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Help! We Bought a Hotel | |
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Genre | Reality TV |
Narrated by | Nigel Havers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Production location | France |
Running time | 47 minutes |
Production company | True North |
Original release | |
Network | Channel 4 |
Release | 2 December – 7 December 2024 |
Related | |
Help! I Bought a Village , Help! We Bought a Jungle |
Help! We Bought a Hotel! is a reality TV series broadcast on Channel 4 that follows British entrepreneurs as they buy, restore, and transform abandoned hotels and grand houses across France into thriving hospitality businesses. The six-part series is scheduled to air daily from 2 December to 7 December 2024, with the final episode airing in a morning slot. [1]
Going viral on TikTok, Jamie renovated the space into studios and long-term living space with support from the online community. [2]
Hundreds of hotels and grand mansions lie abandoned across France, and the series follows brave British contributors who have fallen in love with these neglected buildings. From purchase to renovation, viewers witness their inspiring journeys as they attempt to restore and operate these properties while overcoming unique challenges. The show offers an intimate look at the trials and tribulations of chasing a dream, from battling tight budgets to navigating complex renovations and business ventures.
Episode | Title | Original air date | Time slot |
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1 | "Episode 1" | 2 December 2024 | 5:30 PM |
2 | "Episode 2" | 3 December 2024 | 5:30 PM |
3 | "Episode 3" | 4 December 2024 | 5:30 PM |
4 | "Episode 4" | 5 December 2024 | 5:30 PM |
5 | "Episode 5" | 6 December 2024 | 5:30 PM |
6 | "Episode 6" | 7 December 2024 | 11:25 AM |
The series is produced by True North, the company behind other Help! franchise shows like Help! I Bought a Village . It is commissioned by Channel 4, and features stories showcasing ambitious restorations across France.
The production team includes:
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