Kirstie and Phil celebrate 25 years of house-hunting with Channel 4 anniversary specials

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By Jon Donnis

Pioneering property show Location Location Location marks its silver anniversary this spring with a special night of celebratory programming on Channel 4. To honour 25 years of helping people find their dream homes, and the enduring on-screen partnership of Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, viewers are being treated to a brand-new series alongside two commemorative specials.

Since launching in 2000, Location Location Location has become one of Britain's most trusted property shows, guiding nearly 750 buyers and viewing more than 1,800 properties across the UK. The new series, which kicks off on Wednesday 14 May, continues that legacy as Kirstie and Phil travel to North Wales, North London, Stirling, Oxfordshire, Glasgow and beyond, helping a new generation of home seekers.

Alongside the launch of the new series, Channel 4 will air 25 Years of Location Location Location, a one-hour documentary reflecting on the ever-changing landscape of the UK property market. Featuring key moments from across the decades, Kirstie and Phil look back on trends, technology, and memorable offer negotiations – including one conducted in a phone box.

Also airing as part of the anniversary evening is Kirstie & Phil: Bleeps, Bloops & Best Bits, a 30-minute compilation of behind-the-scenes outtakes, never-before-seen bloopers, and some of the duo's most memorable moments from the past two and a half decades. With candid chats and plenty of nostalgia, the special offers a light-hearted peek into how their professional relationship has grown into a lasting friendship.

Reflecting on the milestone, Kirstie said: "However many times I hear it I still can't believe it has been 25 years. It is an enormous privilege to have had this opportunity." Phil added, "It's surreal and fun looking back at how we've changed, and how our friendship has developed across the years. Supporting people through one of the most important decisions in their lives has been a real privilege."

Commissioned by Channel 4 and produced by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company), the anniversary programmes are overseen by Deborah Dunnett and her commissioning team. Executive Producer Gerard Costello noted the emotional warmth behind the show's success, saying, "Kirstie and Phil's fondness for their house hunters, for each other, and for the thrill of the search resonates in these anniversary programmes."

Location Location Location, 25 Years of Location Location Location, and Kirstie & Phil: Bleeps, Bloops & Best Bits all air from 8pm on Wednesday 14 May on Channel 4. Fans can also stream Kirstie and Phil's top ten episodes now on Channel4.com