It's been a while, as Nick Knowles himself says. But DIY SOS is coming back to BBC One and this time, it's for a 'proper' series.
The makeover show with a big heart will be on our screens from May to June for six weeks of new shows. It will be the 32nd series of the inspirational programme that transforms the homes of those in need with the support of local tradespeople who volunteer their services.
Announcing the news on twitter, Nick, 59, said: "Make a note everyone who likes the show - we are back for a proper series run for the first time in years! Starting May and running through June for 6 weeks of new shows!
"Please RT [retweet] as we want everyone who has been asking for our return to know." Among the shows which have been filmed and are awaiting broadcast are episodes filmed in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Stoke, Longframlington in Northumberland, and Bristol.
Knowles had to step back from presenting duties for the DIY SOS Children in Need special last November, due to his Shreddies advert. This commercial activity brought him into conflict with BBC guidelines and comedian Rhod Gilbert stepped into his shoes for that episode.
Responding to the return of a new series of DIY SOS on twitter, Peter H Todd said: "Brilliant! I like DIY SOS show, but having a week after week series is giving the viewers what we want. "Glad to see the BBC giving the viewers what we have been asking for. Good luck for the next series."
Antony wrote: "Well that's just great, Nick. That's me crying every episode. Welcome back mate."
Ian Plested joked: "Great news Nick, Is this on the BBC MasterChef channel?" and Olivia King said: "Oh brilliant.....although I'll probably need to stock up on the tissues."
Melanie Hewitt wrote: "Great news - this show brings so much joy and hope. The power of compassion and collaboration."
DIY SOS has been running for more than 20 years and sees Nick, his team of experts, and an army of volunteers transform people's house to make them suitable for their needs. It can be an individual with an illness, disability or injury that means their living accommodation needs to be adjusted so they can live more independently, safely and comfortable.
The series has also helped community groups transform facilities for the good of its users.
