Alistair McGowan has been named Star Baker in the final episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
The comedian and impressionist beat Doon Mackichan, Helen Skelton and Rochelle Humes to win the coveted apron today (January 16).
He managed to win over Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with his pizza in the signature bake round, his second-placed Eccles cakes in the technical challenge, and his Hawkeye Victoria sponge in the showstopper part of the competition.
"Alistair won because he triumphed with his sponge today," Berry explained. "It was absolutely delicious. He should be proud."
Humes - who impressed with her pizza and showstopper but had a disaster in the technical challenge after mixing up salt and sugar - said she was "really proud" to get through the competition with no tears, commenting: "I had a really good time."
Elsewhere, Skelton joked that it was nice to take part in a...
The comedian and impressionist beat Doon Mackichan, Helen Skelton and Rochelle Humes to win the coveted apron today (January 16).
He managed to win over Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with his pizza in the signature bake round, his second-placed Eccles cakes in the technical challenge, and his Hawkeye Victoria sponge in the showstopper part of the competition.
"Alistair won because he triumphed with his sponge today," Berry explained. "It was absolutely delicious. He should be proud."
Humes - who impressed with her pizza and showstopper but had a disaster in the technical challenge after mixing up salt and sugar - said she was "really proud" to get through the competition with no tears, commenting: "I had a really good time."
Elsewhere, Skelton joked that it was nice to take part in a...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
We're feeling a little sad. The Great Sport Relief Bake Off has only just come into our lives, and now it's off again - far too fleeting for our tastes. Still, before it said goodbye, we were treated to one last slice of delicious action, courtesy of Alistair McGowan, Doon Mackichan, Helen Skelton and Rochelle Humes. And there were plenty of sweet - and sour - moments. Read on to find out our favourite bits from the episode...
The Signature Challenge - Pizza
Making enough pizza to feed a family, with whatever toppings you like. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, er, no. Paul is already talking about how his 11-year-old makes great pizza, but he is Paul Hollywood's son, so he has kind of an unfair advantage. Our celebrities do not have that kind of baking gene. Things mostly go quite well to start with, though Doon soon starts seeking reassurance about her dough.
The Signature Challenge - Pizza
Making enough pizza to feed a family, with whatever toppings you like. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, er, no. Paul is already talking about how his 11-year-old makes great pizza, but he is Paul Hollywood's son, so he has kind of an unfair advantage. Our celebrities do not have that kind of baking gene. Things mostly go quite well to start with, though Doon soon starts seeking reassurance about her dough.
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Four celebrities have signed up to take part in the final episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off tonight.
Rochelle Humes, Alistair McGowan, Helen Skelton and Doon Mackichan will all be entering the famous tent in an attempt to wow Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with their baking prowess.
The special episode will be hosted by Ed Byrne, who previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
The competition will kick off straight away as the four famous faces are asked to whip up a pizza and make some tasty Eccles cakes.
However, things will get really tough when it comes to the showstoppers, as the celebrities will have to make a tiered cake that represents sporting equipment.
The competition will come to a close as one talented celebrity will be crowned Sport Relief Star Baker.
Meanwhile, there will be more footage from Olympian Nicola Adams,...
Rochelle Humes, Alistair McGowan, Helen Skelton and Doon Mackichan will all be entering the famous tent in an attempt to wow Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with their baking prowess.
The special episode will be hosted by Ed Byrne, who previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
The competition will kick off straight away as the four famous faces are asked to whip up a pizza and make some tasty Eccles cakes.
However, things will get really tough when it comes to the showstoppers, as the celebrities will have to make a tiered cake that represents sporting equipment.
The competition will come to a close as one talented celebrity will be crowned Sport Relief Star Baker.
Meanwhile, there will be more footage from Olympian Nicola Adams,...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Ooh, we could murder a doughnut. Wednesday's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off was the closest yet, as Jamelia, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Emma Freud fought valiantly for the crown (well, apron). It was anyone's game. Everyone had a comedy disaster; everyone had a triumph. And we obviously loved it. But what were our favourite bits? Read on to find out...
The Signature Bake - Traybakes
First off, we have to mention how much we loved Victoria's prim and proper school prefect look and her superb facial expressions - especially when she whipped cream onto herself. But largely, everyone's traybakes seemed to start off well (however disconcerting it was learning that Michael had played Sweeney Todd and thinking through the implications of that). It was also a joy to see Mary getting excited at the mention of cointreau in Victoria's blondies. (That and a hot toddy traybake from Michael?...
The Signature Bake - Traybakes
First off, we have to mention how much we loved Victoria's prim and proper school prefect look and her superb facial expressions - especially when she whipped cream onto herself. But largely, everyone's traybakes seemed to start off well (however disconcerting it was learning that Michael had played Sweeney Todd and thinking through the implications of that). It was also a joy to see Mary getting excited at the mention of cointreau in Victoria's blondies. (That and a hot toddy traybake from Michael?...
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Emma Freud was crowned Star Baker in tonight's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
In the closest competition of the series yet, Freud just edged past Olympian Victoria Pendleton to win the much-coveted Bake Off apron.
Bacon brownies & burnt carpet: Sport Relief Bake Off - our best bits
She impressed judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her bacon and bourbon brownies, iced ring doughnuts and tennis-themed showstopper cake.
"It really was a difficult decision," Berry explained. "I'd say Victoria and Emma were sort of neck and neck, but gosh, her almond cake tasted good."
Meanwhile, Hollywood said Freud deserved victory because of her passion, flavour, creativity and fun.
Freud joked that she would wear her apron for the rest of her life, while Pendleton was less happy, joking: "I'm never going to bake again."
However, the other two contestants - Jamelia and Michael Ball - claimed that...
In the closest competition of the series yet, Freud just edged past Olympian Victoria Pendleton to win the much-coveted Bake Off apron.
Bacon brownies & burnt carpet: Sport Relief Bake Off - our best bits
She impressed judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her bacon and bourbon brownies, iced ring doughnuts and tennis-themed showstopper cake.
"It really was a difficult decision," Berry explained. "I'd say Victoria and Emma were sort of neck and neck, but gosh, her almond cake tasted good."
Meanwhile, Hollywood said Freud deserved victory because of her passion, flavour, creativity and fun.
Freud joked that she would wear her apron for the rest of her life, while Pendleton was less happy, joking: "I'm never going to bake again."
However, the other two contestants - Jamelia and Michael Ball - claimed that...
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off is back with four brand new celebrities tonight.
Entering the famous tent in an attempt to impress with their baking skills this evening are Emma Freud, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Jamelia.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to judge the contestants' offerings, but will tonight be joined by Omid Djalili as a guest host.
In an attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, the four famous faces will be challenged to make a variety of tasty treats.
The competition will begin when they are tasked with whipping up traybakes and doughnuts.
However, the proof really will be in the pudding when the showstopper round comes along and the celebrities are asked to create a layer cake representing their sporting hero.
The competition reportedly gets too much for some, and there are expected to be some tears before the evening is out.
Entering the famous tent in an attempt to impress with their baking skills this evening are Emma Freud, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Jamelia.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to judge the contestants' offerings, but will tonight be joined by Omid Djalili as a guest host.
In an attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, the four famous faces will be challenged to make a variety of tasty treats.
The competition will begin when they are tasked with whipping up traybakes and doughnuts.
However, the proof really will be in the pudding when the showstopper round comes along and the celebrities are asked to create a layer cake representing their sporting hero.
The competition reportedly gets too much for some, and there are expected to be some tears before the evening is out.
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Kirsty Young was named Star Baker in tonight's instalment of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
The Desert Island Discs presenter managed to beat Olympian Greg Rutherford, actress Jane Horrocks and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner to take home the coveted apron.
She won over judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her showstopper chocolate cake - which had coconut sand, chocolate records and lots of rum to represent Desert Island Discs.
Young admitted that she felt "ridiculously delighted" with her victory, saying: "I feel fantastic. I love it. I love to win - who knew? I've never won anything."
Berry and Hollywood both said they were "proud" of the broadcaster, with the latter describing her as a "deserving winner".
Meanwhile, Rutherford expressed delight that Hollywood had seen potential in his baking, but Gardiner was less happy with the competition's events.
"I will never, never go into another kitchen,...
The Desert Island Discs presenter managed to beat Olympian Greg Rutherford, actress Jane Horrocks and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner to take home the coveted apron.
She won over judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her showstopper chocolate cake - which had coconut sand, chocolate records and lots of rum to represent Desert Island Discs.
Young admitted that she felt "ridiculously delighted" with her victory, saying: "I feel fantastic. I love it. I love to win - who knew? I've never won anything."
Berry and Hollywood both said they were "proud" of the broadcaster, with the latter describing her as a "deserving winner".
Meanwhile, Rutherford expressed delight that Hollywood had seen potential in his baking, but Gardiner was less happy with the competition's events.
"I will never, never go into another kitchen,...
- 1/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Kirsty Young was named Star Baker in Tuesday's instalment of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
The Desert Island Discs presenter managed to beat Olympian Greg Rutherford, actress Jane Horrocks and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner to take home the coveted apron.
She won over judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her showstopper chocolate cake - which had coconut sand, chocolate records and lots of rum to represent Desert Island Discs.
Young admitted that she felt "ridiculously delighted" with her victory, saying: "I feel fantastic. I love it. I love to win - who knew? I've never won anything."
Berry and Hollywood both said they were "proud" of the broadcaster, with the latter describing her as a "deserving winner".
Meanwhile, Rutherford expressed delight that Hollywood had seen potential in his baking, but Gardiner was less happy with the competition's events.
"I will never, never go into another kitchen,...
The Desert Island Discs presenter managed to beat Olympian Greg Rutherford, actress Jane Horrocks and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner to take home the coveted apron.
She won over judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her showstopper chocolate cake - which had coconut sand, chocolate records and lots of rum to represent Desert Island Discs.
Young admitted that she felt "ridiculously delighted" with her victory, saying: "I feel fantastic. I love it. I love to win - who knew? I've never won anything."
Berry and Hollywood both said they were "proud" of the broadcaster, with the latter describing her as a "deserving winner".
Meanwhile, Rutherford expressed delight that Hollywood had seen potential in his baking, but Gardiner was less happy with the competition's events.
"I will never, never go into another kitchen,...
- 1/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner, Jane Horrocks, Greg Rutherford and Kirsty Young will take part in tonight's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
The foursome will be doing their best to impress in the famous Bake Off tent as part of Sport Relief's latest fundraising campaign.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to test the famous faces' foodstuffs, but tonight the proceedings will be hosted by Jo Brand, who previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
The four celebrities will be challenged with making gingerbread and banoffee pie during their time on the Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
However, the real difficulties will come when they are asked to make a chocolate cake representing their job for the showstopper section of the programme.
Will Jason Gardiner be Dancing on Ice, or will Kirsty Young be making the news for once? Will Jane Horrocks be...
The foursome will be doing their best to impress in the famous Bake Off tent as part of Sport Relief's latest fundraising campaign.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to test the famous faces' foodstuffs, but tonight the proceedings will be hosted by Jo Brand, who previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
The four celebrities will be challenged with making gingerbread and banoffee pie during their time on the Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
However, the real difficulties will come when they are asked to make a chocolate cake representing their job for the showstopper section of the programme.
Will Jason Gardiner be Dancing on Ice, or will Kirsty Young be making the news for once? Will Jane Horrocks be...
- 1/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Bonnie Wright was named Star Baker in tonight's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
The Harry Potter star beat Outnumbered's Samantha Bond, cricketer Michael Vaughan and radio and television host Johnny Vaughan to win over Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and take home the coveted apron.
"I'll wear it when I'm baking at home," Wright vowed. "I don't want to wash off the nice messages from Paul and Mary."
While Berry and Hollywood were not overly impressed with Wright's sandwich biscuits, she produced the best tarte Tatin and also wowed the judges with her showstopper cake - a recreation of the Cowes regatta.
Johnny Vaughan struggled consistently throughout the competition - largely down to the fact that for the first two rounds he accidentally used the grill setting on his oven - but left Berry and Hollywood surprised with his competent sponge in the final round.
However,...
The Harry Potter star beat Outnumbered's Samantha Bond, cricketer Michael Vaughan and radio and television host Johnny Vaughan to win over Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and take home the coveted apron.
"I'll wear it when I'm baking at home," Wright vowed. "I don't want to wash off the nice messages from Paul and Mary."
While Berry and Hollywood were not overly impressed with Wright's sandwich biscuits, she produced the best tarte Tatin and also wowed the judges with her showstopper cake - a recreation of the Cowes regatta.
Johnny Vaughan struggled consistently throughout the competition - largely down to the fact that for the first two rounds he accidentally used the grill setting on his oven - but left Berry and Hollywood surprised with his competent sponge in the final round.
However,...
- 1/13/2014
- Digital Spy
If you're annoyed that it's still January, then don't worry - we're in for a treat tonight as The Great British Bake Off is back for its Sport Relief celebrity-packed edition!
The show will return to BBC Two this evening with Michael Vaughan, Bonnie Wright, Samantha Bond and Johnny Vaughan all doing their best to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
While Michael Vaughan seems more interested in giving Mary Berry a big kiss on the cheek, the celebrity bakers will be tasked with whipping up some tasty treats as part of the effort to raise money for charity.
Among the foods the first four celebrities will be attempting to make are sandwiched biscuits and tarte tatin.
However, the showstopper bake - a 3D novelty cake representing a sporting event - is expected to separate out the pack, with Bond appearing to struggle with her baking in the picture above.
The show will return to BBC Two this evening with Michael Vaughan, Bonnie Wright, Samantha Bond and Johnny Vaughan all doing their best to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
While Michael Vaughan seems more interested in giving Mary Berry a big kiss on the cheek, the celebrity bakers will be tasked with whipping up some tasty treats as part of the effort to raise money for charity.
Among the foods the first four celebrities will be attempting to make are sandwiched biscuits and tarte tatin.
However, the showstopper bake - a 3D novelty cake representing a sporting event - is expected to separate out the pack, with Bond appearing to struggle with her baking in the picture above.
- 1/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Love Productions director Richard McKerrow has admitted that his company were against the idea of moving The Great British Bake Off to BBC One.
The Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry baking reality show, which achieved record ratings for BBC Two in 2013, will be moved to BBC One when it returns for a new series in the autumn.
The search for the next Great British Bake Off
Commenting on the decision, McKerrow told The Guardian: "Commercially, it's nice to do it for a channel where you have only got to get 2 million viewers. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, so my first instinct was – why do we have to move to 1? We love making programmes for BBC2, [controller] Janice Hadlow is absolutely brilliant."
McKerrow said that he understood the "different pressures" that the BBC bosses were under and accepted that when a show gets over 8 million viewers, keeping it on BBC Two is impossible.
The Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry baking reality show, which achieved record ratings for BBC Two in 2013, will be moved to BBC One when it returns for a new series in the autumn.
The search for the next Great British Bake Off
Commenting on the decision, McKerrow told The Guardian: "Commercially, it's nice to do it for a channel where you have only got to get 2 million viewers. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, so my first instinct was – why do we have to move to 1? We love making programmes for BBC2, [controller] Janice Hadlow is absolutely brilliant."
McKerrow said that he understood the "different pressures" that the BBC bosses were under and accepted that when a show gets over 8 million viewers, keeping it on BBC Two is impossible.
- 1/13/2014
- Digital Spy
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The Great Sport Relief Bake Off: Monday (January 13) at 8.30pm on BBC Two
After rolling up their sleeves and creating a load of tasty festive delights in the Christmas special, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry return to their cushy judging roles as a bunch of hapless celebrities enter the tent for The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
Don't go expecting the technical showstoppers or signature bakes seen in the regular show, though. This four-part charity special's running theme is 'Look how clueless famous people are when they have to get their hands dirty', and a celeb is deemed...
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off: Monday (January 13) at 8.30pm on BBC Two
After rolling up their sleeves and creating a load of tasty festive delights in the Christmas special, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry return to their cushy judging roles as a bunch of hapless celebrities enter the tent for The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
Don't go expecting the technical showstoppers or signature bakes seen in the regular show, though. This four-part charity special's running theme is 'Look how clueless famous people are when they have to get their hands dirty', and a celeb is deemed...
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Rochelle Humes, Jamelia and Victoria Pendleton are among the celebrities confirmed to be taking part in The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
A total of 16 famous faces will be entering the infamous tent in the hope of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Impressionist Alistair McGowan, singer Michael Ball and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner will also take part in the four-part BBC Two series, which will air every night from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 16.
Samantha Bond, Bonnie Wright, Emma Freud, Jane Horrocks, Greg Rutherford, Helen Skelton, Johnny Vaughan, Doon Mackichan, Michael Vaughan and Kirsty Young complete the lineup.
For the first time, a number of guest presenters will also step into the tent to host the series, which is in aid of Sport Relief. As well as regular presenter Sue Perkins, comedians Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand are to each host one episode.
Brand...
A total of 16 famous faces will be entering the infamous tent in the hope of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Impressionist Alistair McGowan, singer Michael Ball and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner will also take part in the four-part BBC Two series, which will air every night from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 16.
Samantha Bond, Bonnie Wright, Emma Freud, Jane Horrocks, Greg Rutherford, Helen Skelton, Johnny Vaughan, Doon Mackichan, Michael Vaughan and Kirsty Young complete the lineup.
For the first time, a number of guest presenters will also step into the tent to host the series, which is in aid of Sport Relief. As well as regular presenter Sue Perkins, comedians Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand are to each host one episode.
Brand...
- 1/1/2014
- Digital Spy
The Great British Bake Off will return in January for a special Sport Relief series, the BBC has confirmed.
12 celebrities - including sports stars, actors, comedians and presenters - have signed up to show off their cake-based skills in the four-part series.
Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood will be back to taste the famous faces' offerings, while celebrity guest presenters Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand will each present one episode of the show. Brand and Byrne previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
Each episode will feature four celebrities being tasked with various culinary channels, with the best being crowned Sport Relief Star Baker at the end of the instalment.
"It was lovely to meet all of the celebrity bakers, especially as they were all so excited about taking part," Berry said. "Baking doesn't necessarily come first for most of them, so I was...
12 celebrities - including sports stars, actors, comedians and presenters - have signed up to show off their cake-based skills in the four-part series.
Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood will be back to taste the famous faces' offerings, while celebrity guest presenters Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand will each present one episode of the show. Brand and Byrne previously took part in the Comic Relief edition of the show.
Each episode will feature four celebrities being tasked with various culinary channels, with the best being crowned Sport Relief Star Baker at the end of the instalment.
"It was lovely to meet all of the celebrity bakers, especially as they were all so excited about taking part," Berry said. "Baking doesn't necessarily come first for most of them, so I was...
- 12/13/2013
- Digital Spy
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