Channel 4’s iconic property series Grand Designs is set to expand with a brand-new visual podcast hosted by broadcaster and self-confessed superfan, Greg James, and Kevin McCloud. Launching on Spotify, Channel 4 Homes YouTube and More4 at the start of October.
Healing Homes, Greg’s New Year's Eve Confession & Kevin’s Desert Island Tool
In this final episode of Grand Designs: Deconstructed, Greg James and Kevin McCloud revisit one of the most emotional Grand Designs builds yet, the Sevenoaks barn conversion.
Back in 2019, Greg and Georgie took on the challenge of transforming a dilapidated diary barn into a peaceful haven, despite facing serious health struggles and a global pandemic along the way.
Now, five years later, Kevin returns to see how their home and their lives have evolved. Together, Greg and Kevin unpack what it means for a building to truly heal you, how determination can defy the odds, and what really happens when a dream project meets real life.
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Welcome to the penultimate episode of Grand Designs Deconstructed!
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
Nine years ago, Stuart and Rosie set out to reinvent a tired 60s bungalow on the Wirral, turning it into a bold, timber-clad masterpiece for just £175,000. Now Kevin returns but is it truly finished? And what do the neighbours think of their ultra-modern vision today?
Join Kevin and Greg as they reflect on the ambitious Wirral project, exploring how a simple bungalow became one of Grand Designs’ most memorable transformations.
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30 Oct 2025
Inside Britain’s £7 Million Castle: The Most Expensive Grand Designs Ever
Back again with another Grand Designs Deconstructed!
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
This week Piers and Emma take on the ultimate Grand Designs challenge: tearing down a crumbling Warwickshire fortress to build a jaw-dropping 21st-century castle for their family . At 1,100 square metres, this is the largest home ever featured on the show...
Join us as we break down the over-budget chaos, record-breaking costs, and unforgettable castle build that will go down in Grand Designs history.
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22 Oct 2025
A Viking Longhouse Legacy, Hygge & Kevin’s Sequin Hi-Vis
Welcome back to Grand Designs: Deconstructed!
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
This week, we’re off to the stunning Surrey Hills, where Pep and Malene are building a bold, Scandi-inspired home, think modern Viking Hall with a lot of heart.
With Pep facing a cancer diagnosis, this build becomes much more than just bricks and timber, it’s a race to create a lasting legacy and a place full of memories. Kevin and Greg reflect on the emotion, the ambition, and the beauty of this unforgettable project.
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15 Oct 2025
Off-Grid Living, Kevin’s Burner Phone And Greg’s Favourite Ever Grand Designs Episode
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
This time, they’re heading to the wilds of Pembrokeshire, where Marcus and Abi are attempting something truly ambitious: building a stylish, off-grid family home in the middle of a 20-acre woodland, with just £100,000 and timber from the land itself.
Kevin and Greg unpack the grit, graft and sheer determination behind this unconventional build, reflect on what it says about the way we live now, and, as ever, answer listeners’ questions and share a few behind-the-scenes stories along the way.
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8 Oct 2025
Modular Home Mayhem, Bat Drama & The Best Ever Loo On Grand Designs?
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
This week, the focus is on a groundbreaking build in Southwater, where manufacturing VP Pete and ceramicist Aey take on a super sustainable modular home from a factory in Wales.
They’ve skipped the usual messy, time-consuming self-build process by having a ready-made house delivered straight to their plot off the back of a lorry. But of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing…
Tune in as Greg and Kevin discuss modular building, sustainable timber, unexpected challenges (bat stats anyone?!) and catch up with Pete and Aey live from their cutting-edge new home.
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1 Oct 2025
Pandemic Plots, Hemp Houses & Why Kevin McCloud Has Never Helped To Pay For A Build...
Pop the kettle on, the very first episode of Grand Designs: Deconstructed is finally here.
Join Kevin McCloud, long-time presenter of Grand Designs, and Radio 1’s Greg James, full-time breakfast host and self-confessed superfan, as they cosy up to chat about the latest Grand Designs episode and all the big ideas behind it.
This week, it’s off to the windy hills of the Durham Dales, where artist Sarah has taken on an ambitious build, a bright red, triple-roofed house made of hempcrete. Kevin and Greg unpack the highs, the lows, and the perils of managing a build yourself (hint: not as relaxing as it sounds).
They’ll also catch up with Sarah to hear what life’s really like living in a home you designed with your own hands, complete with an artist’s studio and gallery space.
Come on in. Feet up. Let’s deconstruct some Grand Designs.
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