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👗 Sewing Bee 👗

(259 Posts)
Millie22 Fri 10-May-24 14:52:10

The new series starts on Tuesday 21st May at 9 pm so I'm looking forward to some wonderful sewing again.

The new presenter Kiell is also back to replace Sara Pascoe.

Grandmabatty Fri 10-May-24 14:53:39

I'm looking forward to it

Sparklefizz Fri 10-May-24 16:06:29

Ooh thanks for the tip.

Gummie Fri 10-May-24 16:13:50

Who is Kiel?

Gummie Fri 10-May-24 16:16:58

Oh found him with a quick google.

Keill.

I do wish we could edit our own posts for spelling.

Joseann Fri 10-May-24 16:38:46

Great! Except I'm abroad for the first 4 episodes. 😔

Auntieflo Fri 10-May-24 16:44:28

Great news. (Just in time for my birthday 🥰). ButI will have to Google Kiell?

shysal Fri 10-May-24 16:58:02

Kiell Smith-Bynoe has appeared on a few TV quizzes recently, and is known for appearances in Ghost and Seth Lets Flats (neither of which I have watched). He seems a nice natured chap, but doubt whether he has any sewing knowledge. smile

Visgir1 Fri 10-May-24 17:00:12

Fantastic.. I like Kiell, I thought he did OK on the Christmas episode.

Sarnia Fri 10-May-24 17:04:19

I wasn't Sara Pascoe's biggest fan so I don't mind a change as long as they leave Esme and Patrick alone. I still remember the teacher who taught me needlework at Grammar School. My needle invariably disappeared down the cracks of the parquet flooring and she once told me, in front of the whole class, that I held my needle like a cow with a poker. I wonder if teachers would get away with that these days. grin

Calendargirl Fri 10-May-24 17:48:18

My needlework teacher said on my report “Calendargirl must learn to work and not talk in a practical lesson”

An accurate statement.

RIP Mrs Brown.

Hated sewing, still struggle to sew on a button.

blush

Parsley3 Fri 10-May-24 17:51:04

I love the sewing bee. Thanks for the heads up.

Chardy Fri 10-May-24 19:26:42

Kiell Smith-Bynoewas on House of Games a while back. He seemed very personable.

Primrose53 Fri 10-May-24 19:28:39

I liked the idea of the show and loved Patrick and Mary but the next season it was too PC, too samey and people were put on there not for their sewing skills but because they were a bit “alternative”. Never watch it now.

Deedaa Fri 10-May-24 19:35:20

We've had some diverse people on but they've all been very talented. I couldn't take to Sarah - she was far too "Look at me being funny" Looking forward to seeing Patrick and Esme again.

petra Fri 10-May-24 19:37:17

Kiell is a very funny man. 😂

Callistemon21 Fri 10-May-24 20:13:49

I had to Google him

Yes, I know who he is now, he was the husband in Ghosts 🙂

grannyactivist Fri 10-May-24 21:49:46

I don’t sew, but I do really enjoy watching this programme and the very talented contestants. I’m looking forward to the new series.

Calendargirl Sat 11-May-24 06:44:05

Not sure why the host always has to be ‘funny’.

A bit of humour here and there, but no need for so called ‘comedians’ dressing up and being daft.

BlueBelle Sat 11-May-24 06:57:21

I ve never heard of the man so will watch with an open mind
I do love the idea of the programme but I wish they would change it round a bit as it becomes SO predicable

Gummie Sat 11-May-24 08:04:12

I'm looking forward to it and absolutely love it.
Nice gentle programme with no nastiness and lots of talent.
I shall be away for the first two weeks but the lovely BBC Iplayer will look after it until I get back.

Callistemon21 Sat 11-May-24 09:52:54

Calendargirl

Not sure why the host always has to be ‘funny’.

A bit of humour here and there, but no need for so called ‘comedians’ dressing up and being daft.

No, it detracts from the point of the programme.

Athrawes Sat 11-May-24 10:53:14

Oooh, thanks for the reminder. I too really enjoy the Sewing Bee even though my sewing skills are limited. It took me a year at school to finish an apron!!!!

PiscesLady Sat 18-May-24 11:33:38

Thanks for this, looking forward to watching it.
I think Kiell Smith-Bynoe took part in the 2021 Celebrity Sewing Bee. I prefer him to Sara Pascoe.

ferry23 Sat 18-May-24 12:24:27

Looking forward to this! Claudia was the best presenter - because that's her job, being a presenter. A little bit of humour now and then, very self-deprecating and empathetic.

I agree with others - a comedian isn't a natural presenter, Sarah I tolerated but I thought Joe Lycett's massive ego overshadowed the whole programme - all that dressing up and throwing himself about along with the constant double entendres and innuendos really spoilt it for me. Not the programme for it.

And I'm guessing that Patrick has been asked, and turned down, Strictly. He seems an obvious choice and Esme as well now we've all got to know her.