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Bake Off 2019 start date revealed – here’s when the show returns as well as line-up details
VIEWERS of The Great British Bake Off are eagerly awaiting the anticipated return of their favourite baking competition THIS TUESDAY.
But who are this year's chosen bakers hoping to be crowned the GBBO 2019 winner? We've got everything you need to know...
When does the Great British Bake Off 2019 start?
The Great British Bake Off 2019 will return THIS TUESDAY (August 27, 2019) at 8pm on Channel 4.
The show will run for 10 consecutive weeks.
The final is likely to be on November 5, 2019 - but this is still to be confirmed.
If you miss the hour and half long episode you can catch it on Channel 4+1 or the .
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Who's in The Great British Bake Off line-up?
This year's Bake Off is unveiling a baker's dozen of contestants.
Baking hopefuls taking part in the new series include online project manager Helena, student Henry and marketing consultant Priya.
And of course Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig are returning as presenters, along with judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.
A full list of this year's line-up can be found here.
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What is The Great British Bake Off prize?
You may be shocked to know that there isn’t actually a prize to be won when competing in The Great British Bake Off... rather the prize of pride!
Fans of the show know that the winner is usually presented with flowers and a cake stand, which sounds pretty underwhelming after all their toil in the kitchen.
However, it’s commonly known that the winners of the show often go on to make a fortune from endorsement deals, sponsorship and appearances - so it's not all bad really!
Plus is there anything that beats the accolade of being the best baker? Nope, thought not...
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Who won last year's The Great British Bake Off?
Research scientist Rahul Mandal, 32, was the 2018 Bake Off winner.
He overcame two disasters - an icing explosion and a shattered mixing bowl - in the final to win the show.
After winning the show Rahul was signed as a columnist for The Times Magazine, as part of their Saturday supplement.
You can also find him regularly cooking on This Morning.
The talented baker grew up in Kolkata, India, and moved to the UK to study when he was 23.
He considers his baking style to be East-meets-West and enjoys making sure his creations are structurally elegant.
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