Kevin McCloud and the Big Town Plan

2008•45m

Documentary

Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.

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Production

Talkback Thames

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 11, 2008

Last Aired

September 1, 2008

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2008-08-11

Architects compete to design a new pedestrian bridge over Castleford's river, which could improve residents' quality of life and become an attraction

Episode 2

Air date: 2008-08-18

This programme looks at plans to rejuvenate three run-down green spaces in some of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods in Castleford in Yorkshire

Episode 3

Air date: 2008-08-25

Kevin McCloud follows attempts to revitalise Castleford's failing town centre market. But will fancy new stalls be enough to save it?

Episode 4

Air date: 2008-09-01

Kevin McCloud concludes his look at Castleford's attempts to revitalise itself with two vital schemes: traffic-calming the town's residential heart and a controversial underpass

Cast

Kevin McCloud

Himself - Presenter

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