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The Great British Bake Off

2010·Show
89Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes87%–
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

This British television baking competition selects from amongst its competitors the best amateur baker. The series is credited with reinvigorating interest in baking throughout the UK, and many of its participants, including winners, have gone on to start a career based on baking.
Ultimate Comfort Food TVGentle Competition RealityBritish Whimsy & CharmEducational Baking TutorialHeartwarming Human StoriesLow-Stakes DramaCultural PhenomenonAmateur Talent ShowcaseCozy Atmosphere

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Great British Bake Off

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Where can I stream The Great British Bake Off legally?

NetflixThe Roku

The Great British Bake Off is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great British Bake Off worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great British Bake Off rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Great British Bake Off have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 89 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Will The Great British Bake Off make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is The Great British Bake Off plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Great British Bake Off?

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Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Great British Bake Off good for date night?

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Probably. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Great British Bake Off scare me?

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No.

Will I feel good after watching The Great British Bake Off?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting series that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great British Bake Off?

Critics87
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Great British Bake Off much the same way.

When did The Great British Bake Off air?

It ran from 2010 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Great British Bake Off in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Great British Bake Off?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great British Bake Off in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great British Bake Off use?

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TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for The Great British Bake Off, including Gingerbread House, Writing Around Trademarks, Leaning on the Fourth Wall.