I would say the programme was rather about people who wanted extension. and I think the conclusion is that some of us are not able to argue when something has gone wrong and some of us are "no brainer"

Erik D., St.Martin,

I wasn't surprised by the eventual outcome as I full expected the polish builders - who after all had the character to leave their home country to work for a better life- to be the hardest grafters.

But the behaviour of the "Smiths" was truly shameful. Thankfully this was clear on national TV.

geneer, Edinburgh, Scotland

I'm polish builder and I think this documentary
should have never been shown to the public.
Firstly showing English builders as simply idiots is only going to create xenophobic reactions against Poles. And in my opinion fuelling anger between this two nations was the point of creating this program.

Michal, London, UK

I think the couple that employed the polish builder, should really be ashamed of themselves. I thought it was an disgrace the way they treated him, and I feel ashamed to be English. I feel that annoyed about it that I have actively sought this programme review out so I can have my say.

louise larvin, redditch, england

First of all the couple who employed Jarek should be ashamed, rude simple people with no manners. Second of all, as a Polish Architect I am wondering why the British TV always shows Poland as a third world. We do have roads, non concrete cities and normal cars, civilization . Come and have a look.

Dominique , London,

What a nasty little man Mr Smith was. Terry: affable cowboy. Jarek: an almost scarily nice human being, who dealt with Smith's vile insults with great humility. Good documentary.

Barton Wright, London,

I cannot believe they refused to pay him in advance to buy the products he needed because they wanted to be sure he would not steal their money. I wish there were polish builders here when I had my driveway, patio done or my driveway. I am embarassed of the job done and no money for corrections.

Mustafa, London, England

Tell you something, those dealing with the Decent Homes Project in Mansfield ought to employ more these Bobski The Builders and sack half of the shambolic workforce that they have because they would put them to shame.

D S Jennings, Mansfield, UK

The Smiths said in the documentary that they wish they had employed a British builder. I wonder how do they feel about all that (and themselves) now after watching the program?

anon, London,

Does anyone have terrys number, I want to build a sand castle and he is well qualified

G.Davies, London, uk

Having run a building company I can tell you that no job is perfect in a clients eyes, no matter at what cost to the builder. But the way Jarek was treated by his clients was so unfair, could they not see that he was working 10 hour days? Well done Jarek I would employ you! Shame on his clients.

George Michalkiewicz, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

I hope that all four parties involved in the documentary watched it last night. The English builder and the young arrogant, rude couple will have seen themselves for who they truly are. I know many Polish, Lithuanian, Russian workers, and would employ any of them in a heartbeat over a Terry.

Chrs, Bristol, UK

I thought Jareks' clients were completley unreasonable - they got a bargain of an extension in a really short space of time and from what i could tell on the TV the finish was superb - it was the quality of work that lead to Jareks next job - how Terry has kept working for so long is beyond me!!!

craig, wrecsam, UK

Lets face tha facts. Very often us Polish people we are treated the same way as Jarek was. You expect us to work twice harder for a lot less money... As a reward for our hard work you treat us with lack of respect.Are we really worse category than you are??

Magdalena, alton, uk

The way Jarek was treated was horrible. Would they speak the same way to Terry? Doubt it.
I only wish Jarek would get proper money for his next job. Good pay for job well done. Competitive - yes, but not naive.

All the best for Jarek and his team.

Joanna Kniola, Eastleigh, UK

I've to say that this program made me feel upset but a article made me really furious. I don't say a documentary was perfect but a conclusion is absurd. I certainly would want honest and professional Jarek to build my home! I am wondering if anyone wants work so hard i devoted and get what he got.

Joanna, Manchester,

Elizabeth, Manchester
For me, this documentary was not about building the extension. It was about how deep some people's prejudices can be rooted... Jarek didn't deserve to be treated in such a humiliating way. Terry, on the other hand, did, having been rude and disrespectful of his client.

Elizabeth, Manchester, United Kingdom

how do we contact jarek i would like him to do my building work

Sam , nottingham, uk

I think Mr & Mrs Smith should be ashamed of themselves for taking advantage of a contractor that produced an excellent project at an extremly competitive price. Poor Jarek was let down by the client not providing sufficient cash flow for him to perform. Jarek put the Smiths and Brit builder to shame

Neil Camp MRICS, Ashford, England

Camera's do not lie....... at the end of the day Jarek's building work was far superior than Terry's.

Have you any contact number for Jarek, in this credit crunching time I think I would rather him build me an extension on my house rather than Terry?

Jackie Spencer, Rossendale, Englan

Hi there, Could you please advise how we can contact Jarek-we are very impressed by his work.
Many thanks

Leah Hynes, Liverpool,

I myself thought really bad for the polish guys, in comparison to the two builders, who worked hardest and ultimately did the best job? Once the couple that took on Jarek have a British builder, they'll never see how good he really was.

Elliott, Manchester,

I would like to point out the cost difference. The size of the extensions were similar but the British team built a flat roof and the Poles did a pitched roof which is far more expensive.

Well done Jarek

Billie-Jean, Solihull, UK

The couple who employed Jarek should be ashamed of themselves. The moral of the story is that everyone will be unhappy with the builder, whether you get a cowboy or a decent job done for a bargain. The electrician was the hero. Does anybody have Jarek's details? as I need an extension...

Simon Turner, Bishops Stortford, Herts

Loved it when the sparky the couple insisted on Jarek using offered him another job. Another tradesman being so impressed with the quality of his work and trusting him enough to give him an up front deposit, so contradicted the moaning couples comments.

Mark Chorlton, Ruislip, Middx

It was completly unfair the way Jarek the Polish builder was treated. The couple they've worked for deserve the "British Builders", they couldn't appreciate all the good Jarek did for them.

Maria, Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM

Wow, how "British" did you feel after writing this article?

I am British and managed to see regardless the fact they played on Jarek's story he did a great job despite the abuse and unfair treatment from the couple because he was Polish. Your statement "entire concrete floor" is a blatant lie.

David, Manchester, England

It's obvious that you can find a good English builder and a bad Polish builder out there if you looked hard enough. But that's not what the show was about. Jarek was a really nice guy and was treated disrespectfully by the couple and his job was made alot harder than the rude english builder.

Ted, London,

I agree with Jim R! Their attitude was very bad..
They saved loads of money and time and still weren't happy.
I think Jarek did a great job!
Terry - 4 genarations of building?? It's a joke!

Ola Karcz, London, UK

Both builders failed to forsee certain aspects of the build. But the fundemental difference was how they dealt with problems. A good builder (regardless of nationality) will discuss with the customer what the problem is and work towards an amicable solution, a bad one will issue ultimatiums.

Anon, london,

Great job for Polish guy !!!

Leeane, London, UK

It is not only how they build the extention, but as well about how 2 different builders were treated by home owners. Jarek would never be treated with such an unhumane nature if he was British. I hope that couple cringe watching themselfs.

Renata Findlay, Reading,

the british builder said he had 4 genarations of building under his belt, but i seemed to me he had 4 genarations of smooth talk, he was a right blagger and disgraced us proud british, however the polish firm did an excellent job for no profit yet seemed to stay humble and had an commendable attitud

jake russell, bath, england

It would be interesting to know how Jarek's next project went. The electrician on site seemed to rate his work ...?

Barry P, Wigan, UK

Even if you can see past the editing etc you have to feel sorry for Jarek - the quality of the job seemed much better than Terrys (although that isn't hard), and he worked so hard. Probably wasn't bad at selling chocolate too!

Pete, Cornwall, UK

i also thought the attitude of the young couple who hired the polish firm matched that of the english builders

jake russell, bath, england

I found this programme really fascinating.
I have to say that the editing really did make the Smith family look mean and completely ungrateful and typical of the type of person who expects something for nothing.

Helen Williams , Gloucester , Britain

You struggle not to detest the couple Jarek builds for. And whilst editing helps, you cannot feel this the sole reason. I was past 'borderline' angry with them! Yes the whole thing was made simple, and was clearly contrived, but I still ran through emotions and couldn't help but enjoy the programme.

Jim Reagan, Manchester,

Please could I have Jareks mobile phone number? I have loads of work that needs doing! And I'll pay him properly as well! British Builders do over-charge! They are ludicrously lazy and drink twenty cups of tea; which they inevitably have to stop work for to drink. God bless the polish builder!

Pauline Baharie, guildford,

Yes, It has made me angry. We have a successful English building company which has been built up from two to ten people over nearly eleven years. We have won a couple of awards over this time and have had many very satisfied customers. All our work is from previous customers recommendations.

Mrs Karen Wells, Sedlescombe, UK

Well Caitlin, I think your commentary is quite interesting and I find your attitude objective as well, which is much appreciated...I am myself Polish and as Polish would ask you politely to -at least-spell Polish name(s)correctly. The other builder's name was MariAn, not Marion!
Your sincerely,

Angelika, Downpatrick,

deja vu.

Bet that's the most common comment you get,unfortunately
British builders have earned the reputation they possess.I believe it is time for more rigorous controls for builders.
What saddened and embarrassed me more was the rascist attitude adopted by the British couple who employed Jar

Jim Robertson, High Wycombe, Bucks.