The Great British Bake Off
Seen it?2010 | 7 seasons | 60 min | Reality
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (88 on Metacritic) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 89 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 89 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This British television baking competition selects from amongst its competitors the best amateur baker. The series is credited with reinvigorating interest in baking throughout the UK, and many of its participants, including winners, have gone on to start a career based on baking.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA TV Awards: Features. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Competition Series. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 1 is the high point.
Series 12010 · 6 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Series 22011 · 11 episodesNot rated yet
- Series 32012 · 14 episodesNot rated yet
- Series 42013 · 15 episodesNot rated yet
- Series 52014 · 16 episodesNot rated yet
Series 62015 · 16 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday- Series 72016 · 11 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
- Mel GiedroycSelf - Presenter
- Sue PerkinsSelf - Presenter
- Mary BerrySelf - Judge
- Paul HollywoodSelf - Judge