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Channel 4 responds to speculation over Great British Bake Off’s future as production house is sold

A hurge new merger has sparked speculation over whether the show could be on the move again

The Independent UK

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky is reportedly close to acquiring ITV's broadcast and streaming division for £1.6 billion, with ITV set to gain "The Great British Bake Off" producer Love Productions. This significant deal, nearing finalization, aims to forge a major UK streaming competitor against global giants. The transaction includes Love Productions and a…

The Economic Times

Liza Tarbuck lands major new TV gig after leaving BBC Radio 2

Tarbuck is joining one of the UK’s most popular shows

The Independent UK

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Dame Prue Leith reveals why she quit The Great British Bake Off

It was announced last week that Dame Prue was stepping down as a judge on the popular Channel 4 baking show after nine series.

Evening Standard

Nigella Lawson to replace Dame Prue Leith on Great British Bake Off

The TV star will judge the show alongside Paul Hollywood.

Evening Standard

Prue Leith stepping down as Great British Bake Off judge

The 86-year-old said she has ‘genuinely loved’ working on The Great British Bake Off for the past nine series.

Evening Standard

‘I’m 86 for goodness sake!’ Prue Leith to leave The Great British Bake Off

The judge steps down after nine seasons on the baking competition

The Guardian - UK

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Celebrities' favourite London shops — from Liberty to Hedonism wines

Need some inspiration for your Christmas shopping? See where Elizabeth Hurley, Ralph Fiennes and other famous names part with their money on London’s high streets

Evening Standard

The Great British Bake Off crowns its series 16 winner

After whittling down 12 bakers over the course of 10 episodes, the Channel 4 baking competition show has declared their series 16 winner.

Evening Standard

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith reveal what makes this series of Bake Off different from all the rest

The Great British Bake Off 2025 judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith reveal all about the contest's return.

WhatToWatch

The Great British Bake Off 2025 cast – meet the new bakers!

The Great British Bake Off 2025 cast – we preview the 12 contestants limbering up to take part in the new series

WhatToWatch

Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Meet all 12 contestants in this year’s competition

12 more contestants will test their sewing skills on the BBC show

The Independent UK

New Bake Off judge ‘completely terrified’ to take over from friend Prue Leith

She has joined Paul Hollywood to judge the forthcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4.

Evening Standard

New Great British Bake Off judge names what ‘completely terrified’ her about replacing Prue Leith

She has joined Paul Hollywood to judge the forthcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4

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Evening Standard

Great British Bake Off crowns its first Welsh winner

During Tuesday’s episode the final three bakers whipped up a hanging tiered celebration cake for the showstopper challenge.

The Independent UK

Great British Bake Off 2024: Meet all 12 contestants in this year’s competition

The award winning baking show is returning to Channel 4 for its 15th season

WhatToWatch

The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 star Jodie Whittaker: ‘The tent is so inviting!’

Jodie Whittaker interview about The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

WhatToWatch

The Great British Bake Off festive specials 2023: release date, contestants and everything you need to know

A guide to The Great British Bake Off festive specials

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The Guardian - AU

Pottery, woodwork and The Great British Bake Off: how joyful gentle hobbies took over television

Fourteen seasons in, Bake Off has inspired an entire extended TV universe, where kind people showcase their passions and inspire us to pursue our own

The Guardian - UK

The inside story of The Great British Bake Off: ‘We were microphoned up in the toilets!’

As the show returns, bakers, judges and the creators of the smash hit take us behind the scenes – from the chaos of the early days to its place at TV’s top table

WhatToWatch

The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2023 judge Dame Prue Leith: ‘One Showstopper was disgusting!’

Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith give the lowdown on The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2023 for Stand Up to Cancer.

The Guardian - UK

Tinkling the ivories and tugging the heart strings: is The Piano the most uplifting TV talent show ever?

Railway station pianists from 11 to 92 get a surprise shot at fame in this Claudia Winkleman-hosted Channel 4 hit, where even the judges find something nice to say

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Gold: Better; Inside Our Autistic Minds; The Piano

The BBC’s Brink’s-Mat robbery saga humanises the heist; compelling bent copper drama Better loses the plot; Chris Packham returns with a moving autism doc; and reality TV that plays you like a piano

The Guardian - UK

‘Bake Off for pianos’: the spine-tingling talent show that makes people weep with joy

Contestants on adorable new series The Piano cause train stations to erupt with beautiful music. But they have no idea they’re on a talent show – until the superstar judges emerge …

Daily Mirror

Great British Bake Off's Matt Lucas' likely replacements from Joe Lycett to YouTube star

The race is on to find a new Great British Bake Off host after comedian Matt Lucas announced he was stepping down from the plum gig following three years on the show

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