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New series of the show in which homeowners open up their houses in a bid to win a cash prize. Today the programme is in Leicestershire, where homes on show include Jayne Pacitto's magnolia mansion, house-sitter Liz Platt's pad and the Victorian house of writer Julia Wood - who lives and dresses like a Victorian lady.

Leicestershire

Today the show is in Cheshire, where four residents open their doors to each other in the hope of winning £1,000. Company director Spencer Nute, clairvoyant Alison Wynne-Ryder, mum-of-two Samantha Herridge and graphic designer Simon Roberts all have very different homes - how will they get on when it is time to judge?

Cheshire

Today the show is in south London, where four more houses and their owners compete for a £1,000 prize. Former advertising executive Amy Bokenham shows off her treasure of a terraced house, PR consultant Kirsty Thatcher reveals her highly styled 'white box', interior designer Dee Jeffery's Polish palace causes a right royal stir and vintage-shop owner Julie Rumble opens the doors to her shabby chic Edwardian terrace.

South London

Today the show is in Yorkshire, where four homeowners compete for the £1000 prize. Porsche-owning engineer Joe has a minimalist party pad, artist and musician Granville nicknames his home Clutter Cottage, Hilary lives in a spick and span 1970s abode and actress Victoria's family home has a touch of the Copacabana.

Yorkshire

Four homeowners in Essex compete for the £1,000 prize. Bachelor plasterer Allan has some of the best ceilings in the county, cake-maker Sue likes her home to be as light as her sponges, sports agent Dave lives in a palatial home and charity worker Julie's ultra-modern pad is out of this world.

Essex

Four homeowners from Bristol show off their houses in a bid to win the £1,000 prize. Former model Sonette glides around her Victorian apartment, florist Derek opens up his unusual home, property developer Sarah presents her self build and ballet dancer Louis reveals his eclectic apartment.

Bristol

Today in Manchester four proud homeowners play open house for a cash prize of £1,000. Mum-of-two Wanda has created a pink palace for her girls, while it is always showtime at children's entertainer Chris's home. Yvonne shows off her Edwardian house and drag queen Joe reveals his bohemian pad.

Manchester

Today four Warwickshire homeowners play open house in hopes of winning a £1,000 prize. Dragonologist Rose lives in a 19th century Gothic cottage, baker Khakan has a bright white terrace, housewife Carol shows off her large luxury home, and mum-of-five Sue opens the doors to her Tardis-like terrace.

Warwickshire

Today four Surrey householders showcase their homes in hopes of winning a £1,000 prize. Interior designer Abbey reveals her blinged-up bungalow, former bank manager Ken's home packs a punch, football commercial manager Angie hopes to score with her cream dream and nurse Debbie woos her guests with her knitted cupcakes.

Surrey

Today four West Yorkshire homeowners hope that their houses will win today's £1,000 prize. Zena is an interior designer and thinks her pad will press all the buttons, while accountant Alex believes his Victorian terrace adds up to a winner. Magician and restaurant owner Orlando hopes his 1970s property will do the trick, but interior designer Emma has other ideas as she shows off her Victorian townhouse.

West Yorkshire

In Buckinghamshire, four homeowners hope to win today's £1,000 prize for the best house. Personal stylist Heidi has a house full of hearts, artist Christine loves lacy lampshades, businesswoman Clare's home has African and Asian influences and Rosaria lives in a tiny house.

Buckinghamshire

Today the show is in Worcestershire, where four residents open up their homes for scrutiny. Cleaner Anthony hopes the others will find his council home spic and span, actress Sheila shows off her Victorian house, retired senior exec Peter reveals his 16th-century house with moat, and musician and massage therapist Anna hopes her place hits all the right notes.

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Worcestershire

Four Essex homeowners show off their properties in hopes of winning today's £1,000 prize. Recruitment consultant Simon's pad is pristine while hairdresser Vicky thinks her home is a cut above the others. Mary's bungalow comes with a bomb shelter in the garden, and mum-of-two Liz's home reflects her bubbly personality.

Morecambe is the location today as four more homeowners show off their abodes. DJ Johnny impresses all with his antiques, while local artist Chas exhibits his converted mill. Hairdresser Rachel has a seaside palace full of steps, and it is back to the 1930s for Denise's art deco pad.

Morecambe

Four homeowners in Manchester compete for the £1,000 prize today. The show visits nurse Sue's family nest, personal stylist Colette's very white house, personal trainer Caroline's Hollywood-style pad and animal conservationist Joe's home - where he parks more than his bike in his double garage.

Four homeowners from North Wales show off their properties with a view to winning a £1,000 cash prize. Graphic designer Sharon has a modern eco house with views to die for, Darren's mock Tudor semi conceals a few surprises, estate agent Annie has found the perfect home - her own, and property developer Conrad owns a real stately home.

North Wales

Four residents of Cheltenham open up their homes to scrutiny in a bid to win a cash prize. Interior designer Tamsin has a converted coach house, mum-of-three Lucy plays happy families in her Victorian home, company director Steve lives in a modern pad made of Cotswold stone, and photographer Matt shows off his Edwardian abode.

Cheltenham

In Lincolnshire, four more homeowners show off their properties. Chef Wendy is a rock chick who loves a bit of animal print, Nicola shows off her Georgian gem, architectural consultant Richard's place is self-designed and built, and Lesley's modern pad gives everyone something to sing about.

Lincolnshire

Four proud homeowners in the Midlands open up their houses in a bid to win today's cash prize. Commercial flooring contractor Cora makes matching accessories an art form, gallery owner Lee thinks that his place is a work of art, interior designer Victoria describes her bedroom as granny on acid, and children's entertainer Bob's pad is full of puppets and paintings.

Midlands

In Blackpool, four homeowners play open house in a bid to win a cash prize. Sales rep Tracy lives in a Swedish sanctuary, clerical assistant Fay's place dazzles with a purple haze, mum-of-three Aida has a country mansion and DJ Lee reveals his classic seaside semi.

Blackpool

Four more proud homeowners show off their properties with the view to winning today's cash prize. In Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, hairdresser Fiona reveals her Edwardian home, IT manager Harry's house has a 1930s theme, housewife Elaine lives in a 14th-century farmhouse and website designer Gemma's pad is upside down.

Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Today in Lancashire four homeowners play open house in a bid to win a cash prize. Caterer Kelly has added some spice to her semi, beauty therapist Lisa's home is monochrome, photographer Catherine lives in a mid-century mansion and make-up artist Rachael's home is Victorian.

Lancashire

Four Cambridge property-owners put their homes under scrutiny. Medium Donna lives in a country cottage, Rita's quirky place is full of memorabilia, artist Rosemary's Victorian terrace is like a blank canvas, and Matty - aka Mr Peterborough - hosts a beauty contest.

Cambridge

A £1,000 cash prize is up for grabs as four homeowners play open house in Worcestershire. Jeweller Sharon hopes that her Victorian terrace will deliver gold, while Harold is all about energy efficiency in his eco home. DJ Paul has a converted barn he hopes will rise to number one in the charts, but payroll assistant Dawn has similar hopes for her barn conversion.

Today four Cumbria homeowners compete for a cash prize. Chartered surveyor Robin lives in Dent railway station, photographer Luke reveals his pretty country home, fireman Pete's place is a modernised terrace and psychic Amanda opens the doors of her lovely 16th-century house.

Cumbria

In Liverpool, four proud homeowners open up their properties to scrutiny in the hope of winning a cash prize. Belly dancer Ishtar lives in a bohemian pad, Karen calls her place the White House, interior designer Elaine's 1930s house has a festive feel all year round and nurse Emer displays her love for Elvis and Marilyn.

Liverpool

Today the show is in the East Midlands, where four more homeowners compete for the £1,000 prize. Jack has a surprise in his cellar - he swims with his fish there. Ian and Laura show off their Grade II-listed gatehouse, interior designer Traci opens the doors to her modern place and architect Allan reveals his eco-home.

East Midlands

Four homeowners in South Wales bid to win today's cash prize. Managing director Norma has it all including an orangery, interior designer Paula's home is modern with a twist, John has a sarcophagus in his living room and Linda's place used to house monks and sheep.

South Wales

Four Staffordshire property owners open up their homes in a bid to win a cash prize. Office manager Donna's place used to be a cowshed, hairdresser Jacky hopes her 1930s house is a cut above the rest, antiques dealer Jeremy likes to take his work home with him, and energy healer Rosa-Lyn's 500-year-old cottage has positive vibes.

Staffordshire

Four homeowners from Lancashire play open house with the view to winning a cash prize. Gallery owner Laura has a three-storey Victorian property, TV extra Emma keeps her place pristine, architect Lisa shows off her converted terrace and council worker Kate opens the doors to her quirky home.

May the Best House Win is a British lifestyle game show, which currently airs on ITV. The show is produced by Shiver and narrated by Guy Porritt. The programme began airing on 22 February 2010 and sees four proud homeowners compete to win £1,000 by showing off their homes to the other contestants, who will then rate their home based on their interior design, homeliness, comfort, and hospitality.

All Episodes of May the Best House Win

Season 1