CHATEAU DIY HANDED TWO YEAR COMMISSION AND FESTIVE SPIN-OFF BY CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 have committed to popular daytime franchise Chateau DIY, and the festive spin-off series Chateau DIY at Christmas with a 2-year increased order.
Chateau DIY celebrates the trials, tribulations and incredible transformations of people restoring ancient chateaux from all areas of France. Historically the main series has been commissioned as 30 hour-long episodes, but the order has been expanded to 45 episodes each series, for the next two years.
Streaming figures for Chateau DIY series 7 are up +30% series on series and the show also aired in Channel 4’s 5pm slot in 2024, securing a peak audience share of 8% and across the series averaged 622,000 audience comfortably above the 480,000 channel benchmark.
Joff Hatfield-Powell, who has helmed Chateau DIY since its launch and created each of its spin-offs, said “Chateau DIY is a well-loved franchise that continues to deliver on linear and streaming so I am delighted with Channel 4’s increased commitment for more and I’m extremely excited to be working with Jo and Jayne as we relocate the brand to our Northern office and continue Spark Media North’s efforts to grow and nurture non-scripted creatives in the regions”
The Chateau DIY brand also includes the More 4 spin-off series Chateau DIY: Living the Dream which recently concluded its second series on the channel. The brand extension re-tells a single chateau story from the beginning to present day...
"Showcasing all the exceptional renovations the brave owners have attempted over the years with stunning results. Cineflix Rights is the exclusive distribution partner for all Chateau titles.
Chateau DIY is available to stream on Channel 4.
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