Series synopsis
Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on October 21, 2021. It ended on November 26, 2023. It stars Alex de Rijke, Helen Welch, Mel Giedroyc and Sophie Sellu.
Mel Giedroyc hosts as talented, good-with-wood craftspeople compete to be crowned Britain's best woodworker.
Premise
Mel Giedroyc hosts as talented, good-with-wood craftspeople compete to be crowned Britain's best woodworker.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alex de Rijke as Self - Judge
- Helen Welch as Self - Judge
- Mel Giedroyc as Self - Presenter
- Sophie Sellu as Self - Judge
- Tom Dyckhoff as Self - Judge
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 21, 2021 | November 25, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 21, 2022 | November 9, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 8, 2023 | November 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The woodworkers build a bed of dreams that may become the stuff of nightmares for some, and celebrate the fine skill of hand carving in the surprise skills challenge. |
October 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The woodworkers make intricate dolls' houses and face a seemingly impossible skills challenge that pushes their joinery skills to the limit. |
October 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The woodworkers create chairs that could become design classics, and try to whittle their way to victory in the skills challenge. And the judges have a surprise in store. |
November 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ten new woodworkers enter the woodland workshop where their first tasks await... to make a dining table inspired by a country of their choice and impress the judges with their veneer panelling. |
September 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The woodworkers race against time to make a handcrafted clock and a bunch of realistic roses from delicate pieces of planed wood. But whose time is finally up? |
September 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The woodworkers create a childhood-inspired toy and a modern take on a traditional Welsh love spoon. Who can serve up a masterpiece for a guaranteed place in the next round? |
October 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The new stack of woodworkers make a bench for the garden of their dreams and a wooden greetings card. Who'll carve out their place in the next round, and who won't make the cut? |
October 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The remaining woodworkers throw all their energy into creating two freestanding lamps. Who will stay in the spotlight and who will be left in the dark? |
October 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The woodworkers create a beautiful coffee table and perfect, matching wooden dice. Whose winning streak will guarantee them a place in the next round? |
October 22, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 26, 2023 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |