Series 2 poster

Series 2

(2011)

Overview

In this year's series of The Great British Bake Off twelve amateur bakers started the competition and they were gradually eliminated during each round of the contest. Unlike series 1, this year the competition was held in a single location - in the ground of Valentines Mansion, a 17th-century mansion house in Redbridge. In addition to their on-screen presenting roles, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also took over the narration of the show, which in series 1 had been done by Stephen Noonan. Series…

Cast

Mel Giedroyc as Self - Presenter
Mel Giedroyc

as Self - Presenter

Sue Perkins as Self - Presenter
Sue Perkins

as Self - Presenter

Mary Berry as Self - Judge
Mary Berry

as Self - Judge

Paul Hollywood as Self - Judge
Paul Hollywood

as Self - Judge

Episodes

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August 16, 2011

For their first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 24 cupcakes in two hours. They were allowed to make two differ…

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August 23, 2011

The second round of The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, continues in the search for Bri…

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August 30, 2011

The contestants start this week with the signature bake, a free-form flavoured loaf that produces a variety of interest…

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September 6, 2011

The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, is now haf-way through. The bakers take…

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September 13, 2011

The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, reaches the fifth round and everyone is…

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September 20, 2011

The all-lady quarter-final of The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The remaining five ha…

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September 27, 2011

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host the semi-final. After seven weeks of gruelling challenges, the four remaining bakers …

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October 4, 2011

It’s the grand final for the contestants and after seven tough weeks the three finalists face their biggest challenge y…

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October 6, 2011

The ultimate baking masterclass with The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. For the first ti…

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October 13, 2011

The ultimate baking masterclass with The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Mary and Paul ge…

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October 20, 2011

In 2010, talented baking enthusiasts from all over Britain came together to compete in the first ever Great British Bak…