In the Occitanie region, Janet and Philip set out to give their tired dining room a regal makeover, battling rotten skirting and a bespoke ceiling, but can they really create a space fit for royalty? In Brittany, Donna and Paul push on with their five-floor derelict home, working on precision tiling and custom skirting for their utility room. But have they taken on more than they can handle? And at Château de Lalande, Stephanie hunts for the perfect spot to build a chicken palace, hopefully without ruffling too many feathers