Channel 4 has confirmed that Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter, hosted by Olympic champion Tom Daley, will return for a second series. The competitive knitting show, set in the Scottish countryside, sees talented crafters take on a series of challenges to be crowned the next TV knitting champion.
The recommission follows the success of the debut run, which ranked among the broadcaster's top 8pm shows for viewers aged 16 to 34 last year. Daley will return as host, bringing his trademark enthusiasm for knitting back to the competition, alongside special guests.
Daley said: 'I was blown away by the response to the first series. Knitting is such a creative and joyful craft and it’s been amazing to see so many people inspired to pick up their needles. I can’t wait for the show to return and to meet a whole new group of brilliant knitters ready to take on the challenge.'
Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell will also remain part of the Game of Wool family, featuring on the Let's Get Knitting YouTube channel, the digital companion to the series. Clemency Green, commissioning editor at Channel 4, noted that the second series will have an even stronger focus on knitting, celebrating creativity, skill and innovation, alongside new competition elements.
Casting for series two is now open, with applications invited from those who think they have what it takes to compete. The first series is available to watch on catch-up on Channel 4's website.
