What is The Great British Bake Off about?

The Great British Bake Off, alternatively known as GBBO, is a popular reality television series produced in the United Kingdom. The show is a competition among amateur bakers who participate in a series of challenges to demonstrate their baking skills. Every week, a different baking task is assigned, and contestants are expected to show their creativity, innovation, and expertise in the kitchen. The challenges typically range from traditional British recipes to intricate patisserie and exotic international specialties. The series is judged by experts, typically professional chefs or pastry connoisseurs. Contestants face the risk of elimination after each round of challenges, thereby gradually narrowing down the competition. Every week, one participant is named 'Star Baker', and the performance of the bakers each week influences their progress in the show. The Great British Bake Off offers a unique blend of light-hearted drama, baking virtuosity, and British conviviality, making it a hit among audiences of all ages across the world.

The first episode of The Great British Bake Off aired on August 17, 2010 and the most recent episode to air was on October 27, 2016.