Series 1, 2, 3, 4 & Living the Dream
From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France
Series 1 Episode 1
We take a look at how Stephanie Jarvis has lovingly restored Chateau de Lalande, from converting a derelict barn into a stunning apartment to making hand-crafted bespoke panelling for a Marquis suite.
First shown: Sun 21 May 2023 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 2
We look back at how Ben and Billie have passionately restored Château La Grande Maison into their dream home and business, including their very own glamping site.
First shown: Mon 29 May 2023 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 3
We look back at how Tim and Rebecca have worked around the clock to transform Château de la Ruche, in the Pays de la Loire, into a home and a successful B&B.
First shown: Sun 4 Jun 2023| 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 4
We revisit luxury events organisers Edward and Anna, at Chateau Lagorce in the south of France. Anna goes into labour during the first wedding of the season.
First shown: Sun 11 Jun 2023 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 1
We look back at how Tim and Krys renovated not one but two chateaux, after business opportunities at Château Monteil weren’t as fruitful as they’d hoped.
First shown: Fri 11 Oct 2024 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 2
We’re back at the impressive Chateau de Sauge, home to Paul and Donna, who snapped up the property in 2018 and have been painstakingly renovating it ever since.
First shown: Mon 14 Oct 2024| 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 3
In 2019, Debbie and Nigel moved into Chateau Gioux with a vision to renovate it into luxury accommodation. Have they managed to create their dream home?
First shown: Tue 15 Oct 2024 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 4
We see how former royal coachman Philip and his wife Janet have transformed Chateau de la Fare into their home and business, complete with a jaw-dropping suite.
First shown: Wed 16 Oct 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 30
In the Dordogne, Abbie gets her hands dirty upcycling a kitchen. In the Charente-Maritime, Bart and Sarah get the keys to their chateau and begin living the French dream.
First shown: Fri 1 Mar 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 29
At Chateau de la Fare, Janet and Philip face a balancing act as their renovation starts to wobble. In the Dordogne, Clive finds cracks in his handiwork as a septic tank starts to flood.
First shown: Thu 29 Feb 2024| 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 28
Anna and Edward juggle guest turnovers as they strive to get Chateau Lagorce wedding-ready. And Janet and Philip bring the ceiling down in their ambitious room renovation.
First shown: Wed 28 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 27
At Chateau de Lalande, Stephanie’s running out of time to build a gazebo for her mum’s birthday party. In Occitania, Janet and Philip face a plaster disaster as they struggle with their salon.
First shown: Tue 27 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 26
Trish makes a rotten discovery under her pool decking. Sarah and George invite the village to a fete to celebrate their chateau’s 100-year anniversary.
First shown: Mon 26 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 25
Bad weather threatens a wedding at Tim and Sasha’s chateau. Tim and Krys race to complete their cookery school. Christina and Sassan disagree over their new poolside kitchenette.
First shown: Fri 23 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 24
Tim and Sasha overhaul an outdated bedroom. Christina and Sassan’s poolside kitchenette pushes them to the limit. Tim and Krys race to finish three bedrooms before guests arrive.
First shown: Thu 22 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 23
In the magnificent Lot Valley, Jon and Carmen play tug of war with the vines threatening their tower. Christina and Sassan call for help as they take on a poolside kitchenette.
First shown: Wed 21 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 22
In the Dordogne, Tim and Krys transform an old outbuilding into a cookery school. Chris and Jolyon host a colourful pride party to celebrate their chateau’s first birthday.
First shown: Tue 20 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 21
At the fire-damaged Château de Cézérac, sparks fly as Jon and Carmen try to get the power back on. And has Julia bitten off more than she can chew with a Mad Hatter’s tea party?
First shown: 19 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 20
Belinda and Lee take on a force of nature as they attempt to fell trees for their private terrace. Stephanie gets her hands dirty sourcing fresh ingredients for her dinner party.
First shown: Fri 16 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 19
Donna and Paul convert a cow shed into a sophisticated business suite. Alison and Zion are stung with problems when they discover a nest of bees in their bridal suite.
First shown: Thu 15 Feb 2024| 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 18
Becky and Mark race to get their new gîte ready before 50 guests arrive for an open day. Temperatures rise for Sarah and George as they host a wedding during a heatwave.
First shown: Wed 14 Feb 2024| 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 17
Alison and Zion have digger troubles as they unearth giant rocks in their wedding garden. The heat is on for Sasha as she attempts to paint her pool cover before it dries out.
First shown: Tue 13 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 16
Tim and Sasha set out to create a new water feature. Alison and Zion add a Moroccan twist to their bridal suite. Becky and Mark are in a tight squeeze with a spiral staircase at their gîte.
First shown: Mon 12 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 15
At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon fix an antique chandelier and add the final touches to their grand salon. And it’s decision time for chateau shoppers Jane and Rory.
First shown: Fri 9 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 14
At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race to finish their luxury bedroom and bathroom. Can Donna and Paul put their décor differences aside to finish the Highlander Suite?
First shown: Thu 8 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 13
Love is in the air at Château de Saugé, as Donna and Paul impress their guests with a romantic event. Chateau shoppers Jane and Rory’s hunt for their dream home starts to crumble.
First shown: Wed 7 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 12
Donna and Paul create a highlander-themed suite. Ben and Billie give Château La Grande Maison’s facade a major facelift.
First shown: Tue 6 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 11
At Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward wrestle an enormous tree before it brings the terrace wall down. At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon turn a pit into a beautiful pond.
First shown: Mon 5 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 10
Terry and Ashley are up against a brick wall to revive their garden. Erin and JB welcome a different type of guest, as they build an insect hotel to increase biodiversity.
First shown: Fri 2 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 9
Sarah and George transform two enormous barns into a nightclub and a lounge for their wedding business. In the Loire Valley, May and Guy race to renovate an uninviting terrace.
First shown: Thu 1 Feb 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 8
Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau’s wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery fit for a king.
First shown: Wed 31Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 7
In the Pyrenees, Trish learns that building a curved bridge is not as straightforward as she thought. And will picky chateau shoppers Andrea and David find their dream home?
First shown: Tue 30 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 6
Tim and Sasha convert a 180-year-old wine barrel into a dining space. Andrea and David view a property that one of the Three Musketeers lived in.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 5
Belinda and Lee pull out all the stops for a three-course charity dinner. Erin and JB race to complete a towering renovation in Château de Bourneau’s fairy-tale turret.
First shown: Fri 26 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 4
Erin and JB battle a storm to get their turret weatherproofed. Ben and Billie renovate their gatehouse. Nick and Nicole race to complete renovations before their baby arrives.
First shown: Thu 25 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 3
At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB tackle the tall order of turret renovation. In the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie host a couples’ weekend. And Nick and Nicole take on their chateau’s entire facade.
First shown: Wed 24 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 2
At the magical Château de la Ruche, Tim and Rebecca host their first-ever floral retreat. In the Dordogne, Nick and Nicole race against time to create a liveable space before their baby arrives.
First shown: Tue 24 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 1
At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole battle freezing temperatures to transform a wing. And at Château la Grande Maison, Ben and Billie set out to create a luxurious suite.
First shown: Mon 23 Jan 2024 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 30
Near Le Havre, new chateau owners Chris and Jolyon begin a huge project to create a home and events venue with an opulent guest suite. Jayne and Steve host their first and last wedding!
First shown: Sat 1 Oct 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 29
Stephanie and Gerry begin a personal project, and a honeymoon suite renovation keeps Alison and Zion busy with their new digger. Meanwhile, Emma and Paul build a dancefloor for their jazz event.
First shown: Fri 30 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 28
The Cherry family begin to renovate their bridal suite, complete with a turret bathroom. Emma and Paul begin a dam project to restore their lake to its former glory. Alison and Zion decide on a theme.
First shown: Thu 29 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 27
A nest of ants causes trouble for Tim and Krys as they finally open to paying guests. The Cherry family experience an unexpected delay to their kitchen project, while Aaron battles the elements.
First shown: Wed 28 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 26
Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to turn their boatshed into an outdoor glamping kitchen. Erin and JB prepare a medieval-themed village fete, which is not a straightforward task!
First shown: Tue 27 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 25
At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are alarmed to discover that their dormer windows are falling apart, leading to water damage.
First shown: Mon 26 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 24
At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion press to complete their first ever gîte. With a booking on the cards, the pressure is on to get it done in time.
First shown: Fri 23 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 23
At Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha battle soaring temperatures to host a wedding and Sasha must get the floristry looking its best.
First shown: Thu 22 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 22
At Chateau du Puits es Pratx in the Occitanie region, Sasha gets creative making an elaborate bridal pathway, but Tim can’t resist playing a practical joke on her.
First shown: Wed 21 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 21
In the Languedoc region at Chateau du Puits es Pratx, Tim tries to make a complicated bamboo water feature for the garden but Sasha struggles to see his artistic vision.
First shown: Thu 20 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 20
In the Dordogne, Nick gets demolition happy in a bid to open up the entrance hall of his derelict chateau. And it’s a big day for Becky and Mark as their new gîte floor is laid.
First shown: Fri 16 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 19
In the Loire Valley, Guy struggles to build a flatpack spiral staircase, while May spots some safety issues that have to be addressed before her yoga retreat can commence.
First shown: Thu 15 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 18
Matt and Helen brace themselves to host their first ever wedding at Château La Briance. Tensions rise for Belinda and Lee as they try to install the kitchen in their two-bed gîte.
First shown: Wed 14 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 17
Ben and Vanessa rush to finish their new gin bar, housed in an old garage. Having discovered discarded oak boards in the chicken shed, Ben’s DIY skills come in handy.
First shown: Tue 13 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 16
At Château Lagorce, Edward must learn to roof tile for a poolside project. Ben and Vanessa start transforming an old laundry into a cinema and games room.
First shown: Mon 12 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 15
Julia battles the heat as she prepares to host her first wedding. Alison and Zion start a long-term garden project, but hidden rocks may end it before it’s begun.
First shown: Fri 9 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 14
In a bid to protect her solar panels from the sheep, Trish builds a fence. Sarah shows off her new wedding floristry skills, while Edward tackles a tricky engineering project.
First shown: Thu 8 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 13
Trish calls in friends to help bring light into the dark interior of her medieval chateau. Edward and Anna struggle to revamp an overgrown border.
First shown: Wed 7 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 12
Jayne and Steve are pulled from pillar to post as they host a painting course. Chateau shopper Sarah is smitten with period features, but Bart worries about the level of DIY.
First shown: Tue 6 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 11
Emma and Paul don’t see eye to eye over an unusual WWII style renovation in their attic. Ben and Billie battle the heat to finish their garden apartment.
First shown: Mon 5 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 10
Stephanie and Gerry bid to complete their opulent Marquis Salon restoration. Anna and Edward face floods, while Sarah and George trial an exciting new money-making venture.
First shown: Fri 2 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 9
Sarah adds opulent floristry to her repertoire, while George scales new heights to wash the chateau. Elsewhere, Nigel keeps his hand on the purse strings of Debbie’s gravel garden.
First shown: Thu 1 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 8
Alison and Zion bicker while moving an old polytunnel. Tim and Sasha get inventive creating a sumptuous bridal suite, and the Cherry family start a large-scale kitchen project.
First shown: Wed 31 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 7
Tim struggles to get a huge olive tree into position without destroying Sasha’s flower beds. Christina and Sassan explore their new chateau.
First shown: Tue 30 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 6
Philip and Janet push to complete a guest suite with creative upcycling and clever sewing. Tim and Krys turn their attention to their chateau.
First shown: Mon 29 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 5
At Château du Doux, bad weather threatens to derail a wedding. Ben has his work cut out with a chandelier light fixture. And Billie attempts to paint new life into old furniture.
First shown: Fri 26 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 4
In the Dordogne, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross start a complicated project to create a terrace dining area. Meanwhile, Ben constructs a soundproof door in the Loire Valley.
First shown: Thu 25 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 3
In the Loire Valley, Ben has to wallpaper for the very first time. Meanwhile, Julia converts her former artist’s studio into living accommodation at her woodland chateau.
First shown: Wed 24 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 2
At Château de la Boutinière, it’s Zion’s 60th birthday, but a power failure threatens everything. In the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie start an ambitious renovation project.
First shown: Tue 23 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 1
At Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip overhaul their entrance gates for something much grander
First shown: Mon 22 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 15
Storms have led to parts of Erin & JB’s moat collapsing but repairing the mediaeval stone walls is no mean feat. Stephanie continues work on Gerry’s tartan apartment and Sarah & George have their work cut out preparing to host the local town fete.
First shown: Fri 17 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 14
Erin & JB scale new heights to fix a leaky roof. Sarah & George try to makeover an entire cottage on a budget to make a family bolt hole during wedding season and Stephanie starts a huge project creating a tartan inspired apartment for Gerry.
First shown: Thu 16 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 13
Debbie & Nigel face challenges when they start to build a new terrace for their hot tub. Emma & Paul get creative with styling their new bar and dining area and Donna & Paul embark on a huge attic project to create their own private apartment.
First shown: Wed 15 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 12
At their first wedding of the year Edward must become chef for the day, something he has never done before. The search continues for chateau shoppers Christina & Sassan and in north France Emma & Paul start work on an al fresco dining and bar area.
First shown: Tue 14 Jun 2022 | 46 mins
Series 2 Episode 11
The end is in sight for Ben & Billie’s epic ballroom renovation which must be completed for a potential booking. Christina & Sassan search for their dream chateau home and the creation of a hog roaster causes engineering problems for Edward.
First shown: Mon 13 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 10
As the important picnic event approaches Amy & Marc are up against it getting their garden ready. Philip & Angelina must make some urgent repairs to the bridge over their moat and Belinda & Lee start a colossal project building a new gite.
First shown: Fri 10 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 9
Amy & Marc have their work cut out preparing their gardens to host an important picnic event. Becky & Mark are under pressure to complete their family guest room and Philip & Angelina get busy ahead of the events season.
First shown: Thu 9 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 8
Amy & Marc start their wine producing endeavour but the arrival of an antique wine press causes problems. Becky & Mark make the final push to get the first of their guest rooms ready and Edward goes high-tech with the design for a new chicken coop.
First shown: Wed 8 Jun 2022 | 46 mins
Series 2 Episode 7
A bubbling and cracked wall throws up problems during Becky & Mark’s guest room renovation. Edward battles the heat to create a surprise family terrace for Anna and May has to learn new skills as she tries to help Guy with some garden construction.
First shown: Tue 7 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 6
At Chateau Lagorce Edward has his work cut out when he renovates some 2m tall shutters. May & Guy begin a grounds overhaul that sees May needing to learn new skills and Becky & Mark stumble on problems when knocking together 2 guest rooms.
First shown: Mon 6 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 5
Ithaca and Alex battle the elements to try and pull off their annual brocante & flower fair. Tim & Margreeth want to create a cheese and wine tasting venue in a disused stable and Alison & Zion start repairs on the roof of their abandoned chateau.
First shown: Fri 3 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 4
Tim & Margreeth battle the elements building a log sweat lodge. Abbie, Clive & Karen are full steam ahead to get ready for wedding season and new chateau owners Alison & Zion finally have the keys to their abandoned 19th-century castle.
First shown: Thu 2 Jun 2022 | 46 mins
Series 2 Episode 3
Tim & Margreeth are less than zen as they create a sensory barefoot path in their woods. Matt & Helen renovate a horse drawn carriage and Janet & Philip struggle with the final stages restoring their third guest suite.
First shown: Wed 1 Jun 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 2
Tim & Krys have their work cut out installing the grand central fountain to complete their formal garden. At Chateau de la Fare Philip struggles to juggle guests and DIY and Tim & Rebecca must finish the gite in time for its first guests.
First shown: Tue 31 May 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 1
As their 2 year gite project draws to a close Tim struggles to see Rebecca’s creative vision. Tim & Krys battle with missing instructions during their formal garden project and Philip works with two French volunteers on a new guest suite renovation.
First shown: Mon 30 May 2022 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 30
Tensions are high for Janet & Philip as their turret’s rooftop spire needs to be installed. Despite months of delays Julia’s pool project nears completion. It’s Ben & Billie’s 20th wedding anniversary where Billie’s planned a romantic surprise.
First shown: Fri 5 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 29
High winds cause problems for Janet & Philip’s rooftop turret project. Anna & Edward try to create a chateau-scale treehouse in time for their son’s 6th birthday and Ben & Billie’s ballroom restoration forces Billie to face her fear of heights.
First shown: Thu 4 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 28
Stephanie faces damp issues during the creation of a salon to display her collection of porcelain. Donna & Paul get creative when they try to reinstate a statement window and Janet & Philip decide to build a rooftop turret, 15 metres above ground.
First shown: Wed 3 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 27
Belinda & Lee don’t see eye to eye as they try to light their new gallery space in time for a grand opening. Tim & Sasha’s unusual bamboo tunnel gets some quirky features and Stephanie starts a project to convert a pond into a natural swimming pool.
First shown: Tue 2 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 26
Debbie & Nigel must think creatively during a dramatic salon renovation. Belinda & Lee start to turn an old building in to a revenue raising art gallery while Tim & Sasha’s bamboo tunnel project tests their engineering skills.
First shown: Mon 1 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 25
Angela & Steve get inventive as they battle the final challenge in their wine store conversion. Edward helps Anna learn new DIY skills during a sign making project and Abbie, Clive & Karen finally reach the finish line in their function rooms.
First shown: Fri 29 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 24
Angela & Steve tackle another challenge during their wine store conversion made harder by faulty machinery. Abbie, Clive & Karen have an uphill battle installing the new LED dancefloor and at Chateau Lagorce Edward must face his fears.
First shown: Thu 28 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 23
As Tim & Rebecca’s first room in the gite completes for Angela & Steve a massive conversion project starts and Steve’s engineering brain is put to the test during a wine store conversion. Abbie, Clive & Karen have challenges of their own.
First shown: Wed 27 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 22
Donna has an epic task for Paul to upcycle an old sideboard into a grand statement bed. Abbie, Clive & Karen embark on their biggest project to date creating state-of-the-art function rooms and Tim & Rebecca’s gite nears completion.
First shown: Tue 26 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 21
Abbie, Clive & Karen embark on a new salon for prospective brides which sees Abbie learning new skills. Tim & Rebecca don’t see eye to eye in their gite kitchen and Donna & Paul’s Royale Suite project is at risk from termites.
First shown: Mon 25 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 20
Confronted by delays on the pool project Julia completes her wedding and events space. Tim & Krys discover one of the Dordogne’s local delicacies and Anna tries to create a bespoke fabric print as she and Philipp struggle to complete their 4th suite.
First shown: Fri 22 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 19
Anna & Philipp don’t see eye to eye at the start of an extensive ground clearance project. Julia has some expensive surprises to deal with while renovating a bridal bedroom and Tim & Krys have their work cut out as they try pleaching their hedges.
First shown: Thu 21 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 18
At Le Fleur Anna & Philipp get creative with the kids in the guest washroom. A discovery for Sarah and George is a bonus as they complete their cognac cellar and Tim & Krys fall foul of their digger as work starts on their overgrown formal garden.
First shown: Wed 20 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 17
Matt & Helen come under pressure during the conversion of their orangery in to a wedding venue. Sarah & George take on a challenging task in their cognac cellar and Ben & Billie make an unusual discovery while pulling down a ceiling.
First shown: Tue 19 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 16
At Chateau Thuriès Jayne and Steve overhaul their master suite with an opulent new look but installing double doors is a challenge. Matt and Helen bring a touch of England to France. Ben and Billie embark on a colossal ballroom renovation.
First shown: Mon 18 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 15
Sarah and George are up against it as they host their second wedding. Tim and Sasha create a winding ‘path of discovery’ through their bamboo forest. Tim and Krys embark on an exciting new venture as they start work on an abandoned building.
First shown: Fri 15 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 14
Stephanie wants to turn a tower staircase into a “pigeonniere”. Sarah and George are under pressure renovating a bedroom in time for a wedding in just a week’s time. Tim and Rebecca’s gite conversion has moved on the next stage.
First shown: Thu 14 Oct 2021 | 46 mins
Series 1 Episode 13
In the Loire Valley, Stephanie embarks on a flamboyant makeover of the grand entrance hall. Angela and Steve complete the Monet Suite. Alison and Zion revisit a chateau they think could be called home.
First shown: Wed 13 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 12
Angela and Steve continue to renovate their Monet Suite. Amy and Marc start to reinstate a mediaeval well in their garden. Alison and Zion search for a chateau to call their own.
First shown: Tue 12 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 11
Angela and Steve come under pressure as they try to create a toilet in one of their turrets. Alison and Zion as they visit two contrasting chateaux as they start their search for a new home. Wendy and Marcus come unstuck in their barn.
First shown: Mon 11 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 10
Anna and Philipp discover some unwanted wildlife in their chimney. Donna and Paul start work on their Victoria Suite. Familiar faces Erin and JB create a beautiful bedroom for JB’s sister in the west turret.
First shown: Fri 8 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 9
Helen and Matt get ready to finally open their chateau to guests on Valentine’s Day. Donna and Paul have to be creative with their cornicing as they finally complete their guest salon. Anna and Philipp start work on a bridal bathroom.
First shown: Thu 7 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 8
Helen and Matt create an elaborate ceiling for their bridal suite. Anna and Philipp get digging to create a huge laurel hedge around the grounds. Donna and Scottish husband Paul host their first event of the year, a Burns Night complete with piper.
First shown: Wed 6 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 7
Helen and Matt create an armoury in one of their towers, complete with shields. Lee and Belinda visit a lumber yard to get wood for some rustic shelving. Donna and Paul as they start work demolishing a wall and removing a staircase.
First shown: Tue 5 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 6
New chateau owners Helen and Matt create a stunning room in homage to Napoleon. Familiar faces Tim and Rebecca finish the first floor in their gite renovation. South London couple Lee and Belinda start work on refurbishing their tired chateau kitchen.
First shown: Mon 4 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 5
Ben and Billie have a tricky task on their hands as they push to install the jacuzzi bath. Karen has lots to learn as she takes over the reins from the caretakers. Ben and Vanessa are breathing new life in to their very own ballroom.
First shown: Fri 1 Oct 2021 | 46 mins
Series 1 Episode 4
Lydia and Gary embark on the adventure of a lifetime trying to find a chateau they could call home. Ben & Billie start a complicated project creating a new Honeymoon Suite. Anna and Edward host their first wedding of the year.
First shown: Thu 30 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 3
Anna and Edward’s ambitious caves project finally comes to fruition with an exciting launch event. Metal detecting enthusiast, Lee, goes on the hunt for artefacts. Julia renovates her guardian’s cottage in to a gite.
First shown: Wed 29 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 2
Edward is re-building the pool house, closely supervised by Anna who has an eye for detail. Debbie and Nigel move their bedroom down in to the completely unrenovated cellar. Jayne and Steve go all out on a lavish Renaissance theme.
First shown: Tue 28 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 1
At Chateau Lagorce Edward starts an ambitious project in the caves under the chateau in to a wine venue but wife Anna is far from convinced it will be worth it. Jayne and Steve reinvent their terrace. Debbie and Nigel undertake a renovation project.
First shown: Mon 27 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 5
Donna and Paul have one large restoration project to complete before hosting a festive party, while Stephanie and Gerry get the new Marquis Salon dressed for Christmas dinner
First shown: Fri 23 Dec 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 4
Tim and Krys plan a festive feast of goose, Rebecca goes all out for Christmas but Tim is feeling far from festive, and new owners Chris and Jolyon prepare for a huge family party.
First shown: Thu 22 Dec 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 3
Paul and Julia have grand plans for an even grander antique billiard table. Trish looks to make her Christmas more sustainable. Alison and Zion start decorating the hunting lodge.
First shown: Wed 21 Dec 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 2
Janet and Philip get creative to make Christmas truly unique, as they build a flying sleigh. Alison and Zion embark on the massive restoration of their derelict hunting lodge.
First shown: Tue 20 Dec 2022 | 45 mins
Series 2 Episode 1
Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious stable renovation to create a Christmas party venue, and Anna and Edward have their work cut out felling trees for festive firewood
First shown: Mon 19 Dec 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 5
Chris and Jolyon finish their hallway. Donna and Paul hold a get-together in the château’s caves. Belinda and Lee spread holiday cheer with an amazing dinner and chestnut hunt.
First shown: Fri 22 Dec 2023 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 4
At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have big ambitions to transform the hallway before their festive soirée. In the Pyrenees, Trish gets to work on her guest bedroom.
First shown: Thu 21 Dec 2023 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 3
Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole prepare for a party… but what’s a party without a floor?! In the Dordogne, Tim plans an unforgettable Christmas treat for his son
First shown: Wed 20 Dec 2023 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 2
At Château de Dohem, it’s all hands on decking the halls as Janet and Philip complete their transformation, while Terry and Ashley create indoor snow by bringing down a ceiling
First shown: Tue 19 Dec 2023 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 1
In the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie set out to create the tallest Christmas tree in all of France, and in Agen, Christina and Sassan are sprucing up their 200-year-old front door
First shown: Mon 18 Dec 2023 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 5
Will Nick and Nicole finish their wine cellar in time for Christmas? Janet and Philip re-deck their halls. And there’s a Christmas miracle for Bart and Sarah’s big extravaganza.
First shown: Fri 20 Dec 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 4
Tim and Krys spread joy with a gingerbread competition. Terry and Ashley turn a stable block into a new home. Will Bart and Sarah’s barn be ready in time for their extravaganza?
First shown: Thu 19 Dec 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 3
Sarah and George are busier than Santa’s elves hosting a lavish festive day of fun. Work on Chris and Jolyon’s pond comes to a halt. Belinda and Lee host their yearly charity fundraiser.
First shown: Wed 18 Dec 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 2
Can Alison and Zion complete their ensuite before guests arrive? Trish hosts her first ever culinary workshop. Jon and Carmen prepare for their lavish festive medieval banquet.
First shown: Tue 17 Dec 2024 | 45 mins
Series 4 Episode 1
Stephanie needs a yuletide miracle to get everything ready for her festive party. And Tim and Sasha are so close to hanging up their stockings with just one wedding to go.
First shown: Mon 16 Dec 2024 | 45 mins