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The Bake Down - Bake Off Reviewed

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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277 reviews
This podcast has
123 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2019/08/15
Latest episode
2026/10/07
Average duration
70 min.
Release period
29 days

Description

The Bake Down is the go to podcast for those who can't get enough of the Great British Bake Off, form Bake With A Legend (the company that let's you bake alongside former contestants for brilliant online and physical events). Sarah Taylor is joined by former contestants Howard Middleton, Dan Beasley Harling and Jane Beedle for the duration of the latest series to digest the latest action in the tent. If you want the inside track and inspired insight, this is the podcast for you. Contact us at [email protected] with all your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No Method, Just Madness
2026/10/07
It's a Bake Off first this week as the viewers at home are the ones to choose which recipes are featured on Audience Choice week. Join Howard and Sarah, and special guest Jane Beedle as they dive deep into baked cheesecakes, wearable cakes and the infamous gingham pantry. Thank you to everyone who listens to our podcast, and if you're looking for an amazing way to support our work at The Bake Down, you can visit our Buy Me A Coffee page and become a supporter. You can find our page here. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chip, Chip, Hooray!
2026/09/30
It's biscuit week in the tent and our twelve bakers whip up batches of delight in a gooey cookie signature, a miniature nostalgic technical and a mosaic masterpiece showstopper. Join hosts Howard Middleton and Sarah Taylor with special guest Ian Cumming as they discuss the ups and downs of another biscuit week on The Great British Bake Off. Thank you to everyone who listens to our podcast, and if you're looking for an amazing way to support our work at The Bake Down, you can visit our Buy Me A Coffee page and become a supporter. You can find our page here. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cake It Til You Make It
2026/09/23
It's cake week and our new 12 bakers tackle a boozy signature, a caffeinated technical and a self-portrait showstopper. Who will make it through to the second week and who will crumble under the pressure? Join Sarah, Howard and special guest Christiaan DeVries as they discuss cake week. Thank you to everyone who listens to our podcast, and if you're looking for an amazing way to support our work at The Bake Down, you can visit our Buy Me A Coffee page and become a supporter. You can find our page here. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bakers' Dozen of 2026
2026/09/21
It's time to meet the twelve new bakers arriving in the tent for the seventeenth series of The Great British Bake Off. Join Howard Middleton and Sarah Taylor as they read through the bakers' biographies and discuss who they think will go far this year. Thank you to everyone who listens to our podcast, and if you're looking for an amazing way to support our work at The Bake Down, you can visit our Buy Me A Coffee page and become a supporter. You can find our page here. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't Get The Hump
2025/11/05
It's here...the 2025 Bake Off final. Only three bakers made it here and with three challenges left to go, only one can be crowned the winner. This week, our amazing finalists tackle a doughy signature, a classic French technical and 1.2 meter-long showstopper! Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they dive into the details of the final and reveal who has won the final accolade of 'Great British Bake Off Winner 2025'. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blow Your Own Cream Horn
2025/10/29
Four bakers remain but only three can get through to the final...it's patisserie week! Our fantastic four must face a puff pastry signature, a fruity technical and a macaron marvel of a showstopper with Paul and Prue watching and waiting for any slipups. Who will make the Bake Off final and who will fall at the final hurdle? Join Jane, Sarah and Howard as they discuss all things Parisian in this patisserie semi-final. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
2025/10/22
It's dessert week for the quarter-finals, and our five remaining bakers must tackle three sweet challenges to get them that step closer to the illustrious Bake Off final. This week we have a cheesy signature, a reversed technical and a free-standing showstopper, and, as always, Paul and Prue are watching for any mistakes...who of our Famous Five will be sent home? Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss dessert week and how much cardamom is too much cardamom. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking The Pith
2025/10/15
For the second time this year, we've got a never-before-seen theme: meringue week. The bakers must whisk their way through three sticky challenges if they are to be crowned Star Baker. We've got a tarty signature, a technical on the rise, and a chilly showstopper - all opportunities to impress the judges and make it through to next week. Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss all things meringue - can you tell your Italian from your Swiss? The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plait's The Way I Like It
2025/10/08
Seven bakers remain but only six can make it through pastry week. With both sweet and savoury challenges, our magnificent seven face a plaited signature, a classic technical and a sculpted showstopper. Paul and Prue will be on the lookout for the perfect flake and no one wants to have a dreaded soggy bottom. Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss pastry week and reveal which of our intrepid bakers will make it through to next week. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chocolate Meltdowns
2025/10/01
It's gooey, it's delicious, it's chocolate week! We join our eight remaining bakers as they take on a bubbly signature, a pastry-encased technical, and a melting masterpiece of a showstopper. Join Jane, Howard and Sarah as they discuss the ups and downs of chocolate week and find out about the mysterious first-time appearance of the Gingham Pantry. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top of the Class
2025/09/24
In a first for the Bake Off tent, we're sending the bakers Back To School to tackle three testing challenges: a lunchbox snack signature, a canteen classic technical and a showstopper fit for the school fete. Paul and Prue will be keeping a careful eye on their students and hopefully no one will be put in detention. Join Jane, Sarah and Howard as they look over Back To School week and discuss who's really top of the class. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rise to the Challenge
2025/09/17
The Chairman of the (bread) Board, Mr Paul Hollywood is on the lookout for the perfect loaves in bread week. The remaining 10 bakers must impress both Paul and Prue as they face a monkey bread signature, a glazed doughnut technical and a sweet celebration showstopper. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss bread week; who rose to the occasion and who is toast. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crunch Time
2025/09/10
It's biscuit week and the heat is on in the kitchen. The remaining eleven bakers battle it out with three biscuit challenges: a hidden design signature, a chocolate-coated technical and a showstopper filled with precious memories. Prue and Paul are on the lookout for another star baker but someone will also have to say goodbye to the tent and their dreams of the Bake Off final. Join Sarah, Howard and Jane as they discuss cookie cutters, underbaked dough and all things biscuit and we find out which way the cookie crumbles. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up. We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just Swiss Roll With It
2025/09/03
And we're off...! Cake week begins another year of The Great British Bake Off with 12 new bakers and three new bakes: an imprinted Swiss roll signature, a Fondant Fancy technical and a Landscape Cake showstopper. Our class of '25 have to face the pressures of the tent, as well as the judging of the King and Queen of the kitchen, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Join our Bake Down podcasters Jane, Howard and Sarah as they review all 36 bakes in cake week, celebrate the first star baker and commiserate the first to be sent home. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up. We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet the Class of 2025
2025/08/27
It's everyone's favourite time of year as once again The Great British Bake Off returns for 2025, marking 16 years on our screens. Join Howard Middleton, Jane Beedle and your Bake Down Host Sarah Taylor, as they assess this year's candidates and try and gauge who could be our finalists for 2025. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up. We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.9 out of 5
277 reviews
★★★★☆
Sugarpilz 2026/09/23
But where is Jane?
I have been an avid fan and supportor of Bake With a Legend. I eagerly awaited the new season of both GBBO and this podcast. But I am sad to see that ...
★★★★☆
HudsJ32 2025/10/14
Fantastic podcast! (Though issues with sound quality)
This podcast is delightful! I love hearing about little behind the scenes things of the show. And I’ve truly learned a lot from listening to Jane and ...
★★★★☆
SouthernBaker 2025/08/28
Getting stale?
I've enjoyed this podcast for many years and have listened to every episode some more than once. Today's review of the new class of 2025 was the first...
★★★★★
CoCoJaRo 2024/11/17
Podcast Legends
I absolutely love this podcast. Bake Off is my ultimate comfort show and this podcast only makes it that much better. I love your insight from behind ...
★★★★★
Nanc0328 2024/05/30
Family
I am so glad you are back!!! I feel like I’m having a family reunion.
★★★★★
mdaly72 2024/01/12
A Gift to Bake Off Fans
This is such a terrific, warm, funny podcast. Jane, Howard and Dan are great, witty companions to each episode. Keep up the great work!
★★★★★
SSRipley 2024/01/02
Love this podcast!
I love The Bake Down podcast. Just listening to the latest New Year’s 2024 episode. Always an enjoyable chat and recap of the Bake Off episodes. Sa...
★★★☆☆
SouthPoleSanta 2023/11/08
Could be better
Jane is too focused on Jane and not on constructive discussion of the bakes. The story about Flo was mean and unnecessary.
★★★★★
SuffolkinSeattle 2023/10/26
My favourite podcast
I look forward to this podcast as much I look forward to the programme! I love the chat between everyone and Sarah is so good at keeping everyone on t...
★★★★★
DJean28 2023/10/09
What fun!
I love listening to Sarah, Howard, Jane and Dan rehash the GBBO every week. It’s almost as fun as watching the show!
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