Discovery Recommissions Renovate Don’t Relocate

Discovery has ordered season two of Renovate Don’t Relocate, starring British home expert Sarah Beeny.

The series will launch free-to-air next year on the home and lifestyle channel HGTV, following its rebrand from Home in early 2020. Produced by Outline Productions, season two of Renovate Don’t Relocate (20×60 min.) features Beeny (Property Ladder) as she helps homeowners renovate their homes to optimize their space with the help of technology. Using full-scale floorplans and smart cameras to track how rooms are being used, she redesigns the space to fit the homeowners’ needs and discourage them from moving.

Red Arrow Studios has distribution rights outside of the U.K. and Ireland.

Clare Laycock, senior VP and head of lifestyle and entertainment brands at Discovery, said: “As we countdown to the rebrand of Home to HGTV, I’m incredibly excited to be announcing HGTV’s first original production. Sarah Beeny brings her enormous experience and sheer property royalty to homeowners who just can’t figure out how to make their homes work for them. The series will ensure HGTV gets off to a flying start in the U.K.—with the best stories, characters and home transformations from the best in the business.”

Laura Mansfield, managing director of Outline Productions, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Discovery and working again with the U.K.’s favorite homes expert Sarah Beeny on season two of Renovate Don’t Relocate. The success of the first season demonstrates how audiences responded to Sarah’s advice and insights as well as the smart tech twist underpinning the show, which is making our format attractive to international buyers now.”