Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 2026 & 2027

Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 2026 & 2027

Thank you for your interest in entering Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas crafting competitions. We are currently casting for both the 2026 and 2027 series. Please submit a completed form by Sunday 6th September 2026.
PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must be at least 16 years of age and must be a permanent legal resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Republic of Ireland. 2. Neither the applicant nor their partner: a) Can be a current or previous employee of us or of Channel 4. b) Can be a live-in partner or immediate relative (i.e. mother, father, son, daughter, brother or sister) of an employee or previous employee of us or of Channel 4. c) Can have appeared on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas in the past. Applicants should be aware that the competitions, and those selected to take part, will be filmed as part of the Channel 4 series ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’. All applications will be reviewed, and successful applicants will be selected in advance of filming by the production team. To be considered please complete this application form and submit photos of yourself and previous crafting work. Please be aware that Competitors must be aged 16 or over on the day of filming. Applicants aged 16 or 17 will require consent from parent(s) or legal guardians and a chaperone for filming. If you have any questions please email christmas@raisetheroofproductions.com.
Applicant Details and Background
Name
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Date of Birth

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Address & Postcode
Phone Number
Email Address
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Occupation/s
Please confirm if you are available for filming on the 3rd - 8th of October 2026. If there are days you are not available during this time please indicate which one(s).
Please list links to all social media accounts /websites / online shops / portfolios /pages that showcase your work.
In as much detail as possible, please tell us about your crafting experience. How long have you been crafting and why did you start?
What is your favourite and/or specialist craft? Why are you passionate about this particular craft?
Which crafting piece are you most proud of and why? (If possible, please attach photographs in the upload section below)
The competitions in the series will include:
- Christmas Tree Decorating
- Wreath Making
- Christmas (Food) Hamper
- Handmade Toy
- Christmas Cake Decorating
Which competition(s) would you want to take part in and why? Please rank in order of preference.
Have you ever entered any craft competitions before, or won any prizes for your craft?
How do you feel about crafting to a deadline and being judged on your work?
Please tell us what materials and tools you are likely to use if you are chosen.
Tell us about where you craft - Do you have a dedicated workshop, studio, shed, spare room or kitchen table? etc.
Do you now, or have you ever sold crafts or other items commercially, either on a wholesale or retail basis, or for charity?
Do you currently have, or have you previously had, any connection with commercial brands or products? Please provide details.
Do you have any other interests / hobbies?
What does Christmas mean to you and your family? Do you have any traditions, funny memories, rituals, or memorable moments?
Why do you want to take part in Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas?
Have you appeared on television before? If so, what shows and dates did you appear?
Please let us know if you have applied for Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas before and/or if you have appeared on the programme before.
Are you currently in consideration to participate in or to contribute to any other television shows?
How do you feel about appearing on television?
Do you have a criminal record, any county court judgements against you or are you the subject of any on-going criminal procedures or civil proceedings (including the Family Court)?
Is there anything else which might affect your appearance on television that we should know about?
Will you require additional support or special arrangements to facilitate your participation in the competition? This may be due to mobility issues, fatigue, physical or mental health issues. We ask this so that we can ensure we have the correct facilities in place for you and any answers will not affect your application. If you would like to answer this question in confidence to a senior member of the team, please let us know.
I would like to answer the support question in confidence to a senior member of the team
Where did you find out about Raise the Roof Productions and this opportunity? Please be as detailed as possible, for example, an advert on Instagram/Facebook.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY

We would like to represent all communities across the UK on screen. Please let us know your Ethnic Origin by selecting the drop down menu to the appropriate group/s. If you’d prefer not to say, please select the ‘Prefer not to say’ box’. This will not affect your application. Please note, Ethnic Origin is the group to which you perceive you belong, rather than simply your nationality, place of birth or citizenship.
Ethnic group
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Disability and access requirements: Under the Equality Act 2010, a person is disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. An effect is long-term if it has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 12 months.
Within this definition, do you consider yourself to be disabled?
If yes, what best describes your disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition?
If other please specify:
Do you consider yourself to be neurodiverse?
If other please specify
Which of the following best describes your gender identity?
Is your gender identity the same as the sex you were registered at birth?
We would also like to hear from LGBTQIA+ applicants. This question is voluntary and your answer will not affect your application. Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
If other please specify
IMAGE UPLOAD

Please upload 5 – 10 photos of your best crafting work & a recent image of yourself (Jpeg if possible). Please label each image with your name and a description of the image eg. JaneSmithPottery1

If you have any issues uploading your images please email them along with your full name to christmas@raisetheroofproductions.com
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VIDEO UPLOAD

If possible please submit a short video (up to 2 minutes), introducing yourself, your crafting experience and why you’d like to take part. Please make sure to label the file with your full name.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A VIDEO
DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY NOTICE

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data securely, fairly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

By completing this form, I understand that I am passing to, and giving access to, RTRP my personal data. I understand that RTRP Ltd will use my personal details I, the applicant, provided for the purpose of casting, production and transmission. I also consent to the sharing of my data with Channel 4. I understand that RTRP will process my personal data (specifically including any data relating to my ethnicity and/or mental/physical health) in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and its privacy notice which can be found at (View our Privacy Notice). If you have any questions regarding data protection, please do ask.
CONSENT TO FUTURE PROGRAMMES

Please tick the box below if you would like all the information you have provided in this Application Form, along with any additional information you may provide during the selection process and/or the production of the Programme, to be retained by us for consideration in any future programmes we produce. This information will be kept for two years, after which it will be deleted, or we will request updated consent to retain it.

Please note, that if you are contacted for consideration in any future programmes, you will be asked to update any changes to the information provided in this Application Form. If necessary, you may also be asked to complete a new application form. You can contact us at any time to request that we delete the information we hold about you or to make corrections to the information
DECLARATION

I confirm that I am who I say I am and am freely able to apply for the show. To the best of my knowledge my application is truthful, genuine and does not infringe any copyright and data protection laws, or is a breach of confidence, law and is not defamatory.
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Kirstie’s Christmas Craft Competitions – Rules GENERAL COMPETITION RULES

1. Images and details supplied will be shared with the broadcaster, Channel 4, solely for the purpose of this programme.

2. The competition is open to competitors aged 16 and over on the day of filming. Competitors aged 16 or 17 will need permission from parents or legal guardians and will need to be accompanied to filming by a parent or legal guardian.

3. Applicants may apply to enter more than one category.

4. Competitors must be a permanent legal resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Republic of Ireland.

5. Competitors must supply their own tools and materials. RTRP Ltd cannot reimburse participants for any craft tools, materials or ingredients you purchase for your entry.

6. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that all tools, material and equipment they bring to the competition are safe, suitable for use and comply with applicable health and safety requirements. RTRP Ltd reserves the right to prohibit the use of any item it considers unsafe or unsuitable.

7. All competitions are timed. You will have time allocated to make, decorate, and stage your entry on the day of the competition. Exact timings will be at the production company’s discretion, and competitors will be advised in advance of the day of the competition.

8. Entries must be the competitor’s own design and work. Competitors retain ownership of their designs. By entering the competition, competitors grant RTRP Ltd and Channel 4 a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to film, photograph, reproduce and broadcast their entries in connection with the programme and its promotion.

9. RTRP Ltd reserves the right to remove any competitor from the filming and/or the competition if their behaviour is deemed unsafe, disruptive, abusive, discriminatory or otherwise inappropriate.

10. RTRP Ltd.’s decisions regarding eligibility, participation and competition administration are final. The independent fjudge’s decision regarding competition results is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

11. A token prize will be awarded on the day of the competition. If the winner is not able to accept the prize for any reason, no substitute will be provided.

12. Competitors must provide RTRP Ltd with as much information about their intended design as possible prior to filming. Competitors must outline all proposed design elements to ensure they are suitable for broadcast and to allow time for clearances to be made if required.

13. Competitors must notify RTRP Ltd of any changes to their competition design before the date of the competition.

14. Competitors may not approach, or accept any offers from, any brands regarding use of products in their entry. Competitors must not make any promises about what will or will not be featured in the series. Any past, existing or intended relationship with a brand or their products must be disclosed to the production team.

15. RTRP Ltd reserves the right to disqualify any competitor who breaches these rules, provides false or misleading information or otherwise acts contrary to the spirit of the competition.

16. Any changes to these rules will be communicated to Competitors by RTRP Ltd in advance of the competition.

17. Entries received after midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026 may not be considered for the 2026/2027 competitions.

18. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation. Competitors who are selected to participate in the competition will be notified by phone/email by a member of the production team. If RTRP Ltd is unable to contact you, an alternative entrant will be selected in your place.

19. RTRP Ltd reserves the right to cancel the competition at any time if it deems such cancellation to be necessary. No prize will be awarded if the competition is cancelled.

20. RTRP Ltd shall not be liable for any delay, postponement, cancellation or alteration of the competition caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

21. Competitors consent to RTRP Ltd and Channel 4 using their name, image, likeness, voice and comments relating to the competition and programme for publicity, marketing and promotional purposes worldwide in any media without additional compensation.

22. Personal information supplied will be processed by RTRP Ltd and Channel 4 for the purposes of administering the competition, producing the programme and related promotional activities in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the relevant privacy notices.

23. Any competition queries should be emailed to christmas@raisetheroofproductions.com Confirmation of having read and agreeing to comply with Kirstie’s Christmas craft competition rules
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Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 2026 & 2027

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Details and Background

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY

Kirstie’s Christmas Craft Competitions – Rules GENERAL COMPETITION RULES