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BBC to rest DIY SOS in 2027 and launch a lower-cost spin-off
The BBC says it will rest DIY SOS in 2027 and make a new spin-off instead.
The UK programme, hosted by Nick Knowles, first aired in 1999 and helps families by renovating their homes.
Its projects have included adapting homes for people with serious illnesses or disabilities, with tradespeople and volunteers often contributing time and materials.
The BBC says the change is part of its effort to reduce costs.
The spin-off, provisionally called DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life, will revisit successful projects from the show's past.
The main series has not been confirmed as cancelled, but it is not due back in 2027, and it is not yet clear whether Knowles or other team members will appear in the spin-off.
The BBC will rest DIY SOS in 2027 and commission a lower-cost spin-off, DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life.
The spin-off will revisit successful transformations from the programme’s past.
The BBC said the move is part of its savings challenges and will expand the brand in a more cost-effective way.
The original programme, hosted by Nick Knowles, began in 1999 and has run for 27 years.
Critics and reported members of the production team have condemned the decision, saying the show helps people in need and represents working-class communities.
- Who
- The BBC is changing DIY SOS, hosted by Nick Knowles.
- What
- It will rest the main series in 2027 and commission a lower-cost spin-off called DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life.
- When
- The change is planned for 2027.
- Where
- The programme has followed projects across the UK.
- Why
- The BBC cited its savings challenges and said the spin-off would be more cost-effective.
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Critics and reported members of the DIY SOS team
Reason for the change
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The BBC said it was responding to savings challenges and would expand the brand in a more cost-effective way.
Critics and reported members of the DIY SOS team
Critics say the decision sidelines a programme that helps people in need and represents working-class communities.
Effect of the spin-off
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The BBC said it would revisit successes from the show’s past.
Critics and reported members of the DIY SOS team
Some fans said a cheaper show based on old footage would not replace the original.
DIY SOS premiered, with Nick Knowles as its host.
The programme was rebranded DIY SOS The Big Build.
The Big Build format ended, according to Digital Spy.
The BBC announced it would rest DIY SOS in 2027 and commission a spin-off instead.
DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life is due to air in place of the rested main series.
- Original series began
- 1999
- Planned rest
- 2027
- Spin-off working title
- DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life
- Spin-off producer
- South Shore
- BBC savings plan
- £500 million over three years
- Original series length
- 27 years
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What people are saying
In light of the BBC's savings challenges, we have taken the decision to rest DIY SOS in 2027 and commission a new spin-off show instead, from producers South Shore.
DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life (w/t) will revisit successes from the show's past, and expand the brand on the BBC in a more cost-effective way next year,
Thousands and thousands of working class heroes, which you don’t see much on TV.
'Pausing' the future production of DIY SOS is an appalling decision by the BBC. Shame on them! This decision must be reversed in the times of need!