The Big Idea Works - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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