The Great British Bake Off (series 6)

Sixth series of The Great British Bake Off

This article is about the sixth series, which aired as the third season of the PBS broadcast. For the third series, see The Great British Bake Off (series 3).

Season of television series

The Great British Bake Off

Series 6

British digital release

Starring|

* Mel Giedroyc
* Sue Perkins
* Mary Berry
* Paul Hollywood

Country of origin| United Kingdom
No. of episodes| 10
Release
Original network| BBC One
Original release| 5 August (2015-08-05) –
7 October 2015 (2015-10-07)
Series chronology

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The sixth series (Season 3 on PBS, or Collection 3 on Netflix in the US) of The Great British Bake Off first aired on 5 August 2015, with twelve contestants competing to be the series 6 winner.[1] Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins presented the show, and Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood returned as judges.[citation needed] The competition was held in the ground of Welford Park, Berkshire for a second year.[2] The series was won by Nadiya Hussain, with Tamal Ray and Ian Cumming finishing as runners-up.[3]

The sixth series was broadcast as the third season on PBS in the United States.

## Bakers[edit]

Baker[4] | Age  | Occupation  | Hometown  | Links

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Alvin Magallanes  | 37  | Nurse  | Bracknell, Berkshire | [5][6]
Dorret Conway  | 53  | Accountant  | Penwortham, Lancashire | [7][8]
Flora Shedden  | 19  | Art gallery assistant  | Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross | [9][10]
Ian Cumming | 41  | Travel photographer  | Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire | [11][12]
Marie Campbell  | 66  | Retired  | Auchterarder, Perthshire | [citation needed]
Mat Riley  | 37  | Fire fighter  | London | [13]
Nadiya Hussain | 30  | Full-time mother  | Leeds / Luton | [14]
Paul Jagger  | 49  | Prison governor  | Swansea, Wales | [15][16]
Sandy Docherty  | 49  | Child welfare officer  | Yeadon, West Yorkshire | [17][18]
Stu Henshall  | 35  | Professional musician  | Guildford, Surrey | [19][20][21]
Tamal Ray | 29  | Trainee anaesthetist  | Manchester | [22]
Ugnė Bubnaityte  | 32  | PA and administrator  | Woodford, London / Vilkaviškis, Lithuania  | [23][24][25][26]

## Results summary[edit]

Elimination chart  Baker  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | 7  | 8  | 9  | 10

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Nadiya  | HIGH | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | SB | LOW | HIGH | SB | SB | WINNER
Ian  | SAFE | SB | SB | SB | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | SAFE | LOW | Runner-up
Tamal  | HIGH | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | SAFE | SAFE | SB | HIGH | HIGH | Runner-up
Flora  | HIGH | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | HIGH | SAFE | LOW | OUT |
Paul  | SAFE | LOW | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | SAFE | LOW | OUT |
Mat  | SAFE | HIGH | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SB | OUT |
Alvin  | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | LOW | SAFE | OUT |
Ugnė  | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT |
Sandy  | SAFE | HIGH | SAFE | OUT |
Dorret  | LOW | LOW | OUT |
Marie  | SB | OUT |
Stu  | OUT |

Colour key:

Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.

Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.

Baker got through to the next round.

Baker was eliminated.

Baker was the Star Baker.

Baker was a series runner-up.

Baker was the series winner.

## Episodes[edit]

### Episode 1: Cakes[edit]

For the first signature challenge, the bakers were given 2 hours to make a Madeira Cake, which was chosen as an "easy" challenge for the bakers. The cake should have a dome and a crack on top, though Mary stated the cake should not differ too far from the original. For the technical challenge, the bakers had 13⁄4 hours to make Mary Berry's recipe for a Walnut Cake, which should have three layers, a meringue coating, and caramelised walnuts. For the showstopper, challenge the bakers had 31⁄2 hours to make a Black Forest Gâteau. The bakers were tasked with making a cake that should be extravagant and should "impress" Mary and Paul.

Baker  | Signature
(Madeira Cake) | Technical
(Walnut Cake) | Showstopper
(Black Forest Gâteau) | Result

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Alvin  | Orange Vanilla and Fig Madeira Cake | 2nd | Black Forest Gateau | Safe
Dorret  | Madeira Cake with Candied Lemons | 5th | Enchanted Forest Gateau | Safe
Flora  | Blood Orange Madeira Cake | 6th | Black Forest Gateau | Safe
Ian  | Somewhere West of Madeira Cake | 8th | Black Forest Cherry Tree | Safe
Marie  | Zingy Citrus Madeira Cake | 3rd | A Walk in the Black Forest | Star Baker
Mat  | Gin and Tonic Madeira Cake | 7th | Black Forest Gateau | Safe
Nadiya  | Orange and Green Cardamom Madeira Cake | 12th | Quadruple Chocolate Black Forest Gateau | Safe
Paul  | Lemon, Ginger and Caraway Seed Madeira Cake | 10th | Black Forest Chocolate Creation | Safe
Sandy  | Madeira Cake with Almond Liqueur and Chopped Apricots | 9th | Black Forest Gateau | Safe
Stu  | Marley Madeira Cake | 11th | Purple Forest Gateau | Eliminated
Tamal  | Pistachio and Rose Madeira Cake | 4th | Black Forest Gateau in a Chocolate Shell | Safe
Ugnė  | Lemon and Thyme Madeira Cake | 1st | Falling Cup Gateau | Safe

### Episode 2: Biscuits[edit]

For the signature challenge, the bakers were given 2 hours to bake 24 identical biscotti of any shape, flavour or size. In the technical challenge, they were required to make 8 arlettes, which are high-end light delicate cinnamon-flavoured biscuits, in 21⁄2 hours. For the show stopper, they were set the challenge of making 36 biscuits to be presented in a biscuit box made of a different kind of biscuit mix. They were given 4 hours in this challenge.

Baker  | Signature
(24 Biscotti) | Technical
(8 Arlettes) | Showstopper
(36 Biscuits and an Edible Biscuit Box) | Result

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Alvin  | Jackfruit, Pistachio and Macadamia Biscotti | 6th | Gingerbread Box filled with Brandy Snaps | Safe
Dorret  | Almond and Apricot Biscotti with Amber Sugar Crystals | 1st | Box of Frogs | Safe
Flora  | Wedding Biscotti | 2nd | Honey and Earl Grey Tea Box | Safe
Ian  | Orange, Rosemary and Almond Biscotti | 3rd | Sandwich de la Confiture | Star Baker
Marie  | Biscotti Italiano | 11th | Russian Box | Eliminated
Mat  | Pistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Biscotti | 5th | Gingerbread Fire Engine | Safe
Nadiya  | Coconut, Fennel and Pistachio Biscotti | 9th | Box of Fortunes | Safe
Paul  | Chocolate, Hazelnut and Fig Biscotti | 10th | Memory Box | Safe
Sandy  | Chocolate Chunk and Hazelnut Biscotti | 4th | Sundried Tomato Cheese Biscuit Box | Safe
Tamal  | Cinnamon, Maple and Cranberry Biscotti | 8th | Chessboard Box | Safe
Ugnė  | White Wine Biscotti | 7th | Baby Climbing into the Cookie Box | Safe

### Episode 3: Bread[edit]

In their signature challenge, the bakers were given 11⁄2 hour to make 2 quick bread to be made free-form (i.e. not in a tin). For the technical challenge, Paul set the bakers the challenge of baking 4 identical crusty baguettes in 21⁄2 hours. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers needed to make a 3D bread sculpture in 5 hours, using three types of dough, and one of them should be filled.

Baker  | Signature
(2 Quick Breads) | Technical
(4 Baguettes) | Showstopper
(3D Bread Sculpture) | Result

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Alvin  | Prosciutto, Manchego and Balsamic Onion Soda Breads | 4th | Cornucopia | Safe
Dorret  | Walnut and Stilton Soda Breads | 6th | Unmade Bread | Eliminated
Flora  | Fig and Hazelnut Rye Breads | 2nd | Herb Couture | Safe
Ian  | Wild Garlic Pesto Soda Breads | 1st | Flour Power | Star Baker
Mat  | Jalapeño, Mexican Cheddar and Smoked Salt Soda Breads | 8th | Curry Inspired Brighton Pavilion | Safe
Nadiya  | Mexican Bread with Warm Tomato Salsa | 9th | Snake Charmer's Basket | Safe
Paul  | Cranberry and Orange Sweet Soda Breads | 10th | King of the Jungle* | Safe
Sandy  | Soda Breads with Smoked Bacon and Onion | 7th | Basket of Bread Flowers with a Walnut and Blue Cheese Centre | Safe
Tamal  | Fig, Cheese and Walnut Breads | 3rd | Breadcycle | Safe
Ugnė  | Chocolate Quick Breads with Salted Caramel Sauce | 5th | Easter Basket | Safe

* Paul received the first ever special commendation for his showstopper King of the Jungle.[27]

### Episode 4: Desserts[edit]

For the signature challenge, the bakers had 2 hours to make 12 crème brûlées. The brief specified that the custard must be set and that the bakers weren't allowed to use a blowtorch to caramelize the top. For the technical challenge, the bakers had 4 hours to make a Spanische Windtorte. This dessert had 2 types of meringue, Swiss and French, designed into a circular box and filled with cream and fruit. Three tiers of sweet cheesecakes were set as the showstopper. The structure must be self-standing, have unique flavors and be completed in 41⁄2 hours.

Baker  | Signature
(12 Crème Brûlées) | Technical
(Spanische Windtorte) | Showstopper
(Three-Tiered Cheesecake) | Result

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Alvin  | Blackberry Crème Brûlées | 9th | Tower of Fruits Cheesecakes | Safe
Flora  | Rhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées | 3rd | Elderflower and Granola Cheesecakes | Safe
Ian  | Pomegranate Two Ways Crème Brûlées | 4th | Trio of Spicy and Herby Baked Cheesecakes | Star Baker
Mat  | Coconut Crème Brûlées | 7th | Chocolate Bar Cheesecakes | Safe
Nadiya  | Cinnamon Tea Crème Brûlées | 8th | Fizzy Pop Cheesecakes | Safe
Paul  | Almond Crème Brûlées | 1st | Berry Cheesecake Tower | Safe
Sandy  | Pontefract Crème Brûlées | 6th | Cassata, Whisky and Orange & Apple Pie Cheesecakes | Eliminated
Tamal  | Rhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées | 5th | Mango, Hazelnut and Rosemary Cheesecake Trio | Safe
Ugnė  | Marula Fruit and Coffee Liqueur Crème Brûlées | 2nd | Lime, Coconut and Hazelnut Cheesecakes | Safe

### Episode 5: Alternative Ingredients[edit]

This episode has a theme of using alternatives for ingredients usually used in baking. For the signature bake, the bakers were given the challenge of baking a cake, but without using sugar. They were given 21⁄2 hour for the bake. For the technical bake, the challenge was to make 12 identical gluten-free pita breads in 2 hours. In the showstopper, the bakers needed to make an ice-cream roll using dairy-free ice-cream. They were given 41⁄2 hours for the bake.

Baker  | Signature
(Sugar-Free Cake) | Technical
(12 Gluten-Free Pita Bread) | Showstopper
(Dairy-Free Ice-Cream Roll) | Result

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Alvin  | Pineapple Upside Down Cake | 8th | Buko Pandan, Mango and Passion Fruit Ice Cream Roll | Safe
Flora  | Pistachio, Apple and Cardamom Madeleine Cake | 3rd | Chocolate and Pear Bûche | Safe
Ian  | Honey and Flowers Cake | 5th | Dessert Island | Safe
Mat  | Sugar Free Carrot Cake | 4th | Raspberry & Coconut Ice Cream Roll | Safe
Nadiya  | Naked Blueberry and Caraway Crunch Cake | 1st | Chocolate and Strawberry Lime Ice Cream Roll | Star Baker
Paul  | Carrot & Pecan Cake | 2nd | Dessert Island Getaway | Safe
Tamal  | Honey and Grapefruit Polenta Cake | 7th | Passion Fruit and Pineapple Ice Cream Roll | Safe
Ugnė  | Chocolate and Hazelnut Sugar-Free Cake | 6th | Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Grape Jam Roll | Eliminated

### Episode 6: Pastry[edit]

For this week's signature challenge, the bakers had to make a Frangipane tart in 2 hours with the brief being that it must be open-topped and must be shortcrust pastry. In the technical, the bakers had to make 12 Flaounes, a cheese filled pastry made in Cyprus. They had 2 hours. Vol-au-vents were set as the Showstopper – the bakers had to make 2 types, all using their own puff pastry – in 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Baker  | Signature
(Frangipane tart) | Technical
(12 Flaounes) | Showstopper
(48 Vol-au-vents) | Result

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Alvin  | Plum Frangipane Tart | 6th | Smoked Salmon En Croûte and Vermouth Chicken à la King vol-au-vents | Eliminated
Flora  | Apricot and Rosemary Frangipane Tart | 2nd | Asparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate vol-au-vents | Safe
Ian  | Pear and Raspberry Frangipane Tart | 3rd | vol-au-vents Terre et Mer | Safe
Mat  | Piña Colada Frangipane Tart | 1st | His 'n' Hers vol-au-vents | Star Baker
Nadiya  | Bay Leaf, Rong Tea and Pear Tart | 4th | Bengali Korma and Clementine with Cod vol-au-vents | Safe
Paul  | Christmas Frangipane Tart | 5th | Savoury and Sweet Bouchées | Safe
Tamal  | Spiced Pear Frangipane Tart | 7th | Fennel and Rosemary Pulled Pork and Chicken and Coriander vol-au-vents | Safe

### Episode 7: Victorian[edit]

For the first challenge, the bakers had 3 hours to make a raised game pie. The pie must have thin hot water crust pastry and must be very ornate, as most game pies from the era were. For the technical challenge, a tennis fruit Cake was set for the bakers. The bakers were given 3 hours to make a fruit cake, with royal icing, sugar paste, and gelatine. A Charlotte Russe was set as the showstopper. To be done in 51⁄2 hours, the bake usually has ladyfingers around jelly and a sponge – with flavour and decoration being key.

Baker  | Signature
(Raised Game Pie) | Technical
(Tennis Cake) | Showstopper
(Charlotte Russe) | Result

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Flora  | Game Pie with Shallot and Apple Chutney | 4th | Raspberry, Pomegranate and Champagne Charlotte Russe | Safe
Ian  | Roadkill Pie | 5th | Victoria's Crown Charlotte Russe | Safe
Mat  | Raised Venison and Pigeon Pie | 6th | Strawberry Charlotte Russe | Eliminated
Nadiya  | Aromatic Raised Game Pie | 1st | Mango and Raspberry Charlotte Russe | Safe
Paul  | Not a Boaring Pie | 2nd | Charlotte Rose | Safe
Tamal  | Middle Eastern Game Pie | 3rd | Spiced Blackberry, Raspberry and Cardamom Charlotte Russe | Star Baker

### Episode 8: Pâtisserie (Quarterfinals)[edit]

In the first quarter-final challenge, the bakers had to make 24 cream horns, 12 of each flavour, using either puff, rough puff or flaky pastry, in 31⁄2 hours. Mary Berry's recipe for 9 mokatines was set as the technical challenge. They are small, delicate genoise sponges filled with a coffee buttercream that are meant to be attractive, as if "in a pâtisserie window", and only have 2 hours. Religieuse à l'ancienne were set as the showstopper challenge. They are large éclairs, stood upright with no dowelling, and decorated with buttercream. They were given 4 hours. Although the towers were left to stand for 2 hours after the challenge as traditional religieuse would have been left for such time, some of the towers began to collapse or lean upon being presented to Mary and Paul.

Baker  | Signature
(24 Cream Horns) | Technical
(9 Mokatines) | Showstopper
(Religieuse à l'ancienne) | Result

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Flora  | Peach & Lemon Thyme and Smoked Almond & Butterscotch Cream Horns | 3rd | Lime & Basil and Coconut & White Chocolate Religieuse à l'ancienne | Safe
Ian  | Mont Blanc & Black Forest Gâteau Horns | 2nd | Nun with Hidden Passions | Safe
Nadiya  | Rose Pistachio and Mocha Hazelnut Horns | 1st | Bubble Gum and Peppermint Cream Religieuse à l'ancienne | Star Baker
Paul  | Café Tipple & Banana Crunch-away Horns | 5th | Religieuse à l'ancienne | Eliminated
Tamal  | Lime & Mascarpone and Malt Cream Horns | 4th | Passionfruit & Mango and Pistachio & Raspberry Religieuse à l'ancienne | Safe

### Episode 9: Chocolate (Semi-final)[edit]

For the first challenge, the bakers had 21⁄2 hours to make a chocolate tart. The tart had to be ornate, intricate, and full of flavour. For the technical challenge, the bakers faced a staggered start, and were each given 1 hour and 15 minutes to make a chocolate soufflé – with Flora starting first, followed by Ian, Nadiya, and Tamal. A chocolate centrepiece was set as the showstopper. In 4 hours, the bakers had to create an ornate centrepiece using white chocolate in some form and including a biscuit element, the centrepiece having to be free-standing and attractive.

Baker  | Signature
(Chocolate Tart) | Technical
(Chocolate Soufflé) | Showstopper
(Chocolate Centrepieces) | Result

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Flora  | Passion Fruit and Chocolate Tart | 1st | Cocoa Carousel | Eliminated
Ian  | Chocolate and Bay Tart | 3rd | Chocolate Well | Safe
Nadiya  | Peanut Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart | 4th | Peacock in Nan's Door | Star Baker
Tamal  | Chocolate New York Pie | 2nd | Chocolate Bell Tower | Safe

Flora's elimination meant that she was the first baker to have finished first in the technical challenge and be eliminated the same week.

### Episode 10: Final[edit]

In the final signature challenge, the bakers had to make 16 iced buns, of which there must be two kinds, in 3 hours. In the technical challenge, the judges decided to use one of Paul Hollywood's recipes; the bakers had to bake 6 raspberry-flavoured mille-feuille with fondant icing in 2 hours. The recipe involved pastry – something all of the bakers had struggled with in Week Six. In the final showstopper, the bakers were given 4 hours to make a classic British cake in a minimum three-layered presentation.

Baker  | Signature
(16 Iced Buns) | Technical
(6 Mille-Feuille) | Showstopper
(Classic British Cake) | Result

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Ian  | Elderflower and Lemon & Spiced Buns | 2nd | Colossal Curvy Carrot Cake | Runner-up
Nadiya  | Cardamom and Almond Buns & Nutmeg and Sour Cherry Fingers | 1st | My Big Fat British Wedding Cake | Winner
Tamal  | Cinnamon and Apple & Toffee and Marmalade Iced Buns | 3rd | Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake | Runner-up

### Masterclasses[edit]

Mary and Paul show how to bake some of their favourite recipes and technical challenges.

#### Episode 1[edit]

| Bake 1  | Bake 2  | Bake 3

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Mary  | Madeira Cake | Walnut Cake | Black Forest Gâteau
Paul  | Hazelnut and Orange Biscotti | Arlettes | —

#### Episode 2[edit]

| Bake 1  | Bake 2  | Bake 3

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Mary  | Cappuccino Crème Brûlée | Spanische Windtorte | White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
Paul  | Soda Bread | Baguettes | —

#### Episode 3[edit]

| Bake 1  | Bake 2  | Bake 3

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Mary  | Sugarfee Carrot Cake | Apricot Frangipane Tart | —
Paul  | Flaounes | Raised Game Pie | Lime and Passionfruit Charlotte Russe

#### Episode 4[edit]

| Bake 1  | Bake 2

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Mary  | Tennis Cake | Mokatines
Paul  | Cream Horns | Religious a l'Ancienne

#### Christmas special[edit]

| Bake 1  | Bake 2  | Bake 3

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Mary  | Christmas Pavlova | Christmas Trifle | Rosace à l’Orange
Paul  | Christmas Chelsea Buns | Turkey and Ham Pie | Pandoro

## Controversies[edit]

### Betting[edit]

As the show was pre-recorded, the winner of the show would have been known by those involved in the show. Bookmaker Ladbrokes halted betting on the show after "a run of bets" was placed for one contestant, many at shops in the Ipswich area.[28]

It was also claimed that dozens of employees of BBC as well as the production company, Love Productions, had opened gambling accounts to place bets on the eventual winner.[29]

### Spoilers[edit]

In a BBC Radio 2 broadcast, judge Mary Berry accidentally revealed the eliminated contestant prior to the airing of episode three.[30]

### Contestants[edit]

Contestant Marie Campbell, who was the first Star Baker of the series, was criticised for being "semi-professional", after it emerged that she had been trained in Ecole Escoffier at the Ritz in Paris where she specialised in patisserie. A statement from the BBC said: "There are strict criteria to take part in the show and Marie met those criteria. She gained a certificate for one week’s training in Paris in 1984, more than 10 years ago. She has not worked professionally as a baker or chef."[31][32]

## Post-show career[edit]

Nadiya Hussain regularly appears on The One Show on BBC1. Her own cookery show, The Chronicles of Nadiya started on 24 August 2016 on BBC One. Hussain writes a weekly column for The Times Magazine, a part of the Saturday supplement of The Times,[33][34][35] as well as a monthly column in Essentials magazine.[36] Her recipes have also appeared in BBC's Good Food magazine.[37]

Hussain was signed by UK publisher Michael Joseph, part of Penguin Random House,[38] for her debut book Nadiya's Kitchen, which is a collection of the recipes that she cooks for friends and family.[39] Hussain has written a children's book of stories and recipes, Bake Me A Story, due to be published by Hodder Children's Books,[40] which blends updated versions of fairytales (poor "Sleepless Beauty" just needs a nice cup of cardamom-infused hot chocolate to break her curse; resourceful Jack wins the giant over with yummy bean patties) with colourful illustrations and child-friendly recipes.[41] She is also writing three contemporary women's fiction novels for Harlequin.[42]

Tamal Ray writes a monthly column for The Guardian.[43] He presented a television show on health on Channel 4 titled Be Your Own Doctor.[44]

Flora Shedden studied for a year at the University of Edinburgh but deferred on a course on art history at the University of St Andrews for a year to concentrate on writing a cookbook, Gatherings, published in January 2017.[45][46] She wrote a column on baking for The Scotsman.[47]

## Ratings[edit]

According to the overnight ratings, the opening episode of the series 6 of Bake Off was watched by 9.3 million viewers, a rise of over 2 million from the previous year.[48] The final was watched by an overnight audience of 13.4 million viewers peaking at 14.5, the highest overnight total of 2015.[49] The list of ten most-watched television programmes of 2015 was also dominated by The Great British Bake Off, with seven of the year's ten being episodes of The Great British Bake Off.[50]

Official episode viewing figures are from BARB.[51]

Episode
no.  | Airdate  | 7 day viewers
(millions) | 28 day viewers
(millions) | BBC One
weekly ranking  | Weekly ranking
all channels[52] | BBC iPlayer requests

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1  | 5 August 2015 (2015-08-05) | 11.62 | 11.73 | 1 | 1 | 2,063,000[53]
2  | 12 August 2015 (2015-08-12) | 11.59 | 11.84 | 1 | 1 | 1,977,000[53]
3  | 19 August 2015 (2015-08-19) | 12.01 | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1,760,000[53]
4  | 26 August 2015 (2015-08-26) | 12.36 | 12.67 | 1 | 1 | 1,539,000[53]
5  | 2 September 2015 (2015-09-02) | 12.39 | 12.63 | 1 | 1 | 1,930,000[54]
6  | 9 September 2015 (2015-09-09) | 12.00 | 12.26 | 1 | 1 | 1,869,000[54]
7  | 16 September 2015 (2015-09-16) | 12.35 | 12.58 | 1 | 1 | 1,841,000[54]
8  | 23 September 2015 (2015-09-23) | 11.09 | 11.35 | 1 | 1 | 1,748,000[54]
9  | 30 September 2015 (2015-09-30) | 12.65 | 12.78 | 1 | 1 | 1,370,000[54]
10  | 7 October 2015 (2015-10-07) | 15.05 | 15.16 | 1 | 1 | 1,619,000[54]

### Specials[edit]

The Great British Bake Off, Class of 2014  Episode
no.  | Airdate  | 7 day Viewers
(millions) | BBC Two
weekly ranking

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| 4 October 2015 (2015-10-04) | N/A | N/A
The Great British Bake Off Masterclass Episode
no.  | Airdate  | 7 day Viewers
(millions) | BBC Two
weekly ranking

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1  | 12 October 2015 (2015-10-12) | 2.55 | 2
2  | 16 October 2015 (2015-10-16) | 1.74 | 18
3  | 19 October 2015 (2015-10-19) | 1.83 | 12
4  | 23 October 2015 (2015-10-23) | 1.41 | 29
The Great British Bake Off, Christmas Masterclass  Episode
no.  | Airdate  | 7 day Viewers
(millions) | BBC Two
weekly ranking

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| 17 December 2015 (2015-12-17) | 2.21 | 11

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