Who’ll Make Off with it?
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: THE FINAL C4, 8pm
WE started with 12 new bakers and an almost entirely new judging and presenting line-up (above).
It was a little tricky to get used to the changes, especially those ad breaks. And there were too many completely weird bakes which nobody wanted to eat, and a bit too much desperation as bosses seemingly tried to make things different and original.
And Paul continually banged on about this series being the toughest/best/trickiest/highest standard etc – alright mate, we get it, you want to keep your new highpaying overlords happy.
But anyway, none of that eventually mattered as we were so happy to have Bake Off back – that familiar theme tune, tent and welcome cosy feeling, and we all found our favourites (Liam and Yan: never forget).
And now the final three of Steven, Sophie and Kate are battling it out for one last weekend as they bid to be crowned champion. Just three more bakes stand between them and that glass plate. And potentially their own cookbook and TV series too.
The signature challenge is to bake a batch of 12 loaves, and three different types means six lots of proving and a myriad of timers.
The technical challenge set by Prue involves the kind of icing that would challenge a fine artist. And the final showstopper test is to create a stylish and delicious entremets (that’s a super-fancy glazed dessert to you and me).
As the bakers’ families and friends, plus all the former contestants arrive for a garden party, the finalists are gathered so that Sandi (through sobs) can announce the champion.
And the winner is…?