Brits self-build their own magnificent dream homes

Building your own dream home is the ultimate fantasy for many. But what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare?
In series 16 of Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud introduces some of Britain’s most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct their own homes. Along the way, these budding builders encounter countless issues that threaten to derail their vision.
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