What to watch on TV on Thursday 20 June, from Outrageous Homes to Bill Bailey’s new series
PROPERTY-SHOW fans are in for an enjoyable evening tonight as two titans of the genre return with new series.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has got the keys to some of the wackiest houses in the country, while George Clarke is back to help people turn tiny places into hugely impressive homes and businesses.
Here are TV Mag’s six telly picks for Thursday 20 June…
Outrageous Homes (10pm C4)
The title of this series sums it up perfectly, as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen travels across the country to meet the daring homeowners who have ripped up the rulebook when it comes to interior design.
Tonight, we discover that there’s so much more to daring decor than the odd feature wall, as Laurence heads to an incredible estate in Warwickshire that once belonged to publisher and poet Felix Dennis.
In 1987, he combined his love of partying and pirates to create a very quirky treasure island, complete with a swimming pool in the heart of the house and real palm trees.
Laurence’s commentary adds plenty of humour throughout, as he also visits a fish-tank-inspired property and a home stuck in the 1970s.
Enjoyable and truly outrageous viewing.
The Stormtrooper Scandal (9pm BBC2)
On 7 November 2021, art curator Ben Moore and his colleagues became millionaires overnight after they sold a digital art collection – aka NFTs – of customised Star Wars Stormtrooper helmets designed by some of the biggest names in the industry.
However, it turned out to be a little too good to be true.
This feature-length film explores the scandal, and features interviews with Ben and some of the artists involved.
Bill Bailey’s Musical Master Crafters: Juniors (8pm Sky Arts)
To coincide with Sky Arts’ Access All Arts week, comedian Bill Bailey fronts this spin-off of his popular series – and this time it’s all about the next generation and music.
Bill will meet with a variety of passionate, budding young musicians to hear more about their talent, as well as discovering what it takes to maintain musical instruments in the UK.
The Outlaws (10.40pm BBC1)
Rani’s desperately trying to clear her name for Smiler’s murder with Ben’s help – but corrupt cop Burgess seems to be hot on their heels at every turn.
However, in the meantime, Smiler’s girlfriend reveals some very important details about The Dean that could blow open his whole operation – if only they can find a vital piece of evidence.
Plus, Greg attempts to help Gabby win in court against her dad, portrayed with perfect menace by Richard E. Grant.
Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble (7pm C5)
If you thought deer were harmless, think again.
Over the last 10 years, Kate Humble’s realised that many of the trees she’s planted on the farm are being damaged by wild deer.
Hoping to solve the problem, she travels to the Scottish highlands for tips on managing the creature.
Also this week, she visits Puzzlewood, an ancient iron-ore works that’s been used as a film set for Star Wars.
George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (9pm C4)
George Clarke is in the pink as Amazing Spaces returns, taking a trip to Deal in Kent, where beauty-salon owner Lucy wants to expand her business.
The plan is to convert an old fold-down caravan into a mobile salon, to take to festivals and kids’ makeover parties.
It’s a bright idea – literally, when you see the shade of pink she’s chosen – but the caravan is in need of some serious TLC.
Meanwhile, George heads to Denmark for a dose of Danish design, revisits a build from series two and starts work with Will Hardie on an airborne cabin made from an industrial scissor lift.