The BBC One series Make It at Market continues its third season with an episode featuring a furniture maker and a textile designer looking to turn their crafts into businesses. The episode airs next Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:45 PM.
Here’s the Lowdown: The episode features Matt, a furniture maker from Norfolk, and Jess, a textile designer from Somerset. Matt, a former musician, uses traditional techniques and hand tools, but struggles with self-belief. His mentor, Bruce Kenneth, aims to boost Matt’s confidence and help him work more efficiently.
What This Means Now: Jess, who found her passion for textiles while dealing with postnatal anxiety, is highly skilled but limits herself to making cushions. Mentor Piyush Suri will try to help her expand her product line and increase her income.
The Bigger Picture: This episode, like others in the series, presents the challenges faced by craftspeople trying to make a living from their skills. It highlights the importance of not just talent, but also business acumen and self-confidence. Viewers can see how expert mentorship can help these aspiring entrepreneurs when the show broadcasts on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:45 PM on BBC One and it will be available on iPlayer shortly after the broadcast.
