May 31, 2016
Charlie heads for the Cotswolds and Mandy and Tony Slater's ambitious self-build on a steep slope on a tight budget


Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
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May 31, 2016
Charlie heads for the Cotswolds and Mandy and Tony Slater's ambitious self-build on a steep slope on a tight budget
Jun 7, 2016
Charlie Luxton visits a unique project in Peebles in Scotland, where the owner wants to build a home where all of the ground floor is given over to stables for her horses
Jun 14, 2016
Paul and Ruby Singh want to build a large home in Birmingham after years spent living miles apart. As the budget soars, can Charlie Luxton help rein it in?
Jun 21, 2016
Charlie Luxton meets a mother and daughter who want to build a stylish contemporary house. But their budget is under pressure from day one.
Jun 28, 2016
Charlie helps Peter and Mollie Goodman build a continental kit home with coastal views. But his suggestions are met with skepticism.
Jul 5, 2016
Charlie helps Kat Dancer build a contemporary farmhouse on the idyllic farm where she grew up
Jul 12, 2016
Charlie meets serial renovators Neil and Suzie, whose huge contemporary build in Cornwall is going to be very grand. But they've not given themselves much time to complete it.
Jul 19, 2016
Jodie and Rhodri Howells must decide to either renovate the 50s bungalow on their countryside plot, or knock it down. Charlie's on hand with advice.
Jul 26, 2016
Juana and Trevor plan to knock down some decrepit barns and create their dream home. But is Trevor putting his health at risk by being so hands-on?
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Building The Dream Season 5 premiered on May 31, 2016.
Building The Dream Season 5 has 9 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Cotswolds". It aired on May 31, 2016.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1