Mark Jefferies and Nicola Methven take a look at tonight’s TV, including the new series of Grand Designs that celebrates its 25th anniversary
Grand Designs turned into a bloody drama for its new series celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Host Kevin McCloud let slip that a crew member sliced his finger off when trying to get a perfect shot using a drone. He said the drone was flying back to a boat off East Yorkshire but its GPS landing spot moved.
Kevin revealed: “It bounces off the mast, heads for the water… Steve tries to grab it and it slices his finger off and the drone crashes into the sea. The footage is gone, so we just try to make it up the old-fashioned way.”
He explained that when drones first came out, they were “like miniature helicopters” and would make buildings’ windows shake. At the birthday bash for the C4 property show, Kevin also told how bosses originally wanted it to be called Bricks and Mortar.
Despite the drone mishap though, he said he loves his job: “There’s something very powerful in the moment trying to find a narrative path through the project. I love it, and I’m quite addicted to that process and don’t have to worry about who pays for lunch.”
Anton: Du Be Modest, Pros
Anton Du Beke says pros joining Strictly Come Dancing should take time to establish themselves before trying to be a big star. The judge told the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast: “If you stay on it for a few years, then you can start to build and develop. But don’t try and smash open the front doors immediately.”
What a ‘Lotte to look forward to
Paramount+ has announced a new reality show called Geordie Shore: Charlotte’s Having Another Baby.
As the long title suggests, it is about Charlotte Crosby as she and her fiancé Jake Ankers prepare for the arrival of their second child. Charlotte said: “I am back and beyond excited to show you all our special journey as we prepare for baby number two. I hope you’re all ready for the madness to begin.” The show will be broadcast in 2025.
Paddy: I pack my trunks and I’m off
Paddy McGuinness heads out on the road with his former Top Gear co-star Chris Harris for their new BBC series, Paddy And Chris: Road Tripping, which starts this weekend.
Asked for his essential travel item, Paddy said: “The holiday swimming trunks… the novelty patterned ones that come out to out-dad all the other dads at the hotel pool.” Chris responded: “The most valuable item I take when travelling with Mr McGuinness is definitely earplugs!”