18 things you probably didn't know about 'The Great British Baking Show'

Chelsea DavisOct 27, 2020, 00:54 IST

"The Great British Baking Show" premiered in 2010.Channel 4/Love Productions

"The Great British Baking Show" is actually called "The Great British Bake-Off" in the UK.
The winner of the show gets a cake stand and flowers, not a major cash prize.
To get on the show, applicants must be amateur bakers, fill out a lengthy form, and attend in-person interviews.

On "The Great British Baking Show," wholesome fun collides with a genuine love of baking as 12 amateur home cooks compete to create the best sweets.

But even the superfans of the series might not know everything that goes on behind-the-scenes.

Read on for 18 little-known facts about "The Great British Baking Show."

The show has a different name in the US because of Pillsbury.

In the UK, the show is titled "The Great British Bake-Off." BBC

Season 11 was shot in less time as usual, and contestants had to stay isolated for six weeks.

"The Great British Baking Show" season-11 contestants walking into the tent. BBC via Netflix

The UK cannot get enough of "The Great British Bake-Off."

A reported 15.9 million viewers watched "The Great British Baking Show" season-seven finale. BBC/Netflix

There's a long application process to become a contestant.

Sophie Faldo on "The Great British Baking Show." BBC/Netflix

Over 12,000 people apply to the show each year.

Only 12 of 12,000 applicants are chosen to compete on "The Great British Baking Show" each year. PBS PressRoom

"The Great British Baking Show" has a three-person "home economics" team to ensure the show runs smoothly.

The "home economics" team gets all the ingredients the contestants need for their bakes. BBC/Netflix

The ovens are tested each day before shooting.

The ovens are tested to ensure fair competition. BBC/Netflix

The baked goods don't go to waste.

"The Great British Baking Show" crew gets to munch on leftover bakes. BBC/Netflix

Judges, not producers, decide who stays and goes.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are the current "Bake-Off" judges. BBC/Netflix

Before the show begins, contestants must have plans for their final bakes.

Contestants must prepare their final bake recipes well in advance. BBC/Netflix

"The Great British Baking Show" has its own illustrator.

Tom Hovey illustrates all "The Great British Baking Show" desserts. BBC/Netflix

Contestants are interviewed several times a day.

Frances Quinn on "The Great British Baking Show." BBC/Netflix

Producers want a camera filming every time the ovens are opened.

The cameras try to catch every detail. BBC via Netflix

The tent conditions can affect the bakes.

Temperature can affect the bakes. BBC/Netflix

Bakers wear the same clothes for two days in a row while filming.

"The Great British Baking Show" casts needs to wear the same outfit for two days. BBC/Netflix

Berry used to watch "Breaking Bad" on set.

Mary Berry in "The Great British Baking Show." BBC One

The winner of "The Great British Baking Show" doesn't receive a major cash prize.

The winner gets a cake stand and flowers. BBC/Netflix

The show goes through a lot of baking supplies.

"The Great British Baking Show" uses a lot of baking materials. BBC/Netflix

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