The Big Idea Works

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?

Feb 3, 2025

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.

Feb 4, 2025

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.

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

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.

Feb 10, 2025

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!

Feb 11, 2025

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.

Feb 12, 2025

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.

Feb 14, 2025

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.

Feb 18, 2025

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.

Feb 19, 2025

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.

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Feb 24, 2025

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.

Feb 25, 2025

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.

Feb 26, 2025

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.

Feb 27, 2025