Jess Phillips secures Bake Off victory with ‘feminist cake’
Labour MP Jess Phillips has been named as star baker on the Great Celebrity Bake Off for her “feminist cake”.
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Russell Brand’s biscuit birthing scene wins him star baker on Celebrity Bake Off
Russell Brand has been named star baker on The Great Celebrity Bake Off after crafting a graphic recreation of the birth of his second daughter.
Sandi Toksvig to be made Honorary Fellow by Cambridge University college
Great British Bake Off presenter Sandi Toksvig is to be made an Honorary Fellow by the Cambridge University college where she completed her degree as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Sandi Toksvig says 16,000 people have applied for new series of Bake Off
Great British Bake Off host Sandi Toksvig says that 16,000 people have applied to compete on the new series of the show.
Bake Off finalist steals victory from former winner in tense New Year special
Great British Bake Off finalist Steven Carter-Bailey fended off former winner Candice Brown to claim star baker in the show’s New Year special.
Candice Brown returns to tent in Great New Year’s Bake Off
The Great New Year’s Bake Off will see former winner and fan favourite Candice Brown return to the tent.
Bake Off favourites Andrew and Flo return to compete in Christmas special
The Great Christmas Bake Off will feature four viewer favourites returning to the tent for a festive special.
Sandi Toksvig praises Carrie Gracie for speaking out over unequal pay at the BBC
Sandi Toksvig has praised Carrie Gracie and the 200 female journalists who spoke out against unequal pay at the BBC.
Juliet Stevenson to be given lifetime achievement award by Women in Film and TV
Juliet Stevenson has said she feels “blown away” after being named by Women in Film and TV (WFTV) as the recipient of its lifetime achievement prize.
Gary Lineker to play villain in Sandi Toksvig’s production of Treasure Island
Gary Lineker will show off his best pirate accent as he portrays the villainous Captain Flint in a pre-filmed cameo in a new production of Treasure Island.
Great British Bake Off winner’s series was one of wild highs and extreme lows
Rahul Mandal may have been crowned Great British Bake Off winner in tonight’s dramatic episode, but the research scientist from Rotherham could have easily never made it to the finale.
Which stars will don their aprons for Celebrity Bake Off?
A glittering line-up of stars will take part in next year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Sandi Toksvig: Bake Off judges and hosts to return for third series on Channel 4
The Great British Bake Off’s judges and hosts will return for a third series on Channel 4, Sandi Toksvig has said.
QI host Sandi Toksvig reveals she is paid 40% of what Stephen Fry earned
QI host Sandi Toksvig has revealed she is paid 40% of what the programme’s former host Stephen Fry used to earn for his work on the comedy panel show.
Paul Hollywood confirms vegan week for The Great British Bake Off 2018
Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has confirmed that the programme’s new series will see contestants take on a vegan challenge.
Great British Bake Off 2018: Everything you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about the new series of Great British Bake Off.
The Great British Tat Off: TV presenter Sandi Toksvig gets inked
The Great British Bake Off host Sandi Toksvig has revealed she has had her first tattoo done, at the age of 60.
Celebrities join Sarah Brown on Scottish charity hike
Charity campaigner Sarah Brown will be joined by celebrities on a 117-mile hike to raise money for girls’ education.
Bake Off stars recreate East 17’s Stay Another Day music video
The stars of The Great British Bake Off have recreated a classic Christmas music video to promote the programme’s seasonal specials.
Prue Leith and Mary Berry will wear matching aprons to cook Christmas lunch
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has said she will wear an apron emblazoned with the words ‘What would Mary do?’ to cook Christmas lunch.
Sandi Toksvig encourages people to speak out against sexual harassment
Presenter Sandi Toksvig has encouraged victims of sexual harassment to speak out, saying: “Secrets are a cancer of the soul”.
QI host Sandi Toksvig calls for more women to take over panel shows
QI presenter Sandi Toksvig called for more women on panel shows to balance out “testosterone-fuelled jokes”.
Sophie officially crowned GBBO winner after showstopping final
Impressive amateur baker Sophie Faldo has officially been crowned winner of The Great British Bake Off 2017 after a tense final showdown.
Channel 4’s first Great British Bake Off prepares to crown winner
Great British Bake Off finalist Steven Carter-Bailey has said he does not think his life “will ever be normal again” as the first series to air on Channel 4 prepares to crown its winner.
Sandi Toksvig: Being QI host means I can’t be naughty
Sandi Toksvig has said being the host of QI means she is not able to be “naughty”, but that she can “behave appallingly” when she is a guest on other shows.
Sandi Toksvig in tears again as she remembers saying goodbye to Bake Off’s Julia
The Great British Bake Off presenter Sandi Toksvig broke down in tears all over again as she remembered the hearbtreaking moment she told young hopeful Julia that she had been eliminated from the show.
Channel 4 sends touching message to family of TV ‘legend’ William G Stewart
Channel 4 has sent warm wishes to the family of “broadcasting legend” William G Stewart, who has died at the age of 84.
Sandi Toksvig remembers ‘lovely’ and ‘professional’ William G Stewart
TV’s Sandi Toksvig has praised the “lovely” and “consummate professional” presenter, William G Stewart, who has died aged 84.
Phallic-shaped snail bread leaves Bake Off judges in hysterics
A snail-shaped loaf that took on a rather risque shape left judge Paul Hollywood in fits of giggles as The Great British Bake Off tackled bread week.
Great British Bake Off is a ratings success for Channel 4
The Great British Bake Off’s debut on Channel 4 attracted a bigger audience than any of the show’s launch episodes on BBC Two – but was well down on last year’s opener on BBC One.