The Great British Sewing Bee 2013
What is The Great British Sewing Bee?
The Great British Sewing Bee is a reality television series that features amateur sewers competing against each other. The competition involves the participants taking on various sewing challenges, with the ultimate goal of being named Britain's best home sewer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 97
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 2, 2013
- Last aired
- Jul 14, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Overview
The Great British Sewing Bee is a reality television series that features amateur sewers competing against each other. The competition involves the participants taking on various sewing challenges, with the ultimate goal of being named Britain's best home sewer. The series focuses on showcasing the sewing skills of the amateur participants, who are competing against each other in a sewing competition.
Should you watch it?
“Watch everyday hobbyists battle it out for the title of Britain's top home sewer.”
- Shows amateur sewers tackling creative challenges
- Highlights the craft of sewing in a friendly competition
- May not appeal to viewers uninterested in crafts
Watch it if you enjoy seeing hobbyists compete in craft-based reality contests.
The series is light‑hearted and appropriate for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 2, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 9, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 16, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 23, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is The Great British Sewing Bee about?
It follows amateur sewers as they compete in challenges to be named Britain's best home sewer.
When did the series first air?
It premiered in 2013.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a reality television competition.
Who participates in the competition?
Amateur sewers from across Britain take part.
Is the show scripted or unscripted?
As a reality competition, it presents unscripted challenges and reactions.