GAME OF WOOL: KNITTING COMPETITION HOSTED BY TOM DALEY RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4

Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of Game of Wool following the success of its debut run, which ranked among their top 8pm shows for 16–34 year olds last year.

Produced by Glasgow-based Hello Halo, Game of Wool is a competitive knitting series hosted by Olympic champion and passionate knitter Tom Daley. The show sees talented creatives gather in the Scottish countryside to compete in a series of knitting challenges, all hoping to be crowned the next TV knitting champion.

Tom Daley will return to host the new series, bringing his trademark enthusiasm for knitting back to the competition, with special guests along the way. Di and Sheila will also remain part of the wider Game of Wool family as they continue to feature in the ever-growing Let's Get Knitting YouTube channel, Hello Halo’s digital companion to the series.

Speaking about the show’s return, Tom Daley said: “I was blown away by the response to the first series of Game of Wool. 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.”

Clemency Green, Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, said: “The first series of Game of Wool was a hit with viewers, particularly with a new generation of young knitters discovering the craft. For series two, we’re welcoming a fresh group of talented makers ready to take on the challenge.

“We’ve listened closely to what fans loved most about the first series, so this time there’s an even stronger focus on knitting - celebrating the creativity, skill and innovation at its heart, alongside some exciting new elements in the competition.”

Hello Halo said: “We’re thrilled to be returning with a second series of Game of Wool. Get ready for even more aspirational knits, challenges packed with history and technique, and a brand-new cast of passionate knitters ready to step into the Yarn Barn.”

Game of Wool will return to Channel 4 this autumn, with a new line-up of knitters, bigger challenges and a host of special guests joining throughout the series.

Casting for Game of Wool Series 2 is now open. If you think you have what it takes to compete, you can apply now: https://gameofwool.com/.

More details will be announced in due course.