Many viewers who tuned in to the BBC One premiere of Amanda and Alan's Italian Job at 8.30pm found themselves to be pleasantly surprised this evening. In the programme, pals Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are tasked with renovating two dilapidated flats that they bought for just €1 (about 88p) on Sicily, Italy's largest island.
Alan's first impression is not the best, as he notes that even the stray dog outside "has had enough". Once they enter it gets even worse, Amanda then asks "what is that? Is that poo?" gesturing towards the unloved walls.
However, after donning some boiler suits and sledgehammers, they prove that with relatively little effort things can start to look a lot brighter. One viewer even admitted to having their view on Bristol's Amanda turned around.
