The Great British Bake Off series 13
| The Great British Bake Off | |
|---|---|
| Series 13 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 13 September 2022 |
| Series chronology | |
The thirteenth series of The Great British Bake Off began on 13 September 2022.[1] It is again presented by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas and judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.[2] The bakers competing in the series were announced on 2 September 2022.[3][4] The series was filmed at Welford Park, an estate near Newbury, Berkshire which was previously used for the programme from 2014 to 2019.[5]
Bakers
| Baker[6] | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rehman Sharif | 29 | Electronics engineer | London | [7] |
| Carole Edwards | 59 | Supermarket cashier | Dorset | [8] |
| Dawn Hollyoak | 60 | IT manager | Bedfordshire | [9] |
| James Dewar | 25 | Nuclear scientist | Cumbria | [10] |
| Janusz Domagala | 34 | Personal assistant to head teacher | East Sussex | [11] |
| Kevin Flynn | 33 | Music teacher | Lanarkshire | [12] |
| Maisam Algirgeet | 18 | Student and sales assistant | Greater Manchester | [13] |
| Marie-Therese "Maxy" Maligisa | 29 | Architectural assistant | London | [14] |
| Rebecca "Rebs" Lightbody | 23 | Masters student | County Antrim | [15] |
| Nelsandro "Sandro" Farmhouse | 30 | Nanny | London | [16] |
| Syabira Yusoff | 32 | Cardiovascular research associate | London | [17] |
| Will Hawkins | 45 | Former charity director | London | [18] |
Results summary
| Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | [a] | ||||||||||||||
| Janusz | SB | SB | |||||||||||||
| Sandro | SB | ||||||||||||||
| Syabira | SB | ||||||||||||||
| Maxy | SB | SB | OUT | ||||||||||||
| Kevin | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Dawn | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Carole | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| James | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Rebs | [a] | OUT | |||||||||||||
| Maisam | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Will | OUT | ||||||||||||||
[a] Abdul and Rebs were ill and unable to compete in episode 3. At the end of episode 3, the judges decided it was unfair to eliminate anyone in their absences.
Colour key:
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, but was not the Star Baker.
Baker got through to the next round.
Baker did not compete that week.
Baker was eliminated.
Baker was the Star Baker.
Baker was a series runner-up.
Baker was the series winner.
Episodes
Baker eliminated
Star Baker
Winner
Episode 1: Cake
For the first signature challenge, the bakers were required to bake 12 identical mini sandwich cakes in 2 hours. For the technical challenge, set by Paul, the bakers were tasked with making a six-layered red velvet cake in 2 hours, each layer sandwiched with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with red crumbs. A 3D cake replica of a home that the bakers once lived in was set as the showstopper; the bakers were given 4 hours, the judges expecting the bake to be full of detail.
| Baker | Signature (12 Mini Sandwich Cakes) |
Technical (Red Velvet Cake) |
Showstopper (Cake Home) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | 'Cake-y Cacti' | 6th | 'Summer In Pakistan' |
| Carole | 'To Bee or not to Bee' | 8th | 'Little House In The Country' |
| Dawn | Lime, Coconut & Tamarind Spring Cakes | 3rd | 'Nan's House' |
| James | Sticky Toffee Apple Candles | 12th | 'Last House On The Loch' |
| Janusz | Pistachio & Cherry Vodka Liquor Wuzetka | 7th | 'Home Is Where The Flowers Grow' |
| Kevin | Mini Persian Love Cakes | 4th | 'Ba-Na-Na That's My Hame' |
| Maisam | Pistachio Cakes with Raspberry Buttercream | 5th | 'My Childhood Home' |
| Maxy | 'Mango Magic Mess' | 10th | 'At My Mama's' |
| Rebs | Hazelnut Mocha Latte Mini Cakes | 11th | 'Piña Colada Cottage' |
| Sandro | 'A Bitesize of Love' | 2nd | 'Best Time Ever' Cake |
| Syabira | Coconut, Pandan & Caramel Mousse Cake | 1st | 'Happiest Childhood Memory' |
| Will | Ginger & Caramel Squares | 9th | 'First London Family Home' |
Episode 2: Biscuits
The signature bake was 18 Decorative macarons with a twist - they must be made to appear like something else. Two hours was given for the challenge. For the technical challenge, set by Prue, the bakers were given 1 hour and 45 minutes to bake 12 Garibaldi biscuits with feathered chocolate on top. A 3D biscuit mask to be completed in 4 hours was the showstopper challenge.
| Baker | Signature (18 Decorative Macarons) |
Technical (Garibaldi Biscuits) |
Showstopper (3D Biscuit Mask) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | 'Fudgetastic Maca-Cones' | 11th | 'Parro-Tastic Biscuits' |
| Carole | 'Just A Mouthful' | 4th | 'Macaron Masquerade' |
| Dawn | 'Toy Shop Yarns' | 9th | 'Baroque-Punk Mask' |
| James | 'Raccarons' | 2nd | Menacing Mask |
| Janusz | Miniature Melons | 6th | Cubist Mask |
| Kevin | Mint Choc Trip | 8th | Mythical Mask |
| Maisam | Cute Carrots | 7th | Venetian Mask |
| Maxy | Baby Daisies | 5th | Masquerade |
| Rebs | 'Wee Branstons' | 1st | Floral Fascinator |
| Sandro | 'Cheat Day Treat' | 3rd | Carnival Costume |
| Syabira | Satay Macarons | 10th | 'Two Face, One Soul' |
Episode 3: Bread
The bakers were set the task of making two sharing-size pizzas in 2 hours for the signature challenge. The technical challenge, set by Paul, was the baking of 12 pain aux raisins, to be completed in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Finally, for their 4½-hour showstopper, the bakers were asked to create their own interpretation of a Swedish celebration 'cake', the Smörgåstårta, topped with exquisite decorations.
| Baker | Signature (2 pizzas) |
Technical (Pain aux raisins) |
Showstopper (Smörgåstårta) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | Did not compete | ||
| Carole | 'Pizza Exceptional' | 8th | 'Something Fishy' Smörgåstårta |
| Dawn | Tex-Mex Pizza | 6th | Chicken Souvlaki Smörgåstårta |
| James | 'It Does Belong!' Ham, Mushroom & Pineapple Pizza |
3rd | 'The Most Pandastic' Smörgåstårta |
| Janusz | Full English Breakfast Pizza | 1st | 'Fish and Chip Shop' Smörgåstårta |
| Kevin | 'Now Bring Us Some Figgy Pizza' | 7th | 'I've started so I'll fin-ish' Smörgåstårta |
| Maxy | Sweet Rosemary Lamb Pizza | 2nd | 'The Curvy Seafood' Smörgåstårta |
| Rebs | Did not compete | ||
| Sandro | Sweet & Spicy Pizza | 4th | 'Ultimate' Smörgåstårta |
| Syabira | Malaysian Prawn Sambal Pizza | 5th | Nasi Lemak Smörgåstårta |
Both Abdul and Rebs did not compete due to falling ill. Consequently, no one was eliminated this week but the following week would be a double elimination.
Episode 4: Mexican
| Baker | Signature (12 Pan dulce) |
Technical (Tacos) |
Showstopper (Tres leches cake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | Coconut & Raspberry Besos | 6th | 'Day of the Dead' Tres Leches Cake |
| Carole | Orange & Anise Seed Pan Dulce | 10th | 'Pastel De Chocolate Mexicano' Tres Leches Cake |
| Dawn | 'Dark Chocolate & Chilli Kick' Conchas | 5th | 'Blooming' Tres Leches Cake |
| James | 'Coffee Caramel Oyster' Conchas | 8th | Chocolate & Lime 'Many Leches' Cake |
| Janusz | Cactus Conchas | 7th | 'Fruity Horchata' Tres Leches Cake |
| Kevin | 'Sweet Breads are Made of These' Borrachitos | 4th | 'Meci-Cocoa Pyramid' Tres Leches Cake |
| Maxy | 'Bella Naranja' Conchas | 1st | 'Cocoa Flower Fiesta' Tres Leches Cake |
| Rebs | Lemon Conchas | 9th | 'Mexican Tiramisu' Tres Leches Cake |
| Sandro | Filled Concha Buns | 3rd | 'It's a Fiesta' Tres Leches Cake |
| Syabira | Corn on the Cob Conchas | 2nd | Sweetcorn & Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake |
Episode 5: Desserts
| Baker | Signature (8 Steamed Puddings) |
Technical (Lemon Meringue Pie) |
Showstopper (Hidden Surprise Mousse Dessert) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | Fig & Date Puddings | 2nd | ‘A Little Galaxy Mousse Dessert’ |
| Carole | 'My Little Beauties' | 6th | 'Strawberry Fields' |
| Dawn | 'Traditional' Steamed Puddings | 7th | 'Woodland' |
| Janusz | Piña Colada Puddings | 1st | ‘Cake within a Cake Surprise' |
| Kevin | Clootie Dumplings | 5th | 'What The Dog Dug' |
| Maxy | Sticky Toffee Puddings | 3rd | 'Sunset Surprise' |
| Sandro | Apple & Cherry Crumble Puddings | 4th | 'It's a Mousse World' |
| Syabira | Watermelon Steamed Puddings | 8th | 'Bee Positive' |
Episode 6: Halloween
| Baker | Signature (Apple Cake) |
Technical (S'mores) |
Showstopper (Edible Hanging Halloween Piñata Lantern) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | Bonfire Cake | 7th | Witch's Lantern |
| Dawn | 'Ukrainian Sharlotka' | 5th | 'A Cat In A Fancy Hat' |
| Janusz | 'Mum's Apple Cake' | 2nd | 'Halloween Horror Movie Popcorn' |
| Kevin | "Apple-Bobbing' | 3rd | 'Arachna-FOMO' |
| Maxy | Classic Apple & Walnut Cake | 6th | "Spoooooky' |
| Sandro | Creepy Apple Crumble Cake | 4th | 'Dead Disco Ball' |
| Syabira | 'Witch Apple' | 1st | 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' |
Episode 7: Custard
| Baker | Signature (Floating Islands) |
Technical (Pistachio and Praline Ice Cream) |
Showstopper (Custard Gateau) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | Cherry, Orange & Pistachio Floating Islands | 4th | Peach & Raspberry Mille-feuille |
| Janusz | "Morning Vanilla Latte" Floating Islands | 5th | ‘Neapolitan’ |
| Kevin | "Everything Coming Up Roses" Floating Islands | 3rd | ‘My Honey Valentine’ |
| Maxy | "Blueberry Lagoon" Floating Islands | 2nd | ‘The Promised Land’ |
| Sandro | Cherry, Almond & Hazelnut Floating Island | 1st | ‘Tribute to a Friend’ |
| Syabira | Mojito Floating Islands | 6th | ‘Piña Coladas Anyone?’ |
Episode 8: Pastry
| Baker | Signature (12 Vol-au-vents) |
Technical (8 Spring Rolls) |
Showstopper (3D Storybook Pie Scene) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | 3rd | 'Adventures of a Pie-rate' | |
| Janusz | 2nd | 'The Very Hungry Sausage Dog' | |
| Maxy | 5th | 'Spicy Twinkling Stars' | |
| Sandro | 1st | Caterpillar Pie Scene | |
|
Syabira |
4th | 'Jack & the Beanstalk' |
Episode 9: Patisserie
| Baker | Signature () |
Technical () |
Showstopper () |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul | |||
| Janusz | |||
| Sandro | |||
| Syabira |
Ratings
| Episode no. |
Airdate | 7-day viewers (millions) |
28-day viewers (millions) |
Channel 4 weekly ranking |
Weekly ranking all channels[19] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 September 2022 | 8.30 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 20 September 2022 | 7.60 | 1 | 5 | |
| 3 | 27 September 2022 | 7.35 | 1 | 3 | |
| 4 | 4 October 2022 | 7.76 | 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | 11 October 2022 | 8.32 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 18 October 2022 | 7.79 | 1 | 3 |
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