Grand Designs viewers ‘crying eyes out’ over first ever home build 25 years later [Video]

Grand Designs viewers have been left emotional watching Kevin McCloud return to meet the family who featured on the first ever episode 25 years ago.

First airing on Channel 4 in April 1999, the series has followed people embarking on ambitious projects to build their own homes over 22 seasons.

Tracking their progress over the weeks, months and years that it takes for the homes to be completed, the show quickly picked up a loyal audience, who have never shied away from sharing their opinions on the final results.

Over the years many who have appeared have faced budget blow outs, construction delays and even relationship breakdowns as the stress of the build became too much.

However, the couple who appeared on the premiere episode have been praised by viewers after being given an update on what’s happened since they first appeared on screen.

In the final episode of this season, Kevin embarked on a …