The Great British Bake Off — Specials

Dec 20171h

Eight merry bakers from Bake Off past join Paul, Prue, Noel and Sandi to do battle in festive themed challenges for the title of Star Baker.

Jan 20181h

More merry bakers from Bake Off past - Benjamina and Rav (2016), Rob (2012), and Sandy (2015) - join Paul, Prue, Noel and Sandi to do battle in a winter wonderland-themed challenge.

Dec 20181h

Liam and Flo from the 2017 Bake Off, and Jane and Andrew from 2016's show visit the tent. Plus The Darkness perform Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End).

Jan 20191h

Joining Noel, Sandi, Prue and Paul are former Bake Off stars Kate Henry, Dr Tamal, Candice and Steven, plus Britain's biggest boyband: The London Gay Men's Chorus.

Dec 20191h

Noel, Sandi, Prue and Paul gather for their traditional festive get-together, welcoming former contestants for Yule-themed challenges and Status Quo with Rockin' All Over the World

Jan 20201h

Noel, Sandi, Prue and Paul welcome the cast of Derry Girls to the festive tent as they compete for Star Baker and see in the New Year with the London Community Gospel Choir

Dec 20201h

Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Matt Lucas and Tom Allen are joined by past bakers to celebrate Christmas in the tent. And Alexandra Burke performs her magical version of Silent Night.

Jan 20211h

Noel Fielding, Matt Lucas, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood see in the New Year with past bakers Helena and Henry (2019), Nancy (2014) and Rahul (2018), and a cosy sing-song around the piano

Dec 20211h

It's A Sin's Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Lydia West and Shaun Dooley compete for the coveted Christmas Star Baker title, and the London Community Gospel Choir perform All I Want for Christmas

Jan 20221h

Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding see in the New Year with 2018 Bake Off runner-up Kim-Joy and fellow baker Jon, and Hermine and Rowan from the 2020 Bake Off bubble

Dec 202258m

Gaby Roslin, Sir Tony Robinson, Miquita Oliver, Terry Christian and Claire Sweeney compete for Christmas Star Baker, and there's a beautiful performance of Swan Lake by the English National Ballet

Jan 202358m

2021 Bake Off finalist Chigs, 2020's Lottie and Manon and 2018's Antony battle it out to win the first Star Baker of 2023, before seeing the New Year in with a performance from Riverdance

Dec 202358m

Paul and Prue celebrate Christmas 2023 with the 'Baker Ghosts of Christmas Past', before ending their festive fete with a performance from the Citizens of the World Choir

Jan 202458m

Familiar faces from Bake Off past - Maxy, Jürgen, Maggie and Mark - battle it out to win the first Star Baker of 2024, before seeing the New Year in with a performance from Bone-Afide

Dec 202458m

In Soap-tacular style, Natalie Cassidy, Chris Bisson, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati and Sheree Murphy take on three festive challenges. Who'll cobble something together, and who'll be Queen Vic-torious?

Jan 202558m

Some familiar faces from Bake Offs past compete once more. Lea from series one, James from series three, Norman from series five, Peter from series 11, Kevin from series 13 and Nicky from series 14 begin their quest with a Signature featuring an old-fashioned dish that some might say is an acquired taste. The Technical tests the bakers on the Scottish staple of shortbread. Then in the Showstopper, the bakers showcase their national pride with a celebratory cranachan creation.

Dec 202559m

Ding dong merrily on pie! Deck the ovens and peep into the tent, as stars from Peep Show make biscuit decorations, a Boxing Day classic and their favourite moments in cake.

Jan 202658m

As the oven timers strike midnight, teams of legendary bakers from seasons gone by bring in 2026 the only way they know how... with fabulous festive baking and plenty of merry making.