BBC's DIY SOS returns on October 3 at 8pm, led by Ilkeston-based project manager Ian Hodgkinson, who oversees a transformative project in Leicester for eight-year-old Isla, diagnosed with Mandibuloacral Dysplasia, a rare condition impacting bone growth and organ function.
The team adapts her semi-detached home to enhance independence, incorporating lowered switches, door handles, and a downstairs bathroom.
Over 1,000 volunteers applied, with 160 completing the build in just days, showcasing the construction industry's collaborative spirit.
Hodgkinson described the project as heart-warming, reflecting on nearly monthly life-changing renovations, including the Joshua Tree children’s centre for BBC Children in Need.
He emphasized the gruelling yet rewarding nature of the work, crediting hundreds of tradespeople, suppliers, and volunteers for their generosity.
The series highlights Britain's builders, bricklayers, joiners, and decorators, with Hodgkinson working alongside Nick Knowles, designer Gaby Blackman, and team members Billy, Chris, and newcomers Ashley, Radha, and Tom.
This episode underscores the show's mission to transform lives through community effort, celebrating the skill and dedication of the construction trades in creating lasting change for families like Isla’s.
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