The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge — Season 1
About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 March 2022 • 56 min
The 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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 3 April 2022 • 56 min
The 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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 10 April 2022 • 56 min
The 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
4. Episode 4
Aired 17 April 2022 • 56 min
The remaining miniaturists tackle an Elizabethan bedroom as they create a bed, fireplace, writing desk and musical instrument.
5. Episode 5
Aired 24 April 2022 • 56 min
The remaining miniaturists make a Rococo hallway complete with an accessory for a Masquerade Ball, mural, console table and chaise longue.
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 May 2022 • 56 min
The remaining miniaturists make an Edwardian games room complete with a playable tabletop game, billiard table, display cabinet and indoor plant.
7. Episode 7
Aired 8 May 2022 • 56 min
It'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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 15 May 2022 • 56 min
In the final round, the miniaturists create a statement period piece before designing their dream room for the mini mansion.