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Episode 8

To Build or Not to BuildSeries 2
Episode 8 of 20

Series following some of the UK's self-builders, including a landscape gardener building his own home in Northamptonshire. Plus Simon O'Brien learns the perfect painting technique.

Landscape gardener John Barraclough has swapped top soil for cement as he single-handedly builds his own home in Northamptonshire. Plus how recycling and reusing led to one couple building a one million pound house for a fraction of the price, and presenter Simon O'Brien learns the perfect painting technique at building college.

45 minutes

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Wed 13 Feb 201317:15
BBC HD

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Credits

PresenterSimon O'Brien
Series ProducerChristian Hills
Executive ProducerJess Fowle

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Sep 201111:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 19 Oct 201118:00
    BBC HD
  • Wed 8 Feb 201216:30
    BBC HD
  • Wed 13 Feb 201317:15
    BBC HD