Sophie Willan to host The Great British Sewing Bee

BBC Factual Entertainment has announced a change at the helm of The Great British Sewing Bee, with BAFTA-winning comedian, writer and actor Sophie Willan joining as the new host, following three series with Sara Pascoe.

Bringing her own trademark wit and warmth, Sophie will join judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young to lead Britain’s most creative stitchers through their challenges when the new series arrives on BBC One and iPlayer next year and will also host the Christmas Celebrity Special later this year.

Sara has been a brilliant, witty and much-loved presence in the sewing room and both the BBC and the Bee team thank her for three wonderful series.

Cal Turner, Commissioning Editor, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sophie Willan to The Great British Sewing Bee. With her boundless enthusiasm and energy, Sophie will bring her own unique spark to the sewing room alongside Patrick and Esme. We’d also like to thank Sara Pascoe for three brilliant series - her humour and charm have been a joy for viewers and stitchers alike"

Tom Davies, Executive Producer Love Productions says: “We are so excited to have Sophie join the Sewing Bee team and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the Sewing Room.”

The Great British Sewing Bee is commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events for BBC One and iPlayer. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Cal Turner. Produced by Love Productions, executive producers are Tom Davies and Kieran Smith.

A Love Production for BBC One. 

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