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The Great British Bake Off
Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
- Created by:
- Anna Beattie
- Cast:
- Paul Hollywood, Nigella Lawson, Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- Channel 4
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5Cake Week
2021-09-21 · 67mBake Off is back, as 12 new bakers make their way into a brand-new bubble. The bakers tackle mini rolls, a nostalgic teatime classic, and cakes that defy the laws of physics.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.5Biscuit Week
2021-09-28 · 66mIt's crunch time for the bakers as they put their twist on filled brandy snaps, make a jammy childhood favourite and create an interactive toy made exclusively from biscuit
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.5Bread Week
2021-10-05 · 66mThe remaining bakers have a lot to prove as they put their own twist on a classic Italian focaccia, make a Greek-inspired snack and create ambitious designs in milk bread
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5Dessert Week
2021-10-12 · 57mThe bakers put their twist on the classic pavlova and take on a toffee technical, before creating a delicate dessert wrapped in intricately patterned sponge for a splendid showstopper
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5German Week
2021-10-19 · 57mIt's a Bake Off first, as the bakers attempt to perfect traditional German biscuits and make a torte fit for a Prince, before rising to the challenge with a showstopping tiered cake using yeast
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Pastry Week
2021-10-26 · 57mIt's Pastry Week and the bakers tackle choux pastry doughnuts and a tricky Turkish technical, before creating a savoury, delicately designed showstopping pastry pie packed full of flavour
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Caramel Week
2021-11-02 · 57mIt's Caramel Week and the bakers put their twist on a classic caramel tart and produce a family favourite biscuit bar, before making a showstopping dessert encased in a sugar dome.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.5Free From Week
2021-11-09 · 56mThe remaining bakers explore alternative ingredients as they make a Signature without dairy, a hearty vegan Technical and a towering gluten-free celebration cake for the Showstopper
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.0Patisserie Week
2021-11-16 · 56mIt's the semi-final and the bakers' patisserie skills are tested as they make delicate layered slices, a French classic and opulent entremets displays. Who will make it to the final?
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.5The Final
2021-11-23 · 58mThe last remaining bakers make a classic carrot cake and create a grand Mad Hatter's tea party banquet. Who will be crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021?
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Paul Hollywood
Self - Judge
Nigella Lawson
Self - Judge
Alison Hammond
Self - Presenter
Noel Fielding
Self - Presenter
