Your ultimate guide to The Great British Bake Off 2020
There will be Christmas and New Year specials!
Last updated 13th Jul 2021
The 2020 series of The Great British Bake Off really has been the entertainment we all needed to save 2020. With this year's contestants battling it out for 10 weeks to be crowned Bake Off champion of 2020, the final took place on Tuesday 24th November!
Now, The Great British Bake-Off have confirmed the Christmas and New Year specials line-up and they include some of our favourites.
For the Christmas Eve episode, judges Paul Leith and Paul Hollywood, will be joined by presenters Matt Lucas and Tom Allen, from a Bake-Off Extra slice, who is filling in for Noel Fielding. Each episode will see four bakers return and battle it out for star baker.
Then, returning to the tent on New Year’s Day is Rahul Mandal, Helena Garcia, Henry Bird and Nancy Birthwhistle.
Taking a look back at this year's series, hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding helped put a smile on our faces, whilst judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith gave their professional opinions on the weird and wonderful creations.
Now that the 2020 series is over, here's a recap of everything you need to know about Bake Off 2020...
Who won Bake Off 2020?
19-year-old university student Peter Sawkins was crowned the 2020 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Peter, a Bake Off superfan, become the youngest ever person to win the show when he was crowned the winner ahead of Dave and Laura.
Speaking after his victory, Peter said, “I wanted this a lot, when I was 12 I was watching repeats of Bake Off back to back, and it got me into baking big time.
"I am a Bake Off nerd, and I think 12-year-old Peter would be in awe, and just the most excited giddy kid. I am that excited giddy kid right now.”
Who was in the Bake Off final?
12 new contestants were announced for the 2020 series, including a radiographer, an accountant, and a bronze resin sculptor.
However, only three bakers made it to the final, Peter, Dave and Laura.
When was the Bake Off final?
The Bake Off final took place on Tuesday 24th November 2020.
Check out the most tear-jerking moments from the Bake Off 2020 final:
1) Noel consoling Laura
Laura had a habit throughout Bake Off 2020 of tending to have a mini breakdown when things didn't go as she planned. When her pastry slice melted in the summer heat, Laura took herself off for a moment - but Noel came to console her, telling her about tennis legend Bjorn Borg and encouraging her to put it behind her and focus on the upcoming tasks. Aww!
2) Peter being a bake off super fan
As Peter is the youngest person ever to win Bake Off at 19, we saw throwback photos of the student from his childhood, showing how his love for being had been inspired by watching the show as a youngster - what a lovely full circle moment for him!
3) Peter telling his family about his win
When a contestant wins Star Baker, it's always a sweet moment - so revealing that they've won is a million times more heartwarming! Peter's incredulous announcement to his family was met with screams of delight that could melt even the coldest of ice cream cakes.
4) Prue thinking of Peter like her grandson
Fans of the show were shocked when Prue revealed her age in an episode a few weeks back, with the revelation that she's 80 really leaving us in awe. But in a cute moment last night, Prue joked that she looked on Peter as a sort of grandson, adding that she was really chuffed for him.
5) Peter not telling his housemates he'd won
It's a miracle to us that those in the Bake Off can keep shtum, but for Peter to keep quiet about his big win whilst at university is astonishing! In the credits, it was revealed that his housemates were finding out with the rest of us as the show went out... Amazing.
6) Dave's baby
Another credits scene saw Dave introduce his baby Ronnie, having spoken about the upcoming birth of his first child throughout the show. An adorable video saw Dave with his son resting on his chest - and honestly, we melted faster than a chocolate challenge in the Bake Off tent. Since then, Dave has shared a snap of baby Ronnie holding a whisk in his tiny hand - aww!
Luis Troyano
In a truly touching moment, the Bake Off producers took the time to remember Luis Troyano, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Luis competed in the fifth series in 2014, making it to the final.
How can I watch Bake Off?
The 2020 series of The Great British Bake Off is now finished. However, if you missed any episodes, you can also watch the show on catch up on All 4's on demand service.
Who presents Bake Off?
Noel Fielding was back to present the show for another year, but this year he was joined by comedian Matt Lucas, after he was announced as Sandi Toksvig's replacement when she made the decision to leave the show earlier this year.
Speaking about joining the popular show, Matt said, “I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television. I can’t wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.
“And bearing in mind my love of cake, I’ve already ordered some much larger trousers in anticipation. See you in the tent!”
Who are the judges on Bake Off?
The lovely Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith were back for the 2020 series to give their expertise to the aspiring bakers.
Who has been eliminated from Bake Off so far?
Week One: Loriea
Week Two: Makbul
Week Three: Rowan
Week Four: Sura
Week Five: Loreia
Week Six: Mark L
Week Seven: Lottie
Week Eight: Marc
Week Nine: Hermine
Final: Laura and Dave
Dave
Age: 30
Occupation: Armoured Guard
Hometown: Hampshire
Laura
Age: 31
Occupation: Digital Manager
Hometown: Kent
Peter
Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Edinburgh
Hermine
Age: 39
Occupation: Accountant
Hometown: London
Marc
Age: 51
Occupation: Bronze Resin Sculptor
Hometown: Cornwall
Lottie
Age: 31
Occupation: Pantomime Producer
Hometown: West Sussex
Mark
Age: 32
Occupation: Project Manager
Hometown: Liverpool
Linda
Age: 61
Occupation: Retired
Hometown: East Sussex
Sura
Age: 31
Occupation: Pharmacy Dispenser
Hometown: London
Loriea
Age: 27
Occupation: Radiographer
Hometown: Durham
Mak - Eliminated second
Age: 51
Occupation: Accountant
Hometown: Greater Manchester
Rowan - Eliminated third
Age: 55
Occupation: Music Teacher
Hometown: Worcestershire
Who has been named Star Baker on Bake Off so far?
Week One: Peter
Week Two: Dave
Week Three: Marc
Week Four: Mark L
Week Five: Laura
Week Six: Lottie
Week Seven: Hermine
Week Eight: Hermine
Week Nine: Peter
Is there a trailer for The Great British Bake Off?
Released at the beginning of September, the advert shows families across the nation panicking after finding out there are no packs of baking flour available in any local supermarkets or shops - a tongue-in-cheek reference to the lack of flour on the nation's shop shelves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The characters can be heard shouting, "But it's my mum's wedding", while another exclaims, 'But it's my son's bar mitzvah!"
The protagonist in the advert, a young boy attempting to find flour for his grandma, ends up buying the last bag, and rushes on his pushbike to give it to her. The narrator then cheekily says, "phew!", before teasing the show will return "soon."
Who has won Bake Off in the past?
There's now been 11 winners of Bake Off since the show first hit our screens back in 2010. Check out what all of the previous winners are up to now.