The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Season 16 Returns

Mark your calendars and set your recording devices – the kick-off date for the next season of The Great British Bake Off is set – September 2nd at 8pm on Channel 4 in the UK. As in past years, the show is planned to be streamed on Netflix on the Friday following the Tuesday airing.

Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond will be back as hosts with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returning as judges.

This season’s bakers range from age 23 to 59 from various backgrounds.

• Aaron, 38 Senior systems architect
• Hassan, 30 Analytical research & development scientist
• Iain, 29 Software engineer
• Jasmine, 23 Medical student
• Jessika, 32 Service designer
• Leighton, 59 Software delivery manager
• Lesley, 59 Hairdresser
• Nadia, 41 Hairdresser
• Nataliia, 32 Office assistant
• Pui Man, 51 Bridal designer
• Toby, 29 Business development executive
• Tom, 31 Creative entrepreneur

The teaser video can be viewed below.

You can read more about the bakers here. Darcie, Jane and myself will continue with our usual recap of the episodes – stay tune!