About this season
Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
Episodes (10)
1. Yorkshire
Aired 18 March 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. Lowestoft, Suffolk
Aired 25 March 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. Wymeswold, Leicestershire
Aired 1 April 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. Derbyshire
Aired 8 April 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. Devon
Aired 15 April 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. Berkshire
Aired 22 April 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. West Yorkshire
Aired 29 April 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. Essex
Aired 6 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. Norfolk
Aired 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. Hampshire
Aired 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