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The Great British Sewing Bee

2013 – nowShow12 seasons104 episodesNR

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

12 seasons · 104 episodes · best: S6E11 "Christmas Special" 9.0

Episodes

8.5
8.1
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.4
8.2
8.0
8.4
8.3
8.1
8.0

Story

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

Feels like

  • Wholesome Competition
  • Craftsmanship Showcase
  • Gentle Drama
  • Educational DIY
  • Comfort Viewing
  • British Charm
  • Creative Process
  • Low-Stakes Tension

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 2, 2013 · September 15, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 2, 2013
Latest episode
September 15, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
12 seasons · 104 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

British Brevity, Call-Back, Textile Work Is Feminine +4

  • British Brevity
  • Call-Back
  • Textile Work Is Feminine
  • Unwanted Assistance
  • One Head Taller
  • Bragging Rights Reward
  • Friendly Rivalry

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great British Sewing Bee?"

Questions about The Great British Sewing Bee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great British Sewing Bee?

In the United States, The Great British Sewing Bee is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Great British Sewing Bee worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Which season of The Great British Sewing Bee is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Seasons 8 and 12 are the weakest at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is Christmas Special (season 6, episode 11) at 9.0, and the lowest is Celebrity Christmas Special (season 7, episode 11) at 6.8.

Is The Great British Sewing Bee okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Great British Sewing Bee?

104 h

About 104 hours: 104 episodes in 12 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2013, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Great British Sewing Bee?

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 Great British Sewing Bee?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.