Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter

2025 - 2025

Knit off

2nd November 2025

Episode 1

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.

Icons Week

9th November 2025

Episode 2

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?

Holiday Week

16th November 2025

Episode 3

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?

Kids Week

23rd November 2025

Episode 4

It's Kids Week! The knitters devise imaginative fancy dress outfits for the solo challenge, and craft intricate interactive wall hangings in teams.

Texture Week

30th November 2025

Episode 5

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.

Statement Stitching: Quarter-final

7th December 2025

Episode 6

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?

From Aran to Avant-Garde: Semi-final

14th December 2025

Episode 7

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?

The Final

21st December 2025

Episode 8

In a fabric-flinging final, our knitters yarn bomb a post box and craft a showpiece hat. After their needles knock for the last time, it's hats off for the winner!

Top Cast

Tom Daley•Di Gilpin•Sheila Greenwell

Writer

Matt Hulme

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?

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Full Cast

Tom Daley Image

Tom Daley

Self - Presenter

Di Gilpin

Self - Judge

Sheila Greenwell

Self - Judge

Full Crew

Matt Hulme

Writer

John Sackey

Colorist

Moley Campbell

Production Design

Kaia Kryda

Producer

Rosie Riding

Head of Production

Wendy Rattray

Executive Producer

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