The Great British Bake Off

Ultimate baking masterclass with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood Duration: 01:14 Series 2, Masterclass
One minute warning in the layered pastry showstopper challenge Duration: 00:37 Series 2, Episode 7
The ultimate baking masterclass with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood Duration: 01:31 Series 2, Masterclass
15 minute warning on the croquembouche showstopper challenge Duration: 00:57 Series 2, Episode 6
Mel & Sue hurry the 7 bakers as they reach the end of the meringue pie challenge Duration: 01:08 Series 2, Episode 5
The bakers make bread baskets to be filled with their bread rolls for judging Duration: 01:01 Series 2, Episode 3

Would you like to take part in the Great British Bake Off Series 3?

Are you a keen amateur baker? Are you passionate about your hobby? Can you turn out an exceptional celebration cake, mouth-watering pastries or a great loaf of bread?

We're looking for amateur bakers across the country to take part in series three of The Great British Bake Off.

In this series we'll see 12 passionate home bakers take part in a 'bake off' to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battle to be crowned The Great British Bake Off's best amateur baker. Each week will see keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline. Baking could range from brandy snaps, to quiche, to many a baker's nemesis - scones.

If you're interested in taking part and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
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Meet this year's Great British bakers
BEN

Ben is a 31 year old Graphic Designer. He is a former West End performer who has appeared in numerous shows. He has been baking for many years and was first introduced to it by his grandma.
HOLLY

Holly is a Client Services Director currently on maternity leave. She loves cooking and has even made her husband build her extra shelves in her kitchen for her books! Holly is a confident baker but says she struggles with intricate decorations.
IAN

Ian has lived in the UK for 20 years having emigrated from Australia. He works as Head of Fundraising for English Heritage. Ian taught himself to bake 10 years ago and also enjoys working on his allotment and going to farmer’s markets to taste local produce.
Janet

Janet is a well travelled teacher of Modern Languages. She started baking as a teenager and has not stopped since. Janet always has something baked at home ready to offer any guests that drop in. She also enjoys gardening and attending her local Catholic Church.
Jason

Jason is a South London teenager currently studying Civil Engineering. He started baking about seven years ago and is entirely self taught. Jason would love to pursue a career in baking but would like to finish his degree first.
Joanne

Jo is a housewife from Essex. She decided to take part in the programme as she wanted to do something for herself. She has three children and one grandchild. Aside from baking Jo enjoys tennis and walking her dog.
Keith

Keith is a house husband who looks after his son Alfie. When not busy looking after Alfie, Keith is a massive sports fan. He started baking after he met his wife and is especially passionate about bread.
Mary-Anne

Mary-Anne is a very knowledgeable baker who means business. She has three degrees and has lived many countries. She is a housewife and devotes her time to looking after her five year old daughter. Aside from cooking Mary-Anne also enjoys food photography.
ROBERT

Rob, a twenty five year old photographer originally from Preston is very enthusiastic about baking. He enjoys both the technical and creative aspects and has a passion for patisserie. In his spare time Rob enjoys reading and playing the guitar.
SIMON

Simon lives in Nolfolk with his wife and two sons. In the past Simon has had many jobs including serving in the RAF. His hobbies include rugby and martial arts. Simon enjoys baking and considers it a ‘special activity.’
Urvashi

Having previously owed a flower shop Urvashi is now Head of Marketing at a financial company. She decided to enter the Bake Off as one of 40 things to do in her 40th year. She has been enthusiastic about baking for four years now and says she loves the way it smells.
Yasmin

Yasmin lives with her husband and three children in the Wirral. She has had many jobs ranging from a poetry editor to a paramedic and is currently a childminder. When she isn’t baking she enjoys knitting and photography and tries to bake every Sunday with her family.
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