Series synopsis
Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on November 2, 2025. It stars Tom Daley, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell.
Tom Daley hosts as amateur knitters knock needles to impress judges Di Gilpin and Shelia Greenwell. Who can stitch without a glitch to become the UK’s first TV knitting champion?
Premise
Tom Daley hosts as amateur knitters knock needles to impress judges Di Gilpin and Shelia Greenwell. Who can stitch without a glitch to become the UK’s first TV knitting champion?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Daley as Self - Presenter
- Di Gilpin as Self - Judge
- Sheila Greenwell as Self - Judge
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 2, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 1 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knit off The series kicks off with the knitters reimagining the timeless Fair Isle pattern in a contemporary tank top. Then, in a test of teamwork and scale, they split into two groups to craft an extraordinary creation—a life-sized knitted sofa. |
November 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
Icons Week It's Icons Week and the knitters make doggy outfits and pull off 80s jumper designs. Whose outfit will merit credit? And whose 80s knit will be a top hit? |
November 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
Holiday Week It's Holiday Week and the knitters make glamorous swimwear and crochet a deckchair. Whose swimwear will make a splash? And will anyone be laid back in the team knit? |
November 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 TBA |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 2, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2025 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |