---
title: "The Great Australian Bake Off"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-australian-bake-off-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 58779
imdb_id: "tt2569326"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 10
episodes_count: 88
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Great Australian Bake Off (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-australian-bake-off-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Great Australian Bake Off is a television series first released in 2013. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by Nine Network, LifeStyle, Lifestyle FOOD. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 10 seasons and 88 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Bakers battle through intense challenges to earn Australia’s top home baker title."

### Why Watch
- Impressive variety of baked goods
- High-stakes elimination format
- Showcases home baking talent

### Caveats & Content Note
- Grueling challenges may feel intense
- Focus is solely on baking
- Tone & Suitability: The series is family‑friendly, featuring upbeat competition without graphic or mature content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, culinary, high-pressure, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4 | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Claire Hooper** as *Herself - Host*
- **Mel Buttle** as *Herself - Host*
- **Matt Moran** as *Himself - Judge*
- **Maggie Beer** as *Herself - Host*
- **Natalie Tran** as *Herself - Host*
- **Darren Purchese** as *Himself - Judge*
- **Rachel Khoo** as *Herself - Judge*
- **Tom Walker** as *Himself - Host*
- **Cal Wilson** as *Herself - Host*
- **Shane Jacobson** as *Himself - Host*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of The Great Australian Bake Off?
Home bakers compete in a series of elimination challenges, creating cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, bread, biscuits and desserts.

### Q: When did the series first air?
The show premiered in 2013.

### Q: What type of baking does the competition cover?
Contestants bake a wide range of items including cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, bread, biscuits and other desserts.

### Q: What is at stake for the competitors?
The winner is crowned Australia’s Best Home Baker.

### Q: What genre does the series belong to?
It is a reality television competition.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Great Australian Bake Off — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/58779)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*