The Great British Bake Off (series 11)

For the signature challenge, the bakers created an intricate Battenberg cake. For the technical challenge set by Paul, the bakers baked six miniature pineapple upside-down cakes. At the end of the challenge, Sura, who saw a fly and was trying to brush it away, accidentally hit Dave's tray of six miniature cakes as he was setting them down, knocking four to the floor. Prue and Paul judged the better looking of the remaining two, assuming the rest were the same. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers created a 3-D cake bust depicting their personal celebrity hero.

The broadcast of Episode 1 began at 8:15pm instead of 8:00pm, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode began with a parody of the Johnson address by new presenter Matt Lucas.[22]

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making 36 identical chocolate florentines. The technical challenge, set by Prue, required the bakers to make 12 hand-shaped coconut macaroons; six to be filled by a mango curd, with the other six to be filled with chocolate. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were tasked with creating a beautiful molded 3D biscuit table setting to represent a memorable meal they had in the past.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making two soda bread loaves; one savoury and one sweet. The technical challenge, set by Paul, tasked the bakers with making 6 rainbow-coloured bagels in honour of the NHS. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to create a large decorative bread plaque in the style of a traditional harvest festival sheaf, portraying the one thing in life they are most grateful for.

For the signature challenge, it was back to basics as the bakers were asked to make 18 chocolate brownies. For the technical, Paul tasked the bakers with making a traditional Jewish bake: chocolate Babka. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were tasked with making a spectacular two-tiered white chocolate celebration cake.

For the signature, the bakers were tasked with putting their own spin on Cornwall's national dish: the pasty. For the technical challenge, set by Prue, the bakers were required to make six éclairs: three raspberry, and three salted caramel. For the showstopper, the bakers were given the intricate task of making a sweet tart hidden under a latticed pastry cage.

In week 6, it was a Bake Off first as the bakers tackled Japanese week. For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making eight steamed buns, complete with a savoury or sweet filling and decorations. For the technical challenge, Prue asked the bakers to make a Matcha Crepe Cake consisting of 12 layers of crepes sandwiched with a white chocolate ganache buttercream and strawberries, decorated with fresh fruits and edible flowers on top. For the showstopper, the bakers were tasked with making a cake inspired by the kawaii culture in Japan, incorporating Japanese flavours within it.

This was the 100th episode of the Great British Bake Off throughout all seasons.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to perform their own twist on eight classical quiches with two different styles. For the technical challenge, Paul asked the bakers to make six deep-fried, identical custard & jam finger doughnuts. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were required to make an ice cream cake, which was quite a challenge considering it was the hottest day of the year.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making twelve mini baked cheesecakes. For the technical challenge, Prue set a 17th century bake: two Sussex pond puddings using suet pastry and served with creme anglaise. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given the enormous task of making a jelly art design cake, composed of an artistic jelly design, a mousse and a baked element.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked with making 12 Pâte à Savarin. The penultimate technical challenge was set by Paul, when the bakers were given the challenging task of making a Danish Cornucopia cake (kransekake). For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make 25 cube-shaped cakes that require precision expected in pâtisseries.

For the final signature challenge, the finalists were tasked with making eight beautifully decorated custard slices. For the final technical challenge, Prue asked the bakers to make eight identical walnut whirls — a cone of chocolate with marshmallow inside, a biscuit base, and topped with walnuts. For the final showstopper challenge, the bakers were tasked with making a colossal, spectacular dessert tower with a large cake at the base and at least three sections to represent the different baking disciplines.

The judges said this was the closest final in the history of the show. Peter is the youngest ever winner of the Great British Bake Off.

The Great Christmas Bake Off features James Hillery from Series 8, Ruby Boghal from Series 9, along with Jamie Finn and Rosie Brandreth-Poynter from Series 10. An Extra Slice presenter Tom Allen took over Noel Fielding as co-host with Matt Lucas, as Fielding welcomed the birth of his second child prior to filming and was on paternity leave.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were tasked to create 12 panettones. For the technical challenge set by Prue, the bakers were asked to make a quick Christmas pudding, cooked in a microwave, in one hour and 15 minutes. For the showstoppers challenge, the bakers were tasked to make an illusion cake to depict their favourite Christmas feast.

The Great New Year Bake Off featured Helena Garcia and Henry Bird from Series 10 as well as Series 5 winner Nancy Birtwhistle and Series 9 winner Rahul Mandal, making it the first time in the show's history to feature two former winners competing against each other. Noel Fielding returned to host alongside Matt Lucas.

For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to make a fruit crumble served with a complimentary ice cream. Paul set the technical challenge in which he tasked the bakers to make 6 steamed bao buns with shredded crispy duck fillings. To celebrate the new year of 2021, the bakers were asked to make a 21st birthday cake for the showstopper challenge.