The Big Idea Works
2025•28m
TalkReality
Sara Davies is meeting people from across the UK who’ve come up with brilliant ideas but need some help getting them made. Can Sara and her team of experts make their ideas work?
Production
Twenty Six 03
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 3, 2025
Last Aired
February 27, 2025
Networks
BBC One
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Perpetual Bird Feeder
Air date: 2025-02-03
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?

E2
Heatie Feeties
Air date: 2025-02-04
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.

E3
Sugar Pen
Air date: 2025-02-05
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.

E4
Bubble Bath Ball
Air date: 2025-02-06
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.

E5
Suction Plate
Air date: 2025-02-10
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.

E6
Automatic Drinks Pourer
Air date: 2025-02-11
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!

E7
Instant Drinks Cooler
Air date: 2025-02-12
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.

E8
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.

E9
Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow
Air date: 2025-02-14
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.

E10
Rotating Plant Pot
Air date: 2025-02-18
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.

E11
Buggy Skis
Air date: 2025-02-19
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.

E12
Clever Collar
Air date: 2025-02-20
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.

E13
Active Old Soles
Air date: 2025-02-24
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.

E14
The Bockle
Air date: 2025-02-25
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.

E15
Light-Up House Numbers
Air date: 2025-02-26
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.

E16
Compilation
Air date: 2025-02-27
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.






















