TV BUILDERS put a smile on the faces of two Harvington brothers when they turned their garage into a playroom.

The team from DIY SOS moved in to finish off a job Jan Carne had started for her two boys, Christopher, 14, and 10-year-old Michael.

The task of converting the garage at their home in Hughes Close had proved too much, so Michael stepped in and wrote a letter to the BBC asking for help.

The project was one of three put to the public vote and viewers chose it as their favourite. Presenter Larry Turner and the builders, glaziers and decorators moved in to finish the job in just twelve hours over the weekend of June 29 and 30.

Millions saw the two boys beam with delight when the show was broadcast last Thursday, July 4.

"The boys were really excited. They loved seeing themselves on TV and they've recorded it to watch over again," Jan said. "Michael wrote off about 18 months ago so we were beginning to wonder if it would happen but it was worth it in the end.

"I don't think it really sank in until the following day when we saw it again and realised it wasn't a dream."

The builders lined the walls, put in a new floor and windows and made space for a freezer and washing machine in a job estimated to cost around £4,000.

Wychavon District Council's building consultancy manager Steve Evans also found himself in a starring role when he went to check on the work and one of the show's builders jokingly pretended to hand him a bribe.

"I have to say I gave it straight back," said Steve. "They really did make an excellent job of the work, especially considering the time scale of twelve hours.

"It's different to programmes on decorating. Building work has to conform to a number of regulations so it has to be good enough."

The BBC team also left behind Harry Potter friezes and motifs for Christopher, who has Down's Syndrome and goes to The Vale school and Harvington First School pupil Michael to put up around the new room.

"They spent a lot of time on making it just right," said Jan. "It must be the best room in the house now."