All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode One

    • December 9, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie Allsopp celebrates classic and contemporary festive crafts and heads for Norway for a true Scandinavian Christmas

  • S01E02 Kirstie's Home For Christmas

    • December 16, 2014
    • Channel 4

Season 2

  • S02E01 Switzerland

    • December 1, 2015
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie goes to Switzerland for some festive ideas, including a boozy fondu.

  • S02E02 Austria

    • December 8, 2015
    • Channel 4

    Christmas is coming and Kirstie Allsopp offers a triple helping of festive inspiration.

  • S02E03 Slovakia

    • December 15, 2015
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie shows how last-minute touches can have a huge impact at Christmas.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Highlands, Decorations & Festive Food

    • December 7, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie heads to Scotland to visit Blair Castle's Christmas Fair and explores the world of festive Scottish crafts from jewellery to pottery.

  • S03E02 Luxury Christmas Fair

    • December 14, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie visits the Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair in Buckinghamshire, visiting the countless Christmas stalls stocking thousands of unique handmade culinary delights and handcrafted gifts.

  • S03E03 Columbia Road Market

    • December 21, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie samples the wares on offer at Columbia Road Christmas night market in Hoxton, East London and invites handcrafting experts to compete in more festive contests including floral arrangements and alternative festive dishes.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • December 5, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie Allsopp returns with a brand new guide to the perfect Christmas, from handmade decorations and gifts, to food, drink, baubles, wrapping paper and no stress.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Episode 1 - Cake

    • December 11, 2017
    • Channel 4

    In the first episode, the festive HQ hosts Kirstie's Christmas cake-decorating competition. Four talented sugar crafters race against the clock to create astonishing cakes, but only one can win.

  • S05E02 Episode 2 - Tree

    • December 12, 2017
    • Channel 4

    In this episode, the magical festive HQ hosts the tree decorating competition. There's also a traditional Japanese pottery technique; the quickest Christmas cake bake in the land; and do-it-yourself snowglobes.

  • S05E03 Episode 3 - Advent Calendar

    • December 13, 2017
    • Channel 4

    This time, Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas HQ hosts an advent calendar competition. Four talented crafters race against the clock to create beautiful calendars. There's also leather crafting; Christmas ham; and treats for Father Christmas.

  • S05E04 Episode 4 - Jumper

    • December 14, 2017
    • Channel 4

    This time, Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas HQ hosts the best knitted jumper competition - with an extra speed knitting challenge. There are also hand modelled tree decorations; an Italian festive treat; and steel candle holders.

  • S05E05 Episode 5 - Gingerbread

    • December 15, 2017
    • Channel 4

    This time, Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas HQ hosts a competition to build the best gingerbread house. Also, there are tips on cake icing; a new take on the traditional Christmas wreath; the art of book binding; and festive canapes.

  • S05E06 Episode 6 - Christmas Hamper

    • December 18, 2017
    • Channel 4

    This time, the festive HQ hosts Kirstie's best Christmas hamper competition. Four amateur cooks, armed with handmade goodies, race against the clock to create one final treat and dress their hampers. There are also canapes with a twist, the secret of silversmithing, craft for kids and a great alternative to shop-bought perfume.

  • S05E07 Episode 7 - Wreath

    • December 19, 2017
    • Channel 4

    In this episode, the magical festive HQ plays host to Kirstie's wreath competition. Four talented crafters race to create their wreaths against the clock. There's a top chef's alternative to traditional Christmas dinner and a tasty Yule log.

  • S05E08 Episode 8 - Stocking

    • December 20, 2017
    • Channel 4

    This time, the magical festive HQ hosts Kirstie's handmade stocking competition. Four talented needle crafters race against the clock to create super stockings. There are also personalised journals, a Scandi mini make straight from the heart, candy in New York and a surprise visit from Phil Spencer in the kitchen.

  • S05E09 Episode 9 - Wrapping

    • December 21, 2017
    • Channel 4

    The festive HQ hosts Kirstie's best Christmas wrapping competition. Four talented crafters race to create show-stopping wrapping against the clock. There's also a super-sweet mini make and some hard core snowman building in Lapland.

  • S05E10 Episode 10 - Handmade Gift

    • December 22, 2017
    • Channel 4

    In the final episode, the magical festive HQ plays host to Kirstie's handmade gift competition. Four talented crafters race to create gorgeous handmade gifts against the clock. From smellies to wood work, there's something for everyone. A super stitcher creates some festive kidswear. There's some festive foodie crafting and floral art to give your home that festive wow factor.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Episode 1 - Cake

    • December 3, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The competition this time is for cake decorating. There's also a Yule log, some beautiful embroidery, and two mini makes to light up your life.

  • S06E02 Episode 2 - Gifts

    • December 4, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Four talented crafters race against the clock to create a unique seasonal present. There are also perfect place cards made with plants, and supersized Christmas decorations.

  • S06E03 Episode 3 - Trees

    • December 5, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Crafters do battle in the best decorated tree competition. There's also an artisan with the Midas touch and two mini makes for a cosy Christmas.

  • S06E04 Episode 4 - Stockings

    • December 6, 2018
    • Channel 4

    There's a festive stocking challenge this time, some glamorous slippers, and a sweet crafter who sculpts with sugar

  • S06E05 Episode 5 - Decorations

    • December 7, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Crafters compete to make the best decorations. There's also some big knits for Christmas and two sweet mini makes.

  • S06E06 Episode 6 - Gingerbread

    • December 10, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Not only a gingerbread house this time, but a 3D gingerbread tea-light. There's also a talented jeweller who captures nature scenes in resin.

  • S06E07 Episode 7 - Toys

    • December 11, 2018
    • Channel 4

    It's the Toy competition. There's also a cute crocheted rocking Robin. And a talented fruit carver sculpts fruit into spectacular festive scenes.

  • S06E08 Episode 8 - Table Dressing

    • December 12, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The Christmas table dressing competition includes handmade features and adornments. And a talented woodcarver makes some intricate wooden spoons

  • S06E09 Episode 9 - Gifts for Pets

    • December 13, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Crafters battle to make the best Christmas pet gift. There's also some creative work with marble and ceramic baubles.

  • S06E10 Episode 10 - Advent Calendars

    • December 14, 2018
    • Channel 4

    There's an advent calendar competition, a crochet alternative to tinsel, and a craft maker turns forgotten textiles into decorative art

  • S06E11 Episode 11 - Jumpers

    • December 17, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie hosts a best jumper competition. There's also some chic Scandinavian knitted goodies. And a talented artisan creates wonders with straw.

  • S06E12 Episode 12 - Papercraft

    • December 18, 2018
    • Channel 4

    There's a papercraft competition as four talented makers race against the clock hoping to fold, cut and quill their way to success

  • S06E13 Episode 13 - Needlecraft

    • December 19, 2018
    • Channel 4

    This time there's competitive festive needlecraft, ingenious freehand machine embroidery, a mosaic artist, and a pair of fragrant gifts

  • S06E14 Episode 14 - Wreaths

    • December 20, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The competition this time is for the best handmade wreath. There's also a spectacular table garland. And a young chocolatier creates cakes that are out of this world.

  • S06E15 Episode 15 - Festive Hampers

    • December 21, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The challenge this time is to make the best festive hamper. There are also some sweet baked samosas and mini paper sculptures.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Tree

    • November 25, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Skilled crafters battle it out in the best decorated tree competition. There are also mini makes perfect for doing at home.

  • S07E02 Hamper

    • November 26, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The magical Christmas HQ is filled with festive crafters battling it out in the best festive hamper competition. There's also a masterclass in giving leftovers a spicy reboot.

  • S07E03 Cake

    • November 27, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Not only the best cake decorating competition but a how-to guide to making festive, feastable baubles, and some stunning stained glass

  • S07E04 Wreath

    • November 28, 2019
    • Channel 4

    There's a handmade Christmas wreath competition, novel denim place settings, and two mini makes to help find some crafting calm amid the furious festive commotion

  • S07E05 Toy

    • November 29, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's Kirstie's toy competition. A talented leather worker puts a modern twist on classic Christmas decorations. And there are mini makes that can be crafted in snow time at all.

  • S07E06 Table Dressing

    • December 2, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's Kirstie's table dressing competition. There's also a fabulous festive centrepiece; a gastro guru who can bottle the flavour of Christmas; and two mini makes guaranteed to spark joy.

  • S07E07 Gift

    • December 3, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The competition judge shows how to create something to brighten up the house at Christmas. A clever crafter transforms wire into things of beauty. And two mini makes to wow guests this Christmas.

  • S07E08 Stitchcraft

    • December 4, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's Kirstie's best needlecraft competition. There's also a master of the potter's wheel, whose hand-thrown porcelain baubles make spectacular decorations.

  • S07E09 Advent

    • December 5, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The crafters create an advent countdown filled with fun. There's a piñata garland; a chocolatier who adores making Christmas treats; and two mini makes to warm the heart.

  • S07E10 Jumper

    • December 6, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's Kirstie's best jumper competition. There's also tips on how to save and update tired knitwear; some terrific terrazzo; and two seasonal mini makes that are simple and fun to create.

  • S07E11 Gingerbread

    • December 9, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The magical Christmas HQ is filled with festive crafters battling it out in Kirstie's best gingerbread house competition. There are also two excellent mini makes.

  • S07E12 Papercraft

    • December 10, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's Kirstie's best papercraft competition. There's also a guide on how to cut and fold a fabulous festive scene and a blacksmith who plans to create a cracking Christmas character.

  • S07E13 Stocking

    • December 11, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Four talented makers race against the clock to create a seasonal stocking. There are also tips on ways to improve your festive stitching.

  • S07E14 Pet Gift

    • December 12, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Four talented makers race against the clock to create a fabulous present for a pet. And there's an ingenious maker who uses knitting needles to turn out stunning jewellery.

  • S07E15 Decorations

    • December 13, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The battle's on for the best seasonal decorations, and there are cute and colourful mini makes that look good and taste sweet

Season 8

  • S08E01 Episode 1 - Tree

    • November 30, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie's crafters compete to make the best-decorated tree. Our competition judge transforms leftover fabric into something festive. And will Phil Spencer's Christmas chutney be as good as his mum's?

  • S08E02 Episode 2 - Wreaths

    • December 1, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie's crafters compete to create the best handmade wreath, while Kirstie makes a simple but stylish personalised tree decoration. And there's a sweet festive treat from the Christmas archive.

  • S08E03 Episode 3 - Cake

    • December 2, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Four talented cake decorators race against the clock to create their festive masterpieces, and later Phil Spencer pops by to take a look around the festive HQ.

  • S08E04 Episode 4 - Stocking

    • December 3, 2020
    • Channel 4

    The Christmas HQ hosts a carnival of festive crafters each racing against the clock to create a seasonal stocking, but only one can be crowned the winner. Phil Spencer drops by for some Christmas cheer and chat and Kirstie takes a look back at some spectacular sugar crafting from the archive.

  • S08E05 Episode 5 - Paper Craft

    • December 4, 2020
    • Channel 4

    The merry Christmas HQ is filled with festive crafters each competing in Kirstie Allsopp's best paper craft competition. Four talented paper crafters hope to fold, cut and quill their way to success, but as they race against the clock in a crafting showdown only one can be crowned the winner. Plus, Phil Spencer pops by for a crack at crafting with copper and tips on how to produce perfect paper butterflies.

  • S08E06 Episode 6 - Jumper

    • December 7, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Four knitters race against the clock as they try to win the best jumper competition, and Kirstie Allsopp also uncovers the delights of crafting with a new kind of polymer clay.

  • S08E07 Episode 7 - Festive Food

    • December 8, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Phil Spencer pays a visit as festive crafters compete in a food challenge, trying to impress the judge with their tasty treats in a winner takes all crafting showdown.

  • S08E08 Episode 8 - Decorations

    • December 9, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Four talented makers race against the clock to create unique seasonal decorations, and Kirstie works on a perfect paper craft for the whole family.

  • S08E09 Episode 9 - Toys

    • December 10, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Four makers race against the clock to create a toy that will spark festive joy, but only one can be crowned the winner. The competition judge crafts a classic paper toy and Kirstie Allsopp unveils an ingenious way to create a Christmas jumper.

  • S08E10 Episode 10 - Gingerbread

    • December 11, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Four talented makers race against the clock to construct and decorate their gingerbread structures. However, only one can be crowned the winner. Presented by Kirstie Allsopp, with regular contributor Phil Spencer.

Season 9

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2021

    • December 3, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie brings the sparkle as she shares her fabulously festive creations, including bespoke Christmas crackers, a mesmerizing bottle for your favourite tipple and luxurious celebratory food and drink

  • S09E01 Episode 1: Cake

    • December 13, 2021

    Kirstie's crafters compete to make the best decorated cake. There's incredible sugarcraft flowers and Kirstie creates a shadow theatre. Plus: mini decoration designs from crafts of Christmases past.

  • S09E02 Episode 2: Wreath

    • December 14, 2021

    Kirstie's crafters compete to make the best handmade wreath, our competition judge conjures up a magical dried flower wreath, and Kirstie makes needled felted gift tags.

  • S09E03 Episode 3: Jumper

    • December 15, 2021

    Christmas HQ gets cosied up as our crafters create this season's 'must-haves' in Kirstie's best jumper competition. Plus: how to make a beautiful bauble using nails and string.

  • S09E04 Episode 4: Decorations

    • December 16, 2021

    Kirstie's crafters deck the Christmas HQ halls in her best decoration competition. Plus: how to create a jaw-dropping statement piece and simple ways to jazz up your dinner table.

  • S09E05 Episode 5: Gingerbread

    • December 17, 2021

    Kirstie's crafters compete to make the best gingerbread house. Plus: how to use tempered chocolate to create stunning effects, and Kirstie makes a beautiful quilled decoration.

  • S09E06 Episode 6: Toy

    • December 19, 2021

    provides a flurry of jovial festive fun - with enough competitions, makes, decorations, gifts, food and drink to inspire every kind of crafter Kirstie's crafters compete to create the best handmade toy to bring joy and laughter to its recipient and our competition judge makes a wooden toy. Plus: a unique wall hanging.

  • S09E07 Episode 7 - Tree

    • December 20, 2021

    Kirstie provides a flurry of jovial festive fun - with enough competitions, makes, decorations, gifts, food and drink to inspire every kind of crafter Kirstie's festive crafters compete to make the best-decorated tree, our competition judges create a stunning terrarium bauble, and Kirstie makes a festive balloon wreath

  • S09E08 Episode 8 - Stocking

    • December 21, 2021

    Festive crafters compete to create the best seasonal stocking, Kirstie Allsopp reveals the secrets of quilted placemats and there is a guide to making candy cane canapes

  • S09E09 Episode 9 - Gift

    • December 22, 2021

    The crafters compete to create the best hand-made gift, and Kirstie Allsopp shows how to make a care hamper and a gingerbread hug mug

  • S09E10 Episode 10 - Paper

    • December 23, 2021

    Four paper crafters compete against the clock. Plus, how to create an automaton from paper and make needle felt decorations from tumble dryer balls

Season 10

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2022

    • December 9, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie embraces a wintery theme and is let loose on a block of ice, before she makes some festive wire decorations, miniature walnut dioramas and a choux pastry wreath

  • S10E01 Episode 1: Cake

    • December 12, 2022

    After Friday evening's primetime special, Kirstie Allsopp offers two more weeks of festive tips on how to have a stylish Christmas without breaking the bank. A batch of bakers compete to win Kirstie's cake decorating trophy, there's advice on using pinecones to make cute Christmas characters and a look back at a favourite jewellery make from the archive

  • S10E02 Episode 2: Gift

    • December 13, 2022

    Kirstie Allsopp holds a handmade gift competition, the expert judge demonstrates how to make a screen-printed shopping bag, and Kirstie recycles discarded decorations into wreaths. A craftsman who works wonders with wood shares his secrets when it comes to the perfect wooden decorations

  • S10E03 Episode 3: Decoration

    • December 14, 2022

    Kirstie Allsopp holds a Christmas decoration competition and the expert judge demonstrates how to make napkins that'll be the talk of the table. Plus, how to make a pop-up Christmas card, and a throwback to Christmases past for another look at sweet sugar craft

  • S10E04 Episode 4: Jumper

    • December 15, 2022

    Four of the country's top knitters prepare to unveil their handmade knits. First, however, they need to compete against the clock, and each other, in the timed challenge. Plus, the host shows how to reuse ribbons to make terrific table place names and steps back in time to revisit a paper crafter with a passion for flowers

  • S10E05 Episode 5: Hamper

    • December 16, 2022

    The magical Christmas HQ is filled with the sweet smell of festive flavours, as Kirstie Allsopp's best Christmas hamper competition is staged. Four culinary crafters go up against the clock and each other to present five tasty delights, beautifully presented and ready to be gifted. Plus, the host reveals how to create a cute Christmas character for a Christmas tree, and revisits a straw-weaving wizard

  • S10E06 Episode 6: Toy

    • December 19, 2022

    Kirstie Allsopp oversees a handmade toy competition as well as painting some baubles and exploring the joys of giant knitting. Today's judge makes a magical puppet theatre

  • S10E07 Episode 7: Wreath

    • December 20, 2022

    Four crafters compete in a handmade wreath competition while the expert judge demonstrates how to bring a macrame element to the traditional Christmas decoration. Host Kirstie Allsopp demonstrates how to make a simple but effective memory book.

  • S10E08 Episode 8: Tree

    • December 21, 2022

    It's lights, tinsel, action, as our crafters compete in Kirstie's best decorated tree competition, as they dress their trees with their own unique handmade decorations

  • S10E09 Episode 9: Gingerbread

    • December 22, 2022

    Festive HQ is full of Christmas magic and the sweet scent of gingerbread, as we welcome three brilliant bakers ready to compete in Kirstie's best gingerbread house competition

  • S10E10 Episode 10: Paper Craft

    • December 23, 2022

    Festive HQ welcomes four paper crafters to cut and fold their way to glory in Kirstie's paper craft competition, from interactive garlands to a light-up box and a matchbox make

Season 11

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2023

    • December 10, 2023
    • Channel 4

    From stained-glass snowflakes to tree-topping horses, Kirstie makes more joyful creations and gives Festive HQ a glow-up. But which of her crafty helpers' decorations will be the star of her display?

  • S11E01 Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2023

    • December 10, 2023

    From stained-glass snowflakes to tree-topping horses, Kirstie makes more joyful creations and gives Festive HQ a glow-up. But which of her crafty helpers' decorations will be the star of her display?

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2018

    • November 29, 2018
    • Channel 4

    One-off special in which Kirstie Allsopp applies her craft skills to the festive season. She meets natural beauty experts making luxurious presents using ingredients found in the kitchen. She also shows how to create pop-up Christmas cards, demonstrates how to decorate festive windows, makes sparkly magic wands and explores the creative possibilities of plaster of paris. There are also handy hints on how to make the most of leftover Christmas panettone, how to create retro cocktails and crafting stylish napkins for the table, offering up enough festive crafts, tricks and inspiration to help everyone all celebrate the magic of Christmas.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 2019 - Peak-Time Special

    • December 9, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Kirstie Allsopp presents a special peak-time episode of the daytime craft show, offering a guide to home-made creations to make Christmas a bit more special, from decorations to food and drink. Among the ideas featured in the show are recipes for handmade cheese and candied pecans, as well as two different festive cocktails with bitters. Kirstie's suggestions for projects include an alternative to the traditional tree that will not shed pine needles, a frozen ice bucket, and a selection of dazzling decorations.