Nick Knowles
Birthday: Born in 1962-09-21 in Southall, Middlesex, England, UK
Deathday: Alive
Nick was born in London and raised in Southall by his parents Pat and Eddie. He has one brother, John, and three sisters; Angela, Sheila and Karen. Nick credits his large, loving family for their unconditional support whilst he made up his mind which career to pursue. He briefly pursued careers in rugby, music and acting before discovering his passion for writing, directing and presenting TV. Nick has four children, Charles, Tuesday, TJ and Eddie.
TV Credits
Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
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Comic Relief Does Fame Academy is a spin-off of the original Fame Academy show where celebrities sing as students of the Academy. The programme was launched in 2003 to help raise money for the charities supported by Comic Relief, with the final of the show occurring on Red Nose Day. Coverage of the show was widely shown on BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Prime and the CBBC Channel. Many consider the celebrity version of the show to be far more successful than its predecessor. The Comic Relief series re...
DIY SOS
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DIY SOS is a British DIY television series made for the BBC, presented by Nick Knowles. The first episode was broadcast on 7 October 1999 and the show is still airing today. As well as being a DIY programme it also features comic relief from the cast....
Mission Africa
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Nick Knowles and 15 construction trainees travel to Africa, to use their skills to aid conservation efforts and encourage tourism...
Wild About Your Garden
Character: Himself - Presenter
Nick Knowles attempts to give urban spaces across Britain a reverse makeover, with help from The One Show's wildlife reporter Ellie Harrison and award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw....
Top of the Pops Saturday
Character: Self
Originally part of "The Saturday Show" from November 2002 until the series ended, this spin-off music strand for Saturday mornings has an extended format and exclusive preview performances from artists soon to be seen on Top of the Pops....
Into Death Valley with Nick Knowles
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Nick Knowles ventures into one of the least hospitable places on earth: Death Valley. Not only is it incredibly hot, it also holds the distinction of being one of the lowest spots on the planet....
Wildest Dreams
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Nine wildlife enthusiasts compete for the ultimate prize: a job at the BBC's prestigious Natural History Unit....
Nick Knowles' Big House Clearout
Character: Self
The presenter and his team help people across Britain de-clutter their homes by taking all of their belongings and assembling them in a warehouse to be sorted while the building team go into the house to make improvements....
Animal SOS
Character: Narrator
Documentary series following the work of the RSPCA, filming as calls come in to the national control centre and following inspectors on the ground as they deal with everything from injured wildlife to neglected pets....
Nick Knowles' Better Homes
Character: Self - Host
Nick Knowles gathers together a team of home improvement experts who unveil tips, tricks and hacks that will improve anyone's home....
Nick Knowles Heritage Rescue
Character: Self
Historical buildings in need of restoration. Each episode features a different project, and Nick Knowles follows the restoration work, showing the results, and diving into the history of the building....
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Character: Self - Expert
Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?...
Nick Knowles: Original Home Restoration
Character: Self
Nick Knowles delves into the history of homes as their owners restore them to their former glory....
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Character: Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry....
Mind over Marathon
Character: Himself - Presenter
Nick Knowles challenges ten people with different mental health issues to run the London Marathon. Will it change their lives?...
Six Nations Sin Bin
Character: Self
Getting everyone ready for a Six Nations weekend. Gabby Logan and Gareth Thomas are joined by stars and famous fans to look ahead with previews, predictions and a packed crowd....
Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles
Character: Self - Host
Nick travels by rail through the extraordinary Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu, Peru....
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles
Character: Himself
In Nick Knowles' latest adventure, he follows the mighty Mississippi River from Minneapolis in the north all the way south to New Orleans....
All Round to Mrs. Brown's
Character: Self
Mrs Brown opens the doors to her house for a Saturday night entertainment show in which she and the family are joined by celebrity guests....
The Grand Canyon with Nick Knowles
Character: Self (Presenter)
Nick adventures through the perilous Grand Canyon, zip-lining across it, exploring its caves, and taking part in a conservation project to restore its endangered condor population....
Nick Knowles in South America
Character: Himself
Nick Knowles is off on another ambitious adventure, this time to South America. From Chile’s ‘end of the world’ to Argentina, Nick treks Torres del Paine, kayaks under Grey Glacier, herds bulls, learns the tango, and enjoys the best steak in Buenos Aires...
Home Is Where the Art Is
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Nick Knowles challenges three talented artists to create beautiful artwork for people they've never met. Our arty trio must try to work out the buyer’s style and taste by snooping around their home, but when the two sides finally do meet, who will win the coveted commission?...
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Character: Self
Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally....
Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles
Character: Nick
Nick Knowles travels to the Gobi Desert, where he first sights the Namnaa horse archery academy, then visits a dinosaur museum on wheels and goes camping with author and adventurer Tim Cope....
Perfection
Character: Self - Host
Perfection is a BBC television series that was first shown on BBC Two from 17 January 2011 to 10 February 2012, and then shown on BBC One since 2 January 2013....