But with so many variables, can these projects stay on budget and on time?

Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps people build their dream homes. But with so many variables, can these projects stay on budget and on time?

In Suffolk, Steve and Susan are first-time builders with an optimist budget. Charlie steps in to give the passionate couple a reality check and get them on track.

Charlie helps Dave and Ellie with a stubborn period build. Facing a potentially damaging budget crisis, can this couple find the energy to keep going?

Glyn and Sue are self-builders from Hampshire who love a challenge. When the couple face a series of unfortunate hiccups, Charlie swoops in to redraw their plans.

In Essex, Carla and Elliot want to replace their tired bungalow with an innovative home for seven. Can they juggle family life and an expensive self-build?

Steve and Sylvia are ambitious self-builders working to a tiny budget. When costing and scheduling issues arise, Charlie steps in to help build their dream party pad.

In Leicestershire, a couple of risk takers blow all their money before construction even starts. When more issues put to a halt to their plans, can they stay resilient?

In Suffolk, first-time self-builders Marisa and Andrew want to build a home that turns heads. But budgeting problems force them compromise their plans.

Nicky and Darren try to remain stress-free whilst building a stunning seaside home. But they soon face detrimental budgeting issues that test their resilience.

Gary and Helen have grand plans for their self-build. But as these first timers learn on the job, they face more challenges than they could have ever expected.

Tom and Georgina have an ambitious budget for their tiny bungalow. Charlie steps in and changes the direction of their entire build but will it pay off?

A couple want to convert a 300-year-old building into a unique home. As they learn on the job, this challenging build puts their resilience to the test.

Ryan and Jenny want to bring a derelict barn back to life but soon learn it's easier said than done. Can they stay focused long enough to finish the job?

In Norfolk, a couple are trying their hand at building their own unique home. However, they soon find that construction experience doesn't necessarily result in a smooth build.

In Somerset, a couple have big ambitions to build a modern home on old family land. Unfortunately, trying to cut costs by doing it themselves might prove to be too...

Charlie checks in with some homebuilders whose big dreams got bogged down into a quagmire of delays and cost overruns. How have they progressed over the years?

A couple have their hearts set on a modern home in historic St. Andrews. In a rare occurrence, they've gained planning permission to build in the centre of the old...

In Cornwall, Charlie advises a couple making a very risky build on a small plot in difficult land. Can the determined duo overcome the many challenges?

In West Yorkshire, a couple have grand plans for a large modern house, but Charlie is worried that the steep slope of their plot of land will make construction difficult.

After 20 years moving around with the army, a soldier is returning to civilian life and he and his family want to build their own permanent home in Leicestershire.

In Derbyshire, a couple are building their perfect family home. Unusually, Charlie advises them to scale up their plans to better fit their big family.

Charlie's in Surrey with Gemma and Chris, who have an ambitious project on their hands. They're building an arts and crafts-inspired home of grand proportions.