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LauraNorderr Sat 22-Jun-24 20:08:37

I’m sitting enjoying this wonderful programme. Do perservere JamesandJon.
Colourful 70s delight with Estelle and I’m wallowing in mosaic heaven as I write, ooh now it’s fishy…

JamesandJon33 Sat 22-Jun-24 14:06:56

We watched it also. I do so love LLB However we have terrible trouble with Channel 4 streaming so gave up. Might try again though.

LauraNorderr Sat 22-Jun-24 13:38:10

Ooh, thank you for the heads up Whethertomorrow. I love this kind of programme.
Was it on Channel 4?

Athrawes Sat 22-Jun-24 10:59:06

I like Llewelyn Bowen - he's so lively and different - even though sometimes he does go OTT. I've not yet seen his programme but I think I recorded it

Whethertomorrow Sat 22-Jun-24 10:49:25

My pleasure. I actually smiled the whole way through the programme! A first for me.

keepcalmandcavachon Sat 22-Jun-24 09:12:07

Ooh, sounds good! Hadn't come across this, thankyou Whethertomorrowsunshine

Harris27 Sat 22-Jun-24 08:59:59

I loved it the girl from the 70’s house is on the bidding room. I think it’s a really good idea for a programme. Can’t wait for the next one.love Llewelyn bowman he waved at me once in the metro centre whilst waiting to go on he’s so friendly.

David49 Sat 22-Jun-24 08:46:03

eddiecat78

We lived very near to the pirate home. Felix Dennis was much admired in the area - every year he opened his gardens for charity and the pirate house was also open to the public then so I have been inside it. It wasn't mentioned that this house replaced another which would have been spectacular but burnt to the ground shortly before completion.
Felix ended his life planting hundreds of acres of trees and left the bulk of his estate to what is now his charity "The Heart of England Forest"

Dennis made his money from Porn Magazines, he was popular in the village throwing his cash around, when you have that much money you can buy your way anywhere.
Yes he has planted lots of trees and receives the largest farm payment in the county, well over £1m a year.

eddiecat78 Sat 22-Jun-24 07:22:53

We lived very near to the pirate home. Felix Dennis was much admired in the area - every year he opened his gardens for charity and the pirate house was also open to the public then so I have been inside it. It wasn't mentioned that this house replaced another which would have been spectacular but burnt to the ground shortly before completion.
Felix ended his life planting hundreds of acres of trees and left the bulk of his estate to what is now his charity "The Heart of England Forest"

Dinahmo Fri 21-Jun-24 21:43:50

We left the tv on after watching George Clarke's small Spaces. I was surprised that I enjoyed LLB's programme as much as I did. I did think that the art teacher was a bit "up herself" and didn't like all those crochet blanket/throws/artworks. The wallpaper wall was good though.

I thought that the 70s home was interesting, having lived in flats during the 70s with that awful orange wallpaper and fabric. However I liked that lady's home because she had embraced the whole ethos and it worked well.

crazyH Fri 21-Jun-24 21:36:37

No I don’t think so. I saw LLB on something recently but can’t remember what. All that I noted is that his luscious hair is going grey and he had a blue silky jacket. 😂

MayBee70 Fri 21-Jun-24 21:36:04

Yes, I love those sort of programmes. How does the man with the fish tanks keep them clean? I must admit to feeling a bit claustrophobic seeing some of those houses!

Whethertomorrow Fri 21-Jun-24 21:32:23

Did anyone catch this the other night with Laurence Llewelyn Bowen?

It was hilarious with LLB doing his usual camp and flirty innuendos. I love his style anyway but he was on top form.

The properties were brilliant, quirky and colourful, not a pompous designer in sight, just home makers with their own ideas.

Can’t wait for the next one.