To Build or Not to Build

2018

Documentary

Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 1, 2018

Last Aired

April 1, 2018

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

E1

Gill & Barry

Air date: 2018-04-01

Gill and Barry build a house inspired by Georgia.

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