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12 episodes in this season

Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland

45 min

The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire

45 min

The Glass Cubes House

45 min

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The Thames Boathouse

45 min

The Derelict Water Tower

45 min

The Edwardian Artist's Studio

45 min

Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House

45 min

London: The Joinery Workshop

45 min

The Tree House: Revisited

45 min

E10

The Disco Home: Revisited

45 min

E11

The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited

45 min

E12

The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting

45 min

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The Thames Boathouse

Season 12 · Episode 4 · Oct 10, 2012

Kevin McCloud follows Lysette and Nigel Offley, who are knocking down an old Thames boathouse and constructing a cutting-edge home in its place. Taking inspiration from the river itself, they have designed a building of waves and curves with a huge glass porthole for a roof light. But problems begin almost from the start, as they can't find a contractor willing to build over the water, their architect leaves unexpectedly and the costs turn out much higher than expected. To make matters worse, the neighbours aren't happy about such a radical sight in their traditional community. As they begin to compromise, Kevin wonders if the couple's dreams will ever be realised.

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Grand Designs

TV Series

199945m7.1

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The Thames Boathouse

Season 12 · Episode 4 · Oct 10, 2012

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