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.
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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!