The Great British Bake Off — Specials
11 episodesFirst aired 17 August 2010
E1Mary Berry's Perfect Victoria Sandwich
Aug 20101h
Red Button Special - Mary Berry presents her recipe for the perfect Victoria Sandwich.
E2Paul Hollywood's Scones
Aug 20101h
Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for the perfect Scone.
E3Paul Hollywood's Crispy Cob Loaf
Aug 20101h
Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for the perfect Crispy Cob Loaf.
E4Mary Berry's Hot Lemon Soufflés
Sept 20101h
Red Button Special - Mary Berry presents her recipe for Hot Lemon Soufflés
E5Paul Hollywood's Classic Cornish Pasties
Sept 20101h
Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for a Classic Cornish Pasty.
E6The Great British Wedding Cake
Apr 20111h
Renowned baking writer Mary Berry and professional baker Paul Hollywood explore the history of the Great British wedding cake. They look at its dramatic change through the eras, from the earliest Tudor creation and the extravagant Victorian period, to wartime Britain, the affluent eighties and the present day. Mary and Paul also set the ultimate challenge to the three finalists from 2010's Bake Off, to make and bake two spectacular wedding cakes each, one traditional and one contemporary, in just 16 hours.
E7Christmas Masterclass
Dec 20121h
Great British Bake Off Christmas Special
E8Easter Masterclass
Mar 20131h
Join The Great British Bake Off judges, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood as they showcase some of their favourite Easter recipes. In a step-by-step guide Mary and Paul will show you how to make the ultimate hot cross buns, a classic simnel cake, delicious chocolate custard tarts and a lemon meringue nest.
E9Christmas Special
Dec 20131h
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry plan for Christmas in a special one-off festive masterclass, sharing their favourite recipes for Christmas classics and some less well-known bakes.
- E10
The Great Christmas Bake Off (1)
Dec 20161h
The tent has been decorated and the invitations have been sent out for two very special Christmas episodes of The Great British Bake Off. Eight bakers of Bake Off past return to the tent to compete once more. In this first episode there's another chance to see Mary-Anne from Series 2, Ali from Series 4, Cathryn from Series 3 and Norman from Series 5. The bakers face three festive challenges, starting with the signature challenge. Paul and Mary want them to make some highly decorative Christmas bakes that require intricate icing. For the technical challenge, Mary has a special present of mystery ingredients and a recipe which, if the bakers follow correctly, will produce a stunning bake, decorated with chocolate snowflakes. And finally there is the showstopper, for which the bakers must produce a festive masterpiece with Christmas theme.
- E11
The Great Christmas Bake Off (2)
Dec 20161h
The tent has been decorated and the invitations have been sent out for two very special Christmas episodes of The Great British Bake Off. Eight bakers of Bake Off past return to the tent to compete once more. In this first episode there's another chance to see Mary-Anne from Series 2, Ali from Series 4, Cathryn from Series 3 and Norman from Series 5. The bakers face three festive challenges, starting with the signature challenge. Paul and Mary want them to make some highly decorative Christmas bakes that require intricate icing. For the technical challenge, Mary has a special present of mystery ingredients and a recipe which, if the bakers follow correctly, will produce a stunning bake, decorated with chocolate snowflakes. And finally there is the showstopper, for which the bakers must produce a festive masterpiece with Christmas theme.
