Series 1

The Big Idea WorksSeries 1

2025
16 Episodes

Episodes

Perpetual Bird Feeder
S01E01

Perpetual Bird Feeder

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?

03 Feb 202528m
Heatie Feeties
S01E02

Heatie Feeties

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.

04 Feb 202527m
Sugar Pen
S01E03

Sugar Pen

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.

05 Feb 202528m
Bubble Bath Ball
S01E04

Bubble Bath Ball

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.

06 Feb 202528m
Suction Plate
S01E05

Suction Plate

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.

10 Feb 202528m
Automatic Drinks Pourer
S01E06

Automatic Drinks Pourer

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!

11 Feb 202528m
Instant Drinks Cooler
S01E07

Instant Drinks Cooler

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.

12 Feb 202528m
Toilet Bellows
S01E08

Toilet Bellows

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

28m
Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow
S01E09

Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow

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.

14 Feb 202528m
Rotating Plant Pot
S01E10

Rotating Plant Pot

Sara Davies meets Charlotte, who believes her gardening idea may help those with disabilities. Matt's idea may solve an issue that many electric car owners face.

18 Feb 202528m
Buggy Skis
S01E11

Buggy Skis

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

19 Feb 202528m
Clever Collar
S01E12

Clever Collar

Sara Davies welcomes Mary and Lesley into her workshop. Mary’s clever idea could help dog owners, and Lesley has an idea that she hopes will transform how we apply sun cream.

20 Feb 202528m
Active Old Soles
S01E13

Active Old Soles

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

24 Feb 202528m
The Bockle
S01E14

The Bockle

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.

25 Feb 202527m
Light-Up House Numbers
S01E15

Light-Up House Numbers

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.

26 Feb 202528m
Compilation
S01E16

Compilation

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

27 Feb 202528m