What's the extent of Patrick Grant and Esme Young's acquaintance?
Tonight, The Great British Sewing Bee is back on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm, with a new episode themed around 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' week. In this episode, contestants will be challenged to create a zero-waste jacket, using discarded tents and raiding wardrobes to design new outfits.
Judging the creations will be Patrick Grant and Esme Young, who have been co-judges on the show since 2016. Their professional relationship, spanning at least 9 years, has resulted in a well-regarded partnership on the show.
Patrick Grant, a judge and fashion designer, is also known for his role as Creative Director of E Tautz. His favourite clothing accessory is a tie, but he might also enjoy a croissant as a shoot snack. Patrick's favourite place in the UK is Scotland.
Esme Young, a designer with 50 years of industry experience, prefers sweets as a shoot snack. Her favourite place in the UK is Whitstable. Esme's favourite clothing accessory is a necklace or headphones. Her least favourite colour is brown.
For those interested in learning more about the judges, an article revealing 10 fascinating facts about Patrick Grant and 7 must-know things about Esme Young is available. Despite their close working relationship, there is no clear evidence of a significant personal relationship between Patrick and Esme outside their professional connection.
Tune in tonight to see the contestants' creations and the judges' verdicts on BBC One or iPlayer at 9pm.
During the episode of The Great British Sewing Bee, viewers can expect Patrick Grant and Esme Young to judiciously critique the contestants' zero-waste jackets and innovative reused outfits. As avid arts enthusiasts, these judges might relish a brief interlude watching movies-and-tv, perhaps even discussing their favorites amid a quilting session.
