Talk:Grand Designs

Infobox

I inserted the infobox. While not completely filled in yet, it improves the article's apperance. --Christhebull 19:51, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

Theme tune

Good addition Chris. By the way, does anyone know the name of the theme tune from this show? It's a classical piece with harps playing. -- Drumnbach 12:45, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

It's a specially composed piece by David Lowe. he wrote the music for Panorama and Countryfile too. Check out Davidlowemusic. 94.197.56.107 (talk) 21:05, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Damien Hirst Chelsea/Devon projects

I saw an episode of Grand Designs featuring two projects being undertaken by Damien Hirst and his partner - yet there doesn't seem to be a record of this episode anywhere. Was this a one-off special?

Have you looked at the list of houses in the C4 website, [1] --Salix alba (talk) 07:30, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Its an episode of Grand Designs Indoors.

'Lost' early episode ???

Can anyone remember which series of Grand Designs aired the following episode please: a couple in their 30s moved into an old Georgian house - the woman was a make-up artist, I forget what the guy did (besides a lot of work on the property). The couple, along with Kevin, visited a few Georgian houses along with visiting a property owned by TV presenter Dan Cruickshank. By the end of the episode the couple had only finished one room, but that room was completely transformed and looked stunning. I could swear this episode was in series 1 or 2 but I have both of those series on DVD and cannot find that episode, OR any mention of it on the Grand Designs web site. It's not listed for the new series 3 DVD set either. Any ideas please? Thanks -- Gaunt 10:19, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

No ideas on this anyone please? Gaunt 14:56, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

I've found out a little bit more about this episode now - the owners were called Tony and Sharon and Grand Designs carried out a revisit on 17th September 2002. VERY strange that it's not mentioned on the official site though. Gaunt 19:27, 8th March 2007 (UTC)

It was an episode of the spin off series Grand Designs Indoors. Buxtehude 02:55, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Ahh, thank you kindly. Gaunt 17:21, 20th July 2007 (UTC)

Series 5 episode list

I finished linking all the episodes to the official site. Since the fifth series list was blank on the Wikipedia page I couldn't get that one done properly. So what I did was add all the episodes I could find that were NOT LISTED in any other series. Six episodes in all.

I can't find an episode guide anywhere online so I don't know how accurate it is, or if there were any "Revisited" episodes in that series.

Anyone know?

--Enitime 10:19, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

The series 5 listing appears to be wrong - see: http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/shows/show.asp?id=53&tab=episodes

Also, the series 5 and 6 listing appears on DVD as series 5, Vol 1 and Vol 2 and the ordering is different - see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Designs-Vol-DVD/dp/B0017T1NUE/ref=pd_bxgy_d_h__text_b and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Designs-5-Vol-2-DVD/dp/B001QXZ82A/ref=pd_bxgy_d_h__text_c (I have the DVDs and was doing some cross-checking when I noticed this) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.134.241.213 (talk) 23:37, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

Series 3 episode list versus series 3 DVDs

Having just purchased Series 3 on DVD I see that there is a 'missing' episode when compared to the list here, specifically the 'inverted V roof, Cloud 8'. There are only 7 episodes on the DVD set as opposed to 8 for series 1 and 2. Any thoughts? Gaunt 14:59, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

You're right. The 'Cloud 8' house was featured again in series 4 in an entirely new episode, as the project was incomplete in the original episode. Perhaps the producers decided to leave it off the series three DVD, in favour of putting everything together for the S4 discs. Unfortunately, there have been no more DVD releases.

The missing episode I'm concerned about is the Morroccan Electricity Sub Station from series 2, which was not on the S2 DVD. --Alboreto (talk) 00:20, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

The Former Electricity Sub-Station, Sunderland was actually part of Grand Designs Indoors. You might be mixing it up as being part of series 2 since it was shown in 2001, as was Series 2. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.46.173.38 (talk) 07:31, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

New Forest projects

We're trying to get planning permisssion for a contemporary eco-friendly house in the New Forest. The local planners are very reactionary (OK if you want to build a replica thatched cottage etc)so any precedents for contemporary houses in the area are very helpful. I found a transmission of 10 March 2004 of a house made up of three separate but linked buildings, including a tower, each painted/stained different colours to reflect the landscape. However I caught the last part of an episode recently, but don't know if it is a re-run or not. The owners were building a house inspired by their travels in the Far East, particularly Japan. It had chunky Douglas fir columns and was set off the ground on low stilts. Did anyone out there see this and can you let me have the transmission date? Apparently you can look at old transmissions in the BFI archive if not available anywhere else. Neither of these projects seem to be on Wikipedia or the official site. Any help greatly appreciated.

Gillian--10:54, 28 May 2007 (UTC)87.74.29.16

Do you mean this? Eastern inspired on stilts ... The Cambridgeshire Eco Home. --mervyn 12:38, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

No, not this one, but thanks for the suggestion anyway. The one I'm trying to track down was definitely in the New Forest and had a line of chunky supporting Douglas fir columns which extended from inside the house to the outside. The owners were debating as to whether to treat the exterior ones or to let them weather naturally. Gillian84.9.35.19 09:25, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Then it must be this one: http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ontv/grand-designs/houses/D/dorset.html --mervyn 12:48, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Mervyn - you're a star!! This is exactly the one I was thinking of. Because I caught two programmes at different points, I was under the impression there were two different projects - but clearly not. Such a help - many thanks. Hoping to use this as ammunition with the New Forest planners. Many thanks. Gillian84.9.35.19 21:31, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Paid?

Do people get paid to go on Grand Designs? If not, what's their motivation as it must be a bit of a hassle having Kevin and camera crew hanging around?

404 on external link

the external link "Grand Designs Magazine Awards" leads to a 404 and should be removed or fixed. 8-Ball (talk) 02:23, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Found true name for "The Wooden Box" house

"The Wooden Box" home is currently advertised for rent, although this source may not be around to become a permanent source for the home's true name - Longwood House, which is located near Southwick, Northamptonshire http://www.propertyfinder.com/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=503022112

NX1977 (talk) 21:54, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

What on earth?

Why has 3/4 of the article just disappeard? User Pmumford87 seems to have (accidentally) removed everything below the background info. Unless a good reason can be given for doing so (and there is none in the edit history), shall revert back soon.--Sqrnookle (talk) 05:46, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

It appears some link was formatted incorrectly. I've fixed this. I think.. sicaruma | contribs 11:48, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Revisited

I added the revisited episodes as listed on BFI inside the seasons, and one outside, but didn't continue the numbering. I've only recently been able to record the repeats on more4, so don't know enough about the show or this page to make fundamental changes like that. Is there a particular reason to continue the numbering of the episodes, instead of just numbering them per year? ACookr (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately unverifiably unless ch4 puts it on their page, but the other week they repeated the Birmingham Selfbuid and I asked them when it was originally aired, and they responded 29-nov-2001, so I've added that here. It would mean the Co-Op from s1 would have been aired on 6-dec-2001, because that too has a (c)2001, and he comments it's been 1,5y since he was last there. And the final ? left open 15-oct-2003 CH4 Viewer Enquiries mailed me about was the house of straw, islington, or 'Isllington Strawhouse' as they called it. ACookr (talk) 04:31, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

Negativity of presenter

Casual viewer here. Why on earth is the presenter so continually negative and pessimistic? Is it part of the show's premise that he is the eternal pessimist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.238.23.245 (talk) 06:39, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

Its to play up the "surprise" when the project comes off sucessfully and hes shocked to admit he was wrong. Adds suspense. 83.104.138.141 (talk) 21:29, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Advertising??

Blatent advertising, has no place here:

"Grand Designs 3D is an intuitive and easy to use home design software range. The product was launched on 10 October 2008 at Grand Designs Live. The PC compatible (running Windows XP or Vista) software has been developed for anyone who has been inspired by the Grand Designs TV show and wants to create their very own Grand Design. The software allows users to bring their ideas to life whether changing an existing home or contemplating an entire self build project. As a result, each package is tailored to a specific size of home improvement or self build project. Included in each package are plans from homes featured in the Channel 4 hit series Grand Designs. The current product range consists of: Grand Designs 3D Self build and renovation, Grand Designs 3D Renovation and interior and Grand Designs 3D Kitchen and bathroom. RRP are from £200 for 'Self Build & Development', £50 for 'Renovation and Interior' and £25 for 'Kitchen & Bathroom." 83.104.138.141 (talk) 21:32, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

I think that has been solved in the mean time. The software now has a short one-line description. As per such, I have removed the advert tag. Cheers, 95.96.74.161 (talk) 07:29, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

The Controversial "Chilterns Water Mill" episode

The episode of Grand Designs featuring the "Chilterns Watermill" - first broadcast on Channel four at 9pm on the 4th February 2009 has been the subject of much discussion on various internet forums. Vituperation has been largely heaped on the neighbours who complained - UNTIL they posted their blog. this may be seen at www.neighboursinthewoods.blogspot.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by NeighboursInTheWoods (talk • contribs) 13:53, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

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