EricP wrote:

On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:03:25 +0100, The Wanderer
wrote:

. I've largely given up watching, the only one that
rang my bell was the guy who built his own home in the middle of his own
woodland. Unfortunately, in the follow up prog, he had acquired a partner
and sprog and she was busy imprinting her influence on what had been a
superb home.

I think the guy was a genuine person, he had no wealth, diddled the
planners and related to his immediate environment like no other person
on the show. This appealed to viewers like me.

Also, it was fascinating to watch someone *create* a house out of a
few ideas. The chances of it being demolished are zero as it has
attracted so much acclaim. It will probably end up in a heritage park,
next to the saxon house.

The only reason I started watching Wodin's day's programme was because
their false advertising lead me to believe there would be a touch of
the diy about it.

If I want to see the latest tech I'd buy a building magazine, get a
trade brochure or go to see the ideal home insipidion. Bytte whych
manne canne tyrne ye clocke backe.

There is another (daytime) programme that follows people buying homes
abroad. Much the same sort of style but at least the punters get a free
hand with their dosh and sooo much cheaper to buy in ex iron-curtain
states.

I think GD is milking the prime time slot and wouldn't survive there
long if the other channels started showing entertainment. At least I
never sponsored their slot by watching any commercials.