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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 7m6.5 / 10

Week 1 in the tent brings 13 new bakers together to test their cake skills. The judges are looking for perfect mini cakes, a tangy technical, and a home baked showstopper.

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Episode 2

Biscuit Week

1h 7m7.3 / 10

It's Biscuit Week, and the bakers kick off with illusion macarons in the Signature, before producing a fruity favourite in the Technical. And in the Showstopper, they put their creativity to the test by making a 3D mask entirely from biscuits.

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Episode 3

Bread Week

56m7.7 / 10

It's Bread Week, and the bakers put their stamp on a classic pizza in the Signature and get in a twist with a classic pastry in the Technical. Finally, the bakers tackle a showstopping Smörgåstårta, a decorative Danish sandwich cake.

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Episode 4

Mexican Week

1h 7m7.0 / 10

The bakers explore authentic Mexican bakes, as they put their twist on the sweet bread pan dulce for the Signature, tackle a Mexican street food staple in the Technical, and make their own showstopping version of the milk-soaked tres leches cake.

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Episode 5

Dessert Week

56m7.7 / 10

It's Dessert Week and the bakers get all steamed up in the Signature, tackle a classic lemon meringue pie in the Technical, and for the Showstopper are tasked with creating a sponge cake with a surprise inside.

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Episode 6

Halloween Week

57m8.3 / 10

Halloween has come early as the remaining bakers tackle three terrifying challenges. There's a seasonal Signature in the form of an apple cake, followed by a s'more-ish Technical and, in the Showstopper, they create a Halloween piñata.

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Episode 7

Custard Week

57m7.0 / 10

It's Custard Week and the bakers put their twist on floating islands in the Signature, tackle a summer staple, and make custard the star and basis of a showstopping set gateau.

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Episode 8

Pastry Week

57m7.0 / 10

It's Pastry Week, and the bakers are tasked with making vol-au-vents in the Signature and a delicious savoury snack in the Technical, before creating a showstopping 3D pie-scape depicting their favourite childhood story.

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Episode 9

Patisserie Week

57m7.0 / 10

It's the semi-final and the perfect time to test the remaining bakers' abilities in patisserie. There are mini charlottes in the Signature that demand precision, a vertical challenge in the Technical, and finally an opulent Swedish showstopper.

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Episode 10

The Final

58m7.0 / 10finale

It's the final, and the last remaining bakers are tasked with making a perfect picnic for the Signature, and for the Technical, a summer classic. And in the final Showstopper, they must create a baked celebration of our planet. Who will be crowned the winner of Bake Off 2022?

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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