The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special: who is the new host? Full line-up for 2025 episode
The Great British Sewing Bee has a new host - but who is it? 🧵📺
- The Great British Sewing Bee is back for a Christmas special.
- BBC viewers will be introduced to a new host!
- But who are the celebs on this festive episode?
A sprinkling of Christmas magic has been dusted over The Great British Sewing Bee’s workshop. The hit BBC series is back for a star-studded special episode.
It will be a bit of a shock to the system for viewers as a new host will be on presenting duties. Sara Pascoe has left the show and been replaced - so it will feel a little different.
Plus, unlike the regular version, the Christmas special will feature celebrities. But who can you expect to see?
What time is The Great British Sewing Bee on today?
The long-running competition is back for yet another festive special and it promises to be a must-watch. It is arriving just as Santa begins his journey, so make sure to listen out for any noises in your chimney.
The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas Special is set to begin at 7.25pm, it has been confirmed. The episode is due to run for an hour and will finish at 8.25pm, being followed by a repeat of the Gavin and Stacey finale from 2024.
It can be watched live on both BBC One and iPlayer. The special will also be available on demand afterwards.
Who are the celebs on The Great British Sewing Bee?
Four familiar faces will be stepping into the workshop for this festive episode of the BBC favourite. It will include Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, comedian Lucy Beaumont, actress Susan Wakoma and Gladiator Tom Wilson aka Hammer.
The celebs are tasked to put their twist on a pattern for a festive present sack and turn second-hand party wear into an outfit inspired by the words of The Twelve Days of Christmas in the Transformation Challenge. Finally, they create an outfit for real-life models inspired by their favourite Christmas treat.
Who is the new host on The Great British Sewing Bee?
One noticeable change, beyond the special involving celebrities, will come in the form of the show’s presenter. After a number of years on the show, Sara Pascoe has departed and her replacement will make their debut today (December 24).
BAFTA-winning comedian, writer and actor Sophie Willan is the new presenter for the BBC show. After hosting the festive episode, she will present the main series in 2026 as well.
Bringing her own trademark wit and warmth, Sophie will join judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young to lead Britain’s most creative stitchers through their challenges when the new series arrives on BBC One and iPlayer next year, the Beeb said.
A spokesperson for the BBC added: “Sara has been a brilliant, witty and much-loved presence in the sewing room and both the BBC and the Bee team thank her for three wonderful series.”
Tom Davies, Executive Producer Love Productions said: “We are so excited to have Sophie join the Sewing Bee team and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the Sewing Room.”
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