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The Great British Sewing Bee 2013

Name: The Great British Sewing Bee
Genre: Reality
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Patrick Grant, Esme Young, Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Claudia Winkleman

Status: Returning Series
First Aired: April 2, 2013
Last Aired: July 14, 2026
Format: 12 seasons · 97 eps
Total Runtime: ~97 hours (60 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode: S8E1 "Episode 1" (★ 10/10)
Networks: BBC One, BBC Two
Where to Stream: The Roku Channel, BBC iPlayer, Sky Go

★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 17 votes NR Reality 12 seasons · 97 eps Returning Series

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What is The Great British Sewing Bee?

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: Nov 6, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 17 votes
Format: 12 seasons · 97 episodes
Episode runtime: ~60 minutes
Status: Returning Series
Networks: BBC One, BBC Two
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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.

sewing reality competition

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Should you watch it?

“Watch everyday hobbyists battle it out for the title of Britain's top home sewer.”

#crafty #friendly #competitive

Reasons to watch

Shows amateur sewers tackling creative challenges
Highlights the craft of sewing in a friendly competition

Keep in mind

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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Cast

Patrick Grant Self - Judge

Esme Young Self - Judge

Sara Pascoe Self - Presenter

Joe Lycett Self - Presenter

Claudia Winkleman Self - Presenter

May Martin Self - Judge

Kiell Smith-Bynoe Self - Presenter

Sophie Willan Self - Presenter

Victoria Jenkins Self - Judge

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Priya Khanchandani Self - Judge

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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.

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