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The Big Idea Works

Series 1

2025 · 16 episodes

  1. 1. Perpetual Bird Feeder

    2025-02-03 · 28m

    Sara Davies meets people with big ideas at her workshop. Can she and her team turn Pat’s idea for the messy birds in her garden and Lorna and John’s spa-at-home into a reality?

  2. 2. Heatie Feeties

    2025-02-04 · 27m

    Sara Davies and her team meet Sean, Catherine and Emma to hear their big ideas. One is inspired by wellies, while the other is focused on getting a good night’s sleep.

  3. 3. Sugar Pen

    2025-02-05 · 28m

    Sara Davies meets two more people at the Idea Works. David’s got an idea he believes will help him to manage his diabetes better. Daxa is hoping to invent a new sort of water bottle.

  4. 4. Bubble Bath Ball

    2025-02-06 · 28m

    Sara Davies is ready for two new ideas. Brad’s hoping his will mean he can enjoy warm, bubbly baths for longer. Sally has got a crafty idea that will make measuring things simpler.

  5. 5. Suction Plate

    2025-02-10 · 28m

    Sara Davies invites two more people into the Idea Works. Amber wants to make mealtimes less stressful for parents, and Cece’s thought of a clever way to take shopping home.

  6. 6. Automatic Drinks Pourer

    2025-02-11 · 28m

    We meet Myrah, a busy mum of three, who has an idea for a perfect pint pourer, and Gary, who’s fed up with forgetting his underpants but has an idea to ensure it’ll never happen again!

  7. 7. Instant Drinks Cooler

    2025-02-12 · 28m

    Sara Davies meets David and Heather at the Idea Works to hear their big ideas. David’s idea is for a very cool kitchen gadget. Heather has an idea for a luxury cat carrier.

  8. 8. Toilet Bellows

    28m

    Sara Davies welcomes Jane and John. Jane is here to see if her late father’s idea for staying germ-free could work. John hopes his idea will make commuting more streamlined.

  9. 9. Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow

    2025-02-14 · 28m

    Sara Davies welcomes two more big ideas into her workshop. Dominic’s hoping to upgrade the wheelbarrow, and Wyen is looking for a mini-me in robot form.

  10. 10. Rotating Plant Pot

    2025-02-18 · 28m

    Sara Davies meets Charlotte, who believes her gardening idea may help those with disabilities. Matt's idea may solve an issue that many electric car owners face.

  11. 11. Buggy Skis

    2025-02-19 · 28m

    Sara Davies invites two more people into her Idea Works. Jen’s idea could help all pushchair users. Paris hopes his idea will provide instant relief for his fiancée’s painful foot.

  12. 12. Clever Collar

    2025-02-20 · 28m

    Sara Davies welcomes Mary and Lesley into her workshop. Mary’s clever idea could help dog owners, and Lesley has an idea that she hopes will transform how we apply sun cream.

  13. 13. Active Old Soles

    2025-02-24 · 28m

    Sara Davies welcomes Kelly, Amy and Gideon. Kelly and Amy have an idea that could save a lot of old souls. Gideon’s idea would help us get some rest when travelling.

  14. 14. The Bockle

    2025-02-25 · 27m

    Sara Davies hears two more big ideas. Emily’s idea would transform making baby bottles on the go. Sarah’s should help us reach car park machine tickets more easily.

  15. 15. Light-Up House Numbers

    2025-02-26 · 28m

    Sara Davies meets Marcus and Janie at the Idea Works. Marcus would like to update the standard house door number, and Janie’s got an idea which will make doggy cuddles even better.

  16. 16. Compilation

    2025-02-27 · 28m

    Sara Davies and her team of experts take us through some of the most challenging, most beautiful and most life-changing ideas from across the series.

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