DIY SOS: The Big Build

In Stoke‑on‑Trent, presenter Nick Knowles and his team are joined by guest designer Charlie Luxton. The trio work together to help terminally ill Haydn Spice and his family carry out a transformation of their home, creating a more suitable living space.

Stoke is a television programme presented as a single episode, falling under the broader genre of lifestyle‑focused shows. It follows the familiar format of the series, bringing together a host, a regular team and occasional guest experts to undertake a specific project. In this particular instalment, presenter Nick Knowles and his crew travel to Stoke‑on‑Trent, where they are joined by guest designer Charlie Luxton. Together they set about helping Haydn Spice, a man battling a terminal illness, and his family to transform their home. The episode centres on the collaborative effort to create a more suitable living space for Haydn and his loved ones. The involvement of both the regular team and the specialist designer underscores the programme’s commitment to offering practical support. By focusing on a home makeover, the show aims to improve the day‑to‑day environment for a family coping with serious health challenges, providing a tangible uplift to their surroundings. Set against the backdrop of Stoke‑on‑Trent, the episode highlights the combined expertise of Knowles, his team and Luxton, illustrating how a coordinated design and renovation effort can make a meaningful difference for those in need.