BBC's DIY SOS back for new series
The BBC has announced a new series of DIY SOS, which begins on October 3.
DIY SOS is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer with more "emotional" life-changing builds.
From October 3, host Nick Knowles, 63, designer Gabrielle Blackman, 52, the beloved purple shirt regulars - including electrician Billy Byrne, 75, and plasterer Chris Frediani - and an army of volunteers will once again help transform the homes and lives of families across Britain.
This includes a remarkable build for a young girl named Isla, who lives with the rare genetic condition Mandibuloacral Dysplasia - which affects bone growth and causes premature aging of major organs.
A safe and accessible home for the Scott family, following the tragic loss of mum Zoe, and to support Seth - who is blind and autistic - alongside his four older siblings.
And one fitting a life-changing lift into a tiny terrace, and the other doubling the footprint of a family home.
Nick said: "I’m so excited to have DIY SOS back on our screens - I think it will remind people how many good, generous people there are across the country willing to help out others in their time of need.
"We also share much more of what it takes physically and emotionally to fulfil the promises we make to families and communities with our huge builds.
"Still emotional and fun as it always has been, there’s faces old and new on the team and the usual cast of thousands."
The four-part series will see the team welcome two fresh faces - woodworker Radha Siyver and gardener Ashley Edwards.
As well as the new series of the BAFTA Award-winning programme, the BBC has also commissioned a Children in Need special.
In addition, DIY SOS - produced by South Shore Wales - will be a part of the corporation's Christmas programme offering, with the festive special featuring the stars from the hit BBC game show, Gladiators.
For 26 years and over 240 episodes, DIY SOS has rallied tens of thousands of volunteers.
Together, they have delivered life-changing home and community transformations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Cal Turner, BBC Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment, said: "DIY SOS is so much more than a building show - it’s about hope, kindness and what can be achieved when people come together.
"This series is full of extraordinary families and communities, and I think viewers will be really moved by the heart, the humour and the life-changing impact of these builds."
Sam Grace, Executive Producer for South Shore Wales, added: "It’s been a privilege for all at South Shore Wales to produce a show that’s as iconic as DIY SOS.
"It’s an incredible sight to watch Nick, the Purple Shirts, and an army of volunteers transform the lives of people across the UK.”
Watch DIY SOS on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Friday, October 3, 2025, at 8pm.
