The third series of Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker (known in some territories as Good With Wood) started on 8 October 2023 and aired for eight episodes. The series is again hosted by Mel Giedroyc, with Tom Dyckhoff and Sophie Sellu continuing to act as judges. Filming took place at the Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Woodworkers Woodworker Age Occupation Hometown Ade Trainee carpenter Birmingham Caroline Veterinary nurse Tyne and Wear Clare Tradeswoman Glasgow David Assistant head teacher Preston Jen Teacher Aberdeen Leo Music teacher Liverpool Nate Housing manager Kent Nathanael 18 Woodworker Chester Paula Carer Oxford Wolfgang IT manager West Midlands
Results and eliminations
Elimination chart Woodworker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NathanaelWINNERWINNERJenWINNERRUNNER-UPWolfgangWINNERWINNERWINNERRUNNER-UPCarolineIMMUNITYWINNERIMMUNITYOUTClareWINNERIMMUNITYOUTLeoIMMUNITYOUTNateIMMUNITYOUTDavidOUTPaulaIMMUNITYOUTAdeOUT
Colour key:
Woodworker got through to the next round. Woodworker was eliminated. Woodworker won immunity from elimination. Woodworker of the week. Woodworker won both immunity from elimination and woodworker of the week. Woodworker was a series runner-up. Woodworker was the series winner.
Episodes
Woodworker eliminated Woodworker of the week Woodworker won immunity Winner
Episode 1
The Big Build was to create a bench for the garden of their dreams. The Bespoke Brief was to make a wooden greetings card.
WoodworkerBig Build(Garden Bench)Skills Test(Greetings Card)AdeCarolineClareDavidJenLeoNateNathanaelPaulaIMMUNITYWolfgang
Episode 2
The Big Build was to create a pair of freestanding lamps, which must be different and follow a theme. The Bespoke Brief was to make two chopsticks and a chopstick rest.
WoodworkerBig Build(Freestanding Lamps)Skills Test(Chopsticks and Chopstick Rest)CarolineClareDavidJenLeoNateIMMUNITYNathanaelPaulaWolfgang
Episode 3
The Big Build was to create a coffee table, and an ornament to go with it. The Bespoke Brief was to make matching wooden dice.
WoodworkerBig Build(Coffee Table)Skills Test(Dice)CarolineIMMUNITYClareDavidJenLeoNateNathanaelWolfgang
Episode 4
The Big Build was to create a freestanding bookshelf inspired by nature. The Bespoke Brief was to make a candelabra, using wooden offcuts.
WoodworkerBig Build(Bookshelf)Skills Test(Candelabra)CarolineNatural wood uprightsClareWave and jagged coastlineJenTopographical map LeoTrees (live edge oak shelves)IMMUNITYNateTwo countries come together NathanaelRiver Dee meandersWolfgangWeathered rock shards
Episode 5
The Big Build was to create a super-sized bug. The Bespoke Brief was to make a doghouse, using two sheets of plywood.
WoodworkerBig Build(Super-sized Bug)Skills Test(Doghouse)CarolineClareIMMUNITYJenLeoNathanaelWolfgang
Episode 6
The Big Build was to make a four-poster bed for a honeymoon suite. The Bespoke Brief was to make an Indian block print, suitable for printing on fabric.
WoodworkerBig Build(Four-poster Bed)Skills Test(Indian Block Print)CarolineIMMUNITYClareJenNathanaelWolfgang
Episode 7: Semi-Final
The Big Build was to make a hanging chair, inspired by a holiday destination. The Bespoke Brief was to make a chair leg, turned on a pole lathe.
WoodworkerBig Build(Hanging Chair)Skills Test(Chair Leg)CarolineJenNathanaelWolfgangIMMUNITY
Episode 8: Final
The Big Build was to build a kitchen island. The Bespoke Brief was to make an accessory to complement it.
WoodworkerBig Build(Kitchen Island)Skills Test(Kitchen Accessory)JenNathanaelWolfgang
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