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TV series

The Great British Bake Off

20179 seasons8.2 / 10

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.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

The Great British Bake Off premiered August 29, 2017. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

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Episode 1

Cake Week

1h 7m8.0 / 10

The series gets underway with cake week - during which two of the bakers will be sent home. The first stage of the challenge features a fruit cake, while the technical is a retro classic that requires intricate decoration. Finally, for the showstopper, the contestants must create the birthday cake they wish they had received as a child.

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Episode 2

Biscuit Week

56m8.0 / 10

It's crunch time with Biscuit Week, starting off with a luxurious chocolate coated signature bake, then a snack with family significance for Paul and an eye-catching showstopper.

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Episode 3

Bread Week

57m8.0 / 10

The bakers tackle a signature bake designed to be shared; a deceptively simple summer staple in the Technical; and an ambitious Showstopper.

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Episode 4

Dairy Week

57m8.0 / 10

Prue and Paul set some tricky challenges for the remaining bakers, including a Technical that dates back to Henry VIII and a Showstopper that's usually found at Indian weddings.

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Episode 6

Dessert Week

57m8.0 / 10

The cake layers stack up in an elegant and challenging bake. There's also a spherical celebration cake and a Technical where success lies in precise decoration.

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Episode 7

Festival Week

57m8.0 / 10

The bakers draw inspiration from around the world, including something deep fried and Italian, and a spectacular Indonesian celebration cake.

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Episode 8

Pastry Week

57m8.0 / 10

The remaining bakers have their knowledge of pastry tested to the max with a savoury take on a French classic, a multi-layered Moroccan Technical, and a towering Showstopper.

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Episode 9

Semi-Final - Patisserie Week

57m8.0 / 10

It's the semi-final, and the remaining bakers are tested on their patisserie skills, with a domed Signature dish, a towering Technical and a display case Showstopper

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Episode 10

The Final

56m9.0 / 10finale

The stakes couldn't be higher as Paul and Prue set three challenges that test every aspect of the bakers' skills. Who will be crowned 2019's Bake Off champion?

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about The Great British Bake Off

Cast

Paul HollywoodSelf - Judge
Prue LeithSelf - Judge
Noel FieldingSelf - Presenter
Matt LucasSelf - Presenter
Alison HammondSelf - Presenter
Sandi ToksvigSelf - Presenter

Credits

Created by
Anna Beattie

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
90
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • Love ProductionsUnited Kingdom

Themes

bakingfoodreality competition