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Season 1

  • S01E01 Perpetual Bird Feeder

    • February 3, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies meets people with big ideas at her workshop. Can she and her team turn Pat’s idea for the messy birds in her garden and Lorna and John’s spa-at-home into a reality?

  • S01E02 Heaty Feeties

    • February 4, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies and her team meet Sean, Catherine and Emma to hear their big ideas. One is inspired by wellies, while the other is focused on getting a good night’s sleep.

  • S01E03 Sugar Pen

    • February 5, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies meets two more people at the Idea Works. David’s got an idea he believes will help him to manage his diabetes better. Daxa is hoping to invent a new sort of water bottle.

  • S01E04 Bubble Bath Ball

    • February 6, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies is ready for two new ideas. Brad’s hoping his will mean he can enjoy warm, bubbly baths for longer. Sally has got a crafty idea that will make measuring things simpler.

  • S01E05 Suction Plate

    • February 10, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies invites two more people into the Idea Works. Amber wants to make mealtimes less stressful for parents, and Cece’s thought of a clever way to take shopping home.

  • S01E06 Automatic Drinks Pourer

    • February 11, 2025
    • BBC One

    We meet Myrah, a busy mum of three, who has an idea for a perfect pint pourer, and Gary, who’s fed up with forgetting his underpants but has an idea to ensure it’ll never happen again!

  • S01E07 Instant Drinks Cooler

    • February 12, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies meets David and Heather at the Idea Works to hear their big ideas. David’s idea is for a very cool kitchen gadget. Heather has an idea for a luxury cat carrier.

  • S01E08 Toilet Bellows

    • February 13, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies welcomes Jane and John. Jane is here to see if her late father’s idea for staying infection-free could work. John hopes his idea will make commuting more streamlined.

  • S01E09 Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow

    • February 17, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies welcomes two more big ideas into her workshop. Dominic’s hoping to upgrade the wheelbarrow, and Wyen is looking for a mini-me in robot form.

  • S01E10 Rotating Plant Pot

    • February 18, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies meets Charlotte, who believes her gardening idea may help those with disabilities. Matt thinks he could have the answer to an issue that many electric car owners face.

  • S01E11 Buggy Skis

    • February 19, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies invites two more people into her Idea Works. Jen’s idea could help all pushchair users. Paris hopes his will provide instant relief for his fiancée’s painful foot.

  • S01E12 Clever Collar

    • February 20, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies welcomes Mary and Lesley into her workshop. Mary’s clever idea could help dog owners, while Lesley hopes hers will transform how sun cream is applied.

  • S01E13 Active Old Soles

    • February 24, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies welcomes Kelly, Amy and Gideon. Kelly and Amy have an idea that could save a lot of old soles. Gideon’s idea would help us get some rest when travelling.

  • S01E14 The Bockle

    • February 25, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies hears two more big ideas. Emily’s idea would transform making baby bottles on the go. Sarah’s should help us reach car park machine tickets more easily.

  • S01E15 Light-Up House Numbers

    • February 26, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies meets Marcus and Janie at the Idea Works. Marcus would like to update the standard house door number, and Janie’s got an idea which will make doggy cuddles even better.

  • S01E16 Compilation

    • February 27, 2025
    • BBC One

    Sara Davies and her team of experts take us through some of the most challenging, beautiful and life-changing ideas from across the series.