Nick Knowles Biography
Summary
"Nicholas Augustine Knowles", is an English television presenter, born 1962 in Southall, London. He is best known for presenting "DIY SOS" on the BBC. He is a former boyfriend of Suzi Perry. He has also presented "Mission Africa", "UK's Worst", "City Hospital", "Coast to Coast", "Five's Company" and "Departure Lounge".
Early years
Nick was born in Southall, London in 1962. He has one brother, Franklin, and three sisters, Karen, Angela and Sheila. His parents are Pat and Eddie.
At age 11, Nick moved to Mildenhall in Suffolk, attending St Louis Middle School. After his family moved again, he attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
After leaving school, Nick started work as a labourer before starting his own business. He still holds controlling shares of this company and is still a licensed builder.
Nick is renowned for his scruffy appearance.
Television career
In 2005, he was one of the celebrities who took part in "Comic Relief does Fame Academy".
In 2006, he fell from a Land Rover whilst filming in Northern Kenya, dislocating his shoulder in the process.
In October 2007, he was named by the Halifax as Briton's 'Home Idol' in a survey to find the most popular tv home improvement show presenter, beating Sarah Beeney into second place.
Nick has done much work for charity and has been a regular supporter of the children's anti-bullying charity Act Against Bullying
He also presented "The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins" game show on BBC1. In 2008 he presented Last Choir Standing.
Trivia
He has two children called Tuesday and Charlie
He is a keen bee-keeper and a member of the British Beekeepers Association
he is on the BBC`s shortlist to play the 11th Dr Who
External links
(Nick Knowles Official Website)
Credit
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