The BBC is moving its new cooking show to avoid a clash with The Great British Bake Off when it launches on Channel 4. Channel 4 has poached Bake Off from the BBC and has scheduled the new series to open at 20:00 BST on Tuesday 29 August. The Big Family Cooking Showdown is on BBC Two at the same time on Tuesdays - but it will now move to Thursdays. The BBC said Channel 4's choice to move Bake Off from its previous Wednesday slot would be a "surprise" for viewers who "may see this as a cynical move". However, Channel 4 said: "We made the decision about where to schedule The Great British Bake Off a few months after acquiring it and we haven't moved it since then. "It is in the original Tuesday evening slot where the majority of past series have played." Bake Off has been shown on Wednesdays for the past three years, but was on Tuesdays from 2010-2013.

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The Great British Bake Off: 33 things to know about the Channel 4 series

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The Great British Bake Off started a new series this week in the UK, with the repeat showing this Sunday. After the first episode, there is still the charm and innuendos from the new presenters Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig. I look forward to watching the whole series.

The first episode of this year's Great British Bake Off provided one of the biggest audiences in Channel 4's 35-year history, new figures show. Full ratings, which includes those who watched the show up to seven days later, ended up at 9.5 million viewers. No programme has achieved ratings as high since Big Fat Gypsy Weddings had 9.7 million viewers in February 2011. Channel 4's creative officer Jay Hunt said: "Bake Off has well and truly landed." She added: "I'm thrilled viewers have warmed to Paul, Prue, Noel and Sandi and are enjoying the exceptional standard of baking."

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has accidentally revealed the show's winner, hours before the finale is due to air. She announced the name of a winner in a tweet, after saying how "emotional" judging the final had been. The tweet was hastily deleted, but not before many people had noticed and remarked upon the gaffe. Leith has expressed regret for her mistake, saying she was "mortified" by the error.

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The Great British Bake Off finale was seen by a live audience of 7.3 million, overnight viewing figures show. That rose to 7.7 million when including those watching on Channel 4 +1. The viewing figures come in spite of Prue Leith accidentally tweeting the name of the winner 10 hours early. It's Channel 4's highest overnight ratings since the Paralympics Opening Ceremony in 2012.

I don't follow anyone on twitter so hadn't picked up the result.

I think the right person won.  Sophie baked a brilliant showstopper - even though Paul Hollywood was very doubtful the flavour combinations would work.

I felt sorry for Stephen.  He got into a flap and then it started to go wrong

I don't follow anyone on twitter so hadn't picked up the result.

I think the right person won.  Sophie baked a brilliant showstopper - even though Paul Hollywood was very doubtful the flavour combinations would work.

I felt sorry for Stephen.  He got into a flap and then it started to go wrong
I did watch a few earlier episodes, but, even though on a different day, my television concentration turned to "The Apprentice" went it started.

The Great British Bake Off final was watched by an average live audience of 7.5 million people, according to overnight figures. This is a slight increase on last year's final, which brought in 7.3 million live viewers. A peak audience of 8.1 million saw Rahul Mandal crowned the winner in the final five minutes of the show. Ratings did not match those obtained when the show was on BBC One - the 2016 final brought in 14 million viewers.

A geography teacher, a vet and a fashion designer are just three of the contestants hoping to win this year's Great British Bake Off. It returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 27 August, the third series since it moved across from BBC One. The presenters and judges remain the same, with Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig back for another year of puns. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will also be on hand to judge the best bakes produced in the famous white tent. This year's line-up consists of a baker's dozen - 13 - instead of the usual 12, and there's a decidedly younger contingent.

What are we thinking about the current series? I thought it was a travesty that Helena won the technical and got sent home. She was a such a great personality to have on the programme!

What are we thinking about the current series? I thought it was a travesty that Helena won the technical and got sent home. She was a such a great personality to have on the programme!
Sorry, I have not watched the program since it changed channels, and with the Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, one I cannot stand, and the other I totally adored.

Sorry, I have not watched the program since it changed channels, and with the Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, one I cannot stand, and the other I totally adored.


This has actually been the first series I have seen on CH4. Aside from the Stand Up To cancer ones (Please watch the James Acaster episode if you haven't!). I loved the BBC ones but it is still as good.

This has actually been the first series I have seen on CH4. Aside from the Stand Up To cancer ones (Please watch the James Acaster episode if you haven't!). I loved the BBC ones but it is still as good.
For me it was Mel & Sue that made it.

For me it was Mel & Sue that made it.


I do love Mel and Sue, but I have to say - Sandy and Noel make it work.

Paul Hollywood sorry for 'thoughtless' diabetes joke on Bake Off

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Paul Hollywood has apologised for a "thoughtless" joke about diabetes made on The Great British Bake Off. Some fans of the Channel 4 show took to social media to voice their upset when the judge made the comment about one contestant's bake. When commenting on the sticky creations, Hollywood said they looked like "diabetes on a plate". He later took to Instagram to voice his regret, saying he had "meant no harm".

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Sandi Toksvig is to leave The Great British Bake Off after three years. The presenter said she wanted to focus on other work commitments. "As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show," Toksvig tweeted. "Bake Off is a wonderful programme which has already proved it can happily withstand a change of hosting personnel," she added.
Her co-host Noel Fielding said he would miss her, but knew "we were lucky to have her for 3 amazing years". The pair took over presenting duties when the programme moved to Channel 4 in 2017. Prior to that, the show aired on the BBC and was fronted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, known as Mel and Sue. Toksvig will still appear on the next series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, broadcast in the spring.

Sandi Toksvig is to leave The Great British Bake Off after three years....
Little Britain star Matt Lucas is to replace Sandi Toksvig as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. Lucas will join Noel Fielding in the Channel 4 tent when filming on the 11th series begins this spring. "I'm chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television," Lucas said. Channel 4 director of programmes Ian Katz said: "We're thrilled that one much-loved national institution is joining another. Matt has everything it takes to be a great Bake Off presenter - he's warm, hilarious and loves cake."

Little Britain star Matt Lucas is to replace Sandi Toksvig as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. Lucas will join Noel Fielding in the Channel 4 tent when filming on the 11th series begins this spring. "I'm chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television," Lucas said. Channel 4 director of programmes Ian Katz said: "We're thrilled that one much-loved national institution is joining another. Matt has everything it takes to be a great Bake Off presenter - he's warm, hilarious and loves cake."


Hmm, don't know that I'm keen.

Did you see the celebrity version yesterday for Stand Up to Cancer?

Did you see the celebrity version yesterday for Stand Up to Cancer?
Not yet, and hoping it is on the Channel4 Catch-up app.

btw, I never liked Noel Fielding, even on "QI", he seems to be unfunny for me, and once he was in a queue beside me in McDonald's once.

Hmm, don't know that I'm keen.

Did you see the celebrity version yesterday for Stand Up to Cancer?


I did - I adore Louis Theroux!

Not keen on Matt Lucas either...

Little Britain star Matt Lucas is to replace Sandi Toksvig as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. Lucas will join Noel Fielding in the Channel 4 tent when filming on the 11th series begins this spring. "I'm chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television," Lucas said. Channel 4 director of programmes Ian Katz said: "We're thrilled that one much-loved national institution is joining another. Matt has everything it takes to be a great Bake Off presenter - he's warm, hilarious and loves cake."


Are you serious???!!!  Matt Lucas!!! That could be interesting.  Mel and Sue were great.  Sandy took some getting used to.  Pru is not as charming as Mary Berry.  However she did catch on quick.  The Holiday Shows were nice.  Although it would be pretty neat if they did different themes. Not just holidays.

Little Britain star Matt Lucas is to replace Sandi Toksvig as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. Lucas will join Noel Fielding in the Channel 4 tent when filming on the 11th series begins this spring. "I'm chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television," Lucas said. Channel 4 director of programmes Ian Katz said: "We're thrilled that one much-loved national institution is joining another. Matt has everything it takes to be a great Bake Off presenter - he's warm, hilarious and loves cake."

Are you serious???!!!  Matt Lucas!!! That could be interesting.  Mel and Sue were great.  Sandy took some getting used to.  Pru is not as charming as Mary Berry.  However she did catch on quick.  The Holiday Shows were nice.  Although it would be pretty neat if they did different themes. Not just holidays.
Matt Lucas fothe TGBBO was announced in March this year before the cancellation of recording of programs began, we probably have to wait now.