“The Great British Baking Show” makes U.S. premiere on PBS tonight

Following its huge success in the U.K. (where it is known as The Great British Bake Off and has become the highest-rated food show ever made in Britain), The Great British Baking Show is crossing the pond for 10 weeks starting tonight on PBS.

The competition series features 12 passionate amateur bakers whose goal is to be the U.K.’s best. The series follows the trials and tribulations of the competitors — young and old, from diverse backgrounds across Britain — as they work to prove their baking prowess. Each week, the bakers tackle a different skill, the difficulty of which increases as the competition unfolds.

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Renowned British bakers Mary Berry, the U.K.’s “doyenne of baking” and a leading cookbook writer, and Paul Hollywood, one of Britain’s top artisan bakers, serve as the series’ judges. Together with hosts and comic foils Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, Berry and Hollywood search for the country’s best amateur bakers by testing their competitors’ skills on cakes, breads, pastries and desserts of all kinds, ultimately crowning a winner after 10 weeks of competition.

PBS is presenting the BBC’s recent fifth season of the series, which received both critical and audience acclaim for its quick pace, lively comedic tone and competitor diversity.

In each episode, the challenges come in three categories: the Signature Bake that tests the bakers’ personality, creative flair and baking ability; the Technical Bake, when bakers are given one basic recipe, with the same ingredients and instructions, but no other guidance; and the Showstopper Bake, in which the competitors showcase their depth of skill and talent. In this category, judges seek the most impressive and elaborate creations — which must taste first-class, too.

The Great British Baking Show premieres Dec. 28 at 8pm ET on PBS (check local listings).

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  1. Just watched the great british baking show and loved it.Also liked the bakers, especially kate very good looking baker, she can bake for me anytime.Good show

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