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Show Synopsis

Don’t Move, Improve is about helping homeowners realise their dream property might be nearer than they think... they might actually be living in it.

This series is about showing people how to look beyond what they live with 24/7. To identify the potential of their home and with our expert help make them realise they can get what they want by staying put.

Michael Holmes and Alison Cork will assess the homeowners’ present property and suggest two options of how they could renovate their house to meet their family’s new needs and wants.

The series will then follow the highs and lows of the renovation process. Then Michael and Alison will return to see if the homeowners have followed their advice and discovered the true potential of their home. .

Don't Move, Improve - Episode Guide
04 - 08 January Phil and Amina Absiyeh from Manchester need to transform their three bed semi into a home big enough for their family of seven. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork help them stay on budget and make the most of all their home improvements?
11 - 15 January On Don’t Move Improve, Maya Bogle is competing with her kids in their 1.3 million pound home in London. She is sick for sharing the sitting room and the kitchen is looking a little worse for wear. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork give the family the space they need?
18 - 22 January On Don’t Move Improve Clare and Jon Wright from Bristol have a growing family and a more than a few pets but they don't have a big enough house to fit them all in. Michael Holmes and Alison Cork's challenge today is to find more space for the family so they can finally enjoy their home.
25 - 29 January Yvonne and Phil Arme from Nottingham finally have the time to enjoy their home, now they've got it all to themselves. But Yvonne's not happy, she wants a bigger kitchen and a more up to date look for her house. But Phil doesn't think there's a problem. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork help them sort out their property problems and bring harmony to their home?
01 - 05 February Tony and Annabel Fregapane have a big problem, they've got a growing family and not enough room in their house. Their three kids have taken over both downstairs and upstairs. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork transform their house into their dream home?
08 - 12 February On Don't Move Improve, Ricky and Angela Lazurus from Essex have a war on their hands. Two of their children are sharing a room and their battles rage from dawn to dusk. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork sort out the family's space problems and bring peace to the Lazurus's home?
15 - 19 February On Don’t Move Improve, Shirley and David Clarke from Pevensey Bay want more space in their 1930s beach bungalow so they can sit back and enjoy their retirement. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork inspire the Clarkes with their expertise?
22 - 26 February On Don’t Move Improve, Colin and Vanessa Port’s old police house in Kent was perfect for the couple but it’s now a tight squeeze since Vanessa’s daughter and grandson moved in. They need bigger bedrooms and a larger bathroom, can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork find this family the space they need?
01 - 05 March Terry and Rosalind Beegan from Hampshire are desperate to improve their home now they’ve expanded to a family of four. But will the arrival of Alison Cork and Michael Holmes make them re think all of their big ideas?
08 - 12 March On Don't Move Improve Brian and Tracey Doolin from Colchester need at least one more bedroom, a more suitably located bathroom and a better layout downstairs. The only problem is the couple can't agree on the design for all their improvements. Can Alison Cork and Michael Holmes get them to agree so they can finally transform their property into the perfect family home?
15 - 19 March On Don’t Move Improve Gerry and Nicky Mundy’s million pound Surrey property is not living up to their expectations. They’ve got a budget of £50,000 to transform it in to their perfect property. Will the couple finally get the home of their dreams with the help of Michael Holmes and Alison Cork?
22 March - 26 March On Don’t Move Improve Marilyn and Phil Prestney-Archer are planning to create a big splash in their London home. They bought their dream Jacuzzi bath several years ago but there’s not enough room to fit it in their house. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork sort out this tricky problem and transform the couple’s property?
39 March - 02 April On Don’t Move Improve, Maggie Kingsford from Berkhamsted feels pushed out of her own house when her grown up kids are at home. Maggie wants a bit of space to call her own. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork help Maggie transform her cramped Victorian semi into her dream home?
05 - 09 April On Don't Move Improve Brenda Paul from Dover wants more space in her bungalow so she can really enjoy her retirement. She needs more room for her painting and WI work. Can Alison Cork and Michael Holmes inspire Brenda with all their ideas?
12 - 16 April On Don’t Move Improve, Maria Sweet and John Taylor from Bristol have run out of room in their 1930s semi. Maria needs a new office space and the family want more living space. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork find a solution to their problems?
19 April - 23 April On Don’t Move Improve, Sonia and John McClements from Middlesex have shared their bedroom with their youngest child since he was born. He’s now five and the couple are desperate for their own space. Will Michael Holmes and Alison Cork come up with the solution to all their problems?
26 April - 30 April On Don’t Move Improve, Nikki and Martin Clarke from Bolton have got their dream location but they don’t have the house to match it. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork expand the couple’s horizons and help create their perfect home?
03 - 08 May On Don’t Move Improve Shaun and Nicola Ayers from Basingstoke want to double the size of the house so they can finally have all the space they’ve dreamed about. They’ve got a budget of just over £30,000, can Alison Cork and Michael Holmes help turn their modest house into a family home without all hell breaking loose?
10 - 14 May On Don’t Move Improve Derek and Irene Nichols from Canvey Island have a big problem. They’ve got six daughters but only three bedrooms. Can Alison Cork and Michael Holmes help turn their modest house into a family home for eight and all on a budget of £25,000?
17 - 21 May On Don’t Move Improve, Melanie & Andrew Hurley from Oxshott are desperate for extra bedrooms and a bigger kitchen so they can entertain all their friends. With a budget of £120,000, can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork help turn the couple’s executive Surrey house into sociable, family home?
24 - 28 May On Don’t Move Improve, Linda and Teo Perez from Pymouth need to upgrade their home but they’re on a tight budget. Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork be creative with their home and their cash so they don’t blow the budget or Teo’s temper?
31 May - 04 June On Don’t Move Improve, Claire & David Wilson-Wolfe from Sheffield need to reclaim their bedroom. With only 4 bedrooms, there simply isn’t enough room for all 6 members of the family, so they're sharing with their youngest son! Can Michael Holmes and Alison Cork find this family enough space so they can have a room each?

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