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7.9 / 10(17 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 201312 Seasons

The Great British Sewing Bee

Series Overview

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network
BBC One
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

12 Seasons • 104 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – Present

Premiered: Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Season 12, Episode 10: “The Final”

It’s the final, and the finalists tackle a cummerbund and bow tie, make beach outfits from tableware, and create outfits on the theme of metamorphosis.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Series 4 Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-09

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ivan Youlden

Original Score & Music

Ian Livingstone

Producers

Rebecca Cray, Tom Davies

Department Leadership Roster

Rebecca Cray

Producer

Ivan Youlden

Director

Ian Livingstone

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great British Sewing Bee

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What is The Great British Sewing Bee about?

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

How many seasons does The Great British Sewing Bee have?

The Great British Sewing Bee comprises 12 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Great British Sewing Bee?

Key cast members in The Great British Sewing Bee include Sophie Willan, Patrick Grant, Esme Young.

Who created or directed The Great British Sewing Bee?

The Great British Sewing Bee was developed and directed by Ivan Youlden.