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Series 1 of '''''[[The Great British Bake Off]]''''', aired on [[BBC 2]] saw ten home bakers take part in a bake-off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off’s best amateur baker. Each week the nationwide tour saw keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline. The rounds took place in various locations across the UK following a theme, for example, the episode on puddings would take place in [[Bakewell]], bread baking would take place near [[Sandwich, Kent|Sandwich]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetvdb.com/?tab=series&id=184871 |title= |
Series 1 of '''''[[The Great British Bake Off]]''''', aired on [[BBC 2]] saw ten home bakers take part in a bake-off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off’s best amateur baker. Each week the nationwide tour saw keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline. The rounds took place in various locations across the UK following a theme, for example, the episode on puddings would take place in [[Bakewell]], bread baking would take place near [[Sandwich, Kent|Sandwich]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetvdb.com/?tab=series&id=184871 |title=The Great British Bake Off |work=TVDb.com }}</ref><ref name="telegraph 2012">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/9411189/Behind-the-scenes-at-the-Great-British-Bake-Off.html |title=Behind the scenes at the Great British Bake-Off |author=Sarah Stephens |date= 14 Aug 2012 |work=The Daily Telegraph }}</ref> This first series had a voiceover by Stephen Noonan; for the subsequent series this role was taken by the on-screen presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The competition was won by Edd Kimber.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/8946630/Edd-Kimber-the-great-British-baker.html |title=Edd Kimber: the great British baker |author= Sarah Rainey |work=The Daily Telegraph |date= 9 December 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-man-wins-BBCs-Great.6546522.jp |title=Leeds man wins BBC's Great British Bake-Off |journal=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |date=23 September 2010 |author=Aisha Iqbal}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8409702.Baker_Edd_rises_to_the_top/ |journal=[[Bradford Telegraph and Argus]] |title=Thackley baker Edd Kimber wins BBC TV's Great British Bake Off |date=23 September 2010 |author= Emma Clayton}}</ref> |
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== The Bakers == |
== The Bakers == |
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Revision as of 07:07, 11 October 2013
| The Great British Bake Off series 1 | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Mel Giedroyc Sue Perkins |
| Judges | Mary Berry Paul Hollywood |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Anna Beattie Richard McKerrow |
| Production locations | Cotswolds Scone Palace Sarre Windmill, Kent Bakewell Mousehole Fulham Palace |
| Editor | Victoria Watson |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Love Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 17 August – 21 September 2010 |
Series 1 of The Great British Bake Off, aired on BBC 2 saw ten home bakers take part in a bake-off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off’s best amateur baker. Each week the nationwide tour saw keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline. The rounds took place in various locations across the UK following a theme, for example, the episode on puddings would take place in Bakewell, bread baking would take place near Sandwich.[1][2] This first series had a voiceover by Stephen Noonan; for the subsequent series this role was taken by the on-screen presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The competition was won by Edd Kimber.[3][4][5]
The Bakers
| Baker | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annetha Mills | 31 | Full Time Mum | Romford, Essex |
| David Chambers | 31 | Entrepreneur | Milton Keynes |
| Edward Kimber | 24 | Bradford | |
| Jasminder Randhawa | 45 | Assistant Credit Control Manager | Birmingham |
| Jonathan Shepherd | 25 | Research Analyst | St Albans |
| Lea Harris | 51 | Midlothian, Scotland | |
| Louise Brimelow | 44 | Manchester | |
| Mark Whithers | 48 | Bus Driver | South Wales |
| Miranda Gore Browne | 37 | Midhurst, West Sussex | |
| Ruth Clemens | 31 | Poynton, Cheshire |
Results summary
| Elimination chart | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Edd Kimber | Winner | |||||
| Ruth Clemens | Runner Up | |||||
| Miranda Gore Browne | Third place | |||||
| Jasminder Randhawa | OUT | |||||
| David Chambers | OUT | |||||
| Jonathan Shepherd | OUT | |||||
| Annetha Mills | OUT | |||||
| Louise Brimelow | OUT | |||||
| Lea Harris | OUT | |||||
| Mark Whithers | OUT | |||||
Colour key:
- – Baker got through to the next round
- – Baker was eliminated
- – Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated
- – Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week
- – Baker was the series runner-up
- – Baker was the series winner
Episodes
- Baker eliminated Winner
Episode 1: Cakes
| Baker | Signature (Cake) |
Technical (Victoria Sandwich) |
Showstopper (Chocolate celebration cake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annetha | Light Jamaican Black Cake with Strawberries and Cream |
2 | |
| David | Chocolate Orange Cake | 3 | Black Forest Floor Gateaux with Chocolate Leaves, Chocolate Mushrooms and Fallen Fruit |
| Edd | Caramel Cinnamon and Banana Cake | 1 | |
| Jasminder | Hummingbird Cake with fresh Mango and Passion Fruit |
N/A | |
| Jonathan | Carrot Cake with Lime and Cream Cheese Icing |
9 | |
| Lea | Cranberry and Pistachio with Orange Flower Water Icing |
10 | Chocolate, Raspberries and Cream with Fresh Fruit |
| Louise | Carrot and Orange Cake | N/A | 'Never Fail' Chocolate Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit |
| Mark | Sticky Marmalade Tea Loaf | N/A | Chocolate and Beetroot Cake |
| Miranda | Brownie Meringue Cake with Raspberry Cream |
8 | Chocolate Fudge Cake |
| Ruth | Lemon Drizzle Cake with Fresh Cream and freshly made Lemon Curd |
N/A | Chocolate Sponge wrapped in a Chocolate Collar with white and Dark Chocolate Truffles |
Episode 2: Biscuits
Scone Palace, Perthshire
| Baker | Signature (Biscuits) |
Technical (Scones) |
Showstopper (Petit fours; Meringues, Choux pastry and Macarons) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annetha | Rose Petal Shortbread | 7 | |
| David | Cheddar Cheese and Rosemary Oatcakes | 8 | Choux Swans and Profiteroles |
| Edd | Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | 6 | |
| Jasminder | Millionaires' Shortbread | 2 | Meringues with Chocolate and Space Dust Coffee flavoured Choux Buns |
| Jonathan | Ginger and Honey Cookies | 1 | Meringue with Whiskey Cream |
| Louise | Stained Glass Window Shortbread | 4 | Strawberry and Cream Meringues |
| Miranda | Iced Vanilla Biscuits | 3 | Pistachio Macarons |
| Ruth | Peanut Shortbread with Salted Peanut Caramel |
5 | Almond Macaron with Violet Cream Raspberries and Cream Choux Buns |
Episode 3: Bread
Sarre Windmill, Kent
| Baker | Signature (Breads) |
Technical (Cobs) |
Showstopper (12 sweet and 12 savoury rolls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David | |||
| Edd | |||
| Jasminder | |||
| Jonathan | |||
| Miranda | |||
| Ruth |
Episode 4: Puddings
Bakewell, Derbyshire
| Baker | Signature (Puddings) |
Technical (Hot Lemon Soufflé) |
Showstopper (3 Puddings; crumble, bread and suet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David | |||
| Edd | |||
| Jasminder | |||
| Miranda | |||
| Ruth |
Episode 5: Pastry
Mousehole, Cornwall
| Baker | Signature (Pies) |
Technical (Cornish pasties) |
Showstopper (Pastry canapés) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edd | |||
| Jasminder | |||
| Miranda | |||
| Ruth |
Episode 6: Tea Party (Final)
Fulham Palace, London
| Baker | Signature (Professional Cupcakes) |
Technical | Showstopper (Petit fours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edd | N/A | ||
| Miranda | N/A | ||
| Ruth | N/A |
Post show career
After winning the competition, Edd Kimber is able to make his living from baking.[6] He has written two books on baking, The Boy Who Bakes and Say It With Cake.
Ruth Clemens has written two books on cake making - Busy Girls Guide to Cake Decorating and The Pink Whisk Guide to Cake Making, while Miranda Gore Browne also has a book on baking published, Biscuit.
Ratings
Episode Viewing figures from BARB.[7]
The Great British Bake Off
| Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Two Weekly Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 August 2010 | 2,240,000 | 7 |
| 2 | 24 August 2010 | 2,996,000 | 3 |
| 3 | 31 August 2010 | 3,003,000 | 2 |
| 4 | 7 September 2010 | 2,602,000 | 4 |
| 5 | 14 September 2010 | 3,029,000 | 1 |
| 6 | 21 September 2010 | 2,752,000 | 1 |
Specials
| Episode | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Two Weekly Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great British Wedding Cake | |||
| 20 April 2011 | 1,600,000 | 19 | |
References
- ^ "The Great British Bake Off". TVDb.com.
- ^ Sarah Stephens (14 Aug 2012). "Behind the scenes at the Great British Bake-Off". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Sarah Rainey (9 December 2011). "Edd Kimber: the great British baker". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Aisha Iqbal (23 September 2010), "Leeds man wins BBC's Great British Bake-Off", Yorkshire Evening Post
- ^ Emma Clayton (23 September 2010), "Thackley baker Edd Kimber wins BBC TV's Great British Bake Off", Bradford Telegraph and Argus
- ^ "Edd Kimber and Jo Wheatley: Great British Bake Off changed our lives". Metro. 28 August 2012.
- ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.