Château DIY

At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion race to restore a chapel that's lain untouched for 30 years in time for a couple's 60th anniversary celebrations. At Château de Montespieu, newbies Louisa and Roger take on a bold revival of their towering six-turreted home.

Donna and Paul race to finish a risky new floor, six metres up, in Brittany, while Terry and Ashley gamble on their most lavish suite yet at Château de Lalacelle. At Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim race against time to complete their tower suite.

In Normandy, Terry and Ashley race to finish the 401 Suite and re-hang a 200-crystal chandelier. At Château Mareuil, Belinda and Lee tackle mould in a tower. In the Loire Valley, Vivienne and Simon rush to finish a bathroom mural before Mum arrives.

Tim and Krys build a wine cave at Château Domaine De La Barde. Alicia and Carlton prepare for their first wedding at Chateau D'Aran, while Tim and Sasha create a bold, colourful courtyard at Chateau du Puits es Pratx.

Kathryn and Steve battle to revive their collapsing 14th-century kitchen at Château d'Azerat. At Château de Seguenville, Becky and Mark push hard to complete grandad George's gîte in time for his 80th birthday.

Kathryn and Steve battle to revive their 14th-century kitchen without losing the building's sense of history, while Sarah and George face their first wedding of the season.

At Château de Pican, Jane and Rory struggle to fit straight skirting boards on centuries-old wonky bathroom floors during their huge gîte renovation. Near Cognac, Bart and Sarah race to turn their home into a fairytale wedding venue for their best friends' nuptials, and they're starting with a nightmare bathroom. In the Charente, new owners Sophie and Ray are determined to transform a boring bedroom into a beautiful boudoir.

On the banks of the Lot river at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are giving their tired courtyard a full facelift. At Château de Lalacelle, everything hangs in the balance as Terry and Ashley race to complete their 401 suite restoration, but there are vast curtains and a brand-new front door still to install. Also, at Château de Pican, Jane and Rory must fully renovate their dilapidated gîte before summer.

At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley race to finish their opulent 401 suite, but there's still a daunting amount left to do with guests due imminently. Ben and Billie embark on a dramatic two-bedroom apartment makeover for a Valentine's Day event at Château La Grande Maison. In the Dordogne, Nick and Nicole battle to transform the façade of their dilapidated chateau into an architectural statement.

In the Loire Valley at Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie's unfinished apartment gets their hearts racing as try to complete it for a decadent Valentine's Day event. At the Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon are tackling a full façade transformation. Near Bordeaux at Château Méaume, Mark and Sandra juggle a full gîte renovation with managing a vineyard and tractor lessons.

The programme that follows British families buying and renovating chateaux in France returns for a new series. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, what does it take to transform these beautiful buildings? Donna and Paul have sold up at Château de Saugé and they're embarking on a huge new restoration project. They've bought a dilapidated five-storey Normandy water mill that needs a total overhaul, but is it more than they can handle? Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating their dream bathroom. Access for their bespoke £12,000 bathtub is via a precarious ladder, a task made even more challenging by Jon's fear of heights. And at the picturesque Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are beginning work on transforming their turret room into Erin's dream art studio. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. Local dignitaries are scheduled to unveil the art studio in the fairytale turret at Château de Bourneau, so owners Erin and JB are desperately trying to complete the renovations in time. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Nick, Nicole and baby Noah have outgrown their basement gîte, so work is beginning in earnest on the renovations of the main body of their chateau. Up in Normandy, Donna and Paul are desperately trying to install the first of their 40 bespoke windows in their abandoned water mill. But has Paul got his measurements right? 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. It's all hands to the pump at Château de Lalacelle, as Terry and Ashley desperately try to complete their first ever guest suite. The pressure is on to finally finish these rooms as their first guest is en route. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Tim and Sharon have an unpleasant encounter while renovating a tower bathroom suite. And at Château de la Boutinère, Alison and Zion have their first ever wedding booked in. But with collapsing stairs, gardens to design, graffiti to remove and more than 60 shutters to paint, this building is anything but wedding-ready. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château du Puits Es Pratx, Tim and Sasha have begun their latest creative renovation; this time they're turning a wine barrel into a bespoke wine store, but it's not quite as simple as they'd first imagined. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, new chateau family The Hutsons have a diamond wedding they need to be ready for; the only problem is that they need to complete a bespoke L-shaped hallway renovation. Meanwhile, in the Charente-Maritime, Bart and Sarah have a huge damp problem they need to get to the bottom of, but hundreds of tonnes of concrete are standing in their way.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château du Puits Es Pratx, wedding season is just around the corner; with electricians and carpenters on site, Sasha's bespoke glass work to finish and Tim's deluxe barrel project to complete, have these chateau owners left it all a bit too late? In the glorious foothills of the Pyrenees, DIY novice Trish wants to overhaul a spare bedroom before welcoming this year's guests. And in the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, chef Tim is busy crafting a unique custom-made BBQ. He's hoping it'll become the talk of France's culinary community.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de le Barde, the heat is on as Tim and Krys rush to finish building a brand-new deluxe BBQ before paying guests arrive. At the charming Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have found a time-saving method to strip paint in their dining room, but that's just one job on their very long to-do list. And at the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start work on their most ambitious project to date; a two-bedroom tower suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie set themselves the mammoth task of transforming their drab stairwell and entrance hallway. But the pressure's on as their chateau is fully booked in 15 days' time. It's a big day in Brittany at Donna and Paul's derelict water mill, as not only are they hoping to have two huge silos removed, they're also hoping to install the building's first-ever boiler. And it's all hands on deck at Château Trois Cloches, as Chris and Jolyon navigate uncharted waters to complete their nautical-themed dining room. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie race against time to complete the major renovations of the hallway and stairs before their annual romantic couples' weekend. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are hoping to create a little bit of magic as they construct a Narnia-inspired secret door. Meanwhile, chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim begin their fairytale quest to find the perfect chateau to call their forever family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the picturesque Château de Joli Bois, things are frantic for Ben and Vanessa as the boiler that they've been waiting for for six months arrives right in the middle of plastering eight handmade frescoes onto their ballroom ceiling. Chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim decide which of the four stunning chateaux they've visited will be their forever home. And in the Dordogne, at the stunning Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and his son Owen are busy settling in their latest residents... chickens! 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac in southern France, on the banks of the Lot River, Jon and Carmen transform a disused, smoke-damaged kitchen into their dream medieval dining room. Meanwhile, in the Lot et Garonne at Paul and Debbie's fairytale chateau, they're tackling their biggest ever renovation project, totally transforming their old, tired and drab tower staircase. And at the stunning Château de La Boutinière, Alison and Zion are busy updating the exterior of their home. But with their first ever wedding booked for a few weeks' time, they need to crack on with it. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cadrès in Lot et Garonne, Paul and Debbie are trying to complete their tower stairwell before the first guests of the season arrive. They need to hang a chandelier, apply feature wallpaper and install tiles, but have they left it too late? In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are working around the clock to complete their dining room in time for their son's first birthday party. And at Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie are determined to find a way to preserve a part of their chateau's history: a 50-year-old wine barrel.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole celebrate their son's first birthday with family and friends, but have they left it too late to complete their new dining room in time for the party? In the Occitanie region, at the stunning Château du Puits es Pratx, tensions flare as Tim and Sasha try to transform their tired, dull front steps into an eye-catching feature for wedding ceremonies. And Trish is busy renovating a guest bedroom, drawing inspiration from her breathtaking surroundings near the Pyrenees. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château de Lalande, Stephanie's adding a touch of glamour to one of the busiest areas of her home. With walls to paint and furniture to upcycle, she's got her hands full! At Château Mareuil, the wedding season is upon Belinda and Lee, but with a leaking roof and sheep ready to wander into their impending celebrations, there's still a lot to do. And new chateau owners Jane and Rory move in to Château de Pican. But the previous owners have left everything behind, so they need to figure out what's trash and what's treasure. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the medieval Château Mareuil, Belinda and Lee are frantically preparing for their first wedding of the year. But Lee has broken his foot and the bride and groom are expected in just a few days' time! Meanwhile, near the market town of Le Bugue, Tim and Krys are starting major renovations on their swimming pool and terrace, and they're desperate to complete the project before this season's guests arrive. And up in Brittany, Donna and Paul try to install their dilapidated water mill's largest-ever window. Will Paul get the crucial measurements right? 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, Tim and Krys are busy working on their swimming pool and terrace. With landscaping to complete, sandstone tiles to lay down and safety rails to put in place before anyone can enjoy a dip, will it all go swimmingly? Meanwhile in Normandy, at the stunning Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are removing floorboards so that they can install a new fireplace. And in the beautiful Occitanie region, Janet and Phillip are tackling a major project to add a kitchen in their tower suite, but Janet is concerned that Phillip has got the layout all wrong. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the majestic Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip are on the final push in their tower suite kitchen. There's still lots to do, including the repair of the rotten French doors. Meanwhile, eight guests are due at the stunning Château Lagorce, as Anna and Edward launch their 'French Experience Weekends'. But the weather looking dicey, with storm clouds on the horizon. And over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion are days away from their first-ever wedding, but they still have 50 shutters to renovate, the front doors to paint, and a wedding table to construct.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. After months of preparation, it's finally wedding day at Château de la Boutinière. But Alison and Zion still have to paint the front gates, organise the reception and decorate the back of the chateau before welcoming their first-ever bride and groom. Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating and building a brand-new downstairs bathroom from scratch. And in Brittany, Donna and Paul are eager to move into the attached gîte of their dilapidated water mill, but first they need to install proper ceilings and finish pointing the walls.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie want to transform an old hallway into a peaceful lounge area to honour the botanist who once lived there. At Château de Pican, Jane and Rory are getting used to their new surroundings, but they need to remove a large tree that's dangerously close to overhead cables. Meanwhile, in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim eagerly prepare to install a 10-metre swimming pool by chopping down a very large tree and digging one colossal hole. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de la Grillère, in Haute-Vienne, Sharon and Tim are excited about the arrival of their new swimming pool. But it's raining, and the pool is currently stuck more than 100 metres away from its final position - and it's filling up with water fast. Over at the stunning Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race against time to complete a guest bedroom renovation before their friends come to stay. Meanwhile, at the fairytale Château de Cadrès, Paul and Debbie struggle to fit a square ensuite bathroom into a round turret room.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the stunning Landes region, at Château Larribau, Paul and Julia are in the throes of a major hallway renovation. They have a delicate crystal chandelier to hang, walls and ceilings to decorate, and valuable antique furniture to restore before it's complete. Meanwhile, at Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are eager to revamp their abandoned orangery. Tim wants to transform the neglected space into a stunning events venue, but the weather is causing flooding issues. And in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Hutson family need to chop down a huge ash tree that's precariously close to their ancient greenhouse. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the rolling hills of the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are desperate to finish the renovation of their abandoned orangery. With painting to complete, a 40kg chandelier to hang and just the eight cupboard doors to build, they're really up against it. Meanwhile, brothers Richard and Will are travelling across France in search of a magnificent chateau that can accommodate both of their families. And in the stunning Haute-Garonne, at Château de Seguenville, Mark and Becky want to add a much-needed boot room to their family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In Brittany, at their crumbling five-storey water mill, Donna and Paul are eager to complete the building's first habitable room. They do, however, need to install a kitchen, lay a floor and build a table before they can even think about moving in. Meanwhile, brothers Will and Rich need to choose which one of the four beautiful chateaux they've visited will be their dream home. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are working on their latest guest suite, but they've discovered water-damaged and rotten beams - could their entire project be jeopardised?

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac, in the Lot-et-Garonne region, Jon and Carmen are eager to turn a smoke-damaged room in the 'Pirate's Wing' into a new bedroom. The space requires a total overhaul, and Jon needs to get to grips with centuries-old, mismatched building work. Meanwhile, at the beautiful Château de Lalande, preparations are underway for Stephanie and Philip's magnificent engagement party. And in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim plan to build a large pool house using timber sourced from trees on their estate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha are preparing for this year's wedding season and want to create a stunning stump garden for guests to enjoy on their big day. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Debbie and Dave are excited to move into their new home, but they make an unexpected discovery. And in the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are up against it as they try to complete their dream kitchen and cook their first family meal in their home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward's preparations are in full swing for their 400th wedding. With 80 guests, a wine tour, a three-course wedding breakfast and two ceremonies, this pair are going to be busy. At Château du Puits es Pratx, in the Occitanie region, Tim and Sasha are totally bamboozled as Tim tries to create a bespoke bench out of the abundance of bamboo that's grown in the grounds. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley continue the extensive renovations of their guest suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château De La Fare, Janet and Phillip are approaching the end of six months of hard work, rebuilding their incredible two-bedroom tower suite. Guests are due imminently, but there's still a secret door to build, furnishings to arrange, and two out of the five rooms to complete. Meanwhile, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Hutson family are rushing to restore an ornate fountain that hasn't worked in decades. They're determined to have it flowing again before this year's guests arrive. And at Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have just the 60 shutters to renovate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the picturesque Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Jon and Carmen are diving into a new project, renovating their Roman-inspired swimming pool, which, currently, only the local frogs are enjoying. Meanwhile at the beautiful Château de Joli Bois, Ben and Vanessa are struggling to assemble flat-pack furniture that's on a chateau scale: a new sauna and shower room. And in the picturesque hills of the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, Tim and Krys have wallpaper to hang, bridges to fix, and gardening tasks to complete before they host their largest ever event.

 The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Christina and Sassan want to transform an old storage room into a library. But with plasterboarding to complete, walls to paper and panel, and lights to install, have these DIY newbies set themselves too much of a challenge? Meanwhile, at Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha are busy with another wedding, including the complicated task of creating a confetti drop from the main floral displays. And in Lot et Garonne, Jon and Carmen get that sinking feeling as they try to complete their swimming pool renovation. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley are reinstating their centuries-old formal gardens, but with a kilometre of irrigation to lay, eight huge flower beds to create and over 450 tonnes of gravel to shift, this is gardening on a chateau scale. Meanwhile, it's supposed to be moving-in day for Nick and Nicole at Château des Vieilles Vignes in the Dordogne. But after two years of backbreaking hard work, are they finally ready to settle in? And at Château De La Ruche, Tim and Rebecca want to expand their cutting garden so that their chateau can bloom with fresh flowers. 

The new series concludes. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley are approaching the end of a major garden makeover. But, with the local mayor on the way to an open house event where everything needs to look amazing, there's still metres of pathways to complete and planting to finish. Meanwhile, in the Haute-Vienne, Sharon and Tim are updating a guest bedroom and have challenged each other to see which of them is best at hanging wallpaper. And on the banks of the Lot River, Jon and Carmen are renovating an old children's treehouse into a stylish adult gin house. 

At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole battle freezing temperatures to transform a wing. And at Château la Grande Maison, Ben and Billie embark on creating a luxurious suite.

Tim and Rebecca host their first-ever floral retreat. Nick and Nicole race against time to create a liveable space before their baby arrives.

Erin and JB tackle the tall order of turret renovation. Ben and Billie host a couples' weekend. Nick and Nicole take on their chateau's entire facade.

Erin and JB battle to weatherproof their turret. Ben and Billie renovate the gatehouse. Nick and Nicole race to complete renovations before baby arrives.

Belinda and Lee pull out all the stops for a three-course charity dinner. Erin and JB race to complete a towering renovation in their fairy-tale turret.

Tim and Sasha convert a 180-year-old wine barrel into a dining space. Andrea and David view a property that one of the three musketeers lived in.

Trish learns that building a curved bridge is not as straightforward as she thought. Will picky chateau shoppers Andrea and David find their dream home?

Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau's wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery.

Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau's wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery.

Terry and Ashley are up against a brick wall to revive their garden. Erin and JB welcome a different type of guest... at their biodiverse insect hotel.

At Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward wrestle an enormous tree before it brings the terrace wall down. At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon turn a pit into a beautiful pond.

Donna and Paul fly the flag for Scotland as they create a highlander-themed suite. At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie give their exterior facade a major facelift.

Love is in the air at Château de Saugé, as Donna and Paul impress their guests with a romantic event. Chateau shoppers Jane and Rory's hunt for their dream home starts to crumble.

At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race to finish their luxury bedroom and bathroom. Can Donna and Paul put their décor differences aside to finish the Highlander Suite?

At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon fix an antique chandelier and add the final touches to their grand salon. And it's decision time for château shoppers Jane and Rory...

Tim and Sasha create a new water feature. Alison and Zion add a Moroccan twist to their bridal suite. Becky and Mark tackle a staircase at their gîte.

Alison and Zion have digger troubles as they unearth huge rocks in the wedding garden. The heat's on for Sasha as she attempts to paint a poolside mural.

Becky and Mark race to get their gîte ready before guests arrive. Temperatures rise for Sarah and George as they host a wedding during a heatwave.

Donna and Paul convert a cow shed into a sophisticated business suite. Alison and Zion are stung when they discover a nest of bees in their bridal suite.

Belinda and Lee take on a force of nature felling trees for their terrace. Stephanie gets her hands dirty sourcing fresh ingredients for a dinner party.

At Château de Cézérac, sparks fly as Jon and Carmen try to get the power back on. Has Julia bitten off more than she can chew with a Mad Hatter's party?

Tim and Krys transform an old restaurant building into a cookery school in the Dordogne and Jon and Carmen make a discovery under the floors of Chateau de Cezerac. Chris and Jolyon celebrate their one-year anniversary at Chateau Trois Cloche with a treasure hunt and pride party.

Jon and Carmen battle the imposing vines that threaten their tower's infrastructure and temperatures rise for Tim and Krys as they build their cookery school from scratch. Christina and Sassan bite off more than they can chew with a poolside kitchenette.

At the magnificent Chateau du Puits Es Pratx, Tim and Sasha put their creativity to the test as they attempt to overhaul an outdated guest room with some upcycling ingenuity. Christina and Sassan find leaks in their irrigation system, while their ambitious poolside project pushes them to the limit. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Tim and Krys race to finish three new bedrooms before their first ever guests arrive.

Bad weather threatens a wedding in the Languedoc region of France, forcing Tim and Sasha to find a back-up plan to salvage a couple's big day. At Château Domaine de La Barde, Tim and Krys race to get their cookery school ready in time for visitors, while at Château de Lassalle, tension brews for Christina and Sassan as they compromise over their new poolside kitchenette.

Trish makes a rotten discovery under her pool decking. Sarah and George open their doors to the village as they celebrate their chateau's centenary.

At Chateau de la Fare, Janet and Philip decide to overhaul their entrance gates in favour of something grander.

A power failure threatens preparations for Zion's 60th birthday party at Château de la Boutinière. Ben and Billie have bathroom trouble in their Loire Valley holiday accommodation.

Billie focuses on a furniture renovation, while Ben wallpapers for the first time. Julia converts her former artist's studio into living accommodation at her woodland chateau.

In the Dordogne region, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross undertake a complicated project, by converting a car park into a new terrace and dining area. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie continue their renovation of two holiday apartments and while Billie upcycles more furniture, Ben uses his specialist knowledge of creating music studios to construct a soundproof connecting door.

At Château du Doux in the Dordogne region, bad weather threatens to derail Abbie, Clive and Karen's first wedding of the year. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie near the end of the renovation of their two guest apartments. Ben has his work cut out to put up a chandelier with no lighting fixture, while Billie attempts to paint new life into old furniture.

Phillip gets creative upcycling 1950s style furniture, while at Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip put all their energy into finishing their large Empire Suite.

Christina and Sassan finally get the keys to Chateau de Lasalle - only to find a toilet in a rather strange place. Tim struggles to move a 100-year-old olive tree.

Alison and Zion bicker while dismantling and rebuilding an old polytunnel, while Tim and Sasha create a luxurious bridal suite by connecting two rooms via a built-in wardrobe.

In the Limousin region of France, Debbie and Nigel start to create a massive gravel garden but Nigel is concerned about the spiralling costs of Debbie's planting scheme.

At Château de Lalande, Stephanie and Gerry go all out in the final stages of the Marquis Salon restoration. Near Bordeaux, Anna and Edward restore their wedding catering kitchen.

At Châteaude Montvason, Emma and Paul uncover layers of Second World War history as they take on a very particular type of restoration, but they disagree about imperfect plastering.

Jayne and Steve are pulled from pillar to post as they host a residential landscape painting course, while Emma goes all out to faithfully restore the wartime décor in Normandy.

Trish calls on the help of her friends as she tries to bring light into the interior of her dark mediaeval property. For Bart and Sarah, it is decision time as they visit a château.

At Châteaude Gere near the border with Spain, Trish tries to combat invading sheep by building a fence, but is more than happy to take a delivery of their fertilising manure for her no-dig garden. Near Cognac, at Châteaude Brives, wedding season has begun for Sarah and George. While Sarah shows off her new floristry skills George has the important role of MC.

At ChâteauMas du Pradie, after three years of hard work Julia is on tenterhooks hosting her first ever wedding, but the unseasonal hot weather adds high pressure to her workload. At ChâteauDe Gere, Trish races to complete a back-breaking patio project in a bid to host a campfire party where she introduces a culinary American delicacy to her French neighbours.

At Château Lagorce, Edward must learn to roof tile for a poolside project. Ben and Vanessa start transforming an old laundry into a cinema and games room.

Lee installs beams for the upper floor in the new two-bed gîte at Château Mareuil, while Ben and Vanessa rush to finish their new gin bar, housed in an old garage.

Matt and Helen brace themselves to host their first wedding at Château la Briance. Tensions rise for Belinda and Lee as they try to install the kitchen in the two-bed gîte.

Down at Château de Seguenville, Becky and Mark embark on their own huge gîte project. The floor has to be dug out, but the digger can't even fit through the entrance. In the Loire Valley, Guy struggles to build a flatpack spiral staircase, while May spots some safety issues that have to be addressed before her yoga retreat can commence.

In the Dordogne, Nick gets demolition-happy in a bid to finish opening up the entrance hall of their derelict château, but Nicole is worried he'll come down with the ceiling. It's a big day for Becky and Mark as the new floor in the gîte is laid. Mark has to manage thousands of gallons of fast-flowing concrete. Wendy has grand plans to build an elegant wedding garden for couples to wed in, but Marcus has to figure out the measurements of the second-hand pergola she's bought, which has lain in rusty pieces for the last three years.

In the Languedoc region, at Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim tries to make a complicated bamboo water feature for the garden, but Sasha struggles to see his artistic vision.

Sasha gets creative making an elaborate bridal pathway at Château du Puits es Pratx, but Tim cannot resist playing a practical joke on her. Things get emotional for Christina as she and Sassan make progress on their pool and terrace projects at Chateau de Lassalle.

Tim and Sasha battle soaring temperatures to host a wedding, but getting things ready and keeping them looking their best is a huge challenge. Alison and Zion hit a few obstacles in their plan to renovate an outbuilding into their first holiday gite.

At Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start their biggest challenge yet - the creation of their largest guest suite, part of which will be in the medieval tower Over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion press to complete their first ever gite, and with a booking on the cards, the pressure is on to get it done in time.

At Château Larribau, Paul and Julia enjoy their first week as chateau owners, and are keen to make the huge house feel like a home by renovating one room as a bolthole. At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are alarmed to discover that their dormer windows are falling apart, leading to water damage. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to turn their boatshed into an outdoor glamping kitchen. It's no mean feat, with concrete running low and plumbing to work out.

A kitchen renovation is jeopardised by a nest of ants playing havoc with the electrics. A wedding anniversary allows a recently renovated ballroom to be used for the first time.

The Cherry family start renovating their bridal suite, complete with turret bathroom, where a tricky tiling job tests Aaron and his dad Paul's patience.

Stephanie and Gerry start a personal project using her late father's paintings as wallpaper inspiration. They also have to learn new skills to make a large impact in the tiny space.

New chateau owners Chris and Jolyon have bought Château Trois Cloches. It is a huge project but, eager to turn it into a home and events venue, the pair start work on a guest suite.

Tim and Rebecca are coming to the end of their two-year gîte project, while Tim and Krys press on with their formal garden and tennis court restoration.

Tim and Krys must complete their formal garden at Domaine de la Barde in time for a party, and tensions are high when they try to install the grand central fountain.

In Northern France, Tim and Margreeth decide to create a well-being and mindfulness experience in their vast woodland, starting with a sensory `barefoot path". The job turns out to be less than zen. Matt and Helen take on the restoration of a horse-drawn carriage and Helen faces the challenge of upholstery. At Château de la Fare, Janet is back from the UK and keen to help Philip finish their third guest suite. However, something as simple as the paint colour causes concern. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

At Château des Lys, Tim and Margreeth continue with their woodland mindfulness project as they plan to add a yoga area under an ancient linden tree. However, rain threatens Tim's grand plan to build a log sweat lodge. In the Dordogne region of France, Abbie, Clive and Karen juggle DIY and the raspberry harvest to get ready for wedding season. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

In Picardie in northern France, Ithaca and Alex start to prepare for their annual fundraising brocante and flower fair. However, despite meticulous planning, the rain threatens boggy ground and a total washout. Tim and Margeeth try to turn an old stable into a cheese and wine-tasting venue and must learn some new skills along the way. New owners Alison and Zion make a start on repairs to their long-abandoned 19th-century château, but even with an 18-metre cherry picker, some jobs prove too tricky. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

At ChâteauLagorce, Edward rebuilds some rotten shutters that feature prominently in wedding photographs. May and Guy lock horns over the future of their now rotten chicken coop.

Becky and Mark begin another guest room in preparation for their family visit, but face issues with a cracked wall. Edward creates a private terrace as a surprise for Anna.

At Chateaude Rosieres, Amy and Marc learn new skills to make their own wine. Edward plans to build a hi-tech chicken coop only for his feathered friends to give him the runaround.

Amy and Marc receive an award for their renovations and host a picnic in their garden for 60 of the organisation's members. However, the garden is criss-crossed by open trenches for all their ongoing plumbing and electrical work. Becky and Mark are under pressure to complete their final guest room, but they still find time to introduce their daughters to two new kittens. In north-west France, Philip and Angelina are flat-out preparing for the event season. The moat must be navigated to smarten up the château'senormous shutters and Angelina makes over a kilometre of bunting. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

Amy and Marc have a mountain to climb in the garden ahead of the picnic and also need to make their dining room into a showpiece for the event. When the bridge connecting them to the mainland starts to crumble, Philip and Angelina are forced to take action. Belinda and Lee start an adventurous project turning an outbuilding into a two-bedroom gîte. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh. 

With a first booking on the cards, Ben and Billie must finish renovating their ballroom, but a delay in the delivery of five two-metre-tall mirrors may scupper their chances.

Anna and Edward host their first wedding of the season, but with no chef, Edward has to cater the event. Emma and Paul start work on their al fresco bar and dining area.

Debbie and Nigel create a new terrace for their hot tub, but taking on all the work themselves is no simple task, especially when it comes to moving the bath into position.

Living in a chateau is a constant battle with maintenance, and for Erin and JB it's no exception as they try to combat a leaky roof. Erin also has a creative art project to enhance their Yellow Salon for an anniversary dinner party. In Cognac Country, Sarah and George take on the challenge to makeover an entire estate cottage on a tiny budget, wanting to create a family bolthole for the busy wedding season.

Storms and bad weather have spelt disaster for Erin and JB, as part of the original mediaeval foundations of their island have collapsed into the moat. Trying to fix it all themselves, JB's engineering skills are put to the test when they try to raise the heavy stones. Stephanie's tartan apartment project for Gerry continues as she rolls up her sleeves to sand blast the hayloft beams. Sarah and George agree to host the local town fete, but with a septic tank being installed just days before the event the grounds are far from picture perfect.

An ambitious project to transform caves under Chateau Lagorce into a wine venue and event space, and a reinvented terrace with a parterre style garden.

Edward sets out to rebuild the pool house - closely supervised by Anna. Debbie and Nigel move into cellar while they turn their bedroom into the new family suite.

Anna and Edward's invite Bordeaux's wine community to the launch of their caves project. Metal-detecting enthusiast Lee goes on the hunt for artefacts at Château Mareuil.

Kent couple Lydia and Gary embark on the adventure of a lifetime trying to find a chateau that could also be run as a donkey sanctuary. Ben and Billie start a complicated project creating a new honeymoon suite complete with a luxury bathroom. However, coping with the wonky walls soon gives Ben a headache.

Ben and Billie have a tricky task on their hands as they push to install the jacuzzi bath in the honeymoon suite's bathroom. Ben and Vanessa breath new life into their very own ballroom with gold leaf and a hand-painted ceiling fresco, complete with paintings of their children. Meanwhile, at Chateau La Perriere, Karen has lots to learn as she takes over the reins from the caretakers.

New chateau owners Helen and Matt create a homage to Napoleon and a mural based on Caravaggio's painting of Cupid. Tim and Rebecca finish the first floor of their gîte renovation.

Helen and Matt create an armoury in one of their towers - and build two cannons to guard their chateau. Donna and Paul start work on demolishing a wall and removing a staircase.

At Château la Briance, DIY novices Helen and Matt create an elaborate ceiling for their bridal suite and have to hoist the four-poster bed in through a window.

It's a big day at Chateau la Briance, as Helen and Matt get ready to finally open their chateau to guests on Valentine's Day. After weeks of hard work, Donna and Paul have to be creative with their cornicing as they finally complete their guest salon.

Anna and Philipp discover some unwanted wildlife in their chimney and finally move into the renovated top floor apartment of the chateau. Donna and Paul start work on their Victoria Suite and its lush en-suite bathroom. However, Paul's not so sure about the decor.

Dick and Angel Strawbridge return to help more British people making French castles their home or running businesses from them. Clive and Karen and their two children are preparing for the wedding season at their chateau in the Dordogne Valley, mucking in together to renovate the pool house.

Clive, Karen, Ross and Abbie prepare for the first wedding of the season, Tim and Krys remove the render from their barn, and Tim and Margreeth start creating a potager garden.

In the Dordogne Valley, Clive, Karen and Abbie welcome 70 guests to their chateau as they host their first wedding of the year.

Tim and Margreeth turn to their flock of sheep to insulate a gite, Julia renovates her dining room and Manchester couple Joshua and Lee arrive in France in search of a chateau.

Joshua and Lee's search for the perfect chateau with a music venue potential continues in western France. The heat is on for Tim and Margreeth as they host 14 guests for their first fine dining and floristry weekend in the newly updated library.

New owners Anna and Philipp slowly discover they may have taken on more than they bargained for, while Johnny and Ashley aim to make it the year their chateau starts making money.

The language barrier almost gets Johnny and Ashley into trouble as they go shopping for antiques. In Normandy, new owners Anna and Philipp see if their ancient well can be of use.

Anna and Philipp continue their mammoth restoration project, as they battle to complete the family apartment in their chateau's attic before opening as a B&B in the spring.

Anna designs and produces her own wallpaper for the girls' bedrooms. Iain and Kate continue the search for their dream chateau, finding a gem that is not yet on the market.

Mark, Becky and grandpa George see if they can utilise a newly discovered well with the hope of it supplying water to a future gîte. In the Pays de la Loire, it's a family affair for the Strawbridge family as Dorothy enlists papa Steve to help with a flatpack mission for the new pantry.

In this episode, Dick joins Scottish couple Elaine and David as they start their search for the dream chateau. They look around a gorgeous 1850s chateau with 25 rooms and Dick tells them what to look out for when buying such a vast property. We catch up with series one couple Tim and Krys, who renovated rooms for a boutique B&B business.

In this episode, we're back with couple Tim and Krys. Tim battles to get a fence built for their marauding flock of 25 sheep, and Krys battles to balance the books. They race to get their chateau ready for their first paying guests as Lee struggles with a chandelier. Elaine and David continue the search for their dream property, visiting a 17th-century ex-priory in Normandy and taking on board all that Dick has taught them. We meet outdoor enthusiasts Steve and Angela, who refurbish the master bedroom of a 20-roomed chateau on the bank of the River Lot. With a cast iron bath needing some bling, Angela travels north to Dick and Angel's chateau to learn the art of gilding from Angel.

Belinda travels to Dick and Angel's chateau so that Angel can teach her the art of decoupage on a classic 1950s family dressing table. It's changeover day at Krys and Tim's chateau, as they sweat it out in 42-degree heat to get their 20-roomed chateau ready for their next booking. Wannabe chateau owners Elaine and David visit a 19th-century chateau with 18 rooms and two gites in Normandy. But have any of the chateaux over the last few days tempted them enough to put in an offer? Angela and Steve race against time to finish the honeymoon master bedroom before guests arrive.

Dick and Angel invite Tim and Krys over to their place. Dick shows Tim how to put on a gourmet weekend, and Angel has a heart-to-heart chat about chateau-living with Krys. For Belinda and Lee, it's arrival day for their first paying guests. Lee wrestles with a curtain in the shower room and Belinda does the final clearing out to make the place ready. To kick-start their new money-making idea, Angela and Steve invite eight friends over to test run their tandem holiday business.

Tim and Krys have their first gastronomic weekend, and the pressure is on to make sure it runs smoothly. Belinda and Lee are hosting their biggest event so far with music, dancing and a slap-up meal for paying guests from the surrounding towns and villages. But they might have underestimated the wine for the British contingent. Dick visits Angela and Steve to lend a hand with a precariously dislodged beam holding up the roof of one of their chateau turrets.

Dick helps Lincolnshire couple Tim and Rebecca find their feet after leaving the UK to start a new life in a dilapidated 25 room chateau. With no plumbing in place, they start major building works to open as a B&B in four months' time. Edward and Anna expect 185 guests in their fairy-tale chateau, but things don't go to plan when the surrounding roads get closed for the weekend. Returner, DIY enthusiast Fiona continues to single-handedly restore her magnificent 12th century French castle into a high-end B&B but may have met her match when she's faced with stripping 1970s carpet off the entire first floor.

The pressure is on for Dick and Angel as they host a very special wedding for close friends. Motorcycle mad Essex couple Martin and Kim start their search to buy the perfect chateau but can't see eye to eye. Cash-strapped Tim and Rebecca call in their mates to help with restoration work. Fiona puts her B&B plans on hold as she faces a race against time to prepare for her first wedding. With the reception set to be outside she needs to fix 40 windows on the aging chateau façade.

Tim and Rebecca battle to get their chateau looking tip top for a tour operator who may potentially want to put it on his books for visitors to the nearby Le Mans Motor track. Motorcycle loving couple Martin and Kim continue their rollercoaster search for a dream chateau. The clock is ticking for Fiona as she has 24 hours to prepare for her first-ever wedding. The chateau exterior may be completed but now she must ensure the 12-acre grounds are picture perfect for the big day. Karen, Paul and their two children need to make their chateau attractive to guests. Their latest plan is to restore a disused hen house, but tensions rise when Paul doesn't meet Karen's standards.

Tim and Rebecca receive a booking and prepare for the imminent arrival of their first paying guests. The test has arrived to see if they're up for the B&B life. Martin and Kim take their chateau search up a gear and view the last property on their list. Will this be the place that seals the deal? Paul and Karen embark on creating a cinema room in their barn, but bad luck strikes as the building looks set to collapse, and their hopes of breaking even start to crumble. But Angel helps cushion the blow by upholstering a family heirloom.

Anna and Edward host another big wedding, but Edward's out of action. With the food delayed and the weather threatening to take a turn for the worse, hopefully Anna can pull it off without a hitch. Dick visits Tim and Rebecca as they run into structural problems on their second B&B guest suite. With only one guest room up and running, they're in a race against time to double their income by the end of the summer season. Paul tackles a leaking outbuilding to finish the cinema room, while Karen does all she can to bag their first wedding booking.

In this episode Dick and Angel give Jonny a crash course in the dos and don'ts of chateau shopping before he and his wife start the search for their own dream place. Jonathan and Michael, who are struggling to turn their magnificent French castle into a money-making venture, explore some of their chateau's caves in the hope of finding a buried fortune. And Phil and Angelina struggle to pitch their chateau as the perfect place for a 50th wedding anniversary party when they can't see eye to eye themselves.

In this episode, Angel advises Brits Jonathan and Michael on how to make their chateau wedding business work. Then it's crunch time for the pair as they try to persuade an American couple to book a big money wedding with them. Phil and Angelina are clearing their garden for a wedding anniversary party - but struggle to dispose of the debris. And Jonnie and Ashley view two properties in their search for a dream chateau.

Former army engineer Dick visits Philip and Angelina and helps them build a bridge at their chateau: will Dick's design work? Jonathan and Michael test the services they provide at their chateau by inviting Michael's old college mates for the weekend, but will they be able to lay off the partying? And Jonny and Ashley continue the search for their dream chateau; could this be their lucky day?

Dick helps search for a stash of wine, said to be hidden by the Germans during World War II, in one of Jonathan and Michael's caves. Philip and Angelina continue preparations to get their chateau and its grounds ready for a big event - but they've heaps to do and they're running out of time. And single mum Fiona starts the big job of renovating a dining room and staircase at her chateau, ready for a visit by the mayor.

It's crunch time for Jonathan and Michael who are facing their investors. Their newest idea - to keep goats - does not go down well. Philip and Angelina host the big anniversary party they've been spending weeks preparing for, but with broken toilets and 60 guests to contend with, how will it go? And single mum Fiona battles to get her dining room ready to show off to the mayor.

Brit Mandy and her American business partner Steve have decided to build a swimming pool to entice more paying guests to their stunning cliff-edge chateau in the Dordogne. But they face problem after problem after problem... Desperate to increase income at his chateau, Michael invites Angel to help out with an experiment to do afternoon tea for the locals. Can they get it ready in time? And Philip and Angelina go furniture shopping.

As Jonathan and Michael prepare their chateau for the big wedding, they have a sewage problem that threatens to take the whole first floor out of action; with 40 guests due, the timing couldn't be worse. Mandy and Steve continue to have pool problems, and, with the first guests of the season about to arrive, they also have to contend with a collapsed wall. It's decision time for Philip and Angelina: can they find their own chateau to buy? Or is it time to return to Britain? And Dick and Angel go hunting in their own chateau's attic for goodies and treasures left over by the previous owners - and are amazed by what they discover.

With the first guests of the season about to turn up, the pool continues to be a nightmare for Mandy and Steve. Angel shows some clever, cheap, wedding tips - but will Dick and the kids like them? For Jonathan and Michael, with the big wedding day upon them and 45 guests to deal with, can they deliver the perfect occasion?

Dick's with Donna McDougal who believes a horde of ancient armour was hidden in her chateau's lake. Will they be able to locate the mythical horde? In the Dordogne, we meet new parents Tim and Krys. The young couple are struggling to juggle their new baby with converting an attic into a bed and breakfast suite to generate much-needed extra cash. And in their chateau near Limoges, chef Colette and front-of-house husband Paul try to launch an ambitious new menu to bring in more customers and revenue.

In this episode, Dick and Donna's search for the armour in the lake continues - they bring in a digger? But will it deliver what they're looking for? Tim and Krys, with the help of Tim's brother Ben, continue to struggle getting the attic converted in time for the first guests of the season. And Dick and his mother-in-law Jenny struggle with preparing and freezing 500lbs of pork, before attempting to turn the final 4lbs into salamis. How will they do?

Dick's at home building a compost toilet for guests to use at outside weddings. Also in the Pays de la Loire, twenty-something couple Billy and Gwendoline want to open their chateau as a wedding location, but it's not going to plan as the chimney appears to have caught fire. Near Dijon, Clive and Tanith run an upmarket chateau hotel but need to win over the locals, so they put on an open day. And sisters Tanya and Marian prepare to visit their chateau in the Loire Valley. They need to get it ready for the first guests of the summer in less than a week's time but are faced with everything from dead flies to leaking swimming pools.

Billy, Gwendoline and Michael locate their heating problem but it means Billy faces the tricky task of repointing the chimney 20 metres up - despite being scared of heights. Clive and Tanith get their hands dirty trying to work out what's stopped the fountain working in their pond at their hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant. And the clock's ticking for sisters Marian and Tanya as they try to sort out a winter's worth of problems.

Billy, Gwendoline and Michael finally hope to move into their chateau so they can host a hen party. But the kitchen's unfinished and Michael goes missing. Clive and Tanith play Cupid; will all go to plan? In the Loire Valley, Paul and Karen rent out their chateau as a holiday gite. To attract more guests, they plan to create an office in an old water tower - if Paul can shift the old water tank... And Dick and Angel try to keep costs down when shopping for baths.

Billy and Gwendoline have their hands full: they rope in Dick to help them put up a chandelier then have to track down some wild boars that are causing chaos in and around the chateau. Clive and Tanith attempt to make a fully self-sufficient dish for their hotel's restaurant then test it out. And at Paul and Karen's chateau, Paul continues the task of converting their water tower into an office, no mean feat in 33 degree heat.

At Billy and Gwendoline's chateau, Billy and his dad attempt to level a patio so it passes health and safety regulations; easier said than done in an 18th century building. As Paul and Karen struggle to get the office conversion finished in time, a huge damaged pine tree needs to be cut down. And while Clive's dad Martin attempts to fix a wall surrounding the lake, Clive investigates a huge, creepy nest in the roof of the orangery, the building he hopes one day will be a house for his dad.

In the Picardy region, Tim and Margreeth, who run their chateau as a B&B, plan to sell 'gite timeshares' and build an upmarket caravan park to grow the business. But first Tim needs to evict a swarm of bees. Near Calais, Nicole and Stephan need income to turn their chateau into a B&B, so they're converting their hall into a tearoom. Alison and Paul have spent nine years renovating their ancient chateau. To give up their professional day jobs, they must increase bookings - so they're creating a 'wedding terrace' around the pool, with an outside kitchen. But there's a leak in the pool and Paul gets distracted by an old motorcycle.

Nicole visits Angel to ask her about some wallpaper she found in her chateau. They talk business, and Angel gives Nicole a surprising tip. Tim and Margreeth prepare for Easter when their chateau will host 30 guests, but there are problems in the kitchen. Paul and Alison prepare a party to launch their new wedding terrace - but will the weather wash it out?

Tim and Margreeth concentrate on renovating the only caravan in their new park and the fire pit that will be its centrepiece. Nicole and Stephan make a drastic decision, and prepare for a party to celebrate the renovation of the main hall. Paul and Alison continue their search for the secret tunnel in their oubliette, and make the final preparations for a wedding, but bad weather throws both tasks into disarray. Stephanie runs music events at her chateau in central France but needs to increase revenue. She's come up with a plan to host singles parties, so she has a trial run with friends and family.

Tim and Margreeth visit Dick and Angel who come up with some radical suggestions to change their business plans. Stephanie hopes to prepare for her first singles weekend by planting a romantic rose garden - if she can work the digger. Near the Pyrenees, Sophie and James need to raise funds for their ancient chateau fast, so decide to put on a day of historic talks, dinner and a tour. But will anyone turn up? And Dick and Angel struggle to rescue the children's trampoline that's been blown into their moat.

Tim and Margreeth start to research their new business idea, but can they find the suppliers to help them? Stephanie's big event - singles night - arrives. Will it all go to plan, and more importantly, will there be romance in the air? And Sophie and James put on a walking tour near their chateau, but with ominous rain clouds gathering, will it go ahead? And if not, how will they fund the urgent repairs for their roof?