Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel

• 2026 • English • BBC iPlayer • To Be Determined

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Situated 150 metres off the west coast of the Isle of Mull in Scotland, Ulva used to have a population of 800 but now just 14 call it home. At the centre of the island stands Ulva House, a once enchanting Regency home, the former residence of the first Governor of Australia, Lachlan MacQuarrie.

In recent years, Ulva House has stood abandoned and fallen into disrepair. Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel will follow the trials, tribulations, design dilemmas and community spirit it takes to bring Ulva House back to life and, hopefully, turn it into a must-visit getaway.

Along the way, the couple - who have relocated to Ulva along with Grampa the dog as well as their chickens and pigs - will face the challenges of remote island life and a limited budget but these two dreamers are determined to transform the crumbling mansion into a stunning destination hotel.

Seasons

Home

Aired Jan 5, 2026

Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro arrive on Ulva to revive a derelict mansion, battling a tiny budget, island logistics and their first big test - the crumbling library.

28 min

Water

Aired Jan 5, 2026

Interior designer Banjo and his husband Ro tackle the vast ruined entrance of Ulva House – can they transform it into a breathtaking lobby worthy of their Hebridean dream?

28 min

Resources

Aired Jan 5, 2026

Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro push to revive a derelict mansion. But as funds run dry, the pair are forced to hunt for a new income stream.

28 min

Mother Nature

Aired Jan 5, 2026

Banjo and Ro battle to transform their island home, but with the roof open and a storm closing in, their bold plans and their dream hang in the balance.

28 min