Help! We Bought A Village
Overview
Help! We Bought A Village takes viewers on an adventurous journey through Europe’s abandoned villages, hamlets, and historic properties. The show highlights daring Brits eager to transform these neglected gems into vibrant homes. As they navigate challenges and uncover the rich history of these picturesque locations, each episode showcases their passion and determination to revitalize these enchanting spaces. With stunning landscapes as a backdrop, the series captures the essence of restoration and community, inviting audiences to witness the remarkable stories behind each revival project.
Episodes
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Episode 1
In this episode, we explore the journeys of British individuals revitalizing forgotten historic communities across Europe. A Scottish lawyer of Italia...
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2
Episode 2
In Italy, a revitalized village is set to welcome its inaugural guests, while the proprietors of a dilapidated French hamlet embark on the restoration...
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Episode 3
In Puglia, a group of burglars sets its sights on a historical settlement, while in France, two local heroes gear up to host their very first guest. M...
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4
Episode 4
A family grapples with the financial pressures of reviving an Italian ghost town. Meanwhile, the proprietors of a dilapidated French hamlet strive to ...
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Episode 5
Title: Episode 5 Plot: Construction efforts in a quaint Portuguese village are finally moving forward, while a newly restored Italian borgo is abuzz ...
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Episode 6
A former Olympian and his spouse embark on a journey to revive a run-down community in France, while another couple struggles to rebuild their lives f...
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Episode 7
A pair transforms a rundown animal shelter into a stylish cocktail bar, while in an Italian village, the locals unveil a centuries-old painting of one...
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Episode 8
In France, one couple transforms a pig farm into a cozy home, while another faces chaos caused by ceiling insulation issues. At the same time, the res...
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Episode 9
In France, a couple struggles against the downpour to repair their leaking roof, while another pair stumbles upon animal skeletons hidden in their cei...
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Episode 10
Title: Episode 10 Plot: The proprietors of a quaint hamlet in Limousin celebrate as they finally settle into their transformed piggery. Meanwhile, a ...
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Episode 11
An ex-Olympian and his spouse joyfully commemorate the installation of new windows in their quaint French village. Meanwhile, the proprietors of a qui...
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Episode 12
Title: Episode 12 Plot: The proprietors of a rural estate in Portugal realize that they must undertake significant electrical rewiring and plumbing r...
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Episode 13
Title: Episode 13 Plot: After completing extensive renovations, the proprietors of the Portuguese quinta celebrate their achievement. Meanwhile, two ...
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Episode 14
In a deserted village in Italy, a couple from Yorkshire operates a digger and discovers intriguing artifacts within a crumbling structure. Meanwhile, ...
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Episode 15
Title: Episode 15 Plot: In a charming Italian village, the moment has arrived to bottle the first wine produced in three decades. Over in Portugal,...
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Episode 16
Title: Episode 16 Plot: In a quaint French village filled with hidden mysteries, two ex-navy officers seize control, uncovering its astonishing secre...
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Episode 17
Title: Episode 17 Plot: Amidst the remnants of a long-lost hamlet, a group uncovers neglected structures that hold secrets of the past. Meanwhile, th...
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Episode 18
A settlement in France receives a power upgrade while chaos unfolds at an Italian borgo due to Mother Nature’s fury. Meanwhile, a historic French ha...
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Episode 19
Title: Episode 19 Plot: A young duo faces the challenges of deteriorating bridges and harsh Baltic storms in their quaint Italian village, struggli...
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Episode 20
A cortijo in Spain welcomes back visitors, while a holiday village in France aims to achieve a star rating. Meanwhile, a couple at their Italian borgo...
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Episode 21
A man battles to protect two deserted villages in an earthquake-stricken region of Umbria, while in a small French village, the ancient farm structure...
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Episode 22
The proprietors of a holiday village that has been transformed into a bed and breakfast design a home for themselves. Meanwhile, a man's long-held dre...
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Episode 23
While renovating a holiday village that has been converted into a B&B, workers stumble upon an intriguing underground find. Meanwhile, in Normandy, a ...
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Episode 24
In Italy, two deserted villages lie in proximity to each other. Meanwhile, a dedicated man perseveres with his ambitious 15-year endeavor to revive a ...
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Episode 25
Title: Episode 25 Plot: In France, a couple races against time to complete their gîte renovation ahead of the arrival of their first guests. Meanwhi...
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Episode 26
At a 17th-century village in France, the discovery of an ancient well disrupts the proposed building plans, creating unexpected challenges. Meanwhile,...
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Episode 27
Title: Episode 27 Plot: A small village close to Toulouse receives unexpected support, while a cluster of cave dwellings in Spain presents challenges...
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Episode 28
A landslide strikes a cave community in Spain, prompting questions about a nearby French village's readiness to welcome its first visitors. Meanwhile,...
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Episode 29
An artist finds himself enchanted by the picturesque charm of his Italian village, drawn in by its stunning views. Meanwhile, in France, a couple brea...
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30
Episode 30
An artist who played a crucial role in preserving an Italian settlement is gearing up to open his own gallery. Meanwhile, the owners of a French water...
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Episode 1
A family of seven from Suffolk embarks on a renovation project in a quaint hamlet in rural France. We also meet holiday hosts Ben and Susana, who have...
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Episode 2
After winter, Justin and Mel come back to their village in France, only to discover it's being suffocated by overgrown plants. Meanwhile, at their Spa...
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Episode 3
In France, Justin and Mel discover horses roaming in their field and a swarm of wasps in their attic. Meanwhile, Roberto's record-setting bridge, whic...
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Episode 4
Feeling uncertain about their abilities, Paul and Yip travel to Italy to check out various village initiatives, highlighted by Roberto's astonishing r...
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Episode 5
Roberto's bridge is officially opened, attracting a surge of tourists to the two villages it links. Meanwhile, Paul and Yip face a challenging task as...
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Episode 6
Title: Episode 6 Plot: Patrick and Mihaela have traded their lives in Kent for a grand, albeit dilapidated, aristocratic manor in France. Meanwhile...
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Episode 7
Dan persists in his efforts to ensure the centerpiece of his chateau is completely watertight. Meanwhile, in western France, Patrick and Mihaela work ...
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Episode 8
Title: Episode 8 Plot: At their countryside estate, Patrick and Mihaela encounter unexpected challenges that threaten their plans. Meanwhile, in It...
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Episode 9
Title: Episode 9 Plot: In Italy, game developers Mike and Jools delve into the rich medieval past of their village to design an innovative video ga...
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Episode 10
In Italy, Mike and Jools embark on a project to enhance the outdated infrastructure of their historic village, while Lucie and Jerry kick off a salvag...
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Episode 11
Ken and his partner Pauline have just become the proud owners of a charming French hamlet. Meanwhile, Carrie and Ross, hailing from Northumberland, ar...
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Episode 12
In Bulgaria, Carrie and Ross confront a harsh truth as they struggle to prevent a settlement from falling into ruin. Meanwhile, in France, Ken and Pau...
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Episode 13
In Bulgaria, Carrie and Ross embark on a mission to reverse time, while in France, Ken and Pauline face challenges as they work to preserve a historic...
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Episode 14
In the mountains of Spain, Michael faces the challenges of long-term neglect. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, Carrie and Ross find themselves isolated as they...
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Episode 15
In Bulgaria, chaos ensues as Carrie and Ross fight to rescue a neglected tavern that has fallen into disrepair. Meanwhile, in France, Lolly and Sean s...
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Episode 16
Kev takes on the ambitious task of reviving a historic quarry village in northern France all by himself, while Carol and Beau, a dedicated mother-daug...
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Episode 17
Sarah and Steve celebrate their anniversary at their charming quinta in Portugal, while Carol and Beau grapple with ongoing challenges in their home r...
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Episode 18
Title: Episode 18 Plot: Carol and Beau encounter a setback in their renovations as an unexpected pest problem arises at their Italian villa. Meanwh...
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Episode 19
In a quaint village in northern France, Kev's community gears up for a contemporary music festival. Meanwhile, Sarah and Steve are nearing the complet...
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Episode 20
In Charente, Simon and Racheal wrap up their inaugural project at their historic hamlet, achieving stunning results. Meanwhile, Kev puts his music stu...
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Episode 21
Title: Episode 21 Plot: In the picturesque Nouvelle-Aquitaine area of France, Nicky and Graham face a crisis as they gear up to host their inaugural ...
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Episode 22
Title: Episode 22 Plot: Francessca and Carl embark on an exciting new business project aimed at financing the restoration of their second ghost vil...
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Episode 23
In Normandy, Hayley and Lee tackle the art of lime mortaring, while Francessca and Carl face a challenge as they work on supplying water to their Ital...
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Episode 24
Title: Episode 24 Plot: Francessca and Carl face challenges navigating the treacherous, twisting roads as they attempt to deliver a hefty stove to ...
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Episode 25
Title: Episode 25 Plot: As storms lash Normandy, Hayley and Lee confront the challenges left in their wake. Meanwhile, in Italy, Francessca and Car...
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Episode 26
Title: Episode 26 Plot: Becci and Michael from Doncaster are embarking on a journey to transform a dilapidated Portuguese quinta into their family ...
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Episode 27
In Portugal, Becci and Michael are worried about the unstable condition of an old roof. Meanwhile, in Italy, Ivano and Tracey face setbacks in their r...
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Episode 28
Title: Episode 28 Plot: Louise and Paul delve into the captivating history of their 300-year-old French village. Meanwhile, Ivano and Tracey discov...
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Episode 29
In France, Liz and Dave face challenging weather conditions as they work to rescue a deteriorating cottage. Meanwhile, in Montenegro, Anya is determin...
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Episode 30
Title: Episode 30 Plot: Ivano and Tracey hustle to prepare their charming trulli village in Italy for visitors. Meanwhile, in Montenegro, Anya enco...
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Episode 1
Martine, a former wine dealer hailing from Norfolk, is resolute in her mission to rescue the ghost village of Rabatana in southern Italy. Meanwhile, T...
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Episode 2
Martine embarks on a renovation project for the cellar of her Italian home, creating a cozy space for guests to enjoy sleeping beneath the night sky. ...
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Episode 3
Paul and Yip receive the keys to their new cottage nestled in Normandy. Meanwhile, in southern Italy, Martine's construction crew starts excavating th...
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Episode 4
Title: Episode 4 Plot: In Normandy, Paul and Yip struggle to restore an old well, battling relentless storms. Meanwhile, in southern Italy, Martine...
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Episode 5
Title: Episode 5 Plot: In Normandy, Paul and Yip make significant sacrifices for the sake of their village's future. Meanwhile, in southern Italy, Ma...
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Episode 6
Ex-soldier Mike is determined to rescue a deteriorating mountain village in Spain. Meanwhile, in Sicily, George is captivated by the idea of a one-eur...
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Episode 7
In France, Paul and Yip face the challenge of reaching new heights to protect a crucial section of La Buslière. Meanwhile, in Spain, Mike and his cre...
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Episode 8
Title: Episode 8 Plot: George delves into the mystery of his neglected one-euro townhouse in Sicily, seeking answers about its past. Meanwhile, Mik...
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Episode 9
Mike embraces a simpler way of life in a centuries-old mountain village in Spain. Meanwhile, in France, Paul and Yip navigate the challenges of managi...
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Episode 10
Title: Episode 10 Plot: In France, Paul and Yip celebrate a significant achievement thanks to their latest acquisition. Meanwhile, Mike faces setback...
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Episode 11
Karen and Steve from Northamptonshire embark on a quest to save a historic settlement with royal ties located in southwest France. Meanwhile, in Spain...
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Episode 12
Mike prepares for the tough winter ahead in his mountainside village in Spain, hoping to ride out the season. Meanwhile, in France, Karen and Steve ce...
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Episode 13
Severe winter storms wreak havoc on Mike's project in his Spanish mountain village, while Andrew and Katja face the challenges of powerful winds affec...
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Episode 14
Title: Episode 14 Plot: While exploring their historic site in France, Karen and Steve stumble upon hidden truths from the past. Meanwhile, Andrew ...
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Episode 15
In France, Karen and Steve find themselves reconsidering their plans for their 17th-century settlement. Meanwhile, in Italy, Andrew and Katja are opti...
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Episode 16
Kevin and Anna from Buckinghamshire are blending their French and British roots to breathe new life into a neglected countryside estate. Meanwhile, in...
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Episode 17
In Italy, Lucie and Jerry work on obtaining approval to reconstruct their borgo, which was damaged in an earthquake. Meanwhile, Kevin and Anna stumble...
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Episode 18
Francesca and Carl are dedicated to revitalizing two neglected villages perched on the hills of Italy. Meanwhile, Lucie and Jerry face concerns over t...
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Episode 19
In France, Kevin and Anna take on the challenge of difficult roof repairs to preserve their historic estate. Meanwhile, in Italy, Lucie and Jerry emba...
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Episode 20
Kevin and Anna's historic French property is caught in a tumultuous situation. Meanwhile, Lucie and Jerry take a trip to a Slovakian factory to observ...
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Episode 21
John and Tara have just purchased a Portuguese quinta and are ready to dive into their new project. Meanwhile, in France, Liz and Dave face the challe...
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Episode 22
A demolition crew is hard at work at John and Tara's Portuguese quinta, and the couple uncovers a fascinating link between their builder and the house...
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Episode 23
A torrential downpour is on the verge of ruining Cesido's harvest in Italy, while across the border in France, Liz and Dave are making a commitment to...
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Episode 24
While in Spain, Tony and Lauren stumble upon a massive safe that remains unbroken in the village they've purchased. At the same time, Cesidio welcomes...
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Episode 25
In Spain, Tony and Lauren enlist the help of a safecracker to delve into the secrets of their village's history. Over in France, Claire and Jo take on...
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Episode 26
Kate, a former truck driver, is set to leave Bournemouth behind to join a group of Brits revitalizing a village in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, in Romania, Jo...
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Episode 27
In Romania, Jonas and Ulrike are exploring creative methods to finance the restoration and maintenance of their Transylvanian village. Meanwhile, in B...
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Episode 28
Determined to become the village's beacon of hope, Kate relocates her trusty horsebox to Bulgaria, eager to embark on her new adventure. Meanwhile, in...
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Episode 29
In a quaint Transylvanian village, Jonas and Ulrike oversee a careful renovation of a church organ. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, Kate faces challenges as s...
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Episode 30
In France, after dedicating three years of effort, Lolly and Sean are finally putting the finishing touches on their long-neglected manoir, while a te...
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Episode 31
In Normandy, Tracey and Budo are excited to revamp a former farming hamlet, while Louise and Paul kick off their project to turn a run-down structure ...
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Episode 32
Louise and Paul are heartbroken to learn troubling details about the condition of the walls in their deserted farmhouse in Normandy. Meanwhile, Tracey...
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Episode 33
Neil meets with a Spanish knifemaker dedicated to preserving his craft. Meanwhile, in Normandy, Tracey and Budo are busy utilizing classic French tool...
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Episode 34
In Normandy, the renovation of Louise and Paul's farmhouse enters an exhilarating new phase. At the same time, Tracey and Budo discover hidden gems fr...
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Episode 35
In Normandy, Louise and Paul are nearing the finish line with their dream home as they put the final touches on their village. Meanwhile, Tracey and B...
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Episode 1
In France, newcomers Adrian and Rachel take on the challenge of reviving a struggling rural settlement, pouring their efforts into keeping it afloat. ...
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Episode 2
The barns at Adrian and Rachel's French hamlet come crashing down, while severe storms wreak havoc across Steve and Sarah's Portuguese village. Meanwh...
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Episode 3
Relentless storms keep hammering Portugal, leaving Steve and Sarah scrambling to repair the damage and brace against whatever comes next. Meanwhile, i...
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Episode 4
In France, Rachel and Adrian's efforts to divide their failing barns face an unexpected obstacle. Over in Normandy, Paul and Yip celebrate a significa...
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Episode 5
They explore one of Spain's largest abandoned villages, where they meet the unforgettable Jason, a man on a mission to rescue it from ruin. In France,...
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Episode 6
In Spain, Manchester-born Mike takes on the challenge of transforming an abandoned cattle barn into a fresh family residence. Meanwhile, in Northern F...
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Episode 7
Paul and Yip hurry to save another crumbling structure on their French countryside property. Meanwhile, Marc and Diedre embrace age-old construction t...
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Episode 8
Supply problems strike Mike's isolated Spanish mountain village. Meanwhile, a summer closure in France puts Marc and Diedre's demanding restoration ti...
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Episode 9
Tracy and Ivano, the caretakers, greet their first overnight visitors at their one-of-a-kind Italian Trulli community. In France, Marc and Diedre expa...
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Episode 10
A deadly disease threatens the ancient olive trees in Tracey and Ivano's Italian village. Meanwhile, in France, Paul and Yip board a special flight to...
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Episode 11
Lucy and Tom have abandoned Sheffield for a fresh start in a crumbling Spanish village, with cameras capturing their journey. Meanwhile, in Italy, Ker...
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Episode 12
Tensions flare in Italy as a land dispute puts Keri and Carolyn's borgo project at risk of stalling. Meanwhile, in Spain, Lucy and Tom dig deeper into...
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Episode 13
In Spain, renovations get underway to convert Lucy and Tom's former wine press barn into a holiday rental. Meanwhile, catastrophe hits Mike's village ...
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Episode 14
Keri and Carolyn are installing critical infrastructure in their Italian borgo. Meanwhile, Dan has opened the doors of his French château to visitors...
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Episode 15
A violent storm batters Lucy and Tom's 17th-century Spanish hamlet, just as blizzards blanket Keri and Carolyn's Italian village. Meanwhile, in France...