The Great British Bake Off: Series 3
Entering its tenth year to celebrate a decade in the iconic white tent, the series features the return of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith alongside hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig. To mark the milestone, the competition introduces a baker's dozen consisting of thirteen new amateur bakers. These contestants compete in thirty new challenges as they strive to prove their baking skills and impress the judges,
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent to prove their baking skills.
- Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith evaluate the contestants in the tent.
- Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig serve as the hosts of the series.
- Contenders face off in various challenges with the ultimate goal of being crowned the winner.
Season overview
Entering its tenth year to celebrate a decade in the iconic white tent, the series features the return of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith alongside hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig. To mark the milestone, the competition introduces a baker's dozen consisting of thirteen new amateur bakers. These contestants compete in thirty new challenges as they strive to prove their baking skills and impress the judges, all united in their aim to determine who will be named the ultimate winner of the season.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Cake Week
Aug 27, 2019 · 67 min
The series gets underway with cake week - during which two of the bakers will be sent home. The first stage of the challenge features a fruit cake, while the technical is a retro c
Biscuit Week
Sep 3, 2019 · 56 min
It's crunch time with Biscuit Week, starting off with a luxurious chocolate coated signature bake, then a snack with family significance for Paul and an eye-catching showstopper.
Bread Week
Sep 10, 2019 · 57 min
The bakers tackle a signature bake designed to be shared; a deceptively simple summer staple in the Technical; and an ambitious Showstopper.
Dairy Week
Sep 17, 2019 · 57 min
Prue and Paul set some tricky challenges for the remaining bakers, including a Technical that dates back to Henry VIII and a Showstopper that's usually found at Indian weddings.
The Roaring Twenties
Sep 24, 2019 · 57 min
The challenges inspired by the roaring twenties include a slapstick Signature and a tiered Showstopper special.
Dessert Week
Oct 1, 2019 · 57 min
The cake layers stack up in an elegant and challenging bake. There's also a spherical celebration cake and a Technical where success lies in precise decoration.
Festival Week
Oct 8, 2019 · 57 min
The bakers draw inspiration from around the world, including something deep fried and Italian, and a spectacular Indonesian celebration cake.
Pastry Week
Oct 15, 2019 · 57 min
The remaining bakers have their knowledge of pastry tested to the max with a savoury take on a French classic, a multi-layered Moroccan Technical, and a towering Showstopper.
Semi-Final - Patisserie Week
Oct 22, 2019 · 57 min
It's the semi-final, and the remaining bakers are tested on their patisserie skills, with a domed Signature dish, a towering Technical and a display case Showstopper
The Final
Oct 29, 2019 · 56 min
The stakes couldn't be higher as Paul and Prue set three challenges that test every aspect of the bakers' skills. Who will be crowned 2019's Bake Off champion?