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In Derbyshire, Charlie Luxton meets a couple who are building a traditional stone-clad home with a modern twist on an exposed hillside. But the project is battered by the elements. (S9 Ep4)
55:00Charlie Luxton's in Leicestershire with Lloyd and Caroline, whose passion project of building a sustainable home comes up against a crisis with their budget. (S10 Ep8)
Series 9
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55:00Charlie Luxton meets Phil and Adrienne, who plan to build a modern home on a tricky sloping plot in West Yorkshire. But will a family tragedy stop them in their tracks? (S9 Ep7)
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55:00Charlie Luxton's in Cornwall with Sam and Esme, who are building a home in an old quarry against a sheer rock face, overlooking the harbour town of Falmouth. (S10 Ep7)
55:00Charlie Luxton's in picturesque St Andrews with Olwen and Ben, whose daring modern build in the oldest part of town is beset by a growing budget, while their family grows too. (S10 Ep6)
50:00Charlie Luxton catches up with Graham and Nicky, who planned to build an ambitious family home in the Devon countryside. Six years on, is it finally finished? (S10 Ep5)
55:00Charlie Luxton meets Tom and Laura, who are realising Tom's dream of building a home on his family's farm in Somerset. But there's a problem with their plans... there aren't any! (S10 Ep4)
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55:00Charlie Luxton's in Norfolk with Ness and Tony, whose ambitious plans for their self-build include a seven-metre tower clad in flint. But time and money start to run out... (S9 Ep9)
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50:00Charlie Luxton's in Hampshire with Ryan and Jenny, who plan to bring a derelict barn back from the brink. But keeping the rickety shell upright is easier said than done... (S10 Ep3)
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50:00Charlie Luxton'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? (S9 Ep8)
55:00Tom and Georgina plan to renovate a run-down bungalow in Berkshire. But when Charlie Luxton offers his expert opinion, will they knock it down and start all over again? (S9 Ep6)
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55:00Charlie Luxton's in leafy Surrey with Chris and Gemma, who are building an Arts and Crafts-inspired home of grand proportions while juggling their growing family. (S10 Ep2)
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55:00In Devon, Charlie Luxton revisits glass-blower Siddy, who hoped to turn her studio into a home and workspace. After years of disasters, has she made her dream a reality? (S9 Ep5)
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55:00Charlie Luxton helps people build affordable dream homes. Charlie's in Hertfordshire with Bob and Wendy, who are creating an idyllic home in their back garden. (S10 Ep1)
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55:00Charlie Luxton's in York with Helen and Gary, who have grand plans for a very big self-build. Gary's the boss of a bricklaying company, but he's never built an entire house. (S9 Ep1)
55:00Charlie Luxton'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. (S9 Ep10)
55:00On the Suffolk coast, Charlie Luxton helps newly retired Marisa and Andrew to build a bespoke home that'll turn heads. But fate deals the couple a painful blow. (S9 Ep2)
50:00Charlie Luxton's in Wymeswold with Ally and James, who have taken a gamble on a tricky, cash-guzzling site to build the country cottage of their dreams. Will it pay off? (S9 Ep3)
1:05:00Charlie Luxton's in the beautiful Shropshire countryside with Richard and Kate, who are building a five-bed family house. Will they take his advice on how to save some money? (S2 Ep1/11)
1:05:00Charlie Luxton meets Andy and Mandy, who are building a huge bungalow in Yarm in the north east of England, as they pursue the dream of living mortgage-free. (S1 Ep11/11)