May the Best House Win
(2010)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 5
Cornwall 2
Episode 30
The competition finishes in Cornwall, where Polperro resident Lee Gregory, sales rep Michelle Mills, artist Anthea Lay and metal specialist Tony Gosling score one another's properties. They open their doors to a home with a model village in the back garden, a country cottage, a 1930s semi-detached house and 17th-century townhouse, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Lincolnshire
Episode 29
Four proud homeowners in Lincolnshire show off their properties, beginning as vehicle recovery company boss Patricia Lewis opens the doors to her eco-efficient Caribbean-style abode. Pop artist Josh Jackson provides a tour of his self-renovated end-of-terrace house, spa centre owner Graham Brown points out his floatation tank, and retiree Gill Kettle invites fellow competitors to her Victorian townhouse filled with memorabilia from her travels
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Lancashire
Episode 28
Four homeowners in Lancashire compete for the £1,000 prize. The tours include Debbie Boyle's Victorian home, Jane Chadwick's country chic-inspired property, Marjorie Allen's converted old bakery and Suzanne Clayton's manor house, complete with a croquet lawn. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Cheshire
Episode 27
The competition heads to Cheshire, where animal lover Shelley Vickers, retail manager Vicky Harland, burlesque photographer Neil Kendall and glamorous Patricia Edwards score each other's properties. They open their doors to a house with a garden full of ducks, a shabby-chic mid-terrace, a retro Victorian home and a modern semi in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
Episode 26
Four homeowners in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire rate one another's properties, hoping to win the £1,000 prize. Under inspection is Julie D'Ray's modern detached house, clutter-lover Claire Newman's 1930s-style home, Pauline Tulloch's Victorian terrace and Irita Spitra's waterside cottage.
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North East
Episode 25
The competition heads to the north-east of England, where customer service worker Holly Ritson, animal lover Vivienne Fawcett and housewife Tracey Thurrell are among the hopefuls scoring one another's properties. They open their doors to a Georgian farmhouse, a new-build townhouse, a Victorian schoolhouse and a detached Edwardian property, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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North Wales
Episode 24
Four proud homeowners in north Wales show off their properties, beginning with well-travelled grandmother Jean Morgan Roberts, who opens up her Spanish-style detached house with a view over the Menai Straits. Debbie Crew welcomes fellow competitors into her allegedly haunted 17th-century pub, and textile artist Sian Jones shows off her collection of artistic ornaments. Finally, former policeman Nigel Williams provides a tour of his converted police station home
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Nottingham
Episode 23
Four homeowners in Nottingham compete for the £1,000 prize. The tours begin at a modern new-build three-storey house, home to a jewellery designer, before heading to a lad's pad in the upstairs of a converted 1960s bungalow. The competitors then rate a red home, before the day ends at a gothic semi-detached property
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Greater Manchester
Episode 22
The competition heads to Greater Manchester, where mother Maria Crampton, businessman Ray Ronan, recruitment consultant Gemma Jones and domestic service provider Tania Wright score one another's properties. They open their doors to a large family house, a bachelor pad, a spotless and serene home and a Victorian terrace in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize.
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Birmingham
Episode 21
Four Birmingham homeowners rate each other's properties, hoping to win the £1,000 prize. Under inspection are Helen Funge's clutter-free detached home, Matt Price's city centre pad, David Grainger's medieval-style terrace and Jane Cresdee's eco-friendly home, complete with water-saving toilet. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Yorkshire 2
Episode 20
The competition heads to Yorkshire, where antiques dealer Robert Spencer and kitsch-obsessed homeowner Abbi Wright are among the hopefuls scoring one another's properties. They open their doors to a quirky cottage, a modern detached property inspired by a Spanish villa, and a retro-themed dwelling, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Cambridgeshire & Suffolk 2
Episode 19
Four homeowners in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk rate one another's houses in a bid to win £1,000. The homes under inspection are Claire Avenal's heart-filled terraced property in Newmarket, Katie Lancashire's modern detached house, landlord David Utting's pub and Aletta Wilson's spacious abode, converted from a former Salvation Army church hall.
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Derbyshire
Episode 18
Four proud homeowners in the Derbyshire countryside compete to win the £1,000 prize. The contest begins with a visit to a 19th-century former blacksmith's cottage owned by Peter Bennett, before hairdresser Natalie Fletcher opens the doors of her vintage-inspired terraced house. Next is Rachel Dale's modern semi-detached home full of bling, and the tours end at saleswoman Jacqui Mather's converted watermill
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Merseyside 2
Episode 17
The competition heads to Merseyside, where retired midwife Ruth Brereton, ex-model Penny Wilson, Cheryl Brodie and former bodybuilder Peter Mook score one another's properties. They open their doors to a five-bedroom new build, a 200-year-old cottage, a 1930s semi and a Victorian home in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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North Yorkshire Coast
Episode 16
Four homeowners on the North Yorkshire coast rate one another's properties, hoping to win the £1,000 prize. Under inspection are Mary Fox's house containing her own handmade chandeliers, Stephen McEvoy's semi-detached home with an Indonesian bed, Pamela Line's French-themed terrace with restored furniture, and Simon McCabe's 19th-century dwelling, complete with hot tub. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Cambridgeshire & Suffolk
Episode 15
The competition heads to Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, where clutter-hating homeowner Janice Bryant, retiree Pauline Owen, mobile-casino owner David Smith and puppeteer Paul Garufalo score one another's properties. They open their doors to a detached house, a 1960s bungalow, a home described as a `money pit' and a Swedish-style lodge, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize.
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Merseyside
Episode 14
The property-comparing contest arrives in Merseyside, where dance school owner Vicky Harrison shows off her detached 1970s house. Singer Emma Sharkey reveals her 19th-century terrace where she lives with her dog, and retired PA Glenys Jameson gives a tour of her Italian-inspired home. Finally, opera singer Terry Robertson unveils an Edwardian dwelling, complete with a music room. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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West Midlands
Episode 13
Four proud homeowners in the West Midlands compete to win £1,000 and the Best House crown. The contest begins at John Marron's modern semi-detached home, before interior designer Katherine Jukes opens the doors of her country house, which has a large garden and swimming pool. Julie Salt then welcomes the group to the aptly named Tilted Cottage, and David Ashmore completes the tours in his modern detached property
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South Yorkshire and Derbyshire
Episode 12
The competition heads to South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, where glamorous gran Liz Treece, model-agency owner Jo Webster, renewable energy fanatic Mark Woodward and singleton Nigel Fox score one another's properties. They open their doors to a modern detached home, a renovated chapel, a converted barn and farmhouse, and a bachelor pad, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize.
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Cumbria
Episode 11
Four homeowners from Cumbria rate each other's properties, hoping to win the £1,000 prize. Under inspection is Brian Hewitt's converted stable, Lesley Hornsby's 19th-century home, Graham Wynn's modern dwelling and Jannett Forrest's detached bungalow. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Manchester 2
Episode 10
The property-comparing contest arrives in Manchester, where aquatics teacher Paul Howe shows off the cotton mill-worker's cottage he and his fiancee managed to improve on a budget. Clutter-hating Rafael Kepa provides a tour of his city centre penthouse, and charity consultant Salli Ward opens up the narrow boat she shares with her husband. Finally Neil Roland invites his fellow competitors into his lovingly restored Victorian home. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
Episode 9
Four proud homeowners open their doors in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire in the hope of winning the £1,000 cash prize. Featuring the traditional English Georgian farmhouse of beauty salon owner Rebecca Clark, PA Jenny Howard's neo-Georgian town house, beautician Laura Prats' modern chalet-style bungalow, and a 1950s semi, complete with an annexe, owned by Christina Christian.
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Cornwall
Episode 8
The competition heads to Cornwall, where recycling queen Lynn Askew, retired hairdresser Don Hawkins, clean freak Georgie Murray and artist Vicki Bampfield-Hammond score one another's properties. They open their doors to a converted barn, a French-inspired home, a St Ives sanctuary and a place built from a boat, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Hull & East Lincolnshire
Episode 7
Four homeowners in and around Hull invite one another to rate their properties, with a £1,000 prize awarded to the winner. Buildings include newsagent John Stead's 1930s terraced house, consultant Sue Barton's Grade II-listed converted vicarage, fire officer Jo Peart's detached home, and customer adviser Lisa Horner's bungalow. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Warrington
Episode 6
Four homeowners in Warrington, Cheshire, invite one another to rate their properties, with a £1,000 prize awarded to the winner. Under scrutiny are a property with a front room modelled on Dickens's Old Curiosity Shop, an Edwardian home with a modern twist, a James Bond-style new build, and a glamorous `wag pad'. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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South West Midlands
Episode 5
Four homeowners in the south-west Midlands invite one another to rate their properties, with a £1,000 prize awarded to the winner. Under scrutiny are a converted malthouse, a 200-year-old cottage, a 1930s semi-detached property with a special garden shed and an impressive Dallas-style new build. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Manchester 1
Episode 4
Four proud homeowners open their doors in Manchester in the hope of winning £1,000. Featuring the 1930s house of Janey Semp, the 19th-century home of artist Sasha Beaumont, Les Riley's Spanish-style villa, and set designer Nick Franklin's property, which shows off his love of all things Willy Wonka.
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London
Episode 3
The competition heads to the London area, where costume designer Brian Kelly, event planner Zoe Hughes, jewellery-maker Monica Boxley and actress Faith Tarby score one another's properties. They open their doors to a 400-year-old cottage, a Victorian semi, a terraced home and flat full of travel memorabilia, in the hope of winning the £1,000 prize. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Yorkshire
Episode 2
Four homeowners in Leeds and Barnsley rate one another's houses in a bid to win £1,000. Black Lace singer Dene Michael opens the doors to his rivals, sales manager Scott Richardson demonstrates his love for vintage items, NHS worker Joanne Durber shows off her revamped new build and Lauren Heslop reveals the property she shares with her sister. Narrated by Guy Porritt.
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Blackpool
Episode 1
Return of the competition in which homeowners rate one another's properties. In Blackpool, retail manager Dale Hitchman, cabaret artiste Liam Halewood, pensioner Norma Baskerville and private tutor Sam Daniels score the dwellings in categories including interior design, homeliness, comfort and overall viewing experience, with a £1,000 prize awarded to the winner. Narrated by Guy Porritt
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Season 3
Lancashire
Episode 30 - 12-23-2011
Four homeowners from Lancashire play open house with the view to winning a cash prize. Gallery owner Laura has a three-storey Victorian property, TV extra Emma keeps her place pristine, architect Lisa shows off her converted terrace and council worker Kate opens the doors to her quirky home.
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Staffordshire
Episode 29 - 12-22-2011
Four Staffordshire property owners open up their homes in a bid to win a cash prize. Office manager Donna's place used to be a cowshed, hairdresser Jacky hopes her 1930s house is a cut above the rest, antiques dealer Jeremy likes to take his work home with him, and energy healer Rosa-Lyn's 500-year-old cottage has positive vibes.
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South Wales
Episode 28 - 12-21-2011
Four homeowners in South Wales bid to win today's cash prize. Managing director Norma has it all including an orangery, interior designer Paula's home is modern with a twist, John has a sarcophagus in his living room and Linda's place used to house monks and sheep.
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East Midlands
Episode 27 - 12-20-2011
Today the show is in the East Midlands, where four more homeowners compete for the £1,000 prize. Jack has a surprise in his cellar - he swims with his fish there. Ian and Laura show off their Grade II-listed gatehouse, interior designer Traci opens the doors to her modern place and architect Allan reveals his eco-home.
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Liverpool
Episode 26 - 12-19-2011
In Liverpool, four proud homeowners open up their properties to scrutiny in the hope of winning a cash prize. Belly dancer Ishtar lives in a bohemian pad, Karen calls her place the White House, interior designer Elaine's 1930s house has a festive feel all year round and nurse Emer displays her love for Elvis and Marilyn.
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Cumbria
Episode 25 - 12-16-2011
Today four Cumbria homeowners compete for a cash prize. Chartered surveyor Robin lives in Dent railway station, photographer Luke reveals his pretty country home, fireman Pete's place is a modernised terrace and psychic Amanda opens the doors of her lovely 16th-century house.
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Worcestershire
Episode 24 - 12-15-2011
A £1,000 cash prize is up for grabs as four homeowners play open house in Worcestershire. Jeweller Sharon hopes that her Victorian terrace will deliver gold, while Harold is all about energy efficiency in his eco home. DJ Paul has a converted barn he hopes will rise to number one in the charts, but payroll assistant Dawn has similar hopes for her barn conversion.
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Cambridge
Episode 23 - 12-14-2011
Four Cambridge property-owners put their homes under scrutiny. Medium Donna lives in a country cottage, Rita's quirky place is full of memorabilia, artist Rosemary's Victorian terrace is like a blank canvas, and Matty - aka Mr Peterborough - hosts a beauty contest.
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Lancashire
Episode 22 - 12-13-2011
Today in Lancashire four homeowners play open house in a bid to win a cash prize. Caterer Kelly has added some spice to her semi, beauty therapist Lisa's home is monochrome, photographer Catherine lives in a mid-century mansion and make-up artist Rachael's home is Victorian.
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Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Episode 21 - 12-12-2011
Four more proud homeowners show off their properties with the view to winning today's cash prize. In Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, hairdresser Fiona reveals her Edwardian home, IT manager Harry's house has a 1930s theme, housewife Elaine lives in a 14th-century farmhouse and website designer Gemma's pad is upside down.
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Blackpool
Episode 20 - 12-09-2011
In Blackpool, four homeowners play open house in a bid to win a cash prize. Sales rep Tracy lives in a Swedish sanctuary, clerical assistant Fay's place dazzles with a purple haze, mum-of-three Aida has a country mansion and DJ Lee reveals his classic seaside semi.
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Midlands
Episode 19 - 12-08-2011
Four proud homeowners in the Midlands open up their houses in a bid to win today's cash prize. Commercial flooring contractor Cora makes matching accessories an art form, gallery owner Lee thinks that his place is a work of art, interior designer Victoria describes her bedroom as granny on acid, and children's entertainer Bob's pad is full of puppets and paintings.
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Lincolnshire
Episode 18 - 12-07-2011
In Lincolnshire, four more homeowners show off their properties. Chef Wendy is a rock chick who loves a bit of animal print, Nicola shows off her Georgian gem, architectural consultant Richard's place is self-designed and built, and Lesley's modern pad gives everyone something to sing about.
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Cheltenham
Episode 17 - 12-06-2011
Four residents of Cheltenham open up their homes to scrutiny in a bid to win a cash prize. Interior designer Tamsin has a converted coach house, mum-of-three Lucy plays happy families in her Victorian home, company director Steve lives in a modern pad made of Cotswold stone, and photographer Matt shows off his Edwardian abode.
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North Wales
Episode 16 - 12-05-2011
Four homeowners from North Wales show off their properties with a view to winning a £1,000 cash prize. Graphic designer Sharon has a modern eco house with views to die for, Darren's mock Tudor semi conceals a few surprises, estate agent Annie has found the perfect home - her own, and property developer Conrad owns a real stately home.
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Manchester
Episode 15 - 12-02-2011
Four homeowners in Manchester compete for the £1,000 prize today. The show visits nurse Sue's family nest, personal stylist Colette's very white house, personal trainer Caroline's Hollywood-style pad and animal conservationist Joe's home - where he parks more than his bike in his double garage.
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Morecambe
Episode 14 - 12-01-2011
Morecambe is the location today as four more homeowners show off their abodes. DJ Johnny impresses all with his antiques, while local artist Chas exhibits his converted mill. Hairdresser Rachel has a seaside palace full of steps, and it is back to the 1930s for Denise's art deco pad.
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Essex
Episode 13 - 11-30-2011
Four Essex homeowners show off their properties in hopes of winning today's £1,000 prize. Recruitment consultant Simon's pad is pristine while hairdresser Vicky thinks her home is a cut above the others. Mary's bungalow comes with a bomb shelter in the garden, and mum-of-two Liz's home reflects her bubbly personality.
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Worcestershire
Episode 12 - 11-29-2011
Today the show is in Worcestershire, where four residents open up their homes for scrutiny. Cleaner Anthony hopes the others will find his council home spic and span, actress Sheila shows off her Victorian house, retired senior exec Peter reveals his 16th-century house with moat, and musician and massage therapist Anna hopes her place hits all the right notes.
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Buckinghamshire
Episode 11 - 11-28-2011
In Buckinghamshire, four homeowners hope to win today's £1,000 prize for the best house. Personal stylist Heidi has a house full of hearts, artist Christine loves lacy lampshades, businesswoman Clare's home has African and Asian influences and Rosaria lives in a tiny house.
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West Yorkshire
Episode 10 - 11-25-2011
Today four West Yorkshire homeowners hope that their houses will win today's £1,000 prize. Zena is an interior designer and thinks her pad will press all the buttons, while accountant Alex believes his Victorian terrace adds up to a winner. Magician and restaurant owner Orlando hopes his 1970s property will do the trick, but interior designer Emma has other ideas as she shows off her Victorian townhouse.
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Surrey
Episode 9 - 11-24-2011
Today four Surrey householders showcase their homes in hopes of winning a £1,000 prize. Interior designer Abbey reveals her blinged-up bungalow, former bank manager Ken's home packs a punch, football commercial manager Angie hopes to score with her cream dream and nurse Debbie woos her guests with her knitted cupcakes.
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Warwickshire
Episode 8 - 11-23-2011
Today four Warwickshire homeowners play open house in hopes of winning a £1,000 prize. Dragonologist Rose lives in a 19th century Gothic cottage, baker Khakan has a bright white terrace, housewife Carol shows off her large luxury home, and mum-of-five Sue opens the doors to her Tardis-like terrace.
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Manchester
Episode 7 - 11-22-2011
Today in Manchester four proud homeowners play open house for a cash prize of £1,000. Mum-of-two Wanda has created a pink palace for her girls, while it is always showtime at children's entertainer Chris's home. Yvonne shows off her Edwardian house and drag queen Joe reveals his bohemian pad.
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Bristol
Episode 6 - 11-21-2011
Four homeowners from Bristol show off their houses in a bid to win the £1,000 prize. Former model Sonette glides around her Victorian apartment, florist Derek opens up his unusual home, property developer Sarah presents her self build and ballet dancer Louis reveals his eclectic apartment.
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Essex
Episode 5 - 11-18-2011
Four homeowners in Essex compete for the £1,000 prize. Bachelor plasterer Allan has some of the best ceilings in the county, cake-maker Sue likes her home to be as light as her sponges, sports agent Dave lives in a palatial home and charity worker Julie's ultra-modern pad is out of this world.
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Yorkshire
Episode 4 - 11-17-2011
Today the show is in Yorkshire, where four homeowners compete for the £1000 prize. Porsche-owning engineer Joe has a minimalist party pad, artist and musician Granville nicknames his home Clutter Cottage, Hilary lives in a spick and span 1970s abode and actress Victoria's family home has a touch of the Copacabana.
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South London
Episode 3 - 11-16-2011
Today the show is in south London, where four more houses and their owners compete for a £1,000 prize. Former advertising executive Amy Bokenham shows off her treasure of a terraced house, PR consultant Kirsty Thatcher reveals her highly styled 'white box', interior designer Dee Jeffery's Polish palace causes a right royal stir and vintage-shop owner Julie Rumble opens the doors to her shabby chic Edwardian terrace.
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Cheshire
Episode 2 - 11-15-2011
Today the show is in Cheshire, where four residents open their doors to each other in the hope of winning £1,000. Company director Spencer Nute, clairvoyant Alison Wynne-Ryder, mum-of-two Samantha Herridge and graphic designer Simon Roberts all have very different homes - how will they get on when it is time to judge?
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Leicestershire
Episode 1 - 11-14-2011
New series of the show in which homeowners open up their houses in a bid to win a cash prize. Today the programme is in Leicestershire, where homes on show include Jayne Pacitto's magnolia mansion, house-sitter Liz Platt's pad and the Victorian house of writer Julia Wood - who lives and dresses like a Victorian lady.
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