Each week, a baker is eliminated after being judged on their creations.
“We just thought there was something in the village fete baking competition that hadn’t been done.
But it took us a long time to convince anyone else.
It started as a national competition to find Britain’s best amateur baker.
Hadlow is the former controller for BBC2, whereThe Great British Bake Offfirst aired.
Village fetes arecommon outdoor festivalsin Britain.
If you make it through the written portion, there are then multiple rounds of auditions.
Contestant Jordan Foxrevealed the next stepafter the app was a phone call.
From there it gets even more intense.
“More than 12,000 people applied this year.
Everyone sends in a form and we call those who we think are serious bakers.
The show takes over their lives as the filming is done at weekends.
About 300-400 people make it through to the first round of auditions, when they bring two bakes along.
When we’re filming, we’re the equivalent of an annoying child who wants your attention constantly.”
Moore and her team ensure every baker has exactly what they need on the day of baking.
There’s a prep kitchen in the tent with our fridges and flour bins.
In fact, it’s important the contestants have any ingredientsthey need last-minute.
And on the first day, everyone gets an hour practice run-through so they know where everything is.”
Why a Victoria Sponge?
Although it’s simple to make, the recipe isnotorious for being sensitive to cooking times and temperatures.
Manufacturers often use this cake to test their ovens.
Leftovers get devoured
Moore revealed toBBC Good Foodthat the contestantstry all of the bakes.
“It all gets eaten, but in a controlled way.
Then any leftovers go to the crew lunch.
Imdadagreesthat it gets a little crazy.
In the 2012 finale, winner John Waite cooked Italian sausage and roasted vegetable pithivier for the signature challenge.
Berry told him, “I like your sausage.”
Watters was visibly upset at his melted creation, and proceeded to storm off theBBC Oneset and the show.
He was eliminated that episode.
He didn’t blame her though, saying, “I don’t hold any grudge against Diane.
I think it was just done in the heat of the moment.”
Berry also revealed they judge on the events of that particular bake, not the weeks prior.
So how long does it take to determine a winner?
And once a decision took over four hours.
Co-presenter Mel Giedroyc remembers a disagreement from season one.
She revealed toThe Telegraph, “Miranda’s cupcakes.
Basically, Paul insisted that Miranda’s cupcakes were not fanciful enough and Mary said they tasted delightful.
It was like waiting for a new pope.”
But prior to being one of England’s renowned celebrity chefs, Hollywood studied sculpting.
His artistic background was a major asset in helping him achieve a successful baking career.
This left Channel 4 to negotiate and eventually claim the show for a three-series deal.
Unfortunately the show won’t quite be the same.
Paul Hollywood is the only celebrity participantwho agreed to staywithGBBOonce it moves to Channel 4.
Will those be aired on Channel 4?
There’s no official answer yet.
We’ll announce plans in due course, so it could include those, yes.”
Unfortunately it doesn’t have quite the viewership the British version has.
Only 4.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the premiere on December 1, according toThe Telegraph.
