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The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

2017 Ended 60m episodes

7.5/10 52 votes

Documentary

Award-winning architect Piers Taylor and actress and property enthusiast Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in mountain, forest, coast and underground locations around the world.

Created by:: Piers Taylor
Cast:: Caroline Quentin, Piers Taylor
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC Two

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Season 2

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.0

Portugal

2018-02-28 · 46m

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Portugal, where they discover four extraordinary homes built with great design and craftsmanship.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.0

Switzerland

2018-03-07 · 47m

Architect Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Switzerland in search of four extraordinary homes. They begin their journey in a tiny hamlet called Jeurs and visit a four-bedroom house, before travelling to Brissago to see a property with views across Lake Maggiore. Next, the pair head to a remarkable 'S'-shaped home outside of Zurich, before reaching the final house overlooking Lake Lucerne.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.0

Japan

2018-03-14 · 47m

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin head to Japan, where they discover four extraordinary homes, built with great craftsmanship, combining high tech and a deep respect for tradition. Properties include the 'Glass House for a Diver' on the coast at Etajima, an all-glass building inspired by the chambers of an ants' nest, with rough concrete blocks chosen to surround the delicate home.

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