​ReporterThe 66-year-old has announced two new projects this year, which include the launch of a new podcast alongside Radio 1’s Greg James, Grand Designs: Deconstructed. (Image: Channel 4) Kevin McCloud is widely regarded as a national treasure, having fronted Grand Designs for more than 20 remarkable years. The show first aired in April 1999 and has been a staple of British television ever since. As we move into 2026, the Grand Designs team has shared an exciting update, releasing behind‑the‑scenes photos of McCloud filming new episodes.. The caption reads: “Life on the road with Grand Designs – early starts, muddy boots, and a lot of laughs!” View this post on Instagram Who is Kevin McCloud? While we wait for the new series, it’s the perfect moment to look back at McCloud’s career and how he became one of TV’s most recognisable presenters. His first TV appearance was as a guest presenter on BBC Two’s Homefront, an interior design makeover show. He was born on 8 May 1959 in Bedfordshire He has won a Bafta for best Feature for Grand Designs In 2024, it was revealed that McCloud had spent the last few years renovating a farmhouse in Herefordshire He trained as a theatre designer, specialising in lighting design. New projects The 66-year-old has announced two new projects this year, which include the launch of a new podcast alongside Radio 1’s Greg James, Grand Designs: Deconstructed. In November, it was revealed that the Herefordshire resident would be swapping British building sites for picturesque European roads, as he gets behind the wheel of some of the “most beautiful cars ever conceived”. Grand DesignsKevin McCloudPeopleHereford