Other Peoples' Houses

I hate this show as its yet another program that draws you in out of voyeurism, hooks you into aspiring to the participant's taste (most often only possible if you have unlimited funds but absolutely no possessions to clutter up the place), or else lets you laugh at other people's lack of taste. Worst of all, in this particular case, is the presenter - young, pretty, slim, and oh my god how smug can you get? Don't get me wrong - she's brilliant in the job, especially in all the put downs completely devoid of cattiness. Talking about setting impossible goals! I hate property shows in general most probably because of the smugness factor - ...  Read the complete review

Yes I’m a telly addict, and one of the millions in this country who enjoys programmes about DIY and Interior Design although recently, even I, have been getting tired of the endless Changing Rooms and Home Front spin-offs that have been flooding the TV schedules. However, I happen to be moving house in a couple of weeks and so thoughts of how to decorate and design my new home have, of late, been preoccupying me. So when ‘Other People’s Houses’ began on Channel 4 a couple of weeks ago I decided to give it a go. It’s aired on Tuesday nights at 8’o’clock on Channel 4. The programme lasts for an hour. The ...  Read the complete review

This is an interesting programme in which each episode centres on one family upgrading their house into the home of their dreams, with a few helpful suggestions from the ever-helpful presenter. Whilst at the same time this is going on the presenter and film crew are also running around the countryside taking a look at other peoples dream homes which vary from the exotic and wonderful to the absolutely terrible. One thing that I have noticed from the programme is that all the homeowners in it appear to be extremely well off. Which is fine if you have tens of thousands of pounds to burn and are looking for some inspiration on upgrading your property. However ...  Read the complete review