Station:
BBC iPlayer (GB)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2026-01-05
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Situated 150 metres off the west coast of the Isle of Mull in Scotland, Ulva used to have a population of 800 but now just 14 call it home. At the centre of the island stands Ulva House, a once enchanting Regency home, the former residence of the first Governor of Australia, Lachlan MacQuarrie.In recent years, Ulva House has stood abandoned and fallen into disrepair. Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel will follow the trials, tribulations, design dilemmas and community spirit it takes to bring Ulva House back to life and, hopefully, turn it into a must-visit getaway.Along the way, the couple - who have relocated to Ulva along with Grampa the dog as well as their chickens and pigs - will face the challenges of remote island life and a limited budget but these two dreamers are determined to transform the crumbling mansion into a stunning destination hotel.
There is no Next Episode of Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel planned.
S1E1 - Home
Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro arrive on Ulva to revive a derelict mansion, battling a tiny budget, island logistics and their first big test - the crumbling library.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Water
Interior designer Banjo and his husband Ro tackle the vast ruined entrance of Ulva House – can they transform it into a breathtaking lobby worthy of their Hebridean dream?
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Resources
Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro push to revive a derelict mansion. But as funds run dry, the pair are forced to hunt for a new income stream.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Mother Nature
Banjo and Ro battle to transform their island home, but with the roof open and a storm closing in, their bold plans and their dream hang in the balance.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Folk Tales
Banjo's big ideas clash with Ro's realism as they battle mould, money woes and renovations at Ulva House
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Winter Is Coming
Banjo and Ro race to finish their dream kitchen before winter, but missing windows, muddy pigs and a looming £14,000 penalty threaten all.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)