The Big Allotment Challenge is a British game show that has aired on BBC Two between 15 April 2014 and 17 February 2015. It is hosted by Fern Britton and is about gardening in Britain.
The three judges are Jim Buttress (for the "grow challenge", involving fruit and vegetables), Jonathan Moseley (for the "make challenge", involving flowers) and Thane Prince (for the "eat challenge", involving food).
Production The series was announced on 22 August 2013 by Janice Hadlow, the BBC Two controller. The gardeners have four months in Oxfordshire to grow their fruits and vegetables.
Episode Guide Transmissions Series Start date End date Episodes 1 15 April 2014 15 May 2014 6 2 2 January 2015 17 February 2015 6
Series 1 (2014) In Oxfordshire, nine pairs of gardeners competed in The Big Allotment Challenge 2014. Only one team could win and after each episode, one team left the series.
Couple Result Alex and Ed Winnerson 15 May 2014 Kate and Eleanor Runners-upon 15 May 2014 Rupert and Dimi Runners-upon 15 May 2014 Gary and Peter Eliminated 5thon 13 May 2014 Jo and Avril Eliminated 5thon 13 May 2014 Shirley and Victoria Eliminated 4thon 6 May 2014 Sally and Michelle Eliminated 3rdon 29 April 2014 Edd and Harshani Eliminated 2ndon 22 April 2014 Shaun and Liz Eliminated 1ston 15 April 2014
Elimination table +W1W2W3W4W5W6Alex and EdFlowersF/MVegV/E/WINKate and EleanorMakeV/FVegFlowersF/OUTRupert and DimiMakeEatMakeM/OUTGary and PeterEatEatOUTJo and AvrilFlowersM/EE/OUTShirley and VictoriaVegVegOUTSally and MichelleOUTEdd and HarshaniOUTShaun and LizOUT The contestant got to the next round. The contestant won one challenge. The contestant won two challenges The contestant was eliminated without winning any challenges The contestant was eliminated despite winning a challenge The contestant won the competition. Episode Grow (Veg) Grow (Flowers) Make Eat 1 Radishes (Shirley and Victoria) Sweet peas (Alex and Ed) Floral bouquet (Rupert and Dimi) Fruit jam and Fruit curd (Gary and Pete) 2 Runner beans (Shirley and Victoria) Roses (Jo and Avril) Summer wreath (Kate and Eleanor) Relish (Rupert and Dimi) 3 Carrots (Kate and Eleanor) Gladioli (Kate and Eleanor) Table arrangement (Jo and Avril) Chutney and Cordial (Jo and Avril) 4 Aubergine (Kate and Eleanor) Sunflower (Alex and Ed) Topiary tree (Alex and Ed) Pickles and Piccalillies (Gary and Pete) 5 Onions (Kate and Eleanor) Chrysanthemums (Alex and Ed) Pedestal (Rupert and Dimi) Jellies and Fruit butters (Jo and Avril) 6 Melon and Sweetcorn (Alex and Ed) Dahlia (Kate and Eleanor) A suspended hanging design (Rupert and DImi) Gift basket (Alex and Ed)
Series 2 (2015) In Oxfordshire, nine gardeners competed in The Big Allotment Challenge 2015.
The winner was Rob Smith, a 35-year old from Sheffield, who works as a cabin crew member for Virgin Atlantic.
Gardener Result Rob Winneron 7 February 2015 Jo Jo Runner upon 7 February 2015 Sandra Runner upon 7 February 2015 Alan Eliminated 5thon 30 January 2015 Lena Eliminated 5thon 30 January 2015 Rekha Eliminated 4thon 23 January 2015 Alexandra Eliminated 3rdon 16 January 2015 Tony Eliminated 2ndon 9 January 2015 Matt Eliminated 1ston 2 January 2015
Episode Grow Make Eat 1 New potatoes (Jo Jo) Zinnia basket arrangements (Rob) Sauce and mustard (Lena) 2 Cucumber (Rob) Larkspur bound bouquet (Alan) Lolly and syrup (Sandra) 3 Peas (Jo Jo) Lily floral candelabra (Sandra) Dip and crisp (Rekha) 4 Tomato (Jo Jo) Rudbeckia stacked flowerpot (Rob) Sweet and savoury jams (Alan) 5 Okra (Lena) Helichrysum table swag (Sandra) Pickles and chutneys (Jo Jo) 6 Cauliflower and cape gooseberries(Rob and Sandra respectively) Perpetual carnation and floral arch(Rob) Canapés, cocktails and confectionery(Jo Jo)
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