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| presenter = [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] (2003–)<br />[[Lucy Alexander]] (2003–2018)<br />[[Dion Dublin]] (2015–)<br />[[Martel Maxwell]] (2017–)<br />Jacqui Joseph (2021–)<br />[[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]] (2021–)
| presenter = [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] (2003–)<br />[[Lucy Alexander]] (2003–2018) <br />[[Jasmine Birtles]] (2005)<br />Marc Woodward (2005)<br />[[Dion Dublin]] (2015–)<br />[[Martel Maxwell]] (2017–)<br />Jacqui Joseph (2021–)<br />[[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]] (2021–2024) <br />[[Owain Wyn Evans]] (2024–)
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| runtime = 30–60 minutes
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| network = [[BBC One]]
| network = [[BBC One]]
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'''''Homes Under the Hammer''''' is a British factual renovation and auction television series that is screened on [[BBC One]] as part of the morning schedule. The series has been running since 17 November 2003, and is currently presented by [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] and [[Martel Maxwell]] alongside [[Dion Dublin]], Jacqui Joseph, and [[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]]. [[Lucy Alexander]], the series' original presenter, departed the series in 2016, though new episodes featuring Alexander were broadcast intermittently until 2022.
'''''Homes Under the Hammer''''' is a British factual renovation and auction television series that is screened on [[BBC One]] as part of the daytime schedule. The series has been running since 17 November 2003, and is currently presented by [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] and [[Martel Maxwell]] alongside [[Dion Dublin]], Jacqui Joseph, and [[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]]. [[Lucy Alexander]], the series' original presenter, departed the series in 2016, though new episodes featuring Alexander were broadcast intermittently until 2022.


The series is the BBC's most successful show among others in the 10&nbsp;am slot, regularly attaining a 30% market share for new episodes, which equates to approximately 1.5 million viewers per episode.
The series is the BBC's most successful show among others in the 10&nbsp;am slot, regularly attaining a 30% market share for new episodes, which equates to approximately 1.5 million viewers per episode.


==Presenters==
==Presenters==
Since the first series in 2003, [[Lucy Alexander]] and [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] presented the show, though guest presenters [[Jasmine Birtles]] and Marc Woodward also presented a handful of episodes during series three, due to the limited availability of the regular presenters. Retired footballer [[Dion Dublin]] joined Alexander and Roberts in 2015 at the beginning of the nineteenth series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/dion-dublin-homes-under-hammer|title=BBC - Dion Dublin joins BBC One Daytime show Homes Under the Hammer - Media Centre|publisher=BBC}}</ref>
From the first series in 2003, [[Lucy Alexander]] and [[Martin Roberts (presenter)|Martin Roberts]] presented the show. In 2005, [[Jasmine Birtles]] and Marc Woodward also presented a handful of episodes during series three, due to the limited availability of the regular presenters. Retired footballer [[Dion Dublin]] joined Alexander and Roberts in 2015 at the beginning of the nineteenth series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/dion-dublin-homes-under-hammer|title=BBC - Dion Dublin joins BBC One Daytime show Homes Under the Hammer - Media Centre|publisher=BBC}}</ref>


On 1 July 2016, the BBC announced that Alexander had stepped down from her role on ''Homes Under the Hammer'' after 13 years,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2016/lucy-alexander-to-step-down|title=Lucy Alexander to step down from Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|date=1 July 2016|access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref> though Alexander later clarified that she would continue to appear on the series for "at least another few years",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2016070532268/lucy-alexander-quits-homes-under-the-hammer/|title=Lucy Alexander quits as presenter of Homes Under The Hammer after 13 years|date=5 July 2016}}</ref> owing to the manner in which the series is filmed. On 30 March 2017, [[BBC Scotland]]'s [[Martel Maxwell]] was revealed as the new host replacing Alexander during the 21st series of the show and it was announced she would appear on screen from June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2017/homes-under-the-hammer|title=Martel Maxwell joins the presenting line-up for BBC One Daytime's Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|access-date=30 March 2017}}</ref>
On 1 July 2016, the BBC announced that Alexander had left ''Homes Under the Hammer'' after 13 years,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2016/lucy-alexander-to-step-down|title=Lucy Alexander to step down from Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|date=1 July 2016|access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref> though Alexander later clarified that she would continue to appear on the series for "at least another few years",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2016070532268/lucy-alexander-quits-homes-under-the-hammer/|title=Lucy Alexander quits as presenter of Homes Under The Hammer after 13 years|date=5 July 2016}}</ref> owing to the manner in which the series is filmed.
On 30 March 2017, [[BBC Scotland]]'s [[Martel Maxwell]] was revealed as the new host replacing Alexander during the 21st series of the show and it was announced she would appear on screen from June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2017/homes-under-the-hammer|title=Martel Maxwell joins the presenting line-up for BBC One Daytime's Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|access-date=30 March 2017}}</ref>


In November 2020, the BBC announced that ''[[Money for Nothing (TV programme)|Money for Nothing]]'' presenter Jacqui Joseph and former ''[[Ground Force]]'' presenter [[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]] would join the presenting team for series 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2020/homes-under-the-hammer-presenters|title=Jacqui Joseph and Tommy Walsh to join the presenting team on Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|access-date=18 November 2020}}</ref> This series was broadcast from 2021.
In November 2020, the BBC announced that ''[[Money for Nothing (TV programme)|Money for Nothing]]'' presenter Jacqui Joseph and former ''[[Ground Force]]'' presenter [[Tommy Walsh (builder)|Tommy Walsh]] would join the presenting team for series 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2020/homes-under-the-hammer-presenters|title=Jacqui Joseph and Tommy Walsh to join the presenting team on Homes Under The Hammer|publisher=BBC Media Centre|access-date=18 November 2020}}</ref> This series was broadcast from 2021.

[[Owain Wyn Evans]] started presenting the series on 24 October 2024.


==Format==
==Format==
Commercial and industrial property also feature on the programme in addition to residential [[Land lot|lots and land plots]].
[[Commercial property|Commercial and industrial property]] also feature on the programme in addition to residential [[Land lot|lots and land plots]].


Each episode follows several lots at [[auction]]. These often require refurbishment or full development. A presenter and local [[estate agent]] provide a valuation of the property, followed by the actual auction and sale price. The buyers discuss potential improvements to the purchased property, with an estimated budget. Following this [[TV format|format]] for each property, the show returns to show the refurbishments carried out. Another estate agent gives an updated value of the property following the work.
Each episode follows several lots at [[auction]]. These often require refurbishment or [[Real estate development|full development]]. A presenter and local [[estate agent]] provide a valuation of the property, followed by the actual auction and sale price. The buyers discuss potential improvements to the purchased property, with an estimated budget. Following this [[TV format|format]] for each property, the show returns to show the refurbishments carried out. Another estate agent gives an updated value of the property following the work.


In 2019, the show also started returning to unfinished properties featured in past episodes to give updates on their progress.
In 2019, the show also started returning to unfinished properties featured in past episodes to give updates on their progress.


==Music==
==Music==
During the stages of viewing the property, or whilst interviewing the buyer, music is normally played which is related to the property, or person buying. London-based composers Michael Burdett and Richard Cottle created
During the stages of viewing the property, or whilst interviewing the buyer, music is normally played which is related to the property, or person buying. London-based composers Michael Burdett and Richard Cottle created the theme tune, musical beds and stings. For the final note of the theme they used a 32&nbsp;ft [[Ophicleide (organ stop)|ophicleide]] stop on the organ of the Welsh Presbyterian tabernacle in King’s Cross, London.
The theme tune written for church organ features a 32ft orphiclyde stop pedal note at the end Organist Review jan 2003 </ref>


==Transmissions==
==Transmissions==
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! Series !! Start date !! End date !! Episodes
! Series !! Start date !! End date !! Episodes
|-
|-
| '''1''' || 17 November 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/e50282cd66804d6ba394923598d68725 |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 17 November 2003 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || 12 December 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/938674f0aafd4414a2b31ecea1aa63c9 |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 12 December 2003 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || 20
| '''1''' || 17 November 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/e50282cd66804d6ba394923598d68725 |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 17 November 2003 |date=17 November 2003 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || 12 December 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/938674f0aafd4414a2b31ecea1aa63c9 |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 12 December 2003 |date=12 December 2003 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || 20
|-
|-
| '''2''' || 8 November 2004<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/5cc084ca5d944d42b909743d8ac8717d |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 8 November 2004 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || ?? || 45<ref name="episodes">{{cite web |url=https://www.all3mediainternational.com/catalogue/154 |title=Homes Under the Hammer |website=[[All3Media]] |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref>
| '''2''' || 8 November 2004<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/5cc084ca5d944d42b909743d8ac8717d |title=Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 8 November 2004 |date=8 November 2004 |publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]] |accessdate=23 October 2022}}</ref> || 18 March 2005 || 45<ref name="episodes">{{cite web |url=https://www.all3mediainternational.com/catalogue/154 |title=Homes Under the Hammer |website=[[All3Media]] |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| '''3''' || ?? || ?? || 25<ref name="episodes"/>
| '''3''' || 6 June 2005 || 2 August 2005 || 25<ref name="episodes"/>
|-
|-
| '''4''' || ?? || ?? || 40<ref name="episodes"/>
| '''4''' || 7 November 2005 || 29 March 2006 || 40<ref name="episodes"/>
|-
|-
| '''5''' || 5 June 2006 || 20 November 2006 || 30<ref name="episodes"/>
| '''5''' || 5 June 2006 || 20 November 2006 || 30<ref name="episodes"/>
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| '''25''' || 22 February 2022 || 19 January 2023 || 80<ref name="episodes"/>
| '''25''' || 22 February 2022 || 19 January 2023 || 80<ref name="episodes"/>
|-
|-
| '''26''' || 20 January 2023 || || 30<ref name="episodes"/>
| '''26''' || 20 January 2023 || 27 February 2024 || 80<ref name="episodes"/>
|-
| '''27''' || 2 April 2024<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001y3q2</ref> || TBC || TBC
|}
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Latest revision as of 21:57, 9 January 2025

Homes Under the Hammer
GenreFactual
Created byMelanie Eriksen
Directed byVarious
Presented byMartin Roberts (2003–)
Lucy Alexander (2003–2018)
Jasmine Birtles (2005)
Marc Woodward (2005)
Dion Dublin (2015–)
Martel Maxwell (2017–)
Jacqui Joseph (2021–)
Tommy Walsh (2021–2024)
Owain Wyn Evans (2024–)
ComposersMichael Burdett
Richard Cottle
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series28
No. of episodes1,000+
Production
Executive producerVarious
ProducerVarious
Running time30–60 minutes
Production companiesLion Television
BBC Scotland
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release17 November 2003 (2003-11-17) –
present

Homes Under the Hammer is a British factual renovation and auction television series that is screened on BBC One as part of the daytime schedule. The series has been running since 17 November 2003, and is currently presented by Martin Roberts and Martel Maxwell alongside Dion Dublin, Jacqui Joseph, and Tommy Walsh. Lucy Alexander, the series' original presenter, departed the series in 2016, though new episodes featuring Alexander were broadcast intermittently until 2022.

The series is the BBC's most successful show among others in the 10 am slot, regularly attaining a 30% market share for new episodes, which equates to approximately 1.5 million viewers per episode.

Presenters

[edit]

From the first series in 2003, Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts presented the show. In 2005, Jasmine Birtles and Marc Woodward also presented a handful of episodes during series three, due to the limited availability of the regular presenters. Retired footballer Dion Dublin joined Alexander and Roberts in 2015 at the beginning of the nineteenth series.[1]

On 1 July 2016, the BBC announced that Alexander had left Homes Under the Hammer after 13 years,[2] though Alexander later clarified that she would continue to appear on the series for "at least another few years",[3] owing to the manner in which the series is filmed.

On 30 March 2017, BBC Scotland's Martel Maxwell was revealed as the new host replacing Alexander during the 21st series of the show and it was announced she would appear on screen from June.[4]

In November 2020, the BBC announced that Money for Nothing presenter Jacqui Joseph and former Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh would join the presenting team for series 24.[5] This series was broadcast from 2021.

Owain Wyn Evans started presenting the series on 24 October 2024.

Format

[edit]

Commercial and industrial property also feature on the programme in addition to residential lots and land plots.

Each episode follows several lots at auction. These often require refurbishment or full development. A presenter and local estate agent provide a valuation of the property, followed by the actual auction and sale price. The buyers discuss potential improvements to the purchased property, with an estimated budget. Following this format for each property, the show returns to show the refurbishments carried out. Another estate agent gives an updated value of the property following the work.

In 2019, the show also started returning to unfinished properties featured in past episodes to give updates on their progress.

Music

[edit]

During the stages of viewing the property, or whilst interviewing the buyer, music is normally played which is related to the property, or person buying. London-based composers Michael Burdett and Richard Cottle created the theme tune, musical beds and stings. For the final note of the theme they used a 32 ft ophicleide stop on the organ of the Welsh Presbyterian tabernacle in King’s Cross, London.

Transmissions

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Series Start date End date Episodes
1 17 November 2003[6] 12 December 2003[7] 20
2 8 November 2004[8] 18 March 2005 45[9]
3 6 June 2005 2 August 2005 25[9]
4 7 November 2005 29 March 2006 40[9]
5 5 June 2006 20 November 2006 30[9]
6 8 January 2007 16 February 2007 20[9]
7 30 April 2007 29 June 2007 30[9]
8 17 September 2007 23 November 2007 20[9]
9 7 January 2008 22 February 2008 20[9]
10 25 February 2008 20 June 2008 30[9]
11 30 June 2008 12 September 2008 20[9]
12 24 November 2008 2 February 2009 29[9]
13 9 February 2009 1 March 2010 85[9]
14 12 April 2010 4 February 2011 80[9]
15 7 March 2011 2 March 2012 100[9]
16 9 April 2012 13 February 2013 78[9]
17 11 March 2013 31 March 2014 80[9]
18 15 April 2014 30 March 2015 80[9]
19 13 April 2015 29 March 2016 80[9]
20 12 April 2016 23 March 2017 80[9]
21 4 April 2017 22 March 2018 80[9]
22 17 April 2018 26 February 2019 80[9]
23 2 April 2019 24 March 2020 80[9]
24 7 April 2020 4 February 2022 80[9]
25 22 February 2022 19 January 2023 80[9]
26 20 January 2023 27 February 2024 80[9]
27 2 April 2024[10] TBC TBC

References

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  1. ^ "BBC - Dion Dublin joins BBC One Daytime show Homes Under the Hammer - Media Centre". BBC.
  2. ^ "Lucy Alexander to step down from Homes Under The Hammer". BBC Media Centre. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Lucy Alexander quits as presenter of Homes Under The Hammer after 13 years". 5 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Martel Maxwell joins the presenting line-up for BBC One Daytime's Homes Under The Hammer". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Jacqui Joseph and Tommy Walsh to join the presenting team on Homes Under The Hammer". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 17 November 2003". BBC Genome Project. 17 November 2003. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 12 December 2003". BBC Genome Project. 12 December 2003. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Homes Under the Hammer - BBC One London - 8 November 2004". BBC Genome Project. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Homes Under the Hammer". All3Media. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  10. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001y3q2
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