About this season
Ambitious renovators battle to win the ultimate prize... the keys to a stunning £250,000 French chateau, guided by judge Max McMurdo
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 26 January 2026 • 46 min
The first four pairs transform run-down garages into elegant entertainment spaces
2. Episode 2
Aired 27 January 2026 • 46 min
It's decision day... whose entertainment spaces dazzle, and whose French dream is over?
3. Episode 3
Aired 28 January 2026 • 46 min
Max's next renovation challenge tests the teams' creativity, skill and nerves to the limit
4. Episode 4
Aired 29 January 2026 • 46 min
Whose bedroom transformations will earn them a spot in the week's final challenge?
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 January 2026 • 46 min
The last pairs host a real event for real guests. Who'll earn a place in the grand final?
6. Episode 6
Aired 2 February 2026 • 46 min
It's the second heat and our new pairs tackle attic snug transformations
7. Episode 7
Aired 3 February 2026 • 46 min
It's the first elimination of heat two... whose attic is giving snug as a bug in a rug?
8. Episode 8
Aired 4 February 2026 • 46 min
The remaining pairs go solo to create breakfast rooms for paying guests
9. Episode 9
Aired 5 February 2026 • 46 min
The breakfast rooms are scrutinised. Who'll progress and whose dream ends here?
10. Episode 10
Aired 6 February 2026 • 46 min
The heat finalists juggle language, logistics and real guests at Château de la Boutinière
11. Episode 11
Aired 9 February 2026 • 46 min
Four new pairs transform tired outbuildings into luxurious dining rooms
12. Episode 12
Aired 10 February 2026 • 46 min
Guest judges Janet and Philip from Château DIY ditch one duo
13. Episode 13
Aired 11 February 2026 • 46 min
The remaining pairs are challenged to create unique libraries
14. Episode 14
Aired 12 February 2026 • 46 min
The judges assess the character and comfort of the competitors' libraries
15. Episode 15
Aired 13 February 2026 • 46 min
The Heat 3 final offers up the most demanding test yet: hosting a food and wine night
16. Episode 16
Aired 16 February 2026 • 46 min
It's grand finale week, and all the heat winners start to transform the outbuildings
17. Episode 17
Aired 17 February 2026 • 46 min
As the business-plan builds are judged, the pressure becomes too much for some...
18. Episode 18
Aired 18 February 2026 • 46 min
Our final two pairs design bespoke bedrooms blending luxury, comfort and individuality
19. Episode 19
Aired 19 February 2026 • 46 min
In a flurry to the finish, the bespoke bedrooms are completed... but Max delivers a twist!
20. Episode 20
Aired 20 February 2026 • 46 min
After weeks of challenges, triumphs and breakthroughs, one pair finally win the chateau