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Black's Gate Crescent, Belfast2021100720211121 (R4)Lynsey Hanley visits 28-year-old Katrina who's just moved into her brand new house in west Belfast, an affordable home built on a brownfield site.

Katrina is thrilled with her new three-bed home. Constructed on the the former Visteon car manufacturing site, the Black's Gate development features hundred of new affordable homes in an area with a significant shortage of homes.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Old industrial sites appear to offer an answer to Britain's housing shortage. But as Lynsey discovers speaking to the site's developer, Radius Housing, building on brownfield sites is not without its challenges.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of the site, and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics looks at the issues surrounding building on industrial land.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley visits 28-year-old Katrina in her brand new affordable home in west Belfast.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Lynsey Hanley visits 28-year-old Katrina who's just moved into her brand new house in west Belfast, an affordable home built on a brownfield site.

Katrina is thrilled with her new three-bed home. Constructed on the the former Visteon car manufacturing site, the Black's Gate development features hundred of new affordable homes in an area with a significant shortage of homes.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Old industrial sites appear to offer an answer to Britain's housing shortage. But as Lynsey discovers speaking to the site's developer, Radius Housing, building on brownfield sites is not without its challenges.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of the site, and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics looks at the issues surrounding building on industrial land.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley visits 28-year-old Katrina in her brand new affordable home in west Belfast.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Clarence Drive, Glasgow20211012

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Simon who lives in a four bedroom Glasgow tenement.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Simon lost his parents at a young age, meaning he had sufficient capital to purchase a property outright when he was just 20 years old. Out of tragic circumstances, Simon has been able to build a secure life and doesn't have the money worries that many people have to contend with.

Lynsey explores how property ownership has changed Simon's life and outlook, and examines what his experiences tell us about the UK housing market.

Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of Simon's tenement and Professor Paul Cheshire puts his story in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Simon who bought his first house at the age of just 20.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Clarence Drive, Glasgow2021101220211212 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Simon who lives in a four bedroom Glasgow tenement.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Simon lost his parents at a young age, meaning he had sufficient capital to purchase a property outright when he was just 20 years old. Out of tragic circumstances, Simon has been able to build a secure life and doesn't have the money worries that many people have to contend with.

Lynsey explores how property ownership has changed Simon's life and outlook, and examines what his experiences tell us about the UK housing market.

Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of Simon's tenement and Professor Paul Cheshire puts his story in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Simon who bought his first house at the age of just 20.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Clough Close, Middlesbrough20211013

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of 35 year old electrician Steve whose one bedroom flat has plummeted in value.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. When Steve first bought his one bedroom flat in Middlesbrough he saw it as a huge achievement. He had grown up in a council house and was delighted to be a home owner.

14 years on, the flat has declined in value by tens of thousands of pounds. Lynsey Hanley explores why.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of the land that Clough Close was built on, and Professor Paul Cheshire examines the reasons why Steve's flat has proved such a poor investment.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Steve whose one bedroom flat has plummeted in value.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Clough Close, Middlesbrough2021101320211219 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of 35 year old electrician Steve whose one bedroom flat has plummeted in value.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. When Steve first bought his one bedroom flat in Middlesbrough he saw it as a huge achievement. He had grown up in a council house and was delighted to be a home owner.

14 years on, the flat has declined in value by tens of thousands of pounds. Lynsey Hanley explores why.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of the land that Clough Close was built on, and Professor Paul Cheshire examines the reasons why Steve's flat has proved such a poor investment.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Steve whose one bedroom flat has plummeted in value.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Crawley20211011

Lynsey Hanley looks at overcrowding in UK homes, telling the story of 30-year-old Dorine and her family in Crawley, West Sussex.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed. Over ten episodes, Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Today, the story of Dorine who lives in a two-bed flat in Crawley with her husband, three children and two sisters. She and her husband both worked at nearby Gatwick airport - until the pandemic severely affected the air travel industry.

Crawley New Town was a utopian solution to Britain's housing crisis just after the Second World War - but as Lynsey discovers, it's now just another manifestation of our current shortage of homes.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen explores the history of Crawley and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts Dorine's situation in context. Professor Cheshire is a member of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley looks at overcrowding in UK homes, telling the story of 30-year-old Dorine.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Crawley2021101120211205 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley looks at overcrowding in UK homes, telling the story of 30-year-old Dorine and her family in Crawley, West Sussex.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed. Over ten episodes, Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Today, the story of Dorine who lives in a two-bed flat in Crawley with her husband, three children and two sisters. She and her husband both worked at nearby Gatwick airport - until the pandemic severely affected the air travel industry.

Crawley New Town was a utopian solution to Britain's housing crisis just after the Second World War - but as Lynsey discovers, it's now just another manifestation of our current shortage of homes.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen explores the history of Crawley and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts Dorine's situation in context. Professor Cheshire is a member of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley looks at overcrowding in UK homes, telling the story of 30-year-old Dorine.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Crowborough Road, Tooting, South London20211005

Lynsey Hanley visits 32-year-old Danielle who still lives with her mum Lydia in their Edwardian house in Tooting, south London, 11 years after graduating.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. NHS worker Danielle wants to buy a home but has been priced out of her local area. It was very different for mum Lydia who moved here 30 years ago when property was still affordable. Lynsey explores why Danielle's experience is so different to her mum's - and she examines the effect that living at home for so long has had on Danielle's confidence and development.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen researches Crowborough Road's history and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts Danielle's experiences in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores why Danielle still lives with mum Lydia 11 years after graduating.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Crowborough Road, Tooting, South London2021100520211107 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley visits 32-year-old Danielle who still lives with her mum Lydia in their Edwardian house in Tooting, south London, 11 years after graduating.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. NHS worker Danielle wants to buy a home but has been priced out of her local area. It was very different for mum Lydia who moved here 30 years ago when property was still affordable. Lynsey explores why Danielle's experience is so different to her mum's - and she examines the effect that living at home for so long has had on Danielle's confidence and development.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen researches Crowborough Road's history and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts Danielle's experiences in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores why Danielle still lives with mum Lydia 11 years after graduating.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Garrick Street, Liverpool20211008

Lynsey Hanley speaks to 39-year-old Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just £1 and explores what his story tells us about the UK's housing crisis.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Chris purchased his Victorian terraced house from Liverpool City Council under their One Pound House scheme. The house was derelict after a regeneration scheme had been cancelled. Chris simply had to prove he had the money and the expertise to renovate the property. He's now living their with his partner, 38-year-old Emma, and they're expecting their first child. They love their home.

Melanie Backe-Hansen researches the history of Chris and Emma's home and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts the story of the One Pound House scheme in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley speaks to Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just \u00a31.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Garrick Street, Liverpool2021100820211128 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley speaks to 39-year-old Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just £1 and explores what his story tells us about the UK's housing crisis.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Chris purchased his Victorian terraced house from Liverpool City Council under their One Pound House scheme. The house was derelict after a regeneration scheme had been cancelled. Chris simply had to prove he had the money and the expertise to renovate the property. He's now living their with his partner, 38-year-old Emma, and they're expecting their first child. They love their home.

Melanie Backe-Hansen researches the history of Chris and Emma's home and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts the story of the One Pound House scheme in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley speaks to Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just \u00a31.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Lilley Farm Oast House, Kent20211006

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Lynsey Hanley looks at controversial proposals for a large housing development surrounding Ian and Angela's converted oast house in Tudeley, Kent.

When Ian and Angela first viewed Lilley Farm Oast House in 1986, it was love at first sight. Set in the Greenbelt, in a landscape of orchards and hop fields, it took just ten minutes to decide they were going to buy the property.

Now there are proposals to build thousands of houses on the land immediately surrounding them. Ian and Angela have come together with other locals to fight the plan.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen explores the history of Lilley Farm Oast House and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics explores the dilemma of building on Greenbelt land.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley looks at proposals for housing on Greenbelt land near an oast house in Kent.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Lilley Farm Oast House, Kent2021100620211114 (R4)

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Lynsey Hanley looks at controversial proposals for a large housing development surrounding Ian and Angela's converted oast house in Tudeley, Kent.

When Ian and Angela first viewed Lilley Farm Oast House in 1986, it was love at first sight. Set in the Greenbelt, in a landscape of orchards and hop fields, it took just ten minutes to decide they were going to buy the property.

Now there are proposals to build thousands of houses on the land immediately surrounding them. Ian and Angela have come together with other locals to fight the plan.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen explores the history of Lilley Farm Oast House and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics explores the dilemma of building on Greenbelt land.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley looks at proposals for housing on Greenbelt land near an oast house in Kent.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Omnibus Part 120211008

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of five very different homes and their occupants.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed.

In this omnibus episode, we visit Cornwall, Tooting, Kent, Belfast and Liverpool. Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores the UK's housing crisis through the stories of five homes.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Omnibus Part 220211015

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of five very different homes and their occupants.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed.

In this omnibus episode, we visit Crawley, Glasgow, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Pembrokeshire. Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores the UK's housing crisis through the stories of five homes.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Solva, Pembrokeshire20211015

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Rachel and Angus, both in their twenties, who live in a caravan in west Wales due to the shortage of affordable homes in the area.

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Rachel and Angus would like to live where Rachel grew up in the picturesque village of Solva, Pembrokeshire. But only one property has come up for rent in the past year as the area is popular with second home owners and property prices are high. This leaves Rachel and Angus facing the prospect of another cold winter in their caravan.

But Rachel and other local people are looking at solutions to tackle the crisis. They've banded together to form a Community Land Trust which is hoping to build new affordable homes in the area.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Rachel and Angus who live in a caravan in west Wales.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

Solva, Pembrokeshire2021101520220102 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Rachel and Angus, both in their twenties, who live in a caravan in west Wales due to the shortage of affordable homes in the area.

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Rachel and Angus would like to live where Rachel grew up in the picturesque village of Solva, Pembrokeshire. But only one property has come up for rent in the past year as the area is popular with second home owners and property prices are high. This leaves Rachel and Angus facing the prospect of another cold winter in their caravan.

But Rachel and other local people are looking at solutions to tackle the crisis. They've banded together to form a Community Land Trust which is hoping to build new affordable homes in the area.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Rachel and Angus who live in a caravan in west Wales.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

St Thomas' Street, Newcastle upon Tyne20211014

Lynsey Hanley tells the cautionary tale of Howard and Margaret, who are leaseholders of a handsome Georgian style property in central Newcastle.

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Howard and Margaret have fallen foul of England's leasehold laws and now describe their seemingly desirable home as a 'gilded cage'.

Lynsey explores the leasehold system and finds out just how contentious land ownership in this country can be.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of St Thomas Street and Professor Paul Cheshire puts the story in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the cautionary tale of two leaseholders of a Georgian style property.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

St Thomas' Street, Newcastle upon Tyne2021101420211226 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley tells the cautionary tale of Howard and Margaret, who are leaseholders of a handsome Georgian style property in central Newcastle.

Every home has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis. Howard and Margaret have fallen foul of England's leasehold laws and now describe their seemingly desirable home as a 'gilded cage'.

Lynsey explores the leasehold system and finds out just how contentious land ownership in this country can be.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen looks at the history of St Thomas Street and Professor Paul Cheshire puts the story in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley tells the cautionary tale of two leaseholders of a Georgian style property.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

The Square, St Mawes, Cornwall20211004

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten very different homes and their occupants.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed. Over ten episodes, Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Today, the story of Hillside Cottage in St Mawes, Cornwall, owned by 79-year-old Phil Salter. Phil bought this 17th-century fisherman's cottage in 1989 after selling his ex-council house. Hillside is now worth over a million pounds.

Author and journalist Lynsey Hanley explores what Hillside Cottage tells us about the impact of council house sales and second homes in areas like Cornwall.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen also researches the history of Hillside Cottage, which started out a storehouse for fish.

In other episodes, we'll visit a wide range of other homes - from a brand new house in west Belfast, to a handsome Georgian terrace in Newcastle and the tenements of Glasgow. Each property will reveal something different about the UK's housing challenges.

Throughout the series, Paul Cheshire, emeritus professor of economic geography at the London School of Economics will put each home in context. Professor Cheshire is a member of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten homes.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.

The Square, St Mawes, Cornwall2021100420211031 (R4)

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten very different homes and their occupants.

Every one of Britain's 27 million homes has a story to tell about Britain's housing crisis and how it might be fixed. Over ten episodes, Lynsey explores houses of every shape and size, new and old, right across the UK.

Today, the story of Hillside Cottage in St Mawes, Cornwall, owned by 79-year-old Phil Salter. Phil bought this 17th-century fisherman's cottage in 1989 after selling his ex-council house. Hillside is now worth over a million pounds.

Author and journalist Lynsey Hanley explores what Hillside Cottage tells us about the impact of council house sales and second homes in areas like Cornwall.

House historian Melanie Backe-Hansen also researches the history of Hillside Cottage, which started out a storehouse for fish.

In other episodes, we'll visit a wide range of other homes - from a brand new house in west Belfast, to a handsome Georgian terrace in Newcastle and the tenements of Glasgow. Each property will reveal something different about the UK's housing challenges.

Throughout the series, Paul Cheshire, emeritus professor of economic geography at the London School of Economics will put each home in context. Professor Cheshire is a member of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten homes.

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through ten homes and their owners.