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SummaryAmateur bakers are judged each week in three baking challenges: a signature bake, a technical round and the showstopper round in the British competitive reality series first hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood were the original judges from series/season 1-5. Prue Leith took over from Mary Berry beginning with ser... Read More

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Season 5

17 Seasons

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Aug 6, 2014

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Episode 1 • Aug 6, 2014 • 53 m

Cakes

The 12 new contestants face their first challenge - cake. They must make a signature cake, Mary Berry's cherry cake, and a show-stopping set of miniature cakes.

Episode 2 • Aug 13, 2014 • 58 m

Biscuits

The bakers make a biscuit that complements cheese, Florentines, and a three-dimensional scene constructed entirely out of biscuits.

Episode 3 • Aug 20, 2014 • 58 m

Bread

The competition continues with the bakers making rye rolls, Paul's ciabatta, and a filled centerpiece loaf.

Episode 4 • Aug 27, 2014 • 57 m

Desserts

The contestants bake saucy puddings, Mary Berry's tiramisu cake, and a show-stopping baked Alaska.

Episode 5 • Sep 3, 2014 • 58 m

Pies & Tarts

The contestants bake a custard tart, mini pear pies, and a three-tiered pie.

Episode 6 • Sep 10, 2014 • 58 m

European Cakes

Episode 7 • Sep 17, 2014 • 57 m

Pastry

The bakers must make a dozen savory parcel pastries, kouign-amann, and two dozen éclairs.

Episode 8 • Sep 24, 2014 • 56 m

Advanced Dough

Episode 9 • Oct 1, 2014 • 58 m

Patisserie: The Semi Final

Episode 10 • Oct 8, 2014 • 59 m

The Final

Episode 11 • Oct 12, 2014

Class of 2013

Episode 12 • Oct 9, 2014 • 58 m

Masterclass 1

Episode 13 • Oct 10, 2014 • 58 m

Masterclass 2

Mary shows you how to bake Layered Tiramisu Cake and Neapolitan Baked Alaska. Paul shows you how to bake Ciabatta, Roquefort and Walnut Loaf and Chocolate Volcano Fondants.

Episode 14 • Oct 15, 2014 • 58 m

Masterclass 3

Mary shows you how to bake Swirling Chocolate and Orange Tart, Swedish Prinsesstarta and a Two-Tiered Dobos Torte. Paul shows you how to bake Mini Sausage Plaits and sweet Kouign Amann.

Episode 15 • Oct 16, 2014 • 58 m

Masterclass 4

Mary shows you how to bake Lemon Éclairs, Raspberry Éclairs, Double Chocolate Entremets. Paul shows you how to bake Cherry and Chocolate Loaf, Povitica and Raspberry and Chocolate Doughnuts.

Episode 16 • Dec 16, 2014 • 59 m

Christmas Masterclass

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Sep 3, 2025

Entertainment Weekly

This very British series is refreshing in that it's actually about the food; watching a dozen hopefuls bake up trifles while maintaining their dignity turns out to be a delight. [26 Dec 2014/2 Jan 2015, p.113]

Sep 3, 2025

New York Daily News

Even when some of the results are rather shoddy, there is no humiliation. The judges limit themselves to a sympathetic, albeit honest, assessment. .... The filming is superb, and the baked goods look delectable. Plus, cooking for Mary Berry is a lot easier on the digestion than cooking for Gordon Ramsay. [26 Dec 2014