I've been advised by a very sensible lister that I omitted vital information when I asked about Pru Irvine's background. The vital information relates to who made the programme. The programme is actually Grand DESIGNS not Grand Houses and it was made by Channel 4. Because I viewed it in Australia on the ABC I didn't realise the significance of needing to talk about the makers. Many thanks. Naomi Barnett Melbourne, Australia <<Does anyone know if she is Jewish? I've tried Googling her but can't find any biographical information.>>