Episode
The Great British Bake Off: Cake Week
Overview
Bake Off is back, as 12 new bakers make their way into a brand-new bubble. The bakers tackle mini rolls, a nostalgic teatime classic, and cakes that defy the laws of physics.
Details
- Series
- The Great British Bake Off
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2021-09-21
- Runtime
- 67 min
Episode context
Cake Week is Episode 1 in Series 5 of The Great British Bake Off. It aired on 2021-09-21. The runtime is 67 min.
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Episode 7: Caramel Week
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Episode 8: Free From Week
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Episode 9: Patisserie Week
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