The Great British Bake Off series 6

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The Great British Bake Off
Series 6
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British digital release
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release5 August (2015-08-05) 
7 October 2015 (2015-10-07)
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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]

Contents

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

Bakers

Baker [4] AgeOccupationHometownLinks
Alvin Magallanes37Nurse Bracknell, Berkshire [5] [6]
Dorret Conway53Accountant Penwortham, Lancashire [7] [8]
Flora Shedden19Art gallery assistant Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross [9] [10]
Ian Cumming 41Travel photographer Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire [11] [12]
Marie Campbell66Retired Auchterarder, Perthshire [ citation needed ]
Mat Riley37Fire fighter London [13]
Nadiya Hussain 30Full-time mother Leeds / Luton [14]
Paul Jagger49Prison governor Swansea, Wales [15] [16]
Sandy Docherty49Child welfare officer Yeadon, West Yorkshire [17] [18]
Stu Henshall35Professional musician Guildford, Surrey [19] [20] [21]
Tamal Ray 29Trainee anaesthetist Manchester [22]
Ugnė Bubnaityte32PA and administrator Woodford, London / Vilkaviškis, Lithuania [23] [24] [25] [26]

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker12345678910
NadiyaHIGHSAFESAFEHIGHSBLOWHIGHSBSBWINNER
IanSAFESBSBSBSAFESAFEHIGHSAFELOWRunner-up
TamalHIGHSAFESAFEHIGHSAFESAFESBHIGHHIGHRunner-up
FloraHIGHSAFESAFESAFELOWHIGHSAFELOWOUT
PaulSAFELOWHIGHLOWHIGHSAFELOWOUT
MatSAFEHIGHLOWSAFESAFESBOUT
AlvinSAFESAFEHIGHLOWSAFEOUT
UgnėLOWSAFESAFESAFEOUT
SandySAFEHIGHSAFEOUT
DorretLOWLOWOUT
MarieSBOUT
StuOUT

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

Episode 1: Cakes

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 134 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 312 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.

BakerSignature
(Madeira Cake)
Technical
(Walnut Cake)
Showstopper
(Black Forest Gâteau)
Result
AlvinOrange Vanilla and Fig Madeira Cake2ndBlack Forest GateauSafe
DorretMadeira Cake with Candied Lemons5thEnchanted Forest GateauSafe
FloraBlood Orange Madeira Cake6thBlack Forest GateauSafe
IanSomewhere West of Madeira Cake8thBlack Forest Cherry TreeSafe
MarieZingy Citrus Madeira Cake3rdA Walk in the Black ForestStar Baker
MatGin and Tonic Madeira Cake7thBlack Forest GateauSafe
NadiyaOrange and Green Cardamom Madeira Cake12thQuadruple Chocolate Black Forest GateauSafe
PaulLemon, Ginger and Caraway Seed Madeira Cake10thBlack Forest Chocolate CreationSafe
SandyMadeira Cake with Almond Liqueur and Chopped Apricots9thBlack Forest GateauSafe
StuMarley Madeira Cake11thPurple Forest GateauEliminated
TamalPistachio and Rose Madeira Cake4thBlack Forest Gateau in a Chocolate ShellSafe
UgnėLemon and Thyme Madeira Cake1stFalling Cup GateauSafe

Episode 2: Biscuits

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 212 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.

BakerSignature
(24 Biscotti)
Technical
(8 Arlettes)
Showstopper
(36 Biscuits and an Edible Biscuit Box)
Result
Alvin Jackfruit, Pistachio and Macadamia Biscotti6th Gingerbread Box filled with Brandy Snaps Safe
Dorret Almond and Apricot Biscotti with Amber Sugar Crystals 1stBox of FrogsSafe
FloraWedding Biscotti2nd Honey and Earl Grey Tea BoxSafe
IanOrange, Rosemary and Almond Biscotti3rdSandwich de la Confiture Star Baker
MarieBiscotti Italiano11thRussian BoxEliminated
MatPistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Biscotti5thGingerbread Fire Engine Safe
NadiyaCoconut, Fennel and Pistachio Biscotti9thBox of FortunesSafe
PaulChocolate, Hazelnut and Fig Biscotti10thMemory BoxSafe
SandyChocolate Chunk and Hazelnut Biscotti4th Sundried Tomato Cheese Biscuit BoxSafe
Tamal Cinnamon, Maple and Cranberry Biscotti8thChessboard BoxSafe
Ugnė White Wine Biscotti7thBaby Climbing into the Cookie BoxSafe

Episode 3: Bread

In their signature challenge, the bakers were given 112 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 212 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.

BakerSignature
(2 Quick Breads)
Technical
(4 Baguettes)
Showstopper
(3D Bread Sculpture)
Result
AlvinProsciutto, Manchego and Balsamic Onion Soda Breads4th Cornucopia Safe
DorretWalnut and Stilton Soda Breads6thUnmade BreadEliminated
FloraFig and Hazelnut Rye Breads2ndHerb CoutureSafe
IanWild Garlic Pesto Soda Breads1stFlour PowerStar Baker
MatJalapeño, Mexican Cheddar and Smoked Salt Soda Breads8thCurry Inspired Brighton Pavilion Safe
NadiyaMexican Bread with Warm Tomato Salsa9thSnake Charmer's BasketSafe
PaulCranberry and Orange Sweet Soda Breads10thKing of the Jungle*Safe
SandySoda Breads with Smoked Bacon and Onion7thBasket of Bread Flowers with a Walnut and Blue Cheese CentreSafe
TamalFig, Cheese and Walnut Breads3rdBreadcycleSafe
UgnėChocolate Quick Breads with Salted Caramel Sauce5thEaster BasketSafe

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

Episode 4: Desserts

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 412 hours.

BakerSignature
(12 Crème Brûlées)
Technical
(Spanische Windtorte)
Showstopper
(Three-Tiered Cheesecake)
Result
AlvinBlackberry Crème Brûlées9thTower of Fruits CheesecakesSafe
FloraRhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées3rd Elderflower and Granola CheesecakesSafe
IanPomegranate Two Ways Crème Brûlées4thTrio of Spicy and Herby Baked CheesecakesStar Baker
MatCoconut Crème Brûlées7thChocolate Bar CheesecakesSafe
NadiyaCinnamon Tea Crème Brûlées8th Fizzy Pop CheesecakesSafe
PaulAlmond Crème Brûlées1stBerry Cheesecake TowerSafe
Sandy Pontefract Crème Brûlées6th Cassata, Whisky and Orange & Apple Pie CheesecakesEliminated
TamalRhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées5thMango, Hazelnut and Rosemary Cheesecake TrioSafe
Ugnė Marula Fruit and Coffee Liqueur Crème Brûlées2ndLime, Coconut and Hazelnut CheesecakesSafe

Episode 5: Alternative Ingredients

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 212 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 412 hours for the bake.

BakerSignature
(Sugar-Free Cake)
Technical
(12 Gluten-Free Pita Bread)
Showstopper
(Dairy-Free Ice-Cream Roll)
Result
AlvinPineapple Upside Down Cake 8th Buko Pandan, Mango and Passion Fruit Ice Cream RollSafe
FloraPistachio, Apple and Cardamom Madeleine Cake 3rdChocolate and Pear Bûche Safe
IanHoney and Flowers Cake5thDessert IslandSafe
MatSugar Free Carrot Cake 4thRaspberry & Coconut Ice Cream RollSafe
NadiyaNaked Blueberry and Caraway Crunch Cake1stChocolate and Strawberry Lime Ice Cream RollStar Baker
PaulCarrot & Pecan Cake2ndDessert Island GetawaySafe
TamalHoney and Grapefruit Polenta Cake7th Passion Fruit and Pineapple Ice Cream RollSafe
UgnėChocolate and Hazelnut Sugar-Free Cake6thChocolate, Peanut Butter and Grape Jam RollEliminated

Episode 6: Pastry

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.

BakerSignature
(Frangipane tart)
Technical
(12 Flaounes)
Showstopper
(48 Vol-au-vents)
Result
AlvinPlum Frangipane Tart6thSmoked Salmon En Croûte and Vermouth Chicken à la King vol-au-ventsEliminated
FloraApricot and Rosemary Frangipane Tart2ndAsparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate vol-au-ventsSafe
IanPear and Raspberry Frangipane Tart3rdvol-au-vents Terre et MerSafe
MatPiña Colada Frangipane Tart1stHis 'n' Hers vol-au-ventsStar Baker
Nadiya Bay Leaf, Rong Tea and Pear Tart4thBengali Korma and Clementine with Cod vol-au-ventsSafe
PaulChristmas Frangipane Tart5thSavoury and Sweet BouchéesSafe
TamalSpiced Pear Frangipane Tart7thFennel and Rosemary Pulled Pork and Chicken and Coriander vol-au-ventsSafe

Episode 7: Victorian

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 512 hours, the bake usually has ladyfingers around jelly and a sponge – with flavour and decoration being key.

BakerSignature
(Raised Game Pie)
Technical
(Tennis Cake)
Showstopper
(Charlotte Russe)
Result
FloraGame Pie with Shallot and Apple Chutney4thRaspberry, Pomegranate and Champagne Charlotte RusseSafe
IanRoadkill Pie5thVictoria's Crown Charlotte RusseSafe
MatRaised Venison and Pigeon Pie6thStrawberry Charlotte RusseEliminated
NadiyaAromatic Raised Game Pie1stMango and Raspberry Charlotte RusseSafe
PaulNot a Boaring Pie2ndCharlotte RoseSafe
TamalMiddle Eastern Game Pie3rdSpiced Blackberry, Raspberry and Cardamom Charlotte RusseStar Baker

Episode 8: Pâtisserie (Quarterfinals)

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 312 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.

BakerSignature
(24 Cream Horns)
Technical
(9 Mokatines)
Showstopper
(Religieuse à l'ancienne)
Result
FloraPeach & Lemon Thyme and Smoked Almond & Butterscotch Cream Horns3rdLime & Basil and Coconut & White Chocolate Religieuse à l'ancienneSafe
IanMont Blanc & Black Forest Gâteau Horns2ndNun with Hidden PassionsSafe
NadiyaRose Pistachio and Mocha Hazelnut Horns1stBubble Gum and Peppermint Cream Religieuse à l'ancienneStar Baker
PaulCafé Tipple & Banana Crunch-away Horns5thReligieuse à l'ancienneEliminated
TamalLime & Mascarpone and Malt Cream Horns4thPassionfruit & Mango and Pistachio & Raspberry Religieuse à l'ancienneSafe

Episode 9: Chocolate (Semi-final)

For the first challenge, the bakers had 212 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.

BakerSignature
(Chocolate Tart)
Technical
(Chocolate Soufflé)
Showstopper
(Chocolate Centrepieces)
Result
FloraPassion Fruit and Chocolate Tart1stCocoa CarouselEliminated
IanChocolate and Bay Tart3rdChocolate WellSafe
NadiyaPeanut Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart4thPeacock in Nan's DoorStar Baker
TamalChocolate New York Pie2ndChocolate Bell TowerSafe

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

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.

BakerSignature
(16 Iced Buns)
Technical
(6 Mille-Feuille)
Showstopper
(Classic British Cake)
Result
IanElderflower and Lemon & Spiced Buns2ndColossal Curvy Carrot CakeRunner-up
NadiyaCardamom and Almond Buns & Nutmeg and Sour Cherry Fingers1stMy Big Fat British Wedding CakeWinner
TamalCinnamon and Apple & Toffee and Marmalade Iced Buns3rd Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake Runner-up

Masterclasses

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

Episode 1

Bake 1Bake 2Bake 3
MaryMadeira CakeWalnut CakeBlack Forest Gâteau
PaulHazelnut and Orange BiscottiArlettes

Episode 2

Bake 1Bake 2Bake 3
MaryCappuccino Crème BrûléeSpanische WindtorteWhite Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
PaulSoda BreadBaguettes

Episode 3

Bake 1Bake 2Bake 3
MarySugarfee Carrot CakeApricot Frangipane Tart
PaulFlaounesRaised Game PieLime and Passionfruit Charlotte Russe

Episode 4

Bake 1Bake 2
MaryTennis CakeMokatines
PaulCream HornsReligious a l'Ancienne

Christmas special

Bake 1Bake 2Bake 3
MaryChristmas Pavlova Christmas Trifle Rosace à l’Orange
PaulChristmas Chelsea Buns Turkey and Ham Pie Pandoro

Controversies

Betting

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

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

Contestants

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

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

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.
Airdate7 day viewers
(millions)
28 day viewers
(millions)
BBC One
weekly ranking
Weekly ranking
all channels [52]
BBC iPlayer requests
15 August 201511.6211.73112,063,000 [53]
212 August 201511.5911.84111,977,000 [53]
319 August 201512.01N/A111,760,000 [53]
426 August 201512.3612.67111,539,000 [53]
52 September 201512.3912.63111,930,000 [54]
69 September 201512.0012.26111,869,000 [54]
716 September 201512.3512.58111,841,000 [54]
823 September 201511.0911.35111,748,000 [54]
930 September 201512.6512.78111,370,000 [54]
107 October 201515.0515.16111,619,000 [54]

Specials

The Great British Bake Off, Class of 2014
Episode
no.
Airdate7 day Viewers
(millions)
BBC Two
weekly ranking
4 October 2015N/AN/A
The Great British Bake Off Masterclass
Episode
no.
Airdate7 day Viewers
(millions)
BBC Two
weekly ranking
112 October 20152.552
216 October 20151.7418
319 October 20151.8312
423 October 20151.4129
The Great British Bake Off, Christmas Masterclass
Episode
no.
Airdate7 day Viewers
(millions)
BBC Two
weekly ranking
17 December 20152.2111

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