The earlier series dealt more with normal people with normal aspirations and incomes, who took on interesting projects such as restorations of interesting abandoned buildings or realistic and relevant new builds. The budgets were small and the outcomes pleasant, reasonable and timely. Then, at some stage, the series went into 'green' overload where all buildings had to be environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. Mostly involving couples with more money than sense. Like so many reality shows, they start off with good intentions, then lose the plot. But then the show keeps popping up so someone must be watching. I don't have any issue with Kevin McCloud who (to me), gives the impression of being quite normal and reasonable. He must surely cringe when dealing with some couple's fantasies. I've given 4 out of 10 as I admit to watching latest episodes when desperate.
Review of Grand Designs
