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The Next Best Thing (1999 – ...)

1999 • 27 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-G
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The Next Best ThingSeason 11

12 episodes · Sep 14, 2011

1. Morpeth: The Derelict Mill Cottage
Sep 14, 2011 · 45m

Kevin McCloud chronicles the evolution of a neglected mill cottage in Northumberland into a modern family dwelling, a project that has spanned the history of the show. Stefan Lepkowski and Annia Shabowska commenced work in 2006, their bold

2. London: The Contemporary Mansion
Sep 21, 2011 · 45m

Paul and Penny are demolishing their substantial home in south London – a property valued at a million pounds – to erect a modern mansion in its place. However, the complexities inherent in constructing such an ambitious dwelling soon begin

3. Tenby: The Lifeboat Station
Sep 28, 2011 · 45m

Kevin observes the unfolding transformation of a former lifeboat station in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, as Tim and Philomena O'Donovan reshape it into a modern dwelling.

4. Essex: The Large Timber-framed Barn
Oct 5, 2011 · 45m

Kevin McCloud documents the metamorphosis of a substantial, Grade II listed timber-framed barn in Essex into a home and studio for artists Freddie Robbins and Ben Coode-Adams. Their design prioritizes open interior spaces to showcase their

5. Herefordshire: The Recycled Timber-framed House
Oct 12, 2011 · 45m

In Herefordshire, Kevin McCloud encounters estate manager Ed Waghorn and his wife Rowena, a family striving for near self-sufficiency on their smallholding. They are in the process of building a timber-framed house, a project undertaken wit

6. Cornwall: The Dilapidated Engine House
Oct 19, 2011 · 45m

From boyhood, stonemason Adam Purchase has held a deep affection for the aged silver mine engine houses that define Cornwall's character. When he and his partner Nicola Brennan discovered a derelict Grade II listed engine house with permiss

7. London: The Disco Home
Oct 26, 2011 · 45m

On a modest plot tucked away at the end of a London mews, Claire and Ian embark on the ambitious project of constructing a home with space for a disco. However, their plans soon encounter resistance as disgruntled neighbors voice their obje

8. The Dome House: Revisited
Nov 2, 2011 · 45m

The dwindling of funds is a daunting reality for anyone undertaking a significant personal project. Few have pursued such an endeavor with such dedication as Robert and Milla Gaukroger. A year prior, when Kevin last encountered them, they w

9. The Eco Arch: Revisited
Nov 28, 2012 · 45m

Kevin returned to the Weald of Kent, drawn back to one of the most inventive houses ever showcased on `Grand Designs': a highly experimental dwelling, its form defined by sweeping arches and constructed from clay tiles.

10. The Water Tower Conversion: Revisited
Nov 16, 2011 · 45m

Kevin returned to see Denise and Bruno Del Tufo, the couple who, six years prior, embarked on the ambitious project of converting a utilitarian concrete water tower in their backyard into a strikingly modern residence.

11. The Adaptahaus: Revisited
Nov 23, 2011 · 45m

In west Cumbria, Kevin McCloud revisits Alan and Judith Dawson, who commenced building their prefabricated home in 2009. They’d opted for a construction technique designed for a rapid assembly – a mere fifteen days – and a budget of £300,00

12. The Headcorn Minimalist House: Revisited
Nov 30, 2011 · 45m

Kevin McCloud returns to a couple who embarked on building a sustainable home in the Kent countryside. Mimi da Costa oversaw the project, navigating the complexities despite limited prior experience, while her husband labored alongside her,

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