Series synopsis
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on February 8, 2017. It ended on June 27, 2018. It was created by Piers Taylor. It stars Caroline Quentin and Piers Taylor.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Caroline Quentin as Moderator
- Piers Taylor as Moderator
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 8, 2017 | February 28, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 28, 2018 | June 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mountain Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in mountain locations. |
February 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Forest Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in forested areas. |
February 15, 2017 |
| 3 |
Coast Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in coastal locations. |
February 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Portugal Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Portugal, where they discover four extraordinary homes built with great design and craftsmanship. |
February 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Switzerland 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. |
March 7, 2018 |
| 3 |
Japan 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. |
March 14, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2017 |
| Last aired | June 27, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |