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Win the Dream: Series 1

Ambitious renovators battle to win the ultimate prize… the keys to a stunning £250,000 French chateau, guided by judge Max McMurdo

Series 1 Episode 1

The battle to win the chateau begins, as the first four pairs tackle their first challenge: transforming run-down garages into elegant entertainment spaces… with a Max-shaped curveball thrown in!

First shown: Mon 26 Jan 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 2

It’s decision day, as one couple’s French dream comes to an end. Chateau DIY’s very own Stephanie Jarvis joins Max to judge the entertainment spaces; whose dazzle and whose disappoint?

First shown: Tues 27 Jan 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 3

Max’s latest renovation challenge pushes the remaining three pairs’ creativity, skill and nerves to the limit. As tensions rise and ambitions clash, who can keep their chateau dream alive?

First shown: Wed 28 Jan 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 4

After pouring everything into transforming their bedrooms, which pairs’ creativity and design will earn them a spot in the week’s final challenge? And whose French dream is over?

First shown: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 5

In the final showdown of the first heat, the last two pairs head to Château de Lalacelle to plan and host a real event for real guests. Who’ll rise to the occasion and go through to the grand final?

First shown: Fri 30 Jan 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 6

It’s the second heat and our new pairs tackle attic snug transformations under Max’s watchful eye. As team dynamics, creativity and skill are tested, who’ll keep their dream alive?

First shown: Mon 2 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 7

It’s the first elimination of the second heat… whose attic is giving snug as a bug in a rug? And who will guest judges Donna and Paul put through to the next round?

First shown: Tue 3 Feb 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 8

The three remaining pairs go solo to individually create breakfast rooms for paying guests. Can they display their own flair while complementing the chateau’s character?

First shown: Wed 4 Feb 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 9

It’s crunch time as the renovators’ breakfast rooms are scrutinised for practicality and style. Who will progress to the chateau event challenge, and whose dream ends here?

First shown: Thu 5 Feb 2026 | 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 10

The heat two finalists juggle language, logistics and real guests as they transform the Château de la Boutinière grounds and turn over gîtes. Who’ll earn a place in the grand final?

First shown: Fri 6 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 11

Four new pairs arrive, desperate to stand out during their first team challenge: transforming tired outbuildings into luxurious dining rooms

First shown: Mon 9 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 12

The dining room transformations reach a dramatic conclusion, and guest judges Janet and Philip from Château DIY ditch one duo

First shown: Tue 10 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 13

Who’ll thrive under the creative pressure when the pairs step into the individual stage of Heat 3 with a challenge to create unique libraries?

First shown: Wed 11 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 14

Guest judges Janet and Philip return to help Max assess the character and comfort of the competitors’ libraries, before another pair are eliminated

First shown: Thu 12 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 15

The Heat 3 final offers up the most demanding test yet: hosting a refined food and wine night. Only one pair will earn a spot in the final showdown.

First shown: Fri 13 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 16

It’s grand finale week, and the winners from all heats transform outbuildings into their proposed businesses. As practicalities collide with imagination, who can keep their dream alive?

First shown: Mon 16 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 17

Nick and Nicole from Chateau DIY join Max to judge the business-plan builds. But with only two places available to progress, the pressure becomes too much for some…

First shown: Tue 17 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 18

Our final two pairs design bespoke bedrooms blending luxury, comfort and individuality. And as the road to the final draws closer, an emotional final petit challenge gets personal.

First shown: Wed 18 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 19

In a flurry to the finish line, the bespoke bedrooms are completed. And Max delivers a dramatic twist ahead of the final that could change everything.

First shown: Thu 19 Feb 2026| 45 mins

Series 1 Episode 20

The competition reaches its climax. After weeks of challenges, triumphs and breakthroughs, one pair finally win the keys to their French chateau and the life they’ve dreamed of.

First shown: Fri 20 Feb 2026| 45 mins