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Grand Designs S17E5 — Bolton: Ultra-Modern House
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Grand Designs•Season 17•Episode 5

Bolton: Ultra-Modern House

6.7/10 · 41 votesOct 19, 201645 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 17•−0.5 vs season avg

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Bolton-based bricklayer Paul Rimmer, who has spent his career restoring and renovating Victorian terrace houses, sets his sights on constructing a state-of-the-art home on a budget of £350,000. However, instead of using the construction materials he has spent the past 40 years mastering, he has

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Episode Summary

"Bolton: Ultra-Modern House" is episode 5 of Grand Designs season 17. It scored 6.7/10 from 41 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on October 19, 2016.

Next: E6 · Pembrokeshire: Low-Impact HouseBest of Season 17