History
The show began on BBC Two, premiering at 9pm on Wednesday 4 September 1996, before transferring to BBC One for the start of the third series in 1998. The final edition was broadcast on 22 November 2004 after a successful 8 year, 15 series run. The cancellation was announced on 27 August 2004. Former designer on the show Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen took over presenting the show from Carol Smillie in 2003 for series 14 and 15. "Handy" Andy Kane has gone on to host his own DIY shows. The designers on the show throughout its run included:
- Linda Barker
- Oliver Heath
- Michael Jewitt
- Rowena Johnson
- Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
- Laura McCree
- Anna Ryder Richardson
- Liz Wagstaff
- Gordon Whistance
- Graham Wynne
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