DIY SOS
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DIY SOS is a British DIY television series made for the BBC
, presented by Nick Knowles
. The first (pilot) episode was broadcast on 7 October 1999 and the show is still aired today. Series 23 is expected to be broadcast from January 2012.
, DIY SOS is a weekly full builder and designer level renovation of a section of a viewers home, taken on by a team of professionals after a viewers DIY project has gone wrong and not been finished. It is the longest running show of its format having been shown for over 10 years. Some believe it has cult status and even has an active dedicated forum.
Launched with presenter Nick Knowles
, the format consisted of a main project, and a small project initially headed by Lowri Turner
(but after Lowri left the show, a number of subsequent presenters were used for the smaller segment), and a viewer call-in vote format voting for one of three families who have made short video pitches for their projects to be addressed in the following programme.
An episode filmed in June 2009 was not broadcast after a domestic incident where a man held his wife hostage at gunpoint before shooting himself, the week before the intended broadcast. The episode is believed to have contained fitting the couple's semi-detached home with a new kitchen.
2011, Dumfries, Enfield and will visit Duxford (2–11th December).
BBC
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, presented by Nick Knowles
Nick Knowles
Nicholas Simon Augustine Knowles is an English television presenter. He is best known for presenting DIY SOS on the BBC. He has also presented Mission Africa, UK's Worst, City Hospital, Coast to Coast, Five's Company, Departure Lounge and Real Rescues.-Early years:Knowles was born in Southall,...
. The first (pilot) episode was broadcast on 7 October 1999 and the show is still aired today. Series 23 is expected to be broadcast from January 2012.
History
Launched in 1999, after audience figures showed interest in other home make-over shows such as Changing RoomsChanging Rooms
Changing room may refer to:*changeroom, a room or enclosure in a clothing store where customers may try on clothes before purchasing them*Changing Rooms, a BBC television series*The Changing Room, a stage play by David Storey...
, DIY SOS is a weekly full builder and designer level renovation of a section of a viewers home, taken on by a team of professionals after a viewers DIY project has gone wrong and not been finished. It is the longest running show of its format having been shown for over 10 years. Some believe it has cult status and even has an active dedicated forum.
Launched with presenter Nick Knowles
Nick Knowles
Nicholas Simon Augustine Knowles is an English television presenter. He is best known for presenting DIY SOS on the BBC. He has also presented Mission Africa, UK's Worst, City Hospital, Coast to Coast, Five's Company, Departure Lounge and Real Rescues.-Early years:Knowles was born in Southall,...
, the format consisted of a main project, and a small project initially headed by Lowri Turner
Lowri Turner
Lowri Gwyneth Turner is a British television presenter, journalist, nutritional therapist and hypnotherapist.-Personal life:...
(but after Lowri left the show, a number of subsequent presenters were used for the smaller segment), and a viewer call-in vote format voting for one of three families who have made short video pitches for their projects to be addressed in the following programme.
An episode filmed in June 2009 was not broadcast after a domestic incident where a man held his wife hostage at gunpoint before shooting himself, the week before the intended broadcast. The episode is believed to have contained fitting the couple's semi-detached home with a new kitchen.
DIY SOS : The Big Build
'DIY SOS' became 'DIY SOS - The Big Build' in 2010. The show is now a one hour programme in which the team enlists the help of the local community to help deserving families. As the title suggests the projects are much more ambitious and often involve major construction work such as building a loft conversion or extension.Current
- Nick KnowlesNick KnowlesNicholas Simon Augustine Knowles is an English television presenter. He is best known for presenting DIY SOS on the BBC. He has also presented Mission Africa, UK's Worst, City Hospital, Coast to Coast, Five's Company, Departure Lounge and Real Rescues.-Early years:Knowles was born in Southall,...
- Presenter - Julian Perryman - Builder
- Chris Frediani - Builder
- Mark Millar - Builder
- Billy Byrne - Electrician
- Mat Skelton - Builder
Former
- Julia KendellJulia KendellJulia Kendell is an English interior designer, television presenter and writer.-Biography:Born in Middlesex, Kendell went to Newnham Junior School in Eastcote, and Haydon Secondary School in Northwood.-Career:...
- Designer - Brigid Calderhead - Presenter and Designer
- Deborah DrewDeborah DrewDeborah Drew is an interior designer who runs her own consultancy in Cardiff and was previously a television presenter.-Biography:Deborah has been running her own interior design consultancy since 1997. She lives in Cardiff.General Life....
- Designer - Bob Grose - Builder
Series 1 to 19
| Series | Episodes | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 October 1999 | 18 November 1999 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 March 2000 | 25 April 2000 |
| 3 | 8 | 18 October 2000 | 13 December 2000 |
| 4 | 8 | 12 June 2001 | 31 July 2001 |
| 5 | 8 | 31 January 2002 | 21 March 2002 |
| 6 | 8 | 20 June 2002 | 29 August 2002 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 January 2003 | 6 March 2003 |
| 8 | 8 | 10 July 2003 | 28 August 2003 |
| 9 | 8 | 15 January 2004 | 10 March 2004 |
| 10 | 5 | 19 May 2004 | 19 August 2004 |
| 11 | 8 | 16 March 2005 | 11 May 2005 |
| 12 | 8 | 28 July 2005 | 26 September 2005 |
| 13 | 10 | 1 May 2006 | 17 July 2006 |
| 14 | 8 | 8 November 2006 | 2 March 2007 |
| 15 | 10 | 13 July 2007 | 19 November 2007 |
| 16 | 6 | 27 June 2008 | 15 August 2008 |
| 17 | 8 | 22 August 2008 | 10 October 2008 |
| 18 | 6 | 9 April 2009 | 14 May 2009 |
| 19 | 8 | 28 April 2010 | June 2010 |
Series 20 & 21 (DIY SOS: The Big Build)
| Series | Episode | Location | Original Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 & 21 |
1 | Chessington | 15 April 2010 |
| 2 | Haydock | 1 July 2010 | |
| 3 | Brynmawr | 26 August 2010 | |
| 4 | Littlehampton | 30 December 2010 | |
| 5 | Nottingham | 6 January 2011 | |
| 6 | Chippenham | 13 January 2011 |
Series 22 (DIY SOS: The Big Build)
| Series | Episode | Location | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1 | Aberystwyth | 13 April 2011 |
| 2 | Durham | 20 April 2011 | |
| 3 | Stoke-on-Trent | 27 April 2011 | |
| 4 | Cirencester | 2 August 2011 | |
| 5 | Dartford | 9 August 2011 | |
| 6 | Ottery St Mary | 16 August 2011 |
Series 23 (DIY SOS: The Big Build)
The 23rd Series of DIY SOS: The Big Build is currently in production. @DIYSOS announced on Twitter that they would be filming the first of their new series in Chesterfield in July 2011. They have since filmed programmes in Conwy, Liverpool for Children in NeedChildren in Need
Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long...
2011, Dumfries, Enfield and will visit Duxford (2–11th December).
| Series | Episode | Location | Filmed | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | Chesterfield | July 2011 | January 2012 |
| 2 | Conwy | 10–19 August 2011 | 2012 | |
| 3 | Dumfries | 4–13 October 2011 | 2012 | |
| 4 | Enfield | 8–16 November 2011 | 2012 | |
| 5 | Duxford | 2–11 December 2011 | 2012 |
1999–2004
| Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Special 2000 | 13 September 2000 |
| Behind the Scenes Disasters | 20 December 2000 |
| DIY SOS Live | 10 editions from 4–7 May 2001 |
| Losers Special | 15 August 2002 |
| Christmas Special | 21 September 2002 |
| Hola DIY SOS | 1 January 2003 |
| Tour De France Special | 8 January 2004 |
| The Italian Job | 8 July 2004 |
2007–2011
- Floods Special - TX 27 December 2007 - Nick KnowlesNick KnowlesNicholas Simon Augustine Knowles is an English television presenter. He is best known for presenting DIY SOS on the BBC. He has also presented Mission Africa, UK's Worst, City Hospital, Coast to Coast, Five's Company, Departure Lounge and Real Rescues.-Early years:Knowles was born in Southall,...
and the team face their biggest challenge yet in this DIY SOS Flood special. Since the June/July floods2007 United Kingdom floodsThe 2007 United Kingdom floods were a series of destructive floods that occurred in various areas across the country during the summer of 2007. The most severe floods occurred across Northern Ireland on 12 June; East Yorkshire and The Midlands on 15 June; Yorkshire, The Midlands, Gloucestershire,...
, there are still many families still trying to renovate their houses back to liveable condition. The team head to Toll Bar, near Doncaster, and take on a foster family's house which found itself deep in water. Plus, they renovate the local club to provide a much-needed space for the people of Toll Bar. - 10 Year Highlights: TX 2–7 January 2009 - DIY SOS celebrates its 10 years of broadcast with highlights of the last 10 years.
- The Big Build: Anglesey (Kids in Crisis 1 hour special) - TX 10 December 2009 - Nick Knowles and the team attempt to re-house a family who have spent years in a caravan. The show was a huge ratings success which prompted the show to become DIY SOS: The Big Build.
- The Big Build for Children in Need: Liverpool - TX 10 November 2011 (filmed 6–15 September 2011)