Comedian and television personality Alan Carr is embarking on an extraordinary property adventure that will be captured in a new Disney+ documentary series. The programme, titled Castle Man, will follow Carr's personal mission to find, purchase, and ultimately manage his very own historic castle as he approaches a significant milestone birthday.
A Dream Decades in the Making
The Northampton-born entertainer revealed that his fascination with stately homes and castles has been a lifelong passion. "Since I was a boy in Northampton, I've always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home," Carr explained. "As I turn 50, I feel it's my time."
This unique property quest represents what Carr humorously describes as his version of a midlife crisis. "Some men when they have a midlife crisis buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail," he quipped. "But me – I want my very own castle. All I want is a turret to call my own – get me over that drawbridge!"
From Traitors to Turrets
The announcement comes fresh from Carr's recent television success on The Celebrity Traitors, where viewers saw him enjoying castle surroundings during the popular BBC series. His victory in the 2025 edition of the show appears to have only strengthened his resolve to secure a castle of his own.
Castle Man promises to document every step of Carr's journey, from the initial property searches through to the practical realities of castle ownership. The series will blend Carr's signature comedic style with the genuine challenges of maintaining a historic property.
Production Team Enthusiastic
Ben Wicks, creative director and executive producer at Expectation, the production company behind the series, expressed considerable excitement about the project. "What an incredible project," Wicks stated. "Alan Carr looking to buy a castle befitting his status as comedy royalty and a national treasure, and soon finding himself responsible for the very real, right royal pain of making it all work."
Wicks added: "We're delighted to be following Alan's dramatic and undoubtedly hilarious journey and doing so with Disney, who thankfully have a great deal more history with castles." This reference to Disney's extensive experience with castle-themed content adds an extra layer of appropriateness to the partnership.
Audience Anticipation Builds
Fans of the comedian have already begun expressing their enthusiasm for the upcoming series, with some suggesting Carr has already delivered the television moment of the year through this announcement alone. The combination of Carr's comedic talents with the inherently dramatic premise of castle hunting creates a compelling proposition for viewers.
The series represents a natural progression for Carr, whose television career has seen him host numerous successful programmes while maintaining his distinctive comedic voice. Castle Man promises to offer audiences both entertainment and insight into the world of historic property ownership, all filtered through Carr's unique perspective.
As production prepares to begin, viewers can anticipate a blend of humour, property drama, and personal reflection as Carr pursues his castle dream. The series stands as testament to both Carr's enduring popularity and the continuing appeal of property-focused entertainment programming.
