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The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge

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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.

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2.8 / 5

27th March 2022 - 15th May 2022
Producer
Catherine Donohoe
Top Cast
Sandi ToksvigWillard WiganLaura Jackson
Watch Providers 🇬🇧
Channel 4
Channel 4
Production Companies
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Episode 1
27th March 2022

Episode 1

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.

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Episode 2
3rd April 2022

Episode 2

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.

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Episode 3
10th April 2022

Episode 3

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

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Episode 4
17th April 2022

Episode 4

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

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Episode 5
24th April 2022

Episode 5

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

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Episode 6
1st May 2022

Episode 6

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

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Episode 7
8th May 2022

Episode 7

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.

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Episode 8
15th May 2022

Episode 8

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