
Acting
Nick Knowles
Born
1962-09-21 (64)
Place of birth
Southall, Middlesex, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
42 titles
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.
Known for
7.1Never 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.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
5.6Michael 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?
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
2020
6.0Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
City Hospital was a medical documentary television series that aired on BBC1, the United Kingdom's National Network from 1998 till 2007. It ran over nine series with over 360 hours of film broadcast every weekday from 10 am.
City Hospital
1998
NROriginally 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.
Top of the Pops Saturday
2003
8.0Comic 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 returned in 2005 and again in March 2007. It was announced by the BBC that Cat Deeley would not return because she was hosting So You Think You Can Dance. However, Patrick Kielty returned with co-host and host of the former spin-off show Claudia Winkleman.
Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
2003
Film credits
Series credits
7.1Never 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.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
5.6Michael 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?
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
2020
6.0Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
City Hospital was a medical documentary television series that aired on BBC1, the United Kingdom's National Network from 1998 till 2007. It ran over nine series with over 360 hours of film broadcast every weekday from 10 am.
City Hospital
1998
NROriginally 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.
Top of the Pops Saturday
2003
8.0Comic 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 returned in 2005 and again in March 2007. It was announced by the BBC that Cat Deeley would not return because she was hosting So You Think You Can Dance. However, Patrick Kielty returned with co-host and host of the former spin-off show Claudia Winkleman.
Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
2003
6.2The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.
The F Word
2005
10.0DIY 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.
DIY SOS
1999
Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian/Wales jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
I'm a LA… Get Me Out of Here!
2019
8.2Mrs Brown opens the doors to her house for a Saturday night entertainment show in which she and the family are joined by celebrity guests.
All Round to Mrs. Brown's
2017
NRGetting 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.
Six Nations Sin Bin
2019
School's Out was a BBC television series hosted by Danny Wallace. Based on the premise of school subjects, celebrity contestants are asked questions they would have been asked at school.
School's Out
2006
Real Rescues is a British documentary broadcast on BBC One exploring the daily work of the emergency services aired since 15 October 2007. Real Rescues is at the heart of the action with the emergency services of Hampshire including the police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and lifeboat crews. A majority of the footage has been shot around Portsmouth and Fareham. Reruns are on Watch and CBS Reality. In the later series, other counties from across the UK began to be featured. Other emergency services, such as mountain rescue and animal rescue, were also featured.
Real Rescues
2007
No synopsis available yet.
Put It To The Test
1997
Three-part series exploring personal disasters, some of which are reconstructed with the help of the actual people concerned.
Death By...
2003
Gabby Logan and a host of legends reflect on the very best from 25 years of the world's greatest rugby tournament - from the biggest talking points to the most unforgettable games.
Six Nations Greatest Moments
2025
NRNick Knowles challenges ten people with different mental health issues to run the London Marathon. Will it change their lives?
Mind over Marathon
2017
NRMongolia is vast and remote, with the wilderness of the Gobi Desert covering a third of the country. As Nick Knowles discovers, the land of Genghis Khan and dinosaurs is steeped in rich and fascinating traditions.
Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles
2024
Last Choir Standing was a 2008 talent show-themed television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom. Broadcast on BBC One in July and August 2008, the series saw amateur choirs competing each week to be the 'last choir standing'. The series was presented by Myleene Klass and Nick Knowles, with judges Russell Watson, Sharon D. Clarke and Suzi Digby. In the final, following a public telephone vote, the winners were announced as Welsh male voice choir Only Men Aloud!. An collection of songs from the series was released as an album in November 2008.
Last Choir Standing
2008
NRNick Knowles hosts the quiz where two teams of complete strangers compete by completing a series of lists. The team who name more correct answers on a list get the chance to play for £50,000.
Who Dares Wins
2007
Guesstimation is a BBC National Lottery game show that was broadcast on BBC One from 11 July 2009 to 29 August 2009. The programme was hosted by Nick Knowles and was based on the Dutch show Wat Schat je?.
Guesstimation
2009
NRNick 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?
Home Is Where the Art Is
2019
No synopsis available yet.
Behind Bars
2006
2.0Nine wildlife enthusiasts compete for the ultimate prize: a job at the BBC's prestigious Natural History Unit.
Wildest Dreams
2009
No synopsis available yet.
The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins
2007
NRNick 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.
Wild About Your Garden
2008
Nick Knowles and the team issue a call to arms and recruit friends, family and local trades to help transform the homes of families across Britain.
DIY SOS - The Big Build
2010
7.5Nick 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.
Into The Grand Canyon with Nick Knowles
2023
6.5In Nick Knowles' latest adventure, he follows the mighty Mississippi River from Minneapolis in the north all the way south to New Orleans.
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles
2024
4.5Nick travels by rail through the extraordinary Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles
2023
5.5Nick has a spectacular adventure in the earth's most desolate place: the Gobi Desert.
Lost In The Desert with Nick Knowles
2025
6.0The 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.
Nick Knowles' Big House Clearout
2021
No synopsis available yet.
Holiday Hit Squad
2006
NRDocumentary 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.
Animal SOS
2014
6.5Nick 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.
Into Death Valley with Nick Knowles
2023
7.0Nick 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
Nick Knowles in South America
2024
NRNick Knowles delves into the history of homes as their owners restore them to their former glory.
Nick Knowles: Original Home Restoration
2014
NRHistorical 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.
Nick Knowles Heritage Rescue
2021
NRPerfection 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.
Perfection
2011
NRNick Knowles and 15 construction trainees travel to Africa, to use their skills to aid conservation efforts and encourage tourism
Mission Africa
2007


