Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker series 1

The first series of Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker started on 21 October 2021 and aired for eight episodes concluding on 25 November 2021. The series was hosted by Mel Giedroyc, with judges Alex de Rijke and Helen Welch. Filming took place at the Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons National Park.[1]

Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker
Season 1
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkChannel 4
Original release21 October (2021-10-21) –
25 November 2021 (2021-11-25)
Series chronology
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Series 2

Woodworkers

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Woodworker Age Occupation Hometown
Billy[2] Builder & novice carpenter Lancashire
Chantal[2] Artist & teacher Midlands
Charlie[2] Furniture maker Edinburgh
Jade[2] Furniture maker/set builder Paris
Joe[2] YouTuber Wolverhampton
Michelle[2] Retired Essex
Misti[2] Sculptor Ludlow
Radha[2] Junior cabinet maker Watford
Tim[2] Bike mechanic London

Results and eliminations

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Elimination chart
Woodworker 1 2 3 4 5 6
Misti IMMUNITY WINNER WINNER WINNER
Charlie WINNER IMMUNITY RUNNER-UP
Radha WINNER IMMUNITY IMMUNITY RUNNER-UP
Billy IMMUNITY OUT
Joe WINNER OUT
Jade OUT
Michelle OUT
Tim OUT
Chantal OUT

Colour key:

  Woodworker got through to the next round.
  Woodworker was eliminated.
  Woodworker won immunity from elimination.
  Woodworker of the week.
  Woodworker was a series runner-up.
  Woodworker was the series winner.

Episodes

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  Woodworker eliminated
  Woodworker of the week
  Woodworker won immunity
  Winner

Episode 1

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Mel Giedroyc welcomes nine passionate enthusiast woodworkers to the workshop, where they are challenged to build a bed of dreams in just two days.[3]

Woodworker Big Build
(Bed)
Skills Test
(Printing Block)
Billy Arched Framed Bed
Chantal Sleeper Bed
Charlie Living Tree Bed
Jade Four Poster Bed
Joe Space Age Bed
Michelle Six Poster Bed
Misti Gothic Bed IMMUNITY
Radha Japanese Low Bed
Tim Boat-shaped Bed

Episode 2

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The Big Build challenge this week is to build a doll's house. With just 2 days to build what would normally take weeks, the pressure is on.[4]

Woodworker Big Build
(Doll's House)
Skills Test
(Impossible Dovetail Joint)
Billy Rustic Farm House IMMUNITY
Charlie Lighthouse
Jade Arches Doll's House
Joe Modernist Doll's House
Michelle Chalet-style Doll's House
Misti Medieval Castle
Radha Indian Palace
Tim Transformable Doll's House

Episode 3

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The woodworkers must bend and build their way to create chairs that could become design classics - and they have just two days to do it. Plus, the judges have a nasty surprise up their sleeves with a double elimination.[5]

Woodworker Big Build
(Bespoke Chair)
Skills Test
(Whittled Teaspoons)
Billy Steam-bent Chair
Charlie Minimalist Cube Chair IMMUNITY
Jade Deck Chair
Joe Modernist Plywood Chair
Michelle Chair of Correction
Misti Regal Tub Chair
Radha Minimalist Rocking Chair

Episode 4

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The five remaining woodworkers take on animal sculptures. They must chainsaw and carve their way through this colossal big build and unleash their inner beasts as they attempt to uncover the animal within the wood in just 2 days.[6]

Woodworker Big Build
(Animal Sculpture)
Skills Test
(Pole Lathe-turned Candlestick)
Billy Oak Lion
Charlie Oak Snail
Joe Oak Boxer Dog
Misti Blackened Oak Zebra
Radha Peacock on a Log IMMUNITY

Episode 5: Semi-Final

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In the semi-final, the remaining woodworkers are asked to make a drinks cabinet inspired by a particular decade - the ultimate test of joinery, craftsmanship and design.[7]

Woodworker Big Build
(Drinks Cabinet)
Skills Test
(Lathe Lampshade)
Billy Art Deco Drinks Cabinet
Charlie Art Deco Drinks Cabinet
Misti Memphis Style Drinks Cabinet
Radha Georgian-inspired Drinks Cabinet IMMUNITY

Episode 6: Final

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The three remaining woodworkers tackle their biggest build yet - towering garden buildings - in a bid to impress judges Alex de Rijke and Helen Welch, and be crowned Britain's best woodworker.[8]

Woodworker Big Build
(Garden Building)
Skills Test
(Marquetry)
Charlie Hexagonal Potting Shed
Misti Geometric Garden Lounge
Radha Outdoor Meditation Room

References

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  1. ^ "Britain's Best Woodworker 2022: Everything you need to know". Gathered. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker contestants – Meet the line-up on Channel 4 show". Radio Times. radiotimes.com. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 1". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 2". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 3". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 4". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 5". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Good with Wood – Season 1, Episode 6". TVNZ+. Retrieved 19 February 2023.