The army of volunteers who join the BBC DIY SOS team transform more than mere bricks and mortar. In December 2023, they converted a derelict bungalow in Harlow, Essex, into a modern hub for people ...

But now all that is to change after the BBC home renovation programme DIY SOS arrived to "move islands for Isla" - equipping the property with everything she needs to make her life more comfortable.

DIY SOS: The Big Build is the BBC’s flagship renovation programme which has been running for 17 years attracting up to 5 million viewers per episode in its primetime slot on BBC One. The award ...