The Great British Bake Off (series 10)


The tenth series of The Great British Bake Off began on 27 August 2019, with this being the third series to be broadcast on Channel 4. It is presented by returning hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, and judged by returning judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
The series was won by David Atherton, who became the first winner never to have won the Star Baker title since it was introduced. Alice Fevronia and Steph Blackwell finished as runners-up. This series started with 13 bakers instead of the usual 12, which meant one episode featured a double elimination, as was previously done in the fourth series.

Bakers

Results summary

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Episodes

Episode 1: Cake

For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a fruit cake in the shape of their choice, with a significant amount of dried fruit, and lavish decoration in 2½ hours. For the technical challenge set by Prue, the bakers had to bake six identical angel cake slices, with layers made of genoise sponge sandwiched with Italian meringue buttercream, topped with icing and feathered in 1¾ hour. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers baked the birthday cake they always dreamed of as a child in 4 hours.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceGingerbread Fruit Cake Wreath5thLike a Child in a Sweetshop Cake
AmeliaChristmas Cake4thCarousel Birthday Cake
DavidSquishy Squashy Fruit Cake10thSnakey Birthday Cakey
DanJamaican Rum Cake9thPirate Island Cake
HelenaFruit Bat Cake12thAway with the Fairies Cake
HenryWood Street Cake1stSecret Woodland Cake
JamieEaster Simnel Cake13thSalted Caramel Schnauzer Birthday Cake
MichaelCup of Chai Cake11thTreasure Chest Cake
MichelleBara Brith Teulu Ni 6thTŷ Tylwyth Teg
PhilSpiced Fruit Cake with Rum Glaze8thRetro Rocket Cake
PriyaSunshine Fruit Cake7thOnce Upon a Time Cake
RosieSpicy Chai Loaf2ndMagical Jungle Cake
StephGreat Grandma's Fruit Cake3rdA Sundae on the Beach Cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

For the signature challenge this week, the bakers were tasked to make 12 decorated chocolate biscuit bars in 2½ hours. For the technical challenge, Paul tasked a "controversial" bake that was his dad's favourite - 12 fig rolls which were identical in shape and size in 1½ hour. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to create a 3D biscuit sculpture in 4 hours.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceHoneycomb Peanut Mallow Bars1stChocolate and Coconut New Zealand Lamb
AmeliaPistachio, Almond & Raisin Nougat Biscuit Bars9thSwimming with Dolphins
DavidCoco-nutty Chocolate Bars2ndWedding Spray
HelenaWicked Witch Fingers12thCaught in a Spider's Web
HenryCoffee, Cardamom & Hazelnut Bars6thChapel Organ
JamieCherry Caramel Shortbread Biscuit Bars11thBiscuit Guitar
MichaelLemon & Rosemary Biscuit Bars4thHamish the Highland Cow
MichelleBakewell Bars8thDewi y Ddraig Cymraeg - Dewi the Welsh Dragon
PhilOrange, Cranberry & White Chocolate Fudge Bars3rdTina the Tortoise
PriyaRuby Barfi Biscuit Bars7thThe Beast of Rocky Mountain
RosieVirgin Mojito Biscuit Bars5thMy Favourite Chicken – A Celebration of Legs
StephChocolate, Caramel Macchiato Biscuit Bars10thGinger the Cat

Episode 3: Bread

For the signature challenge this week, the bakers were asked to make a Tear & Share loaf in 3 hours. For the technical challenge, Paul asked the bakers to make 8 burger baps, along with 4 veggie burgers to go inside half of them. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given the task to make a display of artistically scored loaves.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceBaklava Tear & Share7thGlobal Bread
AmeliaChorizo Brunch Tear & Share11thCaterpillar Transformation
DavidCinnamon Swirl Tear & Share2ndTrio of African Masks
HelenaFrosted Cinnamon and Pecan Tear & Share8thEvery Bread is Halloween
HenryChicken and Pesto Tear & Share1stHerb Garden
MichaelKeralan Star Bread Tear & Share6thMediterranean Camp Fire
MichelleNoson Gaws Tear & Share5thGardd Ni
PhilPancetta and Cheese Focaccia Tear & Share10thWinner's Wreath
PriyaSmokey Jalapeño Tear & Share4thBird Boules
RosieChilli and Manchego Tear & Share9thBread Safari
StephSun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Star Tear & Share3rdHand-Tied Bouquet of Flowers

Episode 4: Dairy

For the signature challenge this week, Paul and Prue tasked the bakers with a Dairy Cake, but the cake mixture needed to contain a cultured dairy product. For the technical challenge, Prue asked the bakers to make a difficult bake that dated back to the Tudor times, twelve Maids of Honour. For the showstopper challenge, the judges gave the bakers the task of making a display of milk-based Indian sweets known as Mishti.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceLeafy Yoghurt Cake8thAfternoon Tea
DavidA Kick of Limoncello Cake2ndFlavours of India Mishti
HelenaGhost Cake9thYe Olde English Sweet Shoppe Mishti
HenryOde to a German Breakfast Cake3rdSeaside Mishti
MichaelCheesecake Surprise7thFlag of India Mishti
MichelleHomely Rhubarb Cake5thHome Comforts Mishti
PhilTrucking Lovely Rose Cake6thA Corner of My Garden Mishti
PriyaChoc-chip Banana Cake10thFlavours of My Childhood Mishti
RosieA Good Dose of Limoncello Cake4thCocktails & Canapés Mishti
StephAnswer to Everything Cake1stPink and Pretty Mishti

Episode 5: The Roaring Twenties

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked to produce 4 custard pies which should be elaborately decorated with the theme of the 1920s. For the technical challenge, the bakers faced a difficult challenge set by Prue of deep-frying choux pastry to produce 18 Beignet Soufflés filled with raspberry jam and served with a zabaglione. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were tasked to create a prohibition cocktail cake, with at least two tiers, in memory of the prohibition era in the United States.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceChocolate & Orange Custard Pies6thPiña Colada Cake
DavidFancy Custards9thAmaretto Sour Cake
HelenaLemon and Lavender Pies1stVampire's Kiss Raspberry Vodka Cake
Henry1920s Pies3rdWhite Russian Cake
MichaelMango, Lime & Ginger Pies8thBrambling Cake
MichelleBlueberry & White Chocolate Crème Brûlée Pies7thMy Little Sister the Dancing Queen's Piña Colada Cake
PriyaLemon & Raspberry Ripple Pies2ndMeena Colada Cake
RosieLittle Blackberry Pies5thWhite Russian Cake
StephZesty Citrus Custard Pies4thSour Lime Piña Colada Cake

Episode 6: Desserts

For the signature challenge this week, the bakers were asked to make a layered meringue cake with a minimum of three layers and 'large enough to share with friends' in 2 hrs 45 mins. For the technical challenge, Prue gave the bakers a particularly difficult task that tested the bakers precision, six identical layered Verrines in 2 hrs 30 mins. For showstopper challenge, the bakers were tasked with an explosive bake, a Celebratory Bombe in 4 hrs 30 mins.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceBlack Forest Meringue1stTiramisu Bombe
DavidSpiced Meringue Surprise2ndDelightful Bombe
HenryTowering Meringue Cake4thBonfire Bombe
MichaelDark Chocolate Meringue Cake6thBlack Forest Bombe
PriyaFamily Favourite7thSummer Fruit Bombe
RosieLayers of Lime and Raspberry5thRuby Bombe
StephEton Mess3rdMirror Bombe

Episode 7: Festivals

For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to make 24 buns with the theme of a festival or holiday from around the world. For the technical challenge, Paul tasked the bakers with a deep fried pastry treat traditionally served during the Italian Carnevale, 12 Sicilian Cassatelles. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were set with the complex task of making a kek lapis Sarawak, a traditional layered Malaysian cake.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceLemon, Blueberry & Almond Hot Cross Buns6thChocolate, Orange and Salted Caramel Kaleidoscope Sarawak Style Layered Cake
DavidKozunak Plaits2ndSarawak Style Layer Cake Sculpture
HenryChocolate Kardemummabullar3rdElegant Present Box
MichaelFiggy Pudding Hot Cross Buns5thJamaican Mule Sarawak Style Layer Cake
RosieMardi Gras Finnish Semlor Peacock Festival Buns1stRainbow Sarawak Style Layer Cake
StephZest and Spice Hot Cross Buns4thOrange and Chai Spiced Revitalise Cake

Episode 8: Pastries

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked to do a savoury twist on a usually sweet French Classic, Tarte Tatin. For the technical challenge, the bakers were given the challenging task of recreating a Moroccan Pie made from warka pastry. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to create a vertical pie consisting of at least two separate pies.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceLeek, Apple & Goat's Cheese Tarte Tatin3rdApple Tree House Pie
DavidCaramelly Carroty Tarte Tatin1stWhitby Fish Pie
HenryCrab, Tomato & New Potato Tarte Tatin5thChandelier Picnic Pie
RosieShallot, Aubergine & Goat's Cheese Spiced Tarte Tatin2ndRapunzel's Tower
StephCaramelised Onion & Goat's Cheese Tarte Tatin4thCurried Chickpea & Potato Carousel Pie

Episode 9: Pâtisserie (Semi-final)

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making eight identically decorated domed tarts. For the technical challenge, Prue gave the bakers the task to construct a Gâteau Saint Honoré, a French classic with involves both choux and puff pastry, plus a large amount of cream to relate the week's theme. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given a very difficult task to make sugar glass cabinets, along with pâtisserie to appear inside them.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceMocha, Hazelnut & Orange Domed Tarts4thSave Our Oceans
DavidAperitif Domed Tarts2ndGreenhouse Growing Moss
RosieLemon, Raspberry & Mint Domed Tarts1stTime with Family
StephRaspberry, Lemon & White Chocolate Domed Tarts3rdA Night at the Opera

Episode 10: Final

For the final signature challenge, the remaining three bakers were tasked to create the ultimate chocolate cake that should be rich in chocolate and be beautifully decorated. For the final technical challenge which was set by Paul, the bakers were given the task to create six twice-baked Stilton Soufflés completed with biscuits. For the final showstopper challenge, the bakers were required to create a deceptive illusion picnic basket feast composed of cakes, biscuits and enriched breads that were presented to look like something else.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
AliceChocolate, Pear, Ginger and Maple Cake2ndEnd of the School Year Celebration Picnic
DavidChocolate, Armagnac and Prune Cake1stPeachy Pic-Nik
StephBlack Forest Chocolate Cake3rdPicnic in the Park

Specials

Two festive specials were commissioned during Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The Great Christmas Bake Off featured Briony Williams and Terry Hartill from Series 9, along with Tom Hetherington and Yan Tsou from Series 8. The special was won by Briony Williams.
The Great Festive Bake Off saw the cast of Derry Girls take on the three challenges on New Years Day.

''The Great Christmas Bake Off''

In this festive special, the returning bakers were tasked to make 24 festive cake pops in the signature challenge. They then faced the technical challenge set by Paul, where they had to recreate a festive sausage roll wreath. For the festive showstopper challenge, the bakers were given the task of constructing a 3D gingerbread building, topped off with at least two different types of confectionery.
BakerSignature
Technical
Showstopper
Briony'Festive Frolic' Pops4th'Santa's Train Station'
Terry'Christmas Carousel' Pops3rd'Christmas in New York'
Tom'Santa & Co Watch the Queen's Speech' Pops1st'Edinburgh Christmas'
Yan'A Very British Christmas' Pops2nd‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road House

''The Great Festive Bake Off''

Ratings

The first episode drew an overnight audience of 5.7 million, down 400,000 from the previous series, but with a higher audience share in its time slot than the previous launch at 30.6%. The overnight ratings for the final episode dropped by over half a million compared to the previous series with an average audience of 6.9 million viewers.
Episode
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28-day viewers
Channel 4
weekly ranking		Weekly ranking
all channels
19.6210.0311
29.389.8011
38.949.4211
48.969.4912
59.269.6412
68.709.1913
78.989.4213
89.199.4813
99.349.6713
1010.0510.2113