The Great British Sewing Bee is back for a festive special (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
The Great British Sewing Bee is back for a special Christmas 2022 episode, with four famous faces stepping into the workroom to make magic.
This Christmases contestants include Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe and EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy.
Comedian Sara Pascoe will be stepping back into hosting duties for the 2022 specials, joining returning judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.
We know what to expect from the show, but where does the Sewing Bee take place?
Where is The Great British Sewing Bee filmed?
The Great British Sewing Bee series eight was filmed at The Chainstore on Trinity Buoy Wharf in London’s Docklands.
The Christmas and New Year’s specials were also shot at this location, which was built in 1854 and is connected to London’s only lighthouse.
The Chainstore is described on its website as a ‘Grade II listed brick building with triple height ceilings and bags of character’ – perfect for the Sewing Bee.
Patrick Grant said of the venue: ‘It was a real joy to spend time there. We’d come onto the set just before 7am every day and the sunrises and sunsets were amazing. Having that wonderful vista across the River Thames from the sewing room, can’t help but inspire the sewers. It was a spectacular place to shoot.’
Exactly what people need(le) this time of year (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
The Sewing Bee was previously shot at 47-49 Tanner Street – the same location as Dragon’s Den – in Bermondsey, as well as at Metropolitan Wharf in Wapping, London.
Who is taking part in the Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special?
The four celebrities taking part in this year’s show are: Johannes Radebe, Natalie Cassidy, Penny Lancaster and Rosie Ramsey.
Johannes is a dancer and choreographer, best recognised from Strictly Come Dancing, where he’s been one of the pro dancers since 2018.
Johannes is swapping for salsa for stitching (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
Last year, he reached the final with chef John Whaite, the first all-male same-sex couple to take part in the show’s history.
Natalie is best known for playing EastEnders favourite Sonia Fowler.
From Albert Square to the square stitch (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
The actress has portrayed the character since 1993.
Penny is an English model and television personality.
Will Penny be a model crafter? (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
She’s married to rock legend Rod Stewart and, since 2014, has been a panellist on Loose Women.
Rosie is a podcaster, actor and author. She’s married to comedian Chris Ramsey, and together they host podcast Shagged Married Annoyed.
Will Rosie be Annoyed at her craftwork? (Picture: BBC/Love Productions/James Stack)
The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special airs tonight, December 22 on BBC One at 8pm.
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