Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter

Synopsis

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?

First Air Date: 2025-11-02

Last Air Date: 2025-11-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Tom Daley as Self - Presenter
Di Gilpin as Self - Judge
Sheila Greenwell as Self - Judge

Seasons

Series 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Knit off (2025-11-02)

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.
Ep. 2: Icons Week (2025-11-09)

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?
Ep. 3: Holiday Week (2025-11-16)

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?
Ep. 4: Kids Week (2025-11-23)

It's Kids Week! The knitters devise imaginative fancy dress outfits for the solo challenge, and craft intricate interactive wall hangings in teams.
Ep. 5: Texture Week (2025-11-30)

For Texture Week the knitters are challenged to create the ultimate slouchy cardigan, and ultra-realistic amigurumi food so lifelike that it looks good enough to eat.
Ep. 6: Statement Stitching Quarter-final (2025-12-07)

It's a statement stitching quarter-final as the knitters make bold eye-catching jewellery and lace for a lighting feature. Who goes through and who's left hanging?
Ep. 7: From Aran to Avant-Garde: Half-final (2025-12-14)

The remaining knitters refashion Aran jumpers into striking catwalk dresses and repurpose fabric to craft unique bags. Who'll strut their stuff into the final?
Ep. 8: The Final (2025-12-21)

No overview for this episode.