BBC Two Renews Studio Lambert’s The Great Interior Design Challenge

LONDON: BBC Two has ordered a fourth season of Studio Lambert’s competition series The Great Interior Design Challenge, with Kelly Hoppen joining the show as a judge.

Season four will air in 2017 in a new time slot, at 8 p.m. Architectural historian Tom Dyckhof returns as host and Daniel Hopwood, the director of the British Institute of Interior Design, will once again serve as judge. Hoppen, an interior designer, product designer and author, is on board to judge alongside Hopwood.

Throughout the season, guest judges such as Elle Decoration UK Editor-In-Chief Michelle Ogundehin and interior stylist Sophie Robinson will appear on the show. The series sees nine amateur designers go head-to-head in various challenges and knockout rounds.

Catherine Catton, executive producer for formats and features, commissioned the fourth season for BBC Two. She commented: “The Great Interior Design Challenge is incredibly popular with BBC Two viewers and we wanted to give more people the chance to watch the series. Moving it to the 8 p.m. time slot will allow more viewers to enjoy the creative delights of our contestants as well as the inspiring design knowledge and eye of our new judge Kelly, and the expertise and flair of Daniel and Tom. We’re delighted that Sophie is still able to be part of the show as a guest judge and we look forward to having Michelle Ogundehin as part of the lineup.”

Catton added: “Kelly Hoppen is a great addition to the judging team with her wealth of design knowledge and skill, testament to the accolades she has received over her 40 years in the industry. Kelly combined with Daniel and led by Tom are a design force to be reckoned with!”

Alannah Richardson, executive producer at Studio Lambert, said, “We are coming back bigger and bolder, with our designers faced with tough challenges and twists throughout the competition as well as stiff critique from Kelly and Dan. The U.K. holds some incredible design talent, and it’s exciting to think that we might discover a future star of the design world with our new series.”

Hoppen remarked: “I am absolutely thrilled to be the new judge on BBC Two’s The Great Interior Design Challenge. Having been an interior designer for 40 years, I am very excited to share my expertise and passion. I am looking forward to finding Britain’s best amateur interior designers and to championing their talent.”

“British homes inside and out prove we’re a nation of designers,” Dyckhoff added. “Our streets tell extraordinary tales about our ability to create beautiful, inspiring places, and behind their front doors astonishing design talent lies hidden. The past three [seasons] have told those tales and unlocked that talent. This year, though, I can’t wait to uncover even more.”

Hopwood said: “There is no doubt some seriously good design talent in this country; it is a joy to witness new talent showcase their designs and to offer my support and nurture them. I have to admit I learn a lot from them too!”

The Great Interior Design Challenge is produced by Studio Lambert. Richardson and Tim Harcourt serve as executive producers, while Misbah Alvi is the series editor for Studio Lambert.