The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge

56min

Reality

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

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

56min

27th Mar 2022

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

56min

3rd Apr 2022

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

56min

10th Apr 2022

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

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

56min

17th Apr 2022

The remaining miniaturists tackle an Elizabethan bedroom as they create a bed, fireplace, writing desk and musical instrument.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

56min

24th Apr 2022

The remaining miniaturists make a Rococo hallway complete with an accessory for a Masquerade Ball, mural, console table and chaise longue.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

56min

1st May 2022

The remaining miniaturists make an Edwardian games room complete with a playable tabletop game, billiard table, display cabinet and indoor plant.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

56min

8th May 2022

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

56min

15th May 2022

In the final round, the miniaturists create a statement period piece before designing their dream room for the mini mansion.

First air date

27th Mar 2022

Last air date

15th May 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Reality

Original language

en

Networks