IT’S TIME TO SEE THOSE SOGGY BOTTOMS!

Yep, the Great British Bake Off is back!

If you’re like the 15 million viewers who tuned in last year, you’ll be eagerly awaiting the new series, and the good news is it’s nearly here.

Paul Hollywood
 
 Paul Hollywood (& someone else you might recognise)

When does the next series of GBBO start?

Early August 2016 on BBC1

When was the 1st series of GBBO?

2010

Who’s won in each series?

In order from 2010 – present:

Edd Kimber
 
 Joanne Wheatley
 
 John Whaite
 
 Frances Quinn
 
 Nancy Birtwhistle
 
 Nadiya Hussain
 
 How many people watched it when it first came out?

Just under 3 million people on BBC2 (i.e. 1/5th of the number who watched it last year!)

What have the winners been doing since they were on the show?

Good question – more like, what haven’t they been doing?! If they’re not showcasing their talents at one of the BBC Good Food Shows, most of them have written cookbooks.

Edd Kimber – The Boy Who Bakes

Joanne Wheatley – A Passion For Baking

John Whaite Bakes At Home

Frances Quinn – Quintessential Baking

Nadiya Hussain – Nadiya’s Kitchen

Where can I find out more about the show?

Just click here for the BBC’s GBBO page.

So what are you waiting for? Get your bake on!

Do you love GBBO? What’s your favourite thing about it? Do share below!