The Great British Sewing Bee series 4

The fourth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 16 May 2016.[1] Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judge Patrick Grant, with May Martin being replaced by new judge Esme Young.[2]

The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 4
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release16 May (2016-05-16) –
4 July 2016 (2016-07-04)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 3
Next →
Series 5

Sewers

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Sewer[3] Age Occupation Hometown
Angeline Murphy 30 Marketing Manager County Down
Charlotte Newland 43 Scientific Editor North London
Duncan Carter 32 Physics and Maths Tutor London / Scotland
Ghislaine Gazon 43 Office Manager South London / French Martinique
Jade Earley 18 Swimming Instructor and Student Sussex
Jamie Kemp 44 Stay-at-home Dad Exeter
Josh Jamie Barnett 23 Entrepreneurship Engagement Manager Cardiff
Joyce Bellingham 71 Retired Schools Admissions Officer West Sussex
Rumana Lasker 27 Junior Doctor East London
Tracey Symonds 53 Retired Primary School Teacher Derbyshire

Results and elimination

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Colour key
  Sewer got through to the next round
  One of the judges' favourites
  One of the judges' least favourites
  Sewer was eliminated
  Sewer won Best Garment of the week
  Sewer was the series runner-up
  Sewer was the series winner
Elimination chart
Sewer W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
Charlotte BG BG Winner
Jade BG BG Runner Up
Joyce BG Runner Up
Tracey OUT
Rumana OUT
Angeline BG BG OUT
Josh OUT
Jamie OUT
Ghislaine OUT
Duncan OUT

Episodes

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  Sewer eliminated   Best Garment   Winner

Episode 1: Basic Construction

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Women's Top)
Alteration Challenge
(Maternity Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Skirt)
Angeline 3 Skirt 4 Peplum pencil skirt
Charlotte 2 Skirt 5 1950s circle skirt
Duncan 8 Skirt 8 Silk petal circle skirt
Ghislaine 7 Skirt 6 Pleated wraparound skirt
Jade 5 Skirt 9 High-waisted tutu skirt
Jamie 1 Draped dress 1 Flounce skirt
Josh 9 Skirt 7 Flared denim skirt
Joyce 6 Godet dress 2 Multi-panelled skirt
Rumana 10 Dress 3 Obi apron maxi skirt
Tracey 4 Tabard 10 Woollen circle skirt

This episode was dedicated to series three runner-up Lorna Monje, who died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016.[4]

Episode 2: Children's Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Babygrow)
Alteration Challenge
(Bridesmaid Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Cape)
Angeline 8 Mermaid Dress 8 Tartan Godet Cape
Charlotte 1 Party Dress 6 Tweed Collared Cape
Ghislaine 9 Boxing Outfit 1 Sunday Best Cape
Jade 2 Bridesmaid Dress 7 Fur Trimmed Cape
Jamie 6 Shift Dress 4 Classic Gentleman's Cape
Josh 7 Gilet Jacket 9 Reversible Hooded Cape
Joyce 4 Princess Dress 5 Love-Heart Cape
Rumana 3 Butterfly Dress 2 Satin Lined Cape
Tracey 5 Forest Fairy Dress 3 Butterfly Cape

Episode 3: Lingerie Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Lace Bra)
Alteration Challenge
(Scarves)
Made-to-measure
(Dressing Robe)
Angeline 8 Cami Top 3 Vintage Style Satin Robe
Charlotte 2 Babydoll 4 Cotton Lawn Robe
Jade 6 Cami Top 5 Piped Silk Robe
Jamie 4 Lady Boxers 6 Quilted Silk Housecoat
Josh 7 Jumpsuit 8 Satin Housecoat
Joyce 1 Babydoll 2 Lined Robe
Rumana 5 Camisole 7 Lace Kimono
Tracey 3 Camisole 1 Satin and Lace Robe

Episode 4: International Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Qipao Brocade Top)
Alteration Challenge
(Sari)
Made-to-measure
(West African Dress)
Angeline 3 Kimono Shirt 4 Choker Minidress
Charlotte 5 Harem Pants 2 Ruffle dress
Jade 6 Harem Pants 7 Waterfall Peplum Dress
Josh 2 Belly Dancer Outfit 5 Contrast Dress
Joyce 7 Harem Pants 6 Capped Sleeve Dress
Rumana 4 Panel Dress 3 Sheath Dress with Cape
Tracey 1 Shirt 1 Knee Length Dress

Episode 5: 1960s Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Colour Block Shift Dress)
Alteration challenge
(PVC Raincoat)
Made-to-measure
(Tailored Jacket)
Angeline 4 Cut Out Dress 6 Psychedelic Coat
Charlotte 2 Halter Dress 5 Jackie Kennedy Jacket
Jade 5 Crop Top & Shirt 4 Cropped Jacket
Joyce 1 Smock 1 Peacoat Jacket
Rumana 3 Gathered Top 2 A-Line Coat
Tracey 6 Spot Shift Dress 3 Tweed Cardigan Jacket

Episode 6: Active Wear Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Men's Cycle Shirt)
Alteration challenge
(Ski Suit)
Made-to-measure
(Yoga Outfit)
Charlotte 3 Fur Trimmed Duffel 4 Drapey Yoga Outfit
Jade 4 80's Puffy Coat 1 Contrast Panel Yoga Outfit
Joyce 2 Bomber Jacket 3 Yoga Leggings and T-shirt
Rumana 5 Pink Bird Coat 2 Vest Yoga Outfit
Tracey 1 Blue Coat 5 Criss-cross Yoga Outfit

Episode 7: Puzzling Pattern Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Yoke Drape Skirt)
Alteration challenge
(Child's Duvet)
Made-to-measure
(Bespoke Daydress)
Charlotte 1 Collared Dress 1 Cowl Neck Dress
Jade 3 Draped Dress 3 Skater Skirt Dress
Joyce 2 Beach Dress 4 Panelled Tea Dress
Tracey 4 Pleated Top and Skirt 2 1950s Style Dress

Episode 8: Evening Wear Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Men's Dress Shirt)
Alteration challenge
(Dinner Suit)
Made-to-measure
(Evening Gown)
Charlotte 3 Halter LBD 1 Satin & Diamonte Gown
Jade 2 Chunky Zip LBD 2 Beaded Gown
Joyce 1 Sequin LBD 3 Bodice & Bustle Skirt

Ratings

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Episode
no.
Airdate Total viewers
(millions)[5]
BBC Two
weekly ranking[5]
1 16 May 2016 3.48 2
2 23 May 2016 3.46 2
3 30 May 2016 3.54 2
4 6 June 2016 3.36 2
5 13 June 2016 3.46 1
6 20 June 2016 2.92 2
7 27 June 2016 2.91 1
8 4 July 2016 3.27 1

References

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  1. ^ "The Great British Sewing Bee 2016: Everything You Need To Know". Sew Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  2. ^ "New Judge for The Great British Sewing Bee". The Sewing Directory. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  3. ^ "GBSB series 4: meet the contestants | Simply Sewing Magazine". Simply Sewing Magazine. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. ^ Sandwell, Ian (16 May 2016). "Great British Sewing Bee pays tribute to Lorna Monje". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Weekly top 30 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 - Sept 2018)". BARB. Retrieved 1 November 2016.