The Great British Bake Off - Specials

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Mary Berry's Perfect Victoria Sandwich

1 - Mary Berry's Perfect Victoria Sandwich

Air Date: August 17, 2010

Red Button Special - Mary Berry presents her recipe for the perfect Victoria Sandwich.

Paul Hollywood's Scones

2 - Paul Hollywood's Scones

Air Date: August 24, 2010

Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for the perfect Scone.

Paul Hollywood's Crispy Cob Loaf

3 - Paul Hollywood's Crispy Cob Loaf

Air Date: August 31, 2010

Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for the perfect Crispy Cob Loaf.

Mary Berry's Hot Lemon Soufflés

4 - Mary Berry's Hot Lemon Soufflés

Air Date: September 7, 2010

Red Button Special - Mary Berry presents her recipe for Hot Lemon Soufflés

Paul Hollywood's Classic Cornish Pasties

5 - Paul Hollywood's Classic Cornish Pasties

Air Date: September 14, 2010

Red Button Special - Paul Hollywood presents his recipe for a Classic Cornish Pasty.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 1

6 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 1

Air Date: January 10, 2012

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 2

7 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 2

Air Date: January 11, 2012

Arlene is amazed when her pastry is described as 'lovely, buttery and short'.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 3

8 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 3

Air Date: January 12, 2012

The challenges include a classic crumble! Coffe and walnut cake and lemon meringue tarts.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 4

9 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off- Episode 4

Air Date: January 13, 2012

The decider for the great sport relief bake off champion 2012

Christmas Masterclass

10 - Christmas Masterclass

Air Date: December 18, 2012

Great British Bake Off Christmas Special

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 1

11 - The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 1

Air Date: January 21, 2013

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 2

12 - The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 2

Air Date: January 22, 2013

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 3

13 - The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 3

Air Date: January 23, 2013

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 4

14 - The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Episode 4

Air Date: January 24, 2013

Easter Masterclass

15 - Easter Masterclass

Air Date: March 26, 2013

Join The Great British Bake Off judges, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood as they showcase some of their favourite Easter recipes. In a step-by-step guide Mary and Paul will show you how to make the ultimate hot cross buns, a classic simnel cake, delicious chocolate custard tarts and a lemon meringue nest.

Christmas Special

16 - Christmas Special

Air Date: December 17, 2013

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry plan for Christmas in a special one-off festive masterclass, sharing their favourite recipes for Christmas classics and some less well-known bakes.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 1

17 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 1

Air Date: January 13, 2014

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 2

18 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 2

Air Date: January 14, 2014

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 3

19 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 3

Air Date: January 15, 2014

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 4

20 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 4

Air Date: January 16, 2014

The Great British Wedding Cake

21 - The Great British Wedding Cake

Air Date: April 20, 2011

Renowned baking writer Mary Berry and professional baker Paul Hollywood explore the history of the Great British wedding cake. They look at its dramatic change through the eras, from the earliest Tudor creation and the extravagant Victorian period, to wartime Britain, the affluent eighties and the present day. Mary and Paul also set the ultimate challenge to the three finalists from 2010's Bake Off, to make and bake two spectacular wedding cakes each, one traditional and one contemporary, in just 16 hours.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 1

33 - The Great Sport Relief Bake Off Episode 1

Air Date: January 27, 2016

Mel Giedroyc hosts this first episode featuring comedian Jason Manford, EastEnders actor Maddy Hill, former England goalkeeper David James and businesswoman Samantha Cameron. The contestants face three challenges - making canapes using rough puff pasty, preparing a Paris-Brest, a French dessert, and finally, creating a 3D cake in the shape of a sporting trophy.

The Great Christmas Bake Off Episode 1

34 - The Great Christmas Bake Off Episode 1

Air Date: December 25, 2016

The tent has been decorated and the invitations have been sent out for two very special Christmas episodes of The Great British Bake Off. Eight bakers of Bake Off past return to the tent to compete once more. In this first episode there's another chance to see Mary-Anne from Series 2, Ali from Series 4, Cathryn from Series 3 and Norman from Series 5. The bakers face three festive challenges, starting with the signature challenge. Paul and Mary want them to make some highly decorative Christmas bakes that require intricate icing. For the technical challenge, Mary has a special present of mystery ingredients and a recipe which, if the bakers follow correctly, will produce a stunning bake, decorated with chocolate snowflakes. And finally there is the showstopper, for which the bakers must produce a festive masterpiece with Christmas theme.

The Great Christmas Bake Off Episode 2

35 - The Great Christmas Bake Off Episode 2

Air Date: December 26, 2016

The tent has been decorated and the invitations have been sent out for two very special Christmas episodes of The Great British Bake Off. Eight bakers of Bake Off past return to the tent to compete once more. In this first episode there's another chance to see Mary-Anne from Series 2, Ali from Series 4, Cathryn from Series 3 and Norman from Series 5. The bakers face three festive challenges, starting with the signature challenge. Paul and Mary want them to make some highly decorative Christmas bakes that require intricate icing. For the technical challenge, Mary has a special present of mystery ingredients and a recipe which, if the bakers follow correctly, will produce a stunning bake, decorated with chocolate snowflakes. And finally there is the showstopper, for which the bakers must produce a festive masterpiece with Christmas theme.