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Grand Designs Australia season 9: Peter Maddison reveals why he almost turned down host job – NEWS.com.au
Grand Designs Australia season 9: Peter Maddison reveals why he almost turned down host job

A decade ago, Peter Maddison never imagined TV host would find a spot on his beaming resumé.The multi award-winning architect and director of his own business, Maddison Architects, was contacted out of the blue by Foxtel about its upcoming local production, Grand Designs Australia, which had been adopted from the successful British show.
Maddison underwent several screen tests and won the casting directors over with his no-nonsense opinions.
“I had no idea what a screen test was, I’d never heard…
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