The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge

Season 1

Sandi Toksvig presents a brand-new competition series that puts the miniature making skills of 10 amateur crafters from across Britain to the test. Over eight episodes, the crafters must transform a derelict mini mansion into the ultimate fantasy house.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1The first challenge for the 10 amateur miniature-makers is to create miniature busts of themselves, before being split into teams to design and make a Regency-themed dining room, complete with tiny food.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2The nine remaining miniaturists tackle art deco design, working against the clock to create miniature toiletries befitting a 1920s bathroom. The two winners of this first challenge will lead the next test - building the bathroom itself, which must include a bath with running water.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3The eight remaining miniaturists channel their inner child to create a Victorian nursery containing a pram, a puppet theatre, a rocking horse and a doll's house replica of the mini mansion
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4The remaining miniaturists tackle an Elizabethan bedroom as they create a bed, fireplace, writing desk and musical instrument.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5The remaining miniaturists make a Rococo hallway complete with an accessory for a Masquerade Ball, mural, console table and chaise longue.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6The remaining miniaturists make an Edwardian games room complete with a playable tabletop game, billiard table, display cabinet and indoor plant.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7It's the semi-final and the four remaining miniaturists create a Georgian kitchen complete with a full range, mangle and an array of accessories and items to fit in a dresser.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8In the final round, the miniaturists create a statement period piece before designing their dream room for the mini mansion.