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Biscuit Week
s17e02 · 2026-09-29 · 19:00
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Over 10 weeks, 12 of the best amateur bakers in Britain will whisk, knead, ice, beat and bake their way through classic British cakes, perfect patisserie, Italian delights, sticky caramel constructions and elaborate layered puddings. All 12 will be hoping to impress with their skill, creativity, knowledge and passion to clinch the Bake Off Crown. Each of the 30 new challenges have been carefully designed by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to reveal just who is a star baker.
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11 this season · 182 totals02e01 Cake 2011-08-16 19:00
Cake
Twelve of the country's best amateur bakers take part in the second series of `The Great British Bake Off'. In the first round, the bakers are challenged to make 24 decorated cupcakes in two hours and the stress soon shows. Next, they face a technical challenge - featuring a coffee and walnut Battenburg cake from one of Mary Berry's recipes - and finally, they have to make and bake a tiered showstopper cake.
s02e02 Pastries 2011-08-23 19:00
Pastries
It's the second round and eleven bakers remain. This time their pastry skills are scrutinized as the bakers tackle tarts. Over two days the bakers will face three increasingly complicated challenges whilst trying to avoid a soggy bottom. Judged by acclaimed master baker Paul Hollywood and legendary cookery writer and baker Mary Berry.
s02e03 Bread 2011-08-30 19:00
Bread
The baker's bread making skills are tested with three increasingly complicated challenges over two days. They start with the signature bake, a free-form flavoured loaf that produces a variety of interesting results. The technical challenge is focaccia, which really separates the wheat from the chaff. Finally, a mammoth six-hour hour challenge requires the bakers to create a display bread basket.
s02e04 Biscuits 2011-09-06 19:00
Biscuits
The bakers take on biscuits and these bite-sized, delicate delights prove too much for some. The remaining eight must impress legendary cookery writer Mary Berry and artisan baker Paul Hollywood with their interpretation of a classic biscuit. Who will crumble when it comes to judging and whose ginger nuts are too hot to handle?
s02e05 Pies 2011-09-13 19:00
Pies
In round five, everyone is out to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom as the seven remaining bakers face pies. They'll begin with their signature family pie, before the dreaded technical challenge which sees lifelong vegetarian Jason delivering six beautifully baked and seasoned pork pies to the judging table. Finally, there is a sweet showstopper challenge in the shape of a meringue pie.
s02e06 Desserts 2011-09-20 19:00
Desserts
In the all-lady quarter-final the remaining five have to impress with their dessert skills, making baked cheesecake, chocolate roulade and a croquembouche.
s02e07 Semi-Final 2011-09-27 19:00
Semi-Final
It's semi-final time and the four remaining bakers must prove they are worth a place in the final. The signature challenge requires them to make a baked, layered, mousse cake. The technical challenge is Paul's favourite sweet treat - iced fingers. Finally, the bakers must produce a batch of three different types of pastries or croissants.
s02e08 Final - Street Party 2011-10-04 19:00
Final - Street Party
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host the grand final where Holly, Jo and Mary-Anne face their biggest challenge yet - baking for `The Great British Bake Off' street party. None of them have baked on this scale before. Amongst their offerings are mille-feuille, mini Victoria sponges, strawberry and cream meringue nests and miniature strawberry and rhubarb cheesecakes. Who of the three will take home the trophy?