The grand final of The Great British Sewing Bee finally airs tonight on BBC One and iPlayer, concluding a season that has been hit with multiple last-minute delays.
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Viewers can tune in at 9pm this evening to see the remaining contestants – Luke, Pascha, and Ailsa – try their hand at making opera gloves, in a challenge designed to showcase their skills at handling delicate fabrics.
They'll later be tasked with turning party paraphernalia into a complete outfit in the final Transformation challenge, before creating a full outfit by draping fabric onto their models in the Made to Measure challenge.
As ever, the episode will be presented by Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who took over hosting duties from Sara Pascoe at the beginning of this run.
The Great British Sewing Bee fans had to tolerate some disruption during the latest season, with the show routinely getting bumped from its usual Tuesday evening slot to make way for sporting coverage of the Euros and Wimbledon.
This week's delay, however, came with no explanation as only a repeat of Death in Paradise was left in Sewing Bee's place last night.
The Great British Sewing Bee. BBC/Love Productions/James Stack
It's possible that BBC execs were conscious that viewers may have become used to the Wednesday night ritual and wouldn't be expecting the final to break from that broadcast pattern – but that's just speculation on our part.
It could also have been another sporting mishap linked to the cricket coverage on BBC Two, as Oval Invincible took on Birmingham Phoenix in the opening game of The Hundred last night.
In any case, fans are excited to find out which of the three finalists will impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young the most – and secure the show's prestigious trophy and title of Best Amateur Sewer.
The Great British Sewing Bee final airs on Wednesday 24th July, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm.
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