Mark gets stuck into the building work for the kitchen and struggles to find any artisans to help with the big stuff.
The French House - 8
Catching up with friend and 'Tout Sweet' author, Karen Wheeler, who grills Mark on how's he's adapting to his time in rural France.
The French House - 7
Bringing in the big movers to reshape the gardens, plus the pitfalls of buying a new kitchen in France...
The French House - 6
Taking on the garden and then taking time out at a medieval festival in the historic village of Villebois Lavalette.
The French House - 5
The builders finally arrive and the transformation begins. Plus, how does an expat go about finding a job in rural France?
The French House - 4
Time for Mark to get to grips with keeping warm, getting the house organised, and searching for builders.
The French House - 3
Mark makes a start on the neglected garden, and discovers that country life can do funny things to your mind.
The French House - 2
Now in France Mark discovers just how much work lies ahead in trying to update his house in the Poitou, and some local friends give him tips on how to survive outside the city.
The French House - 1
Facing redundancy, Mark decides to take the money and head to France to fix-up a tired old country house and experience life in a rural setting.
