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The Big Idea

2006Show1 season5 episodes

Documentary
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A fast-paced documentary series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Story

The Big Idea is a gameshow that aired on Sky One in 2006. Hosted by Richard Bacon, the show aimed to find the country's best new business idea, with the public voting for the winner who would receive £100,000 to invest in their concept. Regional heats took place in Manchester and London, then in every episode three mentors introduced two of the products they backed from the regionals. Scrapheap Challenge's Dick Strawbridge would then apply some quirky product testing.

Feels like

  • Game Show
  • Business Competition
  • Light Entertainment
  • Reality Television
  • Innovation Focused
  • Quirky Product Testing
  • Public Vote Format
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Nostalgic British TV

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

October 15, 2006 · November 12, 2006 · Ended

First aired
October 15, 2006
Last aired
November 12, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Big Idea okay for kids?"

Questions about The Big Idea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Big Idea okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Big Idea?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2006.

Can I half-watch The Big Idea?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Big Idea?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.