Grand Designs UK Season 21: Release date and where to watch in Australia

The British architecture show, Grand Designs, returns to your TV screens to continue its inspiring showcase of spectacular houses. Hosted by designer Kevin McCloud, the series has since generated international spin-offs, a testament to its enduring popularity. 

In Australia, Grand Designs Season 21 has been confirmed to finally make its premiere in January. Find out how to watch new episodes here, as well as previous seasons on demand.

Where to watch Grand Designs Season 21 in Australia? 

In Australia, season 21 will air exclusively on Foxtel, then on Foxtel Now and BINGE for streaming on demand. Grand Designs’ latest season is only available through the above services as of this writing. 

On Foxtel, season 21 launches on the LifeStyle channel, which is part of the Foxtel Plus bundle. For Foxtel Now subscribers, it’s also set to stream on LifeStyle (via Essentials pack).

Streaming Services	Available?
Foxtel Now	Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial
Foxtel	Yes – with Foxtel subscription
BINGE	Yes – with BINGE free trial

Grand Designs UK Season 21 Australia air date

The seven-episode season will launch on 10 January with a new episode each week. 

Episodes from previous seasons are also available for replays on Foxtel. You will need to check the Foxtel TV guide to find out when older episodes will be airing

Season 21	Release Dates	Streaming Services
Episode 1	Wed, 10 Jan 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 2	Wed, 17 Jan 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 3	Wed, 24 Jan 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 4	Wed, 31 Jan 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 5	Wed, 7 Feb 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 6	Wed, 14 Feb 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 7	Wed, 21 Feb 2024	Foxtel Now / BINGE

Watch Grand Designs UK Season 21 on Foxtel/Foxtel Now

On Foxtel, new episodes of the show are streamed via the LifeStyle channel. To access the show, Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes LifeStyle, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. 

Fans can also watch new episodes on Foxtel Now. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. 

For more options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Stream Grand Designs UK Season 21 on BINGE

Season 21 is also available in Australia via BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away, with a BINGE free trial. For a refresher, you can also stream episodes from Grand Designs Season 20. 

After your free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different plans for watching the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads Plan allows you to stream in HD on one device. A Standard Plan enables you to enjoy in high definition (or 4K in selected content) on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD or 4K. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contracts so you can cancel anytime.

What is Grand Designs?

Premiering in 1999, Grand Designs has since grown into an architecture spectacle that’s been entertaining fans for decades. British designer and writer Kevin McCloud became a television staple as the show’s presenter since its debut, guiding people through every architectural home-building project. 

At the heart of the show are people who give it their all to build their dream house. Equipped with a vision, patience, and resolve, they work alongside McCloud to transform their dream home into a reality. 

Often, these houses are built with modern design and energy efficiency in mind. Maximising space and views is also being taken with prudent consideration. More than experiencing delight in seeing people accomplish their dream houses, the series captures attention with the type of designs being utilised for every project, which is either extremely unique or extravagant.

Grand Designs can also be a riveting watch, especially when some homeowners refuse to give up on their dream home despite their resources running out. They also have to overcome other challenges, including delays, major changes, and other unexpected issues.

Since its premiere, the show has reeled in viewers from around the globe, prompting international versions like Grand Designs Australia, Grand Designs New Zealand, Grand Designs Sweden, and Grand Designs Finland. It airs on Channel 4 in the UK and Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE in Australia. 

Grand Designs UK trailer

Here’s the trailer for one of show’s older seasons.

Grand Designs UK seasons guide

Twenty four seasons of the TV series have aired with the latest season 24 launching on UK’s Channel 4 in September 2023. In Australia, 21 seasons are available on Foxtel (including Foxtel Now) and BINGE.

Grand Designs Season 19 can also be streamed with ads on ABC iView.

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If you enjoy architectural shows like this one, you can try other versions of this program, which includes our very own Grand Designs Australia.

Other similar programs include Queer Eye, Worst House on the Street, Sort Your Life Out, Interior Design Masters, Escape to the Chateau, Love It or List It Australia, Selling Houses Australia, and more. 

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