This is my Dad’s extraordinary house is Dorset. I wasn’t brought up here, my parents
moved on the day Location, Location, Location was commissioned. I was driving down to help with the move and I got a call to say the show was wanted by @channel4. So for the last 24 years I have criss crossed the UK learning an extraordinary amount about my country, my fellow citizens and the houses that have been built, and are being built, in the UK.
I’ve probably seen more homes in more places than anyone else. Loads of people in the industry have seen lots of houses in their area, or a variety of areas but the number of lived in properties that Phil and I have seen across the country would be hard to beat, especially as we spend at least 2 hours in each one.
My view that many modern so called “detached” houses don’t deserve the description, given the small distance between the houses and the poor build quality is entirely valid. I have seen many semi detached and terraced homes which have better sized gardens, larger & lighter rooms and have better sound & heat insulation than some modern detached homes. They also make far better use of available land and their layout is more conducive to community cohesion.
We need to have a more open debate about what we build and where we build it. Unfortunately our national newspapers have no interest in any of this; What they want is clicks, with a side order of spite & devision. So instead of acknowledging that my experience of homes across the UK means my views should at least be examined, they instead say “she lives in a detached house but says other shouldn’t” this pathetic approach is something that holds us back in the UK. People don’t speak up for fear of this type of rubbish. Luckily I’m not one of them. 🙄😘
This is my Dad’s extraordinary house is Dorset. I wasn’t brought up here, my parents
moved on the day Location, Location, Location was commissioned. I was driving down to help with the move and I got a call to say the show was wanted by @channel4. So for the last 24 years I have criss crossed the UK learning an extraordinary amount about my country, my fellow citizens and the houses that have been built, and are being built, in the UK.
I’ve probably seen more homes in more places than anyone else. Loads of people in the industry have seen lots of houses in their area, or a variety of areas but the number of lived in properties that Phil and I have seen across the country would be hard to beat, especially as we spend at least 2 hours in each one.
My view that many modern so called “detached” houses don’t deserve the description, given the small distance between the houses and the poor build quality is entirely valid. I have seen many semi detached and terraced homes which have better sized gardens, larger & lighter rooms and have better sound & heat insulation than some modern detached homes. They also make far better use of available land and their layout is more conducive to community cohesion.
We need to have a more open debate about what we build and where we build it. Unfortunately our national newspapers have no interest in any of this; What they want is clicks, with a side order of spite & devision. So instead of acknowledging that my experience of homes across the UK means my views should at least be examined, they instead say “she lives in a detached house but says other shouldn’t” this pathetic approach is something that holds us back in the UK. People don’t speak up for fear of this type of rubbish. Luckily I’m not one of them. 🙄😘
This is my Dad’s extraordinary house is Dorset. I wasn’t brought up here, my parents
moved on the day Location, Location, Location was commissioned. I was driving down to help with the move and I got a call to say the show was wanted by @channel4. So for the last 24 years I have criss crossed the UK learning an extraordinary amount about my country, my fellow citizens and the houses that have been built, and are being built, in the UK.
I’ve probably seen more homes in more places than anyone else. Loads of people in the industry have seen lots of houses in their area, or a variety of areas but the number of lived in properties that Phil and I have seen across the country would be hard to beat, especially as we spend at least 2 hours in each one.
My view that many modern so called “detached” houses don’t deserve the description, given the small distance between the houses and the poor build quality is entirely valid. I have seen many semi detached and terraced homes which have better sized gardens, larger & lighter rooms and have better sound & heat insulation than some modern detached homes. They also make far better use of available land and their layout is more conducive to community cohesion.
We need to have a more open debate about what we build and where we build it. Unfortunately our national newspapers have no interest in any of this; What they want is clicks, with a side order of spite & devision. So instead of acknowledging that my experience of homes across the UK means my views should at least be examined, they instead say “she lives in a detached house but says other shouldn’t” this pathetic approach is something that holds us back in the UK. People don’t speak up for fear of this type of rubbish. Luckily I’m not one of them. 🙄😘
Back in the car with…..
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Wonderful day on my annual trip to @glendyecabinsandcottages. I always say the same thing, I cannot recommend this place more 🏴#Scotland #walking
Back at work, back in the car and guess who is in the driving seat?
@philspencertv @stevenijp #januaryblues #newzealand #yorkshire
We had a lovely New Year’s holiday, it seems in the distance past now, but that’s what photos and films are for. On the days when things feel really shit and you want to rage at the world you can look through your pics and think, actually I’m so lucky, and this feeling will pass, and perhaps the persons who caused it might fall under a bus 😜
Phil and I filming a secret project today 🤫
Phil and I promoting @c4locationsofficial while filming @loveitorlistituk #multitasking way to go @channel4
I popped into @johnlewis on Oxford Street this afternoon to see the Homestart giving tree, on Monday night I had the honour of hosting & helping speakers at a dinner that celebrated 50 Years of @homestartuk. It’s a wonderful organisation, if you don’t know about it do look it up, it could change your life, because volunteering for Homestart could become the highlight of your week or because you or someone you love could really do with their help. 😘 (It should not need to be said but this is not an ad/or paid for post, I just ❤️Homestart.)
I popped into @johnlewis on Oxford Street this afternoon to see the Homestart giving tree, on Monday night I had the honour of hosting & helping speakers at a dinner that celebrated 50 Years of @homestartuk. It’s a wonderful organisation, if you don’t know about it do look it up, it could change your life, because volunteering for Homestart could become the highlight of your week or because you or someone you love could really do with their help. 😘 (It should not need to be said but this is not an ad/or paid for post, I just ❤️Homestart.)
I popped into @johnlewis on Oxford Street this afternoon to see the Homestart giving tree, on Monday night I had the honour of hosting & helping speakers at a dinner that celebrated 50 Years of @homestartuk. It’s a wonderful organisation, if you don’t know about it do look it up, it could change your life, because volunteering for Homestart could become the highlight of your week or because you or someone you love could really do with their help. 😘 (It should not need to be said but this is not an ad/or paid for post, I just ❤️Homestart.)
I popped into @johnlewis on Oxford Street this afternoon to see the Homestart giving tree, on Monday night I had the honour of hosting & helping speakers at a dinner that celebrated 50 Years of @homestartuk. It’s a wonderful organisation, if you don’t know about it do look it up, it could change your life, because volunteering for Homestart could become the highlight of your week or because you or someone you love could really do with their help. 😘 (It should not need to be said but this is not an ad/or paid for post, I just ❤️Homestart.)
I popped into @johnlewis on Oxford Street this afternoon to see the Homestart giving tree, on Monday night I had the honour of hosting & helping speakers at a dinner that celebrated 50 Years of @homestartuk. It’s a wonderful organisation, if you don’t know about it do look it up, it could change your life, because volunteering for Homestart could become the highlight of your week or because you or someone you love could really do with their help. 😘 (It should not need to be said but this is not an ad/or paid for post, I just ❤️Homestart.)
More madness from the car with @philspencertv and the @loveitorlistituk team 😘😘😘
I tried to use Ludwig filter but it turns out that doesn’t work to sort the crazy bit of hair that is sticking out but Love you @allsoppsbeer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’d support you to the pub & back 😜
I did a live post from @lacquerchest earlier but lost connection, these are few pics I took this morning. This shop is one of my favourite places in the world, the huge and constantly changing array of beautiful, quirky & fascinating objects from all corners of the world is a joy, and there really is something for most budgets, it’s not one of those shops where you daren’t ask the price and anyhow, everything is carefully labelled. The shop belongs to my Mother in law, Gretchen Andersen, and my children were always allowed free reign in the shop, she never seemed to worry that they would break things, and they never did.
I did a live post from @lacquerchest earlier but lost connection, these are few pics I took this morning. This shop is one of my favourite places in the world, the huge and constantly changing array of beautiful, quirky & fascinating objects from all corners of the world is a joy, and there really is something for most budgets, it’s not one of those shops where you daren’t ask the price and anyhow, everything is carefully labelled. The shop belongs to my Mother in law, Gretchen Andersen, and my children were always allowed free reign in the shop, she never seemed to worry that they would break things, and they never did.
Best thing I have bought in ages, from @anyahindmarch If you need to do make-up on the move it’s a game changer.
Not an ad, bought the normal way
