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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 7m7.5 / 10

Bake 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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Episode 2

Biscuit Week

1h 6m7.5 / 10

It'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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Episode 3

Bread Week

1h 6m7.5 / 10

The 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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Episode 4

Dessert Week

57m7.5 / 10

The 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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Episode 5

German Week

57m7.5 / 10

It'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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Episode 6

Pastry Week

57m8.0 / 10

It'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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Episode 7

Caramel Week

57m8.0 / 10

It'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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Episode 8

Free From Week

56m7.5 / 10

The 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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Episode 9

Patisserie Week

56m8.0 / 10

It'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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Episode 10

The Final

58m8.5 / 10finale

The 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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Episode information updated Jul 24, 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