BBC One Unveils New Hit Series ‘Making It with Sara Davies’ for 2024
Get ready, Britain! BBC One is launching a brand-new show, “Making It with Sara Davies”, hitting screens in 2024. The 15-episode series, crafted by Twenty Six 03, shines a spotlight on everyday people with extraordinary product ideas ready to take the world by storm.
Dragons’ Den Star Sara Davies Leads the Charge
Business powerhouse and Dragons’ Den investor Sara Davies takes centre stage, mentoring inventors as they turn dreams into reality. Armed with her own rags-to-riches story—starting from an envelope-making gadget to UK business mogul—Sara is the perfect guide for these budding entrepreneurs.
Invention Hub in the North East
The magic unfolds in a cutting-edge workshop in the heart of the North East of England. Here, Sara and a team of experts will put ideas to the test, deciding which have the spark to become market hits. And with not every concept making the cut, viewers can expect plenty of nail-biting drama.
BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor Helen Munson praised the North East’s rich heritage, referencing inventors like Joseph Swann, the lightbulb pioneer, and George Stephenson, the railway legend. She believes the region’s legacy will fuel a new era of innovation on screen.
Local Talent and Big Ambitions
Twenty Six 03, based in Gateshead, is teaming up with Sara to showcase Britain’s creative genius. Executive Producers Duncan Gray and Antonia Hurford-Jones are thrilled to highlight homegrown inventiveness.
Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime, said: “Making It with Sara Davies” will prove anyone can invent something game-changing. It’s set to be a warm, inspiring new favourite on BBC One and iPlayer.
When and Where to Watch
“Making It with Sara Davies” premieres in 2024 on BBC One and iPlayer. The series is backed by North East Screen and promises a cracking journey into creativity and innovation you won’t want to miss.
