Grand Designs Season 12 Episode 4 The Thames Boathouse 2012
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Kevin McCloud follows Lysette and Nigel Offley, who are knocking down an old Thames boathouse and constructing a cutting-edge home in its place. Taking inspiration from the river itself, they have designed a building of waves and curves with a huge glass porthole for a roof light. But problems begin almost from the start, as they can't find a contractor willing to build over the water, their architect leaves unexpectedly and the costs turn out much higher than expected. To make matters worse, the neighbours aren't happy about such a radical sight in their traditional community. As they begin to compromise, Kevin wonders if the couple's dreams will ever be realised.
- Released: 2012-10-10
- Runtime: 45 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Kevin McCloud
- Director:
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1. Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland 2012-09-12
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2. The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire 2012-09-19
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3. The Glass Cubes House 2012-09-26
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4. The Thames Boathouse 2012-10-10
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5. The Derelict Water Tower 2012-10-17
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6. The Edwardian Artist's Studio 2012-10-24
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7. Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House 2012-10-31
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8. London: The Joinery Workshop 2012-11-07
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9. The Tree House: Revisited 2012-11-14
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10. The Disco Home: Revisited 2012-11-21
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11. The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited 2012-11-28
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12. The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting 2012-12-05
