The Great British Bake Off: Series 2
In this year's series of The Great British Bake Off, twelve amateur bakers started the competition out of three and a half thousand applicants. The contestants were gradually eliminated during each round of the contest. Unlike the previous series, the competition was held in a single location in the grounds of Valentines Mansion, which is a seventeenth-century mansion house in Redbridge. Each episode was filmed over
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The television baking competition selects the best amateur baker from among its competitors.
- Ten home bakers took part in the first series to test their baking skills.
- The first series of the program first aired on BBC Two on August 17, 2010.
- Stephen Noonan previously handled the narration of the show during the first series.
Season overview
In this year's series of The Great British Bake Off, twelve amateur bakers started the competition out of three and a half thousand applicants. The contestants were gradually eliminated during each round of the contest. Unlike the previous series, the competition was held in a single location in the grounds of Valentines Mansion, which is a seventeenth-century mansion house in Redbridge. Each episode was filmed over the course of two fourteen-hour days. Alongside their on-screen presenting roles, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins took over the narration of the show, a duty previously handled by Stephen Noonan in the first series. Additionally, series two introduced the star baker award to recognize the most impressive performer each week.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Cupcakes Week
Aug 16, 2011 · 60 min
For their first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 24 cupcakes in two hours. They were allowed to make two different types of cupcakes. For the technical challenge, the baker
Tarts Week
Aug 23, 2011 · 60 min
The second round of The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, continues in the search for Britain's best amateur baker. Eleven bakers remain and this time
Bread Week
Aug 30, 2011 · 60 min
The contestants start this week with the signature bake, a free-form flavoured loaf that produces a variety of interesting results, including a combination of chocolate and onion.
Biscuits Week
Sep 6, 2011 · 60 min
The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, is now haf-way through. The bakers take on biscuits and these bite-sized, delicate delights prove to
Pies Week
Sep 13, 2011 · 60 min
The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, reaches the fifth round and everyone is out to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom as the seven remaining
Desserts Week
Sep 20, 2011 · 60 min
The all-lady quarter-final of The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The remaining five have to impress with their dessert skills. As usual starting wi
Patisserie Week
Sep 27, 2011 · 60 min
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host the semi-final. After seven weeks of gruelling challenges, the four remaining bakers must prove they are worth a place in the final. To begin, th
The Final
Oct 4, 2011 · 60 min
It’s the grand final for the contestants and after seven tough weeks the three finalists face their biggest challenge yet – baking for The Great British Bake Off’s street party. T
Masterclass
Oct 6, 2011 · 60 min
The ultimate baking masterclass with The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. For the first time ever, Mary and Paul get behind the workstations and bake.
Masterclass
Oct 13, 2011 · 60 min
The ultimate baking masterclass with The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Mary and Paul get behind the workstations and bake. The programme revisits th
Series 1 Revisited
Oct 20, 2011 · 60 min
In 2010, talented baking enthusiasts from all over Britain came together to compete in the first ever Great British Bake Off. Over six challenging weeks 10 bakers battled it out un