We're halfway through the series and the remaining 8 bakers are being watched ever closer by Paul and Mary, as this week we see tray bakes in the signature, tuiles in the technical and biscuit towers in the showstopper. Only 7 can get through to next week and one step closer to the treasured Bake Off final. Join Sarah, Jane, Howard and Dan for Bake with a Legend's Series 4 Throwback Podcast as they spill the tea and discuss biscuits. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this ..read more

With nine remaining bakers, the pressure is on to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom in Pies and Tarts week. The challenges being faced this week are: a double crusted fruit pie, egg custard tarts and a fiendish filo showstopper pie. Will their custards have the right amount of wobble? Will their fillings be flavourful? Does anyone besides Ali hate apple pie!? Join Sarah, Jane, Dan and Howard in our Season 4 throwback podcast as they discuss the pitfalls of pie week and wonder how much nutmeg is too much. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great f ..read more

It’s dessert week in the tent and Paul and Mary have set some custard-tastic challenges for the bakers this week: a trifle signature, a floating island technical and a petit four showstopper. Join Dan, Howard, Jane and Sarah for another series 4 throwback episode as they discuss the infamous Custardgate ‘scandal’ and find out where Mary Berry likes to spin her sugar.  The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be baking along with season 4 and teachi ..read more

It's week two in the tent and the bakers are put to the test baking breadsticks, English muffins and decorative loaves. Under the watchful eyes of Paul and Mary, the bakers tackle bread week as they create their signature, technical and showstopper challenges and try not to crumb-le under the pressure. Join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane for another episode of The Bake Down's season 4 throwback as we discover who's bake was on the rise and who was toast. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every ..read more

Let's start at the very beginning...cake week. 2013 saw a baker's dozen enter the tent for the first time and there was plenty of drama to go round with deflated angel food cakes, melting chocolate and lots of work for the tent paramedic! Join host Sarah and our trio of Bake Down panellists Jane Beedle, Dan Beasley-Harling and Howard Middleton to discuss the rises and falls of cake week from season four. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be bakin ..read more

The Bake Down is back but we bring you a little something special this year: we will be heading back to 2013 and reviewing The Great British Bake Off season 4 (or season 2 in the US.) We'll be reviewing each episode, week by week, and looking back at the brilliant bakes brough to us by the class of 2013. For this introductory episode, Bake Down host Sarah will be talking to Mr Custardgate himself, Howard Middleton and discussing applications, filming in the tent and being recognised as a TV star. Full episodes of The Bake Down will be brought to you every week, with Sarah, Howard and, of cours ..read more

Happy New Year listeners! The first Bake Off of 2023 brings us some famous faces from seasons past: Chigs Parmar, Manon Lagreve, Anthony Amourdoux and Lottie Bedlow. The bakers are given some fantastic festive challenges to ring in the New Year: a savoury Wellington signature, a vegan Baked Alaska technical and a Buche de Noel entremets showstopper. Will they be able to relive their tent triumphs and banish their baking faux-pas of previous years? Join Dan, Howard, Jane and Sarah to beat the January Blues with another episode of The Bake Down. Remember here at Bake With A Legend we are still ..read more

Merry Christmas everyone! The Bake Down Bunch are back with a special Christmas episode. It's time once again to induct 5 new celebrity bakers into the Bake Off tent, taking on a festive signature, technical and show-stopper to try and win the title of Christmas Star Baker 2022. This year, to mark the anniversary of Channel 4, we see entertainment icons Terry Christian, Claire Sweeney, Gaby Roslin, Miquita Oliver and Sir Tony Robinson take to their benches and attempt pastry, meringue and some rather oddly shaped baubles... Remember here at Bake With A Legend we are still having great fun hos ..read more

***As mentioned at the start of the podcast we'd love you to join our free webinar on Saturday 26th November (9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm UK.) The brilliant Dan Beasley Harling (GBBO series 9) will be teaching live from London, all the skills you need to master his delicious Pumkin Spice Whoopie Pies. Click here to sign up, it's completely free.*** It's week 10 and our intrepid three final bakers have three final bakes to complete: a picnic signature, a summery technical and a worldly showstopper. With three such strong bakers left in the tent, it's going to be a tough final, so join Jan ..read more

Our fantastic five face pastry in the tent this week with Paul and Prue keeping their beady eyes open for laminated layers and soggy bottoms! The bakers have to tackle a puff pastry signature, a fried pastry technical and a pie scene showstopper. Who will survive to the semi-finals and who will flake and crumble under the pressure? Join Howard, Jane, Dan and Sarah as they discuss pastry week and the mystery of the disappearing spring roll... We are still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend and this year we are offering a virtual class of either the signat ..read more