The Great British Bake Off 2024 is in full swing with this year's bakers delighting viewers (as well as judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith) with their dreamy signature bakes, tricky technicals and sensational showstoppers every week.
But if you’re someone without a TV licence – or are busy watching EastEnders when GBBO airs on Channel 4 – it’s likely you’ll be relying on catch up to get your sweet fix.
What time does The Great British Bake Off go on catch up?
According to All 4, Channel 4’s online On Demand service, The Great British Bake Off becomes available on catch up as soon as the episode ends. Although, from experience, the platform is subject to disruption with so many people trying to access the episode at that time.
When did Great British Bake Off start?
The latest series of The Great British Bake Off started on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
The first series kicked off in 2010 and was won by Edd Kimber.
Who are the judges on Great British Bake Off?
Returning to their roles as the GBBO hosts are Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
Who are the hosts on Great British Bake Off?
In 2023 it came to light that The Great British Bake Off would be hosted by Noel Fielding and This Morning presenter Alison Hammond.
Why did Great British Bake Off leave BBC One?
In 2016, GBBO moved to Channel 4 following a rights disagreement between the BBC and the show's production company.
At the time, Jay Hunt, Channel 4’s chief creative officer, said, "I'm delighted we have been able to partner with the hugely talented team at Love Productions to keep this much-loved show on free-to-air television.”
Georgina Terry is group digital editor of Close and heat, she's been a fan of Bake Off since Diana Beard took Iain Watters' baked Alaska out of the freezer, and her favourite contestant is Nadia Hussain.