''The Block'' is a British

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show that aired on

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from 3 August to 21 September 2004, based on the Australian series of the same name. The show is presented by

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with

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judging the properties. The show also had a sister show on

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hosted by Matt Brown.

Format

The show followed 4 couples renovating four identical apartments in

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, with each couple given a budget of £25,000 to do so. They had to live in the apartments while continuing their daily lives. Each week the couples are required to complete renovating a room in their apartment. At the end of each week's episode the room was judged by property expert

(brother of

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) and the best couple won a prize (either furniture or building materials).

External links

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