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Alison Graham

You may remember artists Freddie Robins and Ben Coode-Adams’ Grand Design project in 2011 – converting a massive, Grade II-listed, 16th-century barn in Essex. They wanted somewhere gigantic where they could both work – Ben makes huge sculptures and needed room for welding. Freddie was keen that her home, renovated with a £650,000 budget, shouldn’t be twee. Or in any way cosy. Kevin McCloud returns to see how this trendy couple are liking rural life.

About this programme

11/12. Two years ago, London artists Freddie Robins and Ben Coode-Adams left their cramped flat and took on the conversion of a Grade II-listed timber-framed barn in the Essex countryside. At seven times the size of the average three-bedroom house, the project proved very challenging, but also gave them plenty of opportunity to be creative. Kevin McCloud returns to discover how the pair are adjusting to rural life.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter

Kevin McCloud

Crew

Director

Ann Lalic

Director

Max Baring

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