1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,320 Hey, for our Bake Off Christmas Special, 2 00:00:03,360 --> 00:00:05,120 we are honoured and delighted to have the cast of 3 00:00:05,160 --> 00:00:08,840 one of my favourite comedies of all time, Peep Show. 4 00:00:08,880 --> 00:00:11,640 We can't have you both here, though, without, you know, doing the thing. 5 00:00:11,680 --> 00:00:14,960 - What thing? - You know the thing. The Peep Show thing. 6 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:17,720 Oh, that thing. I haven't done that for a while. 7 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:19,360 I'm not even sure I can do it any more. 8 00:00:19,400 --> 00:00:22,160 Oh, go on, David. Look how excited they are. 9 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:24,440 All right, well, look into my eyes. 10 00:00:25,640 --> 00:00:27,680 We're doing it. We're doing the Peep Show thing. 11 00:00:27,720 --> 00:00:29,160 Look at those buffoons, 12 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:32,240 losing their minds over a simple bit of camera trickery. 13 00:00:32,280 --> 00:00:35,640 Let's hope they never see Avatar. Their heads will explode. 14 00:00:35,680 --> 00:00:37,240 Hey, David, you're not doing 15 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:39,320 that inner monologue to be cheeky about us, are you? 16 00:00:39,360 --> 00:00:43,240 Uh-oh. Hammond's rumbled me. Better switch back to normal mode. 17 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:45,720 Oh, that was amazing. Thanks, David. 18 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:49,120 Hey, can we do the intro in your POV as well? 19 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:50,880 Well... 20 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:54,320 Welcome to the Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off. 21 00:00:54,360 --> 00:00:55,480 God, they're annoying! 22 00:00:56,680 --> 00:00:58,240 David, you said that out loud. 23 00:00:58,280 --> 00:01:00,640 Oh, sorry. I'm a bit out of practice. 24 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:25,480 Today is a special treat for Christmas. 25 00:01:25,520 --> 00:01:27,400 Oh. Merry Christmas, everyone. 26 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:29,560 The cast of the cult noughties comedy 27 00:01:29,600 --> 00:01:32,520 Peep Show are taking over the tent. 28 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:35,440 - Oh, it's so Christmassy. - Look at this. 29 00:01:35,480 --> 00:01:37,800 - Olivia Colman... - Pinnies on, chaps! 30 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:39,360 ..who starred as Sophie. 31 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:41,640 Just think, if our relationship were a sugar bowl, 32 00:01:41,680 --> 00:01:43,600 it would definitely be this one. 33 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:46,680 I love Christmas. I love watching Bake Off. 34 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:50,520 This is literally the dream way to end 2025, 35 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:52,880 in a tent with my Peep Show chums. 36 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:55,600 I haven't heard the word pinny in a while. 37 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:57,520 - We'll bring it back. - Yeah. 38 00:01:57,560 --> 00:02:00,720 Bake Off tent returner, David Mitchell, aka Mark... 39 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:04,240 - It's quite a specimen. - Mm-hm, quite a specimen. 40 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:05,920 I thought about trimming the top off, 41 00:02:05,960 --> 00:02:08,360 but it felt like I was castrating Christmas. 42 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:11,640 I think I've only made four cakes in my life 43 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:15,600 and two of them have been televised, so a rate of being televised 44 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:18,600 that I don't think Delia Smith herself can match. 45 00:02:18,640 --> 00:02:22,200 ..Sophie Winkleman, who played Big Suze... 46 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:24,480 Ooh, almost champagne. 47 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:27,280 I'll tell you what, I'll put it there, and if for any reason 48 00:02:27,320 --> 00:02:28,920 we don't get around to drinking it tonight, 49 00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:30,480 you can take it back with you. 50 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:34,520 I'm excited. Plus a dash of genuine panic. 51 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:36,360 I didn't think I was competitive, 52 00:02:36,400 --> 00:02:40,400 and now I've gone into that tent and something's started inside me. 53 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:43,240 - Who's the most competitive? - You, I think. 54 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:44,320 Really? 55 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:46,600 ..Isy Suttie, who played Dobby. 56 00:02:46,640 --> 00:02:48,280 I shouldn't hang around too long. 57 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:50,760 I've got to get ready for a day out with the folks. 58 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:53,880 Stomach pump for mum, Taser to demobilise dad. 59 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:54,920 Families! 60 00:02:54,960 --> 00:02:57,960 I really like cooking, but I'm not much of a baker. 61 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,160 To get the perfect sponge, 62 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:01,560 it feels like it would take years of training. 63 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:03,920 Right, game head on. Game head. 64 00:03:03,960 --> 00:03:07,560 ..Matt King, who played the iconic Super Hans. 65 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:10,960 You get a van, Jez, we could be men with ven. 66 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:14,600 You could say I've got a cookery/baking background. 67 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:16,520 If you call an O level background. 68 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:19,800 Black Beauty, that's what they call me. A bit of a dark horse. 69 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:21,040 Who are we missing? 70 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:23,480 Robert Webb, who immortalised Jez, 71 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:25,800 can't be in the tent this Christmas. 72 00:03:25,840 --> 00:03:27,960 Who knows how these things happen? 73 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:30,840 There are powers at work beyond our understanding. 74 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:32,160 No, there aren't. 75 00:03:32,200 --> 00:03:33,920 There's going to be an AI Rob. 76 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:37,200 Hello, everyone, it's Robert Webb here. 77 00:03:37,240 --> 00:03:39,000 Just to say, I'm sorry I couldn't 78 00:03:39,040 --> 00:03:42,680 join my variously ageing co-stars in the tent. 79 00:03:42,720 --> 00:03:44,680 That was not very Christmassy. 80 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:46,720 But I didn't want you to miss out on my own ageing. 81 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:49,160 Here it is. Enjoy the bake! 82 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:50,960 Aaah! Aaah! 83 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:53,320 I don't want to do it now. 84 00:03:56,080 --> 00:03:59,040 Merry Christmas, bakers, and welcome to the tent. 85 00:03:59,080 --> 00:04:02,840 It's very exciting because we are having a Peep Show-themed 86 00:04:02,880 --> 00:04:04,680 Bake Off Christmas Special. 87 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:05,760 So exciting. 88 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:08,960 The greatest TV show ever to be on Channel 4... 89 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:11,000 ..that isn't set in a tent with bakers. 90 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:12,160 {\an1}LAUGHTER 91 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:14,400 OK, so, for your Signature Challenge, 92 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:16,040 the judges would love you to bake 93 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:20,360 a batch of 12 biscuit Christmas tree decorations. 94 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:24,040 The biscuits can be any style or flavour that you like, 95 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:27,360 but they have to be hanging at the end of the challenge. 96 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:30,760 - You've got one-and-a-half hours for this. - Not nearly enough. 97 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:32,360 - On your marks... - ..get set... 98 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:34,080 ..bake. 99 00:04:34,120 --> 00:04:37,000 Good luck, bakers. It's Christmas! 100 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:38,560 {\an1}LAUGHTER 101 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:40,000 We actually have to do it, don't we? 102 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:41,080 {\an1}SHE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY 103 00:04:41,120 --> 00:04:43,280 I think Isy's going to do annoyingly well. 104 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:45,200 And I think Matt's going to do annoyingly well. 105 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:50,400 I have confidence in David, too, but my eye's on bloody Isy. 106 00:04:50,440 --> 00:04:53,720 How much butter do you think is 225g? 107 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:55,560 Put it on the weigher thingy. 108 00:04:55,600 --> 00:04:57,560 Today's Signature Challenge 109 00:04:57,600 --> 00:05:01,440 is Christmas tree decorations made in biscuit. 110 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:05,600 I've never made biscuits in my life until this show. 111 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:08,160 Oh, sugar. I hope you didn't see that. 112 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:10,240 It's all about decoration. It's about the flavours. 113 00:05:10,280 --> 00:05:13,080 And more importantly, it's about the texture and the bake. 114 00:05:13,120 --> 00:05:14,520 That's what I'll be looking at. 115 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:16,800 Why don't you just eat the individual ingredients 116 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:19,520 and then they'll turn into biscuits inside you? 117 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:20,600 {\an1}LAUGHTER 118 00:05:20,640 --> 00:05:22,600 These biscuits are meant to hang on the tree, 119 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:24,840 so we want them beautifully decorated. 120 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:26,280 It's all about getting that definition, 121 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:28,160 getting the hole, and getting it hanging right. 122 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:30,560 If they don't, the chances are it's going to shatter. 123 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:33,080 - David? - Yes? - Do you have a tea towel? 124 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:34,160 I like the hat. 125 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:35,240 {\an1}LAUGHTER 126 00:05:35,280 --> 00:05:37,920 I've just remembered you were a chef. 127 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:41,800 Contractually, no-one's allowed to mention that. 128 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:45,400 I'm really looking forward to this Peep Show Christmas Special. 129 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:47,600 I think if nothing else, it will be enormous fun. 130 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:50,120 Look at that. That's the hand of a baker. 131 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:52,960 I mean, ten-year-olds do this, so it's a nice equal 132 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:56,320 playing field, really - ten-year-olds and celebrity bakers. 133 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:00,680 - Morning, Olivia. - Hello, Olivia. - Hi. 134 00:06:00,720 --> 00:06:03,200 Right, tell us all about your biscuits. What are you doing? 135 00:06:03,240 --> 00:06:06,000 I'm making gingerbread biscuits with 136 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:08,520 a little bit out of the middle for stained glass. 137 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:10,640 - Do you do this a lot? - We make them every Christmas. 138 00:06:10,680 --> 00:06:12,600 - Do you? - So you're well practised? 139 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:14,560 I think I did them when my eldest was quite little, 140 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,440 - and he's 20, so... - These should be perfect. 141 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:18,760 Oh, my God. 142 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:20,360 {\an1}LAUGHTER 143 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:23,480 Hoping her family favourite is a hit with the judges, 144 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:25,920 Olivia's stained-glass biscuits will be flavoured 145 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:29,080 with ginger and decorated with royal icing. 146 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:31,080 What's it like to be back with the crew? 147 00:06:31,120 --> 00:06:33,480 It's really nice, but it's a shame we have to do this in a way. 148 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:35,720 - No offence. It would be nice to just chat. - You want to have a chat? 149 00:06:35,760 --> 00:06:38,560 This is the one job that you was really upset about leaving. 150 00:06:38,600 --> 00:06:40,360 Yeah, because we'd all been together so long. 151 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:42,760 Are you the sort of person who can watch it when you're not in it? 152 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:44,200 - Yeah. - Oh, I can't. 153 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:46,720 If I'm not on This Morning, I'm not watching. 154 00:06:46,760 --> 00:06:48,440 Oh, I see. Well, it's quite nice 155 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:50,560 to watch things with a little bit of jealousy, isn't it? 156 00:06:53,480 --> 00:06:57,520 "Knead to a soft dough," it says. No need to knead. 157 00:06:57,560 --> 00:06:59,520 It's already a soft dough. 158 00:06:59,560 --> 00:07:01,960 This is where the wheels fall off. 159 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:05,320 How do you find talking about Peep show when you did it, like, 160 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:07,800 - 20-odd years ago? - People are really nice. 161 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:10,400 Usually, they just yell random quotes at me. 162 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:13,080 Like, they'll just yell, "Men with ven!" in my face. 163 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:15,400 - Did you even watch it? - Never seen a single episode. 164 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:17,640 - You're joking? - I'm not joking. - Have you seen Bake Off? 165 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:18,800 What's that? 166 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:24,120 - Does that look a bit crumbly? - I'm not going to tell you. 167 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:27,000 As well as achieving perfect texture... 168 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:29,520 Why did I use cardamom? That was a mistake. 169 00:07:29,560 --> 00:07:31,840 This is fiddly and time consuming. 170 00:07:31,880 --> 00:07:34,600 ..the bakers must deliver festive flavour. 171 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:38,120 I'm making orange and cardamom angels. 172 00:07:38,160 --> 00:07:39,560 I've tried them once 173 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:41,960 and they weren't orangey enough or cardamomy enough, 174 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:45,600 so this time they might blow everyone's brains out. 175 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,200 Sophie's angelic biscuits 176 00:07:47,240 --> 00:07:49,760 will be adorned with royal icing gowns. 177 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:53,560 And she's hoping, this time, they pack just enough punch. 178 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:55,360 How much cardamom did you put in there? 179 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,120 Possibly too much, but maybe it's refreshing. 180 00:07:58,160 --> 00:07:59,160 I think it'll wake people up. 181 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:00,680 - So it'll be like going to the dentist. - Try. 182 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:02,280 - Is the cardamom in here? - Try it. Yes. 183 00:08:04,320 --> 00:08:07,160 - Very orangey. - What does that mean, when she says that? 184 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:08,680 - Is that code? - Yeah. 185 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:11,880 Now I think I've added too much liquid. 186 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:15,760 Prue said the dough was very orangey, which I didn't know 187 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:19,240 if it was an insult or a compliment, because that's all she said. 188 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:22,240 Sophie might be struggling with spice... 189 00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:24,880 I'm making bauble biscuits. 190 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:27,120 Plain, normal shortbread. 191 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:29,760 ..but David's taken a more traditional tack. 192 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:32,280 If all of your Christmas decorations are edible, 193 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:34,360 then you don't have to take them down. 194 00:08:34,400 --> 00:08:36,160 You can just eat them. 195 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:39,040 {\an8}Provided they make it to judging, David's baubles 196 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:40,920 {\an8}will consist of a crisp shortbread, 197 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:43,880 {\an8}and be decorated with an array of festive designs. 198 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:45,560 When you decorate your own tree at home, 199 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:48,000 are you quite anal about it? You like them all to match up? 200 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:50,360 - No. - No? - When it comes to Christmas decorations, 201 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:51,880 I abhor taste. 202 00:08:51,920 --> 00:08:55,080 When you were last in the tent, have you improved? 203 00:08:55,120 --> 00:08:58,840 Well, I haven't baked since, so I don't know. 204 00:09:00,200 --> 00:09:03,880 Did I just hear David say, "When I was last on this show"? 205 00:09:03,920 --> 00:09:05,920 It's meant to be an equal competition. 206 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:07,080 Unbelievable. 207 00:09:07,120 --> 00:09:10,080 "Cut into whatever shapes you like using a biscuit cutter." 208 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:11,880 There. First one. 209 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:13,440 The bakers' biscuits... 210 00:09:13,480 --> 00:09:15,880 - Oh, dear. - ..must be accurately shaped... 211 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:17,920 Some are very thick and some are very thin. 212 00:09:17,960 --> 00:09:19,400 I don't know how that's happened. 213 00:09:19,440 --> 00:09:21,600 ..with holes pressed before baking... 214 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:23,520 Ah, where's the pronger? 215 00:09:23,560 --> 00:09:25,360 ..or they could shatter when strung. 216 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,880 {\an1}- SHE GASPS - Oh, I didn't put the holes in them. 217 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:29,640 Oh, God. 218 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:32,080 - Are you into Christmas? - I really love Christmas. 219 00:09:32,120 --> 00:09:33,600 And how many people do you have over? 220 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:35,240 The most is about 24. 221 00:09:35,280 --> 00:09:37,680 - But we... - 24 people? 222 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,400 - Yeah. - Are you enjoying the tent? 223 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:41,720 - It's quite relaxing, isn't it? - I am enjoying the tent. 224 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:44,840 Relaxing's not quite the word, but, um... 225 00:09:44,880 --> 00:09:47,240 Focus, Matt. Focus. 226 00:09:47,280 --> 00:09:49,040 Merry Christmas, Matt. 227 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:50,880 Merry Christmas, guys. 228 00:09:50,920 --> 00:09:52,360 So, tell us all about your biscuits. 229 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:53,480 What are you doing? 230 00:09:53,520 --> 00:09:55,920 So my old man got me into bird watching 231 00:09:55,960 --> 00:09:57,360 when I was very young. 232 00:09:57,400 --> 00:10:03,240 And I was a fully paid-up member of the YOC and the RSPB. 233 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:06,000 So, I am making gingernut garden birds 234 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:08,640 of Britain oft forgotten at Christmas. 235 00:10:08,680 --> 00:10:10,640 Why are they forgotten at Christmas? 236 00:10:10,680 --> 00:10:14,000 Because the robin gets all the headlines, Prue. 237 00:10:14,040 --> 00:10:15,720 Prue's the robin of our group. 238 00:10:17,120 --> 00:10:19,560 Matt's forgotten festive flock will be spiced 239 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:21,160 with ginger and cumin, 240 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:22,800 and individually decorated 241 00:10:22,840 --> 00:10:25,640 with identifying piped plumage. 242 00:10:25,680 --> 00:10:27,520 - Have you made this before, Matt? - No. 243 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:30,160 - You haven't been rehearsing night after night? - No. 244 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:31,560 {\an1}LAUGHTER 245 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:33,240 Have you got any flour underneath there? 246 00:10:33,280 --> 00:10:35,040 - Who do you think I am? - I thought you were a chef. 247 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:36,680 Good luck! 248 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:39,400 Oh, Hollywood tried to psych me out. 249 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:43,400 Bakers, you are halfway through your biscuit challenge. 250 00:10:43,440 --> 00:10:46,480 251 00:10:46,520 --> 00:10:49,160 252 00:10:49,200 --> 00:10:50,320 Not with this one! 253 00:10:52,040 --> 00:10:53,880 Right, I'm going for it. 254 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:56,560 And they're going in for ten minutes. 255 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:58,960 Turns out I have no idea how to set this. 256 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:01,080 It's going up and up and up and up and up. 257 00:11:01,120 --> 00:11:03,080 The icing I'm confused by. 258 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:04,880 As the biscuits bake... 259 00:11:04,920 --> 00:11:06,040 Oh-ho-ho-ho. 260 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:08,000 ..attention turns to toppings. 261 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:11,160 You've obviously given the decoration 262 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:13,240 - quite a lot of thought. - No, I really haven't. 263 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:15,440 - I mean, that's very professional. - Is it? 264 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:19,000 I've seen that kind of glazing thing on stuff. 265 00:11:19,040 --> 00:11:23,480 But Matt's feathered friends are yet to hit the heat. 266 00:11:23,520 --> 00:11:24,520 Hello. 267 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,720 - Don't. - What? 268 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:29,240 I forgot to put holes in. 269 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:31,000 How do you get the bits out of the straw? 270 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:35,240 Oh, that was so close. 271 00:11:36,880 --> 00:11:38,760 How are you doing, Isy? Doing a bit of knitting? 272 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:39,840 What's going on? 273 00:11:39,880 --> 00:11:41,760 I actually have got my knitting with me, 274 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:43,920 so I'm going to try and make a biscuit like this. 275 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:46,920 - Are you actually joking? That is so good. - Oh, thanks. 276 00:11:46,960 --> 00:11:48,840 How long would something like that take you? 277 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:51,080 It takes about a year for me to knit. 278 00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:56,320 {\an8}Hoping her biscuits take less time than her knitting, 279 00:11:56,360 --> 00:11:57,920 {\an8}Isy's jumpers will be spiced 280 00:11:57,960 --> 00:11:59,520 {\an8}with nutmeg and cinnamon 281 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:01,680 {\an8}and topped with feathered icing. 282 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:03,040 {\an8}Have you practised this? 283 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:05,240 Yeah, I've practised a couple of times, 284 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:07,400 but the consistency wasn't right. 285 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:10,720 I don't like obeying the rules completely. 286 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:12,480 - It's a bit of a science, baking, though. - Only slightly. 287 00:12:12,520 --> 00:12:14,200 The basic rules can never be changed. 288 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:15,240 He didn't like that, did he? 289 00:12:15,280 --> 00:12:16,960 When you said you're going to break the rules - he panicked. 290 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:19,680 - Look at him. - "The basic rules can never be changed!" 291 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:21,800 It's a science, guys! It's a science! 292 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:22,960 {\an1}LAUGHTER 293 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:26,240 - Oh, no. - What's wrong, Olivia? 294 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:29,280 I meant to put the sweets in before they go in the oven. 295 00:12:29,320 --> 00:12:31,320 Bakers, you've got half an hour left. 296 00:12:31,360 --> 00:12:32,960 Oh, no! 297 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:36,040 - The biscuits are coming out. - Here they come. 298 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:37,840 Oh, now I've got shaky hands. 299 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:39,400 The baking of the biscuits... 300 00:12:39,440 --> 00:12:42,600 Put them back in. Minute, start. 301 00:12:42,640 --> 00:12:44,440 ..has to be exact. 302 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,600 What colour should they look? 303 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:47,840 Left in too long... 304 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:49,600 I'm going to fly in the face of time. 305 00:12:49,640 --> 00:12:51,640 ..they'll become bitter and tough. 306 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:53,240 Do you think they're ready? 307 00:12:53,280 --> 00:12:55,000 - I don't know, I don't bake. - They've done... 308 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:56,240 {\an1}LAUGHTER 309 00:12:56,280 --> 00:12:58,400 You have observed some baking. 310 00:12:58,440 --> 00:13:00,240 But take them out too soon... 311 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:01,560 To me, they still look raw. 312 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:04,240 ..they'll be soft and collapse. 313 00:13:04,280 --> 00:13:05,560 Oh, dear. 314 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:08,160 I don't think it'll make any difference whether 315 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:09,760 they're cooked more or less. 316 00:13:09,800 --> 00:13:10,840 Ugh. 317 00:13:13,160 --> 00:13:15,400 Bakers, you've got 15 minutes left. 318 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:16,640 What?! 319 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:18,720 Sounds insane, but it's the truth. 320 00:13:18,760 --> 00:13:20,480 This is a nightmare. 321 00:13:21,560 --> 00:13:24,000 - Alison. - What's the issue? 322 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:26,800 - I don't have a hole to hang them up. - Why didn't you put a hole in? 323 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:28,680 - I don't know. - Let's try and do a hole. 324 00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:29,720 Come on. 325 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:32,120 Oh, poor little thing. 326 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:33,200 {\an1}Genius. SHE GASPS 327 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:35,200 Oh, no! 328 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:36,480 How long have we got? 329 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:40,480 Bakers, you've got ten minutes left. 330 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:41,680 Are you kidding? 331 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:44,120 - Do you want to try a bit of my biscuit? - Yeah, why not? 332 00:13:45,640 --> 00:13:48,200 Quite savoury. Bacon note. 333 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:50,040 {\an1}THEY CHUCKLE 334 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:51,760 Great. That's exactly what I was going for. 335 00:13:54,160 --> 00:13:56,200 OK, let's make a good job of the icing. 336 00:13:56,240 --> 00:13:59,160 I'm not sure that Matt's got long enough to ice them. 337 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:02,760 I was going to make 12 different classic British birds. 338 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:06,880 That's gone out the window. I'm making 12 blackbirds. Job done. 339 00:14:06,920 --> 00:14:09,280 All right, let's have a go. First one, tree. 340 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:12,320 Oorp-rah, oorp-rah, oor! 341 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:14,080 This one's a bit of a mess. 342 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,520 Absolutely dreadful. Look at that. 343 00:14:16,560 --> 00:14:19,640 They look like they've all got spot cream on. 344 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:21,360 Oh, wow. You're doing that wrong. 345 00:14:21,400 --> 00:14:23,720 {\an1}HE LAUGHS 346 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:26,360 It's like watching a young Jackson Pollock. 347 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:28,480 It's like watching an old Damien Hirst. 348 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:29,840 - Oh, wow. - Yeah. 349 00:14:29,880 --> 00:14:32,440 And I did genuinely think he was the dark horse. 350 00:14:32,480 --> 00:14:35,720 Oh, I hurried from the beginning, forgot the hole. 351 00:14:35,760 --> 00:14:39,040 These do not look like they looked in my imagination. 352 00:14:39,080 --> 00:14:41,680 - Could AI ice biscuits? - You don't even need AI. 353 00:14:41,720 --> 00:14:43,520 You could just get a machine in a factory. 354 00:14:43,560 --> 00:14:44,560 Oh, yeah! 355 00:14:44,600 --> 00:14:46,760 Do you think Mr Kipling does them individually? 356 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:48,560 {\an1}LAUGHTER 357 00:14:48,600 --> 00:14:51,560 Bakers, you have one minute left. 358 00:14:51,600 --> 00:14:55,160 Oh, no. There's just no way this is gonna happen. 359 00:14:55,200 --> 00:14:57,160 You gotta hang those biscuits, kids. 360 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:59,960 I need string. String. Christmas string. 361 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,080 There's no way I'm gonna get 12 strung. 362 00:15:02,120 --> 00:15:04,240 12? No chance. 363 00:15:04,280 --> 00:15:06,720 I keep making the strings too small. 364 00:15:06,760 --> 00:15:08,840 They look like they've died. 365 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:10,680 Oh, this is so annoying. 366 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:14,120 These wouldn't last ten seconds on the Christmas tree in real life. 367 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:20,680 OK, bakers, your time is up. 368 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:25,000 Please step away from your hanging biscuits. 369 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:29,800 I didn't know mine would be so much worse than everyone else's. 370 00:15:29,840 --> 00:15:31,320 {\an1}SHE EXHALES 371 00:15:31,360 --> 00:15:33,080 Shall I put the wool there, do you think, 372 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:34,800 to show that they're knitted jumpers? 373 00:15:34,840 --> 00:15:36,440 But they're not, are they? They're biscuits 374 00:15:44,560 --> 00:15:47,880 Our Peep Show cast's biscuits will now face the judgment 375 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:49,680 of Paul and Prue. 376 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:54,960 {\an8}- Hello. - Hi, Matt. Tell us all about your Halloween scene. 377 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,600 {\an1}LAUGHTER 378 00:15:57,640 --> 00:15:59,000 As I said at the start, 379 00:15:59,040 --> 00:16:03,160 I'm making the classic 13 blackbirds of Christmas. 380 00:16:03,200 --> 00:16:04,680 I thought they were crows. 381 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:06,440 Don't make it worse, Prue. 382 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:16,120 They're fractionally overbaked. But they're really delicious. 383 00:16:16,160 --> 00:16:17,640 You can taste the caramel in it. 384 00:16:17,680 --> 00:16:20,080 Where you've fallen flat a little bit is the volume 385 00:16:20,120 --> 00:16:21,360 - of icing on it. - Fallen flat? 386 00:16:21,400 --> 00:16:23,640 Sweetness with the biscuit works quite nicely. 387 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:26,160 It just looks a bit horrific for Christmas. 388 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:28,440 Thanks, guys. Merry Christmas! 389 00:16:37,640 --> 00:16:39,640 Overall, the decoration, I think, is excellent. 390 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:41,720 - Thanks. - It's beautifully piped. 391 00:16:41,760 --> 00:16:43,480 Windows have gone a little bit sploshy. 392 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:44,520 There was a bit of a whoops there. 393 00:16:44,560 --> 00:16:46,640 I'd nearly finished baking them and then realised I hadn't put 394 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:48,920 - the sweets in. - So you had to take them out again. 395 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:50,400 So, then, ooh, I shoved it in. 396 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:55,200 - Great flavour. - Yeah? 397 00:16:55,240 --> 00:16:56,600 - Under-baked. - Oh, bums! 398 00:16:56,640 --> 00:17:00,000 If you'd left it in there another, probably even five minutes... 399 00:17:00,040 --> 00:17:02,080 - Oh, really? - ..it would have been spot-on. 400 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:05,120 Really beautifully done, Olivia. They're just a bit cookie-like. 401 00:17:05,160 --> 00:17:06,840 - Well done. - Thank you. 402 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:09,280 Made cookies. 403 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:20,880 {\an8}Obviously, I spent most of the time decorating them, 404 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:23,080 so I might have pushed the aesthetic 405 00:17:23,120 --> 00:17:27,320 a bit far and left the flavour as a sort of secondary thought. 406 00:17:27,360 --> 00:17:30,280 I think they actually look pretty good. 407 00:17:30,320 --> 00:17:31,560 They look really nicely baked, don't they? 408 00:17:31,600 --> 00:17:34,880 They've got that perfect biscuit colour. 409 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,400 - Oh, the break's not bad. - That is shortbread. 410 00:17:40,440 --> 00:17:42,400 I'm going to give you a handshake, because I'll tell you why... 411 00:17:42,440 --> 00:17:44,720 I'll tell you why I'm going to give you a handshake - 412 00:17:44,760 --> 00:17:48,000 it's because that is a very, very good shortbread. 413 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:52,920 Decoration's a bit naff, but it's a really, really good biscuit. 414 00:17:52,960 --> 00:17:55,040 Thank you very much. I'm really pleased. 415 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:57,280 Mark Corrigan would be so proud. 416 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:07,920 {\an8}I love the way the jumpers all look slightly different. 417 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:10,400 They do look like little jumpers. 418 00:18:10,440 --> 00:18:11,880 I really enjoyed doing the feathering. 419 00:18:11,920 --> 00:18:14,160 - That's the first time I've done it. Yeah. - It's worked well. 420 00:18:17,040 --> 00:18:18,640 Spice levels are spot-on. 421 00:18:18,680 --> 00:18:22,040 The biscuit's nice, although slightly underbaked. 422 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:24,520 It's just a little bit soft on the mouth. 423 00:18:24,560 --> 00:18:26,560 - Tastes fantastic. - The taste is incredible. 424 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:29,400 - Really lovely and spicy. Well done. - Well done. - Thank you. 425 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:31,880 - Thank you. - Fantastic. - Well done. 426 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:45,200 {\an8}They are falling angels come to visit people on Christmas. 427 00:18:45,240 --> 00:18:47,800 They're going headfirst, which is quite scary. 428 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:49,480 - They're beautifully decorated. - Thank you. 429 00:18:49,520 --> 00:18:51,640 - You must be so pleased with that. - Thank you. 430 00:18:51,680 --> 00:18:53,520 Sorry, angel, I've got to bite your arm off. 431 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,360 This is very tense. 432 00:18:57,400 --> 00:18:59,560 I think the flavour is absolutely perfect. 433 00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:02,440 The orange is very light and zesty and delicious. 434 00:19:03,760 --> 00:19:07,320 Mm. OK. Well, the reason why I'm giving you the handshake is 435 00:19:07,360 --> 00:19:10,560 because cardamom level is tricky to work with. 436 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:12,400 You put quite a lot in that 437 00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:14,240 but it works really nice with the orange. 438 00:19:14,280 --> 00:19:16,320 - I think you've done a great job. - Really beautiful. 439 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:18,680 - Well done. - Oh, I'm so pleased. - Thank you. - Thank you. - Oh, my gosh. 440 00:19:19,920 --> 00:19:21,360 Life will never be as good. 441 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:27,240 It was almost erotic when I got that handshake. 442 00:19:27,280 --> 00:19:30,960 I felt things I shouldn't have felt pre-watershed. 443 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:32,680 I got the first handshake. 444 00:19:32,720 --> 00:19:36,880 Had I been able to sell it before the one was given to Sophie, 445 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:38,320 I'd be well ahead. 446 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:42,000 The technical's where I will bring out the big guns. 447 00:19:42,040 --> 00:19:45,240 Mr Hollywood will eat not just my Technical Challenge, 448 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:46,400 but also his words. 449 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:52,560 With their Christmas biscuits behind them, 450 00:19:52,600 --> 00:19:55,920 the bakers now face a gingham-wrapped technical treat. 451 00:19:59,080 --> 00:20:01,360 Hello, lovely bakers. Welcome back to the tent. 452 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:03,080 It's time for your Technical Challenge. 453 00:20:03,120 --> 00:20:07,080 And this one has been set for you by our very own sugarplum fairy. 454 00:20:07,120 --> 00:20:08,960 It's Paul... No, it's Prue Leith. 455 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:11,000 {\an1}LAUGHTER 456 00:20:11,040 --> 00:20:13,520 Prue, have you got any festive words for our Peeps? 457 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:17,040 Yes. This is my favourite Christmas recipe. 458 00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:18,720 Please don't mess it up. 459 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:20,840 - Strong words. - Hang on. 460 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:23,840 As ever, this Technical Challenge will be judged blind. 461 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:26,000 So we're going to have to ask these two naughty elves 462 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:27,880 to do one. Off you pop. 463 00:20:27,920 --> 00:20:29,720 See you, naughty elves. 464 00:20:29,760 --> 00:20:32,840 So, for your Technical Challenge, Prue would love you 465 00:20:32,880 --> 00:20:37,160 to bake six miniature versions of that Christmas classic, 466 00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:38,760 the turkey pie. 467 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:44,120 Your turkey pie should consist of a crisp shortcrust pastry 468 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:46,320 and be filled with a flavoursome filling, 469 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:50,440 and served alongside a home-made cranberry sauce. 470 00:20:50,480 --> 00:20:52,400 - Mmm. - Oh, stop it. 471 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:54,920 Now, because this is a Peep Show special, 472 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:58,480 they want your pies to be in the shape of the Peep Show eye. 473 00:20:58,520 --> 00:21:00,920 An eye-shaped turkey pie?! 474 00:21:00,960 --> 00:21:02,840 You've got this. I know you have, bakers, 475 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:05,080 - You've got an hour and a half. - On your marks... 476 00:21:05,120 --> 00:21:06,400 - ..get set... - ..bake. 477 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:10,280 This is hilarious. 478 00:21:10,320 --> 00:21:12,520 I kind of assumed someone would do it for us. 479 00:21:13,600 --> 00:21:15,960 Do you know what I think is a great use for cold turkey? 480 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:18,040 You just simply put it in a sandwich, 481 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:19,920 and actually actively more pleasant than, 482 00:21:19,960 --> 00:21:22,720 for example, a pie, which takes so much hassle. 483 00:21:25,320 --> 00:21:27,480 So, Prue, leftover turkey pies. 484 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:28,800 Bit of a favourite? 485 00:21:28,840 --> 00:21:30,560 Well, I love leftovers. 486 00:21:30,600 --> 00:21:34,000 I think the best thing about Christmas is really the leftovers. 487 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:38,520 These are a rather unusual shape. It's the Peep Show logo. 488 00:21:38,560 --> 00:21:42,960 And it's an homage to that famous scene 489 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:47,080 when Jeremy says that he's forgotten the turkey. 490 00:21:47,120 --> 00:21:49,680 - Where's the turkey? - I thought you were getting the turkey. 491 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:52,440 You what? No turkey?! 492 00:21:52,480 --> 00:21:54,240 I think these look great. 493 00:21:54,280 --> 00:21:57,480 It's quite difficult to get the pastry into that mould. 494 00:21:57,520 --> 00:21:59,080 They've got an hour and a half for this challenge. 495 00:21:59,120 --> 00:22:01,080 I think they're going to run out of time, because you know what's going 496 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:03,040 to happen - they've got to mess around with the filling, 497 00:22:03,080 --> 00:22:04,200 mess around with the pastry. 498 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:07,080 And they need a good 25 minutes in the oven. 499 00:22:07,120 --> 00:22:09,440 If they're underbaked, it could fall apart. 500 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:12,760 And the cranberry - that's a disaster waiting just there. 501 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:17,160 - Do you think? - Yeah. OK, I'll take my pie here. 502 00:22:17,200 --> 00:22:20,560 The filling is really simple. It's leftover turkey. 503 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:23,160 But they've got to chop it up because these are tiny pies, 504 00:22:23,200 --> 00:22:24,560 so you don't want great lumps. 505 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:28,400 - That is lovely. - Do you want a bit of cranberry, Prue? 506 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:30,120 Yeah, give me a dollop. 507 00:22:34,760 --> 00:22:36,040 Blended with the cranberry, 508 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:38,520 bringing that little bit of sourness as well is gorgeous. 509 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:42,800 Christmas is famous for disasters, so let's hope this is not one. 510 00:22:45,720 --> 00:22:50,160 I've never made shortcrust pastry. I'm so out of my comfort zone. 511 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:52,040 "Tip the flour, butter and salt into a bowl, 512 00:22:52,080 --> 00:22:54,600 "then rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips." 513 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:57,080 I'm actually using my whole fleshy hands. 514 00:22:57,120 --> 00:23:00,200 I just don't want to embarrass myself like I did this morning. 515 00:23:00,240 --> 00:23:02,000 Now I'm going to have to live with me. 516 00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:04,040 "Add water, one tablespoon at a time, 517 00:23:04,080 --> 00:23:06,800 "until the mixture comes together into a ball." 518 00:23:06,840 --> 00:23:08,960 This isn't coming together at all. 519 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:11,040 Would you say that's coming together into a ball? 520 00:23:11,080 --> 00:23:12,080 Yeah, lovely. 521 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:15,120 - Did you get a handshake? - I did get a handshake, yes. 522 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:16,200 How'd that feel? 523 00:23:16,240 --> 00:23:19,560 It was a moment of immense pride that has now been blasted away 524 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:21,600 by this experience of deep stress. 525 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:24,040 "For the filling, melt the butter in a small pan, 526 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:25,800 "add the leek, and cook until softened." 527 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:28,560 - How are you chopping the leek? - I haven't started yet. 528 00:23:28,600 --> 00:23:32,040 I've chopped an onion. Never chopped a leek. 529 00:23:32,080 --> 00:23:35,040 - I don't have to look. - Matt is just a chef. 530 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:37,600 - Yeah, I'm worried about Matt. - Look at you, in your element. 531 00:23:37,640 --> 00:23:39,520 I'm quite enjoying watching you cook. 532 00:23:39,560 --> 00:23:43,600 Six turkey pies for table three. No problem. Service! 533 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:46,200 I don't think this is going to get me the handshake. 534 00:23:46,240 --> 00:23:47,920 Is that your goal here, to get handshakes? 535 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:49,160 I just want to get a handshake. 536 00:23:49,200 --> 00:23:50,760 You can't get one on the technical. 537 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:53,200 He rarely gives them out on the showstopper. 538 00:23:53,240 --> 00:23:55,600 - Oh, really? - But you might win it, right? 539 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:58,000 No, I think we all know that's not going to happen. 540 00:23:58,040 --> 00:24:00,040 "Add the turkey stock and increase the heat." 541 00:24:00,080 --> 00:24:03,280 There it goes. And increase the heat. 542 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:04,760 I didn't cook the leeks properly 543 00:24:04,800 --> 00:24:07,840 and they're floating around like little hard aliens. 544 00:24:08,920 --> 00:24:11,640 David, I'm just letting you know I've ordered the turkey. 545 00:24:11,680 --> 00:24:14,200 It's organic. There you go. 546 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:18,600 A turkey?! A turkey?! I'm vegan! I'm vegan! 547 00:24:18,640 --> 00:24:22,080 Just so you know, I did order the vegan turkey as well. 548 00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:26,520 Oh, I'm sorry. I, uh... I flew off the handle a bit there. 549 00:24:26,560 --> 00:24:29,200 - It's fine. I'll leave you to it. - Yeah. 550 00:24:30,600 --> 00:24:32,720 I couldn't quite remember my words. 551 00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:36,320 - Where are you up to? - I'm dicing the turkey. 552 00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:39,880 Flavoursome fillings require precise preparation... 553 00:24:39,920 --> 00:24:43,640 - Did you chop your turkey? - ..with well-sized pieces... 554 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:46,600 - Oh, man. - ..for a balanced bite. 555 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:50,600 - Diced. I didn't dice. - Oh. 556 00:24:50,640 --> 00:24:52,880 I'm actually gonna dice it with my hands. 557 00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:57,200 Sticking your hands into warm gravy and pulling apart meat. 558 00:24:57,240 --> 00:24:58,240 Ooh! 559 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:01,560 Ooh, that looks nice. Look at that. 560 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:03,200 You look like some weird magician. 561 00:25:03,240 --> 00:25:04,240 Ta-da! 562 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:08,360 Oh, it was meant to be a live rabbit. Oh, I've messed up. 563 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:10,280 {\an1}LAUGHTER 564 00:25:12,800 --> 00:25:16,720 My little Christmas bakers, you are halfway through. 565 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:19,560 - Nice one, turkey head. - You can talk. 566 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:20,960 OK, I've got to hurry up now. 567 00:25:21,000 --> 00:25:22,760 Right, the filling, I think, is done. 568 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:25,000 That looks very unpleasant. 569 00:25:25,040 --> 00:25:28,040 Robust pies require perfect pastry. 570 00:25:28,080 --> 00:25:30,720 "Roll out the pastry to a thickness of a pound coin." 571 00:25:30,760 --> 00:25:33,040 If they fail to achieve the correct thickness... 572 00:25:33,080 --> 00:25:35,360 I don't know how thick a £1 coin is. 573 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:37,600 ..they could collapse once baked. 574 00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:40,080 Oh, dear. I haven't mixed it up very well. 575 00:25:40,120 --> 00:25:43,600 This is bad pastry. 576 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:46,200 You've got handprints on your buttocks, David. 577 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:49,160 - What? - You've got handprints of flour on your buttocks. 578 00:25:49,200 --> 00:25:51,520 They're my own. I'm reduced to groping myself. 579 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:56,760 "Use the pastry to line the tin, sealing the edges with water." 580 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:58,680 How do I know how much pastry to put in? 581 00:25:58,720 --> 00:26:00,760 I mean, how does anyone know anything? 582 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:02,600 That's the problem, isn't it, with baking? 583 00:26:02,640 --> 00:26:07,400 Why isn't the pastry lying in the little nests obediently? 584 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:08,480 {\an1}SHE GROANS 585 00:26:08,520 --> 00:26:10,520 It's quite hard to get these in the moulds, isn't it? 586 00:26:10,560 --> 00:26:12,480 Yeah. What happens when there's a rip? 587 00:26:12,520 --> 00:26:14,400 - Is that bad? - In the universe, do you mean? 588 00:26:14,440 --> 00:26:16,120 - Yeah. - That's bad, yeah. That's bad. 589 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:19,440 - Is it bad, or will it all be all right? - A tear in the universe! 590 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:22,640 - I don't think so. Good luck. - Thank you. 591 00:26:24,600 --> 00:26:27,560 Bakers, you have half an hour left. 592 00:26:27,600 --> 00:26:30,440 - Yes. - That's flown by. 593 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:32,600 Half an hour? How's that happened? 594 00:26:32,640 --> 00:26:36,040 Time goes quickly when you're in an absolute panic. 595 00:26:36,080 --> 00:26:39,040 If the bakers are to prevent a dry festive pie... 596 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:40,800 How does anyone do this quickly? 597 00:26:40,840 --> 00:26:43,120 ..they must be both filled to the brim... 598 00:26:43,160 --> 00:26:44,800 Too much in there. 599 00:26:44,840 --> 00:26:47,440 ..and fully sealed with a lid... 600 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:48,520 Oh, dear! 601 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:51,440 ..embellished with the Peep Show peeper. 602 00:26:51,480 --> 00:26:53,720 Can't even remember what the Peep Show eye looks like. 603 00:26:53,760 --> 00:26:57,080 I assumed that there were full lids going on these, 604 00:26:57,120 --> 00:26:59,280 but the eyeball is going on top. 605 00:26:59,320 --> 00:27:01,160 No, the lid is an eye shape. 606 00:27:01,200 --> 00:27:03,160 But more time spent debating... 607 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:06,080 - No, it's an eyeball, isn't it? - No, read it. I promise. 608 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:08,520 - Read it! - Read it now! 609 00:27:08,560 --> 00:27:11,600 ..will mean less time left for baking. 610 00:27:11,640 --> 00:27:13,600 Why don't I have enough pastry for lids? 611 00:27:13,640 --> 00:27:16,160 Three lids out of five. But it'll be all right. 612 00:27:16,200 --> 00:27:18,240 I just want to talk about the Oscar. Where is it? 613 00:27:18,280 --> 00:27:19,640 {\an1}LAUGHTER 614 00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:21,160 It's now on a book shelf. 615 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:23,360 - You keep it on a book shelf? - But hidden behind a book. 616 00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:26,200 - Why do you hide it? - Because I think it's a bit showy-offy. 617 00:27:26,240 --> 00:27:29,160 I'd literally have them on display outside my house. 618 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:31,040 {\an1}LAUGHTER 619 00:27:31,080 --> 00:27:33,600 Pastry is not my friend. 620 00:27:33,640 --> 00:27:36,480 I love it so much. I thought it would know that. 621 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:40,040 Just 20 minutes remains on the challenge. 622 00:27:40,080 --> 00:27:41,840 I've really got to hurry up now. 623 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:44,440 I'm meant to have got these in the oven by now, am I? 624 00:27:44,480 --> 00:27:46,840 OK? They're going... These have to go in the oven now. 625 00:27:47,960 --> 00:27:50,640 {\an4}- SHE GASPS - Isy, have you put yours in, you cheat! 626 00:27:51,720 --> 00:27:54,440 I'm never going to get a handshake with those two. 627 00:27:54,480 --> 00:27:57,040 It doesn't tell you how long to bake the pies for. 628 00:27:57,080 --> 00:27:59,800 I think you have to use your instincts. 629 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:02,280 I think that's part of the sneakiness of it. 630 00:28:02,320 --> 00:28:05,040 Setting for 19. Start. 631 00:28:05,080 --> 00:28:08,080 Poor little things. They're hideous. 632 00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:10,880 Oh, yeah. Right, cranberry sauce. 633 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:13,640 "Tip the cranberries, sugar, pork, 634 00:28:13,680 --> 00:28:16,160 balsamic vinegar and allspice into a pan." 635 00:28:16,200 --> 00:28:18,840 What kind of maniac makes their own cranberry sauce? 636 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:22,200 These ones are all to taste. 637 00:28:22,240 --> 00:28:25,240 I hate it when they want you to use your judgment, you know? 638 00:28:25,280 --> 00:28:27,560 They don't do that at the Large Hadron Collider. 639 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:32,680 - Go on. - That smells good. - No, you have to try it. 640 00:28:32,720 --> 00:28:33,840 No, I can't try those. 641 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:38,120 Can't have too much balsamic vinegar. 642 00:28:38,160 --> 00:28:39,640 There we go. 643 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:41,520 "Port to taste." 644 00:28:41,560 --> 00:28:44,000 - That's a bit open ended, isn't it? - We need to taste it! 645 00:28:44,040 --> 00:28:45,240 {\an1}LAUGHTER 646 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:46,560 It's quite boozy. 647 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:49,720 If I make them eat this first, maybe they won't notice the pie. 648 00:28:49,760 --> 00:28:51,920 I'm going to pour it in here, and then let's see. 649 00:28:51,960 --> 00:28:53,560 - I think... - That's a taste, isn't it? 650 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:56,880 - Yeah. - The only thing is, there is Paul and Prue. 651 00:28:56,920 --> 00:28:58,360 - Yeah. - A little bit more. 652 00:28:59,920 --> 00:29:00,960 Lovely. 653 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:03,520 I'm just reducing down the cranberry sauce. 654 00:29:03,560 --> 00:29:05,080 Come on, cranberries. 655 00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:06,720 What is it doing? 656 00:29:06,760 --> 00:29:09,120 You've got to love Christmas to be able to eat this. 657 00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:13,000 Bakers, sadly, you've only got ten minutes left. 658 00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:15,480 That's so unpleasant. 659 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:17,400 I can't work out if they're baked or not. 660 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:19,120 You've done an eye! 661 00:29:19,160 --> 00:29:22,520 Better without an eye but cooked than raw with an eye. 662 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:25,800 - Do you know when I check the oven? - I'll check it. 663 00:29:25,840 --> 00:29:28,200 I'm not gonna lie, they look the same as when you put them in there. 664 00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:30,800 You can get there. You can get there. 665 00:29:32,720 --> 00:29:34,280 I don't want to be first to get them out. 666 00:29:34,320 --> 00:29:37,400 They're gonna fall completely to bits. 667 00:29:37,440 --> 00:29:38,920 Oh, my goodness. 668 00:29:38,960 --> 00:29:40,360 Bakers, you've got five minutes left. 669 00:29:40,400 --> 00:29:41,760 Five minutes, bakers. 670 00:29:41,800 --> 00:29:43,000 Right, come on. 671 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:44,640 OK, I'm gonna get mine out. 672 00:29:44,680 --> 00:29:46,200 I'm taking mine out now. 673 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:48,920 - Are you doing that? - I'm taking mine out, David. 674 00:29:48,960 --> 00:29:52,040 - It's not wise. Don't think they're ready. - No? 675 00:29:52,080 --> 00:29:54,720 Oh, poor little things. 676 00:29:54,760 --> 00:29:56,680 All turkey hell. 677 00:29:56,720 --> 00:29:58,960 How on earth do we get them on this board? 678 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:00,120 Anyone got a hammer? 679 00:30:00,160 --> 00:30:01,160 Ooh. 680 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,040 Oh, look, raw pie. 681 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:07,000 Fascinating disaster. 682 00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:08,360 How many minutes left? 683 00:30:08,400 --> 00:30:10,880 Bakers, you've got one minute left. 684 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:11,960 One minute? 685 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,200 Oh, no. 686 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:18,720 Have we got any brown paint I can paint on them so they look browner? 687 00:30:18,760 --> 00:30:21,640 - Oh, no. - It's all falling apart. 688 00:30:21,680 --> 00:30:24,400 I mean, this is what all the top chefs do, isn't it? 689 00:30:24,440 --> 00:30:26,160 Get that eye out. 690 00:30:26,200 --> 00:30:27,400 Oh, no! 691 00:30:27,440 --> 00:30:29,360 Total pie collapse! 692 00:30:29,400 --> 00:30:31,200 I don't think this one's fit for purpose. 693 00:30:31,240 --> 00:30:32,920 It needs to go to rehab. 694 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:37,080 Bakers, your time is up. 695 00:30:38,520 --> 00:30:39,560 Finished! 696 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:46,040 Please bring your turkey pies and place them behind your photos. 697 00:30:46,080 --> 00:30:47,840 Oh, Isy, they're beautiful. 698 00:30:47,880 --> 00:30:49,280 Mine are pathetic. 699 00:30:51,880 --> 00:30:54,160 The judges were hoping for six elegant, 700 00:30:54,200 --> 00:30:56,360 eye-shaped turkey pies, served with 701 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:58,920 a beautifully balanced cranberry sauce. 702 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:00,120 We've got... 703 00:31:01,480 --> 00:31:03,600 - We've got a nod towards that. - Yeah. 704 00:31:03,640 --> 00:31:06,440 And they've no idea whose pies are whose. 705 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:11,280 - OK. These pies look a bit... - Broken. - ..informal. 706 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:14,520 Yeah. There's five of these rather than six. 707 00:31:14,560 --> 00:31:17,960 - Pastry looks nice and short. - It does look nice and short, yeah. 708 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:20,080 There's been issues with the lining, with the lids. 709 00:31:20,120 --> 00:31:21,400 - Let's have look... - Let's have a taste. 710 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:23,120 ..and see what it looks like inside. 711 00:31:25,560 --> 00:31:28,680 Oh, that filling is delicious. 712 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:30,400 - Very good flavour. - Yeah. 713 00:31:30,440 --> 00:31:32,720 Could have done with a tiny bit longer in the oven. 714 00:31:32,760 --> 00:31:34,040 What does this taste like? 715 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:36,360 This looks as if it hasn't been cooked at all. 716 00:31:36,400 --> 00:31:37,680 What the hell is that? 717 00:31:38,720 --> 00:31:42,520 - They do need to be cooked a little bit, so they begin to break up. - Wow. 718 00:31:42,560 --> 00:31:43,880 Never seen anything like that before. 719 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:47,040 Yeah. Moving on to this one. These look a bit neater. 720 00:31:47,080 --> 00:31:49,040 - They need longer in the oven, though. - Definitely. 721 00:31:49,080 --> 00:31:50,560 - This is underbaked. - Yeah. 722 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:57,640 - The filling is delicious. - Flavour combination is good. 723 00:31:57,680 --> 00:31:58,680 The seasoning is good. 724 00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:04,960 Cranberry sauce needs a little bit more sugar in it. 725 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:06,480 It is very bitter. Yeah. 726 00:32:07,640 --> 00:32:10,120 They've got the disc on the top. They've got the eye. 727 00:32:10,160 --> 00:32:14,080 - And that is underbaked. - Yeah. - Nicely filled, though. - Yeah. 728 00:32:14,120 --> 00:32:16,680 - Lots of filling, which I like. - There is lots of filling. Yeah. 729 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:20,960 Very nice. I can taste the leek and the turkey. 730 00:32:23,800 --> 00:32:26,040 Wow. It's got a bit of balsamic in that, hasn't it? 731 00:32:27,120 --> 00:32:28,800 I think it's just balsamic. 732 00:32:28,840 --> 00:32:32,520 Moving on, this is - at least it's got a bit of colour on this. 733 00:32:32,560 --> 00:32:33,800 - Colour on the base. - Looks properly baked. 734 00:32:33,840 --> 00:32:36,480 It's more of a stronger bake. Although they've broken up slightly. 735 00:32:38,400 --> 00:32:40,520 Shame about these massive pieces of... 736 00:32:43,080 --> 00:32:44,880 The size of the pies and the size of that. 737 00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:47,320 - Yeah. - When you've got a pie that big, you need to chop up 738 00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:50,520 whatever turkey you have so it works in the pie, because, I mean, 739 00:32:50,560 --> 00:32:52,240 you could have a piece of turkey that big 740 00:32:52,280 --> 00:32:54,440 and it'll fit beautifully in. You just can't fit anything else in. 741 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:55,480 Yeah. 742 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:59,520 - Quite tart. - It's tart, but I like it. 743 00:32:59,560 --> 00:33:01,720 - Yeah. - Yeah. - I'm not quite sure where the lid went on this, 744 00:33:01,760 --> 00:33:04,120 but there is an eye. The colour on it's not bad. 745 00:33:04,160 --> 00:33:06,440 No, this is a real pity. 746 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:08,640 You've probably lost a little bit through evaporation 747 00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:09,960 because there's no lid. 748 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:12,000 Lots of tarragon in that. 749 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:13,400 It's not too bad. 750 00:33:13,440 --> 00:33:16,560 Maybe because my mouth is still burning from the other one. 751 00:33:18,600 --> 00:33:21,840 The judges will now rank the bakers from worst to first. 752 00:33:23,600 --> 00:33:26,880 In fifth place, we have this one. 753 00:33:26,920 --> 00:33:29,320 - Anyone owning up to this one? - It's me, sorry. 754 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:32,480 You were short one pie. They came out a bit broken up. 755 00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:34,680 But they did actually taste really nice. 756 00:33:34,720 --> 00:33:37,800 In fourth spot, we have this one. 757 00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:39,560 Isy. Actually wasn't too bad. 758 00:33:39,600 --> 00:33:41,160 The problem was, your turkey was huge. 759 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,400 And then in third place, we have this one. 760 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:45,680 Matt, this didn't have any lids, 761 00:33:45,720 --> 00:33:48,560 but pastry was nicely baked and the filling tasted good. 762 00:33:51,400 --> 00:33:53,920 In second, we have this one. Whose is this? 763 00:33:57,760 --> 00:34:00,320 David, pretty decent pie, to be honest. But that cranberry. 764 00:34:00,360 --> 00:34:04,000 I was quite stressed and so I just poured everything in. 765 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:05,320 {\an1}LAUGHTER 766 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:08,520 Which means, of course, that this is the winner. 767 00:34:08,560 --> 00:34:10,560 - Yay. - Olivia. 768 00:34:10,600 --> 00:34:11,640 Thanks. 769 00:34:13,320 --> 00:34:16,320 Olivia, you did the best ones. The filling was absolutely delicious. 770 00:34:16,360 --> 00:34:17,880 - Well done. - Thanks. 771 00:34:17,920 --> 00:34:20,280 Yeah. Went really well. 772 00:34:20,320 --> 00:34:21,680 They liked my filling. 773 00:34:21,720 --> 00:34:24,800 No, I was fourth place. There were only five of us! 774 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:26,560 Should have been a draw. 775 00:34:26,600 --> 00:34:28,240 We all should have won. 776 00:34:28,280 --> 00:34:31,920 To be honest, I knew that I'd come last. They weren't lookers, 777 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:33,680 but we shouldn't judge by appearance. 778 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,680 Showstopper time. 779 00:34:41,720 --> 00:34:43,480 Merry Christmas, everybody. 780 00:34:43,520 --> 00:34:46,200 The Christmas spirit has really got into this one. 781 00:34:46,240 --> 00:34:48,880 A handshake to David for the shortbread. 782 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:51,480 It was great shortbread. Decoration was appalling. 783 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,080 You're feeling very Christmassy, aren't you? 784 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:55,680 I was. I laid down for about half an hour and I was fine. 785 00:34:57,360 --> 00:35:00,000 Who do you think's up there with their baking skills? 786 00:35:00,040 --> 00:35:02,680 - My money's on Olivia. - I'd agree. - She's taking it seriously. 787 00:35:02,720 --> 00:35:03,720 She wants to win. 788 00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:07,280 I said to Olivia, "Would you give up your Oscar for the handshake?" 789 00:35:07,320 --> 00:35:08,320 - She said yes. - She said yes. 790 00:35:08,360 --> 00:35:09,600 {\an1}LAUGHTER 791 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:11,960 You know, the one that I think is interesting is Sophie, 792 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:15,000 because she did worst in the technical, 793 00:35:15,040 --> 00:35:17,360 but she did really well in the signature. 794 00:35:17,400 --> 00:35:20,360 I do think the only two people in line for Star Baker at the moment - 795 00:35:20,400 --> 00:35:23,560 and it can all change in the Showstopper - is Olivia and David. 796 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:26,320 I think we should talk about the serious question. 797 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:28,800 What have you all got me for my Christmas present? 798 00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:31,360 Well, I got you a night with Paul. 799 00:35:31,400 --> 00:35:34,200 - That's a present? - I don't want a night with Paul. 800 00:35:34,240 --> 00:35:35,560 You never said that last night! 801 00:35:36,960 --> 00:35:39,360 One challenge stands between our bakers... 802 00:35:39,400 --> 00:35:40,840 Ho-ho-ho, everyone! 803 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:43,400 ..and the Christmas Bake Off crown. 804 00:35:43,440 --> 00:35:47,160 Welcome back to Santa's grotto, Christmas bakers. 805 00:35:47,200 --> 00:35:49,680 It's time for your Showstopper challenge. 806 00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:51,960 Our lovely judges would like to see 807 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:55,800 the worlds of baking and classic comedy collide. 808 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:57,680 A little bit rude. We do that every single show. 809 00:35:57,720 --> 00:36:00,560 Exactly. We're the living embodiment of those things. 810 00:36:00,600 --> 00:36:03,960 For your Showstopper challenge, the judges would like you to make 811 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:07,680 a cake depicting your favourite Peep Show moment. 812 00:36:07,720 --> 00:36:10,600 It could be a wake cake. Rest in peace, Gerrard. 813 00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:13,520 A deep cut there from Alison. That's one for the obsessional fans. 814 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:15,720 You have three hours until our judges come 815 00:36:15,760 --> 00:36:18,760 down the chimney and smash up all your favourite presents. 816 00:36:18,800 --> 00:36:20,440 - On your marks... - ..get set... 817 00:36:20,480 --> 00:36:22,120 ..bake! 818 00:36:24,120 --> 00:36:27,120 It's very quiet here. It's supposed to be Christmas. 819 00:36:27,160 --> 00:36:28,640 Perhaps everyone's had a row. 820 00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:30,240 {\an1}OLIVIA CHUCKLES 821 00:36:30,280 --> 00:36:32,920 The Christmas Showstopper is all about 822 00:36:32,960 --> 00:36:35,640 their favourite Peep Show moment in cake. 823 00:36:35,680 --> 00:36:38,560 Two tablespoons of cocoa powder. 824 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:40,680 It's all about the decoration, flavour. 825 00:36:40,720 --> 00:36:43,240 And then the scene should be well recognised. 826 00:36:43,280 --> 00:36:44,840 It's like a living nightmare. 827 00:36:44,880 --> 00:36:46,720 What could be more Christmassy than that? 828 00:36:46,760 --> 00:36:50,480 I think creating a novelty cake is always a tricky challenge. 829 00:36:50,520 --> 00:36:53,360 The first thing they've got to get right is the sponge batter. 830 00:36:53,400 --> 00:36:55,160 One, two, three, four, five, six. 831 00:36:55,200 --> 00:36:58,200 You don't want to overbake the cake because it'll be dry as a bone. 832 00:36:58,240 --> 00:37:01,280 You don't want to underbake it so it's raw in the middle. 833 00:37:01,320 --> 00:37:03,880 They've got to get the sponge baked correctly. 834 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,560 Vanilla bean paste. What am I up to? 835 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:08,760 The sponges obviously can carry a lot of flavour, 836 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:10,040 but so can the filling. 837 00:37:10,080 --> 00:37:11,720 It's got to balance out correctly. 838 00:37:11,760 --> 00:37:13,400 Whatever flavour they choose, 839 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:15,720 we want it to taste absolutely delicious. 840 00:37:15,760 --> 00:37:17,360 I can't grate that bit. 841 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:19,400 How do I grate that bit? It's wasted. 842 00:37:19,440 --> 00:37:21,080 It's not going to be carroty enough. 843 00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:22,720 I am excited about this challenge. 844 00:37:22,760 --> 00:37:24,400 And there are some decent bakers in there, 845 00:37:24,440 --> 00:37:25,960 so I'm expecting big things today. 846 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:28,320 I'm trying to remember the last time I made a cake. 847 00:37:28,360 --> 00:37:30,280 I think it was for my daughter's christening. 848 00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:32,240 Yeah. She's 46 now. 849 00:37:35,280 --> 00:37:39,560 - Hello, Matt. - Good morning. - Tell us about your Peep Show moment. 850 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:45,480 Well, I'm making two Victoria sponges cut into various body parts. 851 00:37:45,520 --> 00:37:48,560 - Oh, my gosh. - Sounds quite gruesome when you say it like that. 852 00:37:51,320 --> 00:37:54,520 {\an8}Matt's edible body parts will be filled with raspberry jam 853 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:58,360 {\an8}and assembled to commemorate the time Super Hans ran to Windsor. 854 00:37:58,400 --> 00:38:01,440 My legs have gone, man. They're...jelly. 855 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:02,600 Paralysed. 856 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:06,400 People think I just landed on planet Earth into Peep Show, 857 00:38:06,440 --> 00:38:08,160 and, like, never existed before. 858 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:10,080 I had a 16-year stand-up career 859 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:12,440 in Australia, and I was over here doing this show, 860 00:38:12,480 --> 00:38:14,600 doing the Edinburgh Festival. The woman that was casting 861 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:18,240 Peep Show came to my show because it was raining. 862 00:38:18,280 --> 00:38:20,760 There were eight people in the audience and she was like, 863 00:38:20,800 --> 00:38:24,200 "Excuse me, I'm actually casting a new Channel 4 sitcom, 864 00:38:24,240 --> 00:38:27,480 "and there's a part of a terrible drug addict 865 00:38:27,520 --> 00:38:31,520 "and your face is just perfect." 866 00:38:31,560 --> 00:38:34,440 - What a lovely Christmas story. - What a success story. 867 00:38:34,480 --> 00:38:36,440 {\an1}LAUGHTER 868 00:38:36,480 --> 00:38:39,080 - Matt's not the only baker... - It's all going to go wrong. 869 00:38:39,120 --> 00:38:42,760 ..who's chosen to capture their character in a moment of crisis. 870 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:46,120 I'm making an apple and cinnamon cake, 871 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:49,080 and in the shape of a ball pit, where my character, 872 00:38:49,120 --> 00:38:50,680 she'd just got back together with Mark, 873 00:38:50,720 --> 00:38:55,280 and then April turns up and he buries Sophie to hide her. 874 00:38:55,320 --> 00:38:57,520 - Oh, I should have used more balls. - What? 875 00:38:59,080 --> 00:39:00,840 Mark, why did you bury me? 876 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:02,200 I didn't bury you. 877 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:04,880 If you don't want to move in, after all, you don't have to bury me. 878 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:07,000 - Just send a - BLEEP - text. 879 00:39:07,040 --> 00:39:09,040 Olivia's ball pit will be carved 880 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:10,880 from apple and cinnamon sponge 881 00:39:10,920 --> 00:39:14,080 and topped with an intoxicated fondant Sophie. 882 00:39:14,120 --> 00:39:15,360 Have you practised this? 883 00:39:15,400 --> 00:39:16,520 I made it once before. 884 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:18,880 But then the Christmas biscuits I make every year, 885 00:39:18,920 --> 00:39:21,520 - and they were a disaster. - They weren't a disaster. 886 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,560 - Well, you said you didn't like them, Paul. - They were not a disaster. 887 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:25,280 No, I never said I didn't like that. 888 00:39:25,320 --> 00:39:27,200 She's actually changed the story in her head. 889 00:39:27,240 --> 00:39:28,280 Paul hated it! 890 00:39:28,320 --> 00:39:30,720 {\an1}LAUGHTER 891 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:32,920 I call it pile of carrot on gunk. 892 00:39:32,960 --> 00:39:35,320 For a beautifully risen, well-baked cake... 893 00:39:35,360 --> 00:39:36,760 God, that's delicious. 894 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:39,480 I would just serve a bowl of that, and I think I should win. 895 00:39:39,520 --> 00:39:43,240 ..ensuring their batter is meticulously mixed is crucial. 896 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:47,720 Freaking out because I think I may have split my Victoria sponge mix. 897 00:39:47,760 --> 00:39:49,040 I'm going for it anyway. 898 00:39:49,080 --> 00:39:51,120 Are you into Christmas? Are you a big Christmas person? 899 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:53,360 Yeah, I love Christmas, but I'm very militant. 900 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:56,600 I don't like people being in pyjamas after 11am. 901 00:39:56,640 --> 00:39:58,400 - I'm a little bit like that. - Are you? 902 00:39:58,440 --> 00:40:01,040 - You can't go to the dinner in your pyjamas. - No. No! 903 00:40:01,080 --> 00:40:02,840 That's just rude. That's a no-no. 904 00:40:02,880 --> 00:40:05,920 And while this might be a straightforward stage for most... 905 00:40:05,960 --> 00:40:09,480 This could be an absolute triumph or an absolute 'mare. 906 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:10,560 ..for others... 907 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:12,960 Am I doing this right? I mean, what's that? 908 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:14,520 Horrible... It looks like an olive. 909 00:40:14,560 --> 00:40:17,840 ..it's proving rather more problematic. 910 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:19,800 Sod's law would dictate that that would be 911 00:40:19,840 --> 00:40:22,800 in the first bite Paul or Prue took. 912 00:40:22,840 --> 00:40:25,120 {\an8}Hoping to avoid any uncomfortable crunches, 913 00:40:25,160 --> 00:40:28,760 {\an8}David will sculpt his carrot cake to resemble a cauliflower 914 00:40:28,800 --> 00:40:31,760 {\an8}in recollection of an awkward Christmas incident. 915 00:40:31,800 --> 00:40:33,800 Now where's the cauliflower? 916 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:35,480 Cauliflower is not traditional, Dad. 917 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:37,680 Cauliflower is traditional! 918 00:40:41,760 --> 00:40:44,480 How many Christmas dinners did you have to eat filming that? 919 00:40:44,520 --> 00:40:47,600 As you'll know, if you've got to eat something in a scene, 920 00:40:47,640 --> 00:40:48,960 you eat the minimum. 921 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:52,920 So, you say, OK, I'm going to have a sprout, and then that's it. 922 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:56,000 And then you know, OK, so I'm in for probably 30 sprouts. 923 00:40:56,040 --> 00:40:57,920 - No! - Have you ever watched Downton Abbey? 924 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:59,200 - Yes. - You can see them all doing it. 925 00:40:59,240 --> 00:41:01,080 They've got a huge banquet in front of them. 926 00:41:01,120 --> 00:41:03,840 - And if they scoff a load on the first take... - You've got to do it. 927 00:41:03,880 --> 00:41:05,320 ..then you've got to do it for continuity. 928 00:41:05,360 --> 00:41:08,240 And before you know it, you're vomiting pheasant. 929 00:41:10,160 --> 00:41:13,720 Right, they're going in the oven. This is the best it'll be. 930 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:17,200 Come on, babies. OK, where's that wretched little timer? 931 00:41:17,240 --> 00:41:19,600 Don't interrupt me. I'm going to set a timer. 932 00:41:19,640 --> 00:41:20,840 Don't try and put me off. 933 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:25,760 35 minutes. Then I have to start using my judgment. 934 00:41:25,800 --> 00:41:27,520 With sponges safely baking... 935 00:41:27,560 --> 00:41:29,720 Gonna get on with making some jam. 936 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:32,440 What do you think 50g of butter looks like? 937 00:41:32,480 --> 00:41:34,160 I think it looks like that. 938 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:36,600 ..focus turns to the festive fillings... 939 00:41:36,640 --> 00:41:39,240 - Bang-on! - ..that will help fortify their flavour. 940 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:41,040 I'm a butter whisperer. 941 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:44,800 In my buttercream, there is Kahlua because that makes everything fine. 942 00:41:44,840 --> 00:41:48,120 And espresso, which also makes everything fine. 943 00:41:48,160 --> 00:41:50,120 - Moring, Sophie. - Morning, everyone. - Hello, Sophie. 944 00:41:50,160 --> 00:41:52,320 Tell us about your Peep Show moment. 945 00:41:52,360 --> 00:41:54,720 So it's Big Suze and Mark in bed, 946 00:41:54,760 --> 00:41:57,280 and he thinks it's going to be quite an electrifying moment. 947 00:41:57,320 --> 00:42:00,880 And in fact, Big Suze just treats him like a sweet, 948 00:42:00,920 --> 00:42:03,000 furry, sexless teddy. 949 00:42:03,040 --> 00:42:05,280 {\an8}Sophie will capture this mortifying moment 950 00:42:05,320 --> 00:42:08,720 {\an8}for Mark in a rich and boozy coffee cake. 951 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:11,600 Kind of like a modern day eunuch, aren't you, Mark? 952 00:42:11,640 --> 00:42:13,160 {\an1}HE LAUGHS UNCERTAINLY 953 00:42:13,200 --> 00:42:15,360 Yes, I suppose so. 954 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:19,000 Sophie might be featuring one of Mark's many romantic failures... 955 00:42:19,040 --> 00:42:22,240 Is it hard watching people bake when they're not as good as you? 956 00:42:22,280 --> 00:42:24,920 - Sometimes. - Yeah. You're not feeling that now, though, are you? 957 00:42:24,960 --> 00:42:26,160 No! 958 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:29,880 ..but Isy has chosen to recall a rare moment of triumph. 959 00:42:29,920 --> 00:42:35,720 I'm making the moment when Mark and Dobby are in the work cafeteria, 960 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:38,520 and my character carries her own personal cheese. 961 00:42:38,560 --> 00:42:41,840 So I'll do David's face as it was in 2008. 962 00:42:41,880 --> 00:42:43,720 Oh, it was great back then. 963 00:42:43,760 --> 00:42:45,400 Because there's something growing on it now. 964 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:49,360 Wow, you carry personal cheese. 965 00:42:50,400 --> 00:42:52,680 - Is that allowed? - I'm a smoker. 966 00:42:52,720 --> 00:42:55,040 - I need man Cheddar, you know? - Right. 967 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:58,800 {\an8}Complete with her chunk of cheese, Isy's scene will be crafted from 968 00:42:58,840 --> 00:43:00,720 {\an8}a spiced chocolate cake and topped 969 00:43:00,760 --> 00:43:04,200 {\an8}with fondant renditions of Dobby and Mark in their prime. 970 00:43:04,240 --> 00:43:05,480 He's aged very well. 971 00:43:05,520 --> 00:43:08,560 - Some people look right as they age. - As they get older. 972 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:11,480 - Yeah. - Some people look wrong. - Some people look wrong. 973 00:43:11,520 --> 00:43:13,120 Some people maybe peak at nine. 974 00:43:13,160 --> 00:43:15,520 - You want to peak at, like, 49, don't you? - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. 975 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:18,120 You don't want to peak at nine. What about you? When did you peak? 976 00:43:18,160 --> 00:43:20,240 I think I'll peak in about five minutes. 977 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:21,480 {\an1}THEY LAUGH 978 00:43:22,920 --> 00:43:24,080 Bakers, you're halfway through. 979 00:43:24,120 --> 00:43:25,480 You've got an hour and a half left. 980 00:43:25,520 --> 00:43:26,600 Oh, God. 981 00:43:26,640 --> 00:43:28,680 Oh, I need to check the cakes. 982 00:43:28,720 --> 00:43:30,400 If they are to successfully transform 983 00:43:30,440 --> 00:43:32,920 their cakes into iconic edible scenes... 984 00:43:32,960 --> 00:43:35,360 - I feel I should have a glove on. - OK. 985 00:43:35,400 --> 00:43:37,440 ..getting the bake right is critical. 986 00:43:37,480 --> 00:43:40,680 Apparently, if you put the skewer in and bits are stuck to it, 987 00:43:40,720 --> 00:43:43,160 it's not ready, and if it comes out clean, it's ready. 988 00:43:43,200 --> 00:43:45,520 What I'm 100% certain will happen 989 00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:48,360 is some sort of grey area between the two. 990 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:51,240 What do you think? It looks quite anaemic. 991 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:52,480 - I would give that longer. - OK. 992 00:43:54,640 --> 00:43:57,120 I don't know, it's hard to know, innit? 993 00:43:57,160 --> 00:44:00,600 - Oh, you absolute... - But for Matt's Victoria sandwich... 994 00:44:00,640 --> 00:44:03,320 - ..bar steward. - ..there's a more imminent issue. 995 00:44:03,360 --> 00:44:05,040 It's not rising properly. 996 00:44:05,080 --> 00:44:07,880 I'm starting to think I didn't put any flour in it. 997 00:44:07,920 --> 00:44:10,960 Oh, do I start all over again? 998 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:14,200 It's going to put a lot of pressure on the other end, though. 999 00:44:14,240 --> 00:44:16,200 Yep, starting again. 1000 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:18,680 While Matt races to remake his cakes... 1001 00:44:18,720 --> 00:44:20,440 I'm not even measuring anything. 1002 00:44:20,480 --> 00:44:23,720 - ..the rest of the bakers... - It's clean. - ..are coming out. 1003 00:44:23,760 --> 00:44:26,000 They look absolutely amazing. 1004 00:44:26,040 --> 00:44:29,320 I've been in this tent nine years, and when someone makes a good cake, 1005 00:44:29,360 --> 00:44:30,840 I get a little endorphin rush. 1006 00:44:30,880 --> 00:44:33,000 - Yeah. Are you getting the rush now? - I am, yeah. 1007 00:44:33,040 --> 00:44:34,040 {\an1}HE LAUGHS 1008 00:44:34,080 --> 00:44:36,840 - Can you smell anything? - No, they just smell of sponge. 1009 00:44:36,880 --> 00:44:39,040 Can you not smell golden or warming notes? 1010 00:44:39,080 --> 00:44:43,400 Oh, yeah, you can if you go close and you stay down there for a while. 1011 00:44:43,440 --> 00:44:44,680 So now they have to cool down. 1012 00:44:44,720 --> 00:44:47,440 With Matt's second batch finally finding the oven... 1013 00:44:47,480 --> 00:44:49,520 All bets are off now. 1014 00:44:49,560 --> 00:44:51,920 ..the race is on to craft the characters... 1015 00:44:51,960 --> 00:44:53,880 I didn't look up how to do necks. 1016 00:44:53,920 --> 00:44:55,800 They look like babies. 1017 00:44:55,840 --> 00:44:57,520 ..and decorative adornments. 1018 00:44:57,560 --> 00:44:59,920 They should come out looking like cauliflower. 1019 00:44:59,960 --> 00:45:01,920 ..that will help bring their scenes to life. 1020 00:45:01,960 --> 00:45:04,400 At the moment, we look like two eyeless pigs. 1021 00:45:04,440 --> 00:45:05,480 I like that colour. 1022 00:45:05,520 --> 00:45:07,000 Would you say that was mauve? 1023 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:09,760 What are those delicious sweets? Do you remember? Parma Violets. 1024 00:45:09,800 --> 00:45:12,400 - Parma Violet. - Yeah. - Did you like those? - Loved them. 1025 00:45:12,440 --> 00:45:14,920 What were your favourite penny sweets when you were growing up? 1026 00:45:14,960 --> 00:45:19,080 - I like liquorice. - Oh, my God. That doesn't surprise me. 1027 00:45:19,120 --> 00:45:21,600 Liquorice is the stuff of psychopaths. 1028 00:45:21,640 --> 00:45:22,840 Awful. 1029 00:45:22,880 --> 00:45:24,360 {\an1}HE LAUGHS 1030 00:45:24,400 --> 00:45:28,400 Trying to do a face. Looks a bit like Voldemort at the moment. 1031 00:45:28,440 --> 00:45:31,440 Watching a craftsman work. I know it's quite mesmerising. 1032 00:45:31,480 --> 00:45:32,760 That's not bad. Look at that. 1033 00:45:32,800 --> 00:45:34,200 Hey-hey! 1034 00:45:34,240 --> 00:45:36,760 I like these little shoesies. How are you today? 1035 00:45:36,800 --> 00:45:38,160 - I'm good. - Yeah? 1036 00:45:38,200 --> 00:45:40,360 That's my second lot of cake mix in the oven. 1037 00:45:40,400 --> 00:45:42,440 Oh, why? What happened to the first lot? 1038 00:45:42,480 --> 00:45:44,520 It didn't rise at all. 1039 00:45:44,560 --> 00:45:46,040 How are you going to make that time up? 1040 00:45:46,080 --> 00:45:49,080 - Don't know. - Don't know. Don't care. - Don't know, don't care. 1041 00:45:50,960 --> 00:45:53,840 Christmas bakers, you've got one hour left. 1042 00:45:53,880 --> 00:45:55,520 Come on, please work. 1043 00:45:55,560 --> 00:45:57,920 Oh, God, I'm making myself look really ill. 1044 00:45:57,960 --> 00:46:00,560 Oh, that sad little thing is a headboard. 1045 00:46:00,600 --> 00:46:03,720 I think it's the lack of eyebrows that makes them look a bit creepy. 1046 00:46:03,760 --> 00:46:05,200 - When you was in Peep Show... - Yeah. 1047 00:46:05,240 --> 00:46:07,600 ..did you get recognised all the time? 1048 00:46:07,640 --> 00:46:09,440 Yeah. I mean, I still do get recognised for Peep Show. 1049 00:46:09,480 --> 00:46:12,600 - Do you? - Yeah. - What is the number one question people ask you? 1050 00:46:12,640 --> 00:46:15,120 - What are Rob and David like? - And what do you say? 1051 00:46:15,160 --> 00:46:16,160 Horrible. 1052 00:46:16,200 --> 00:46:17,560 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1053 00:46:17,600 --> 00:46:19,240 This is the moment of truth. 1054 00:46:19,280 --> 00:46:22,920 Second time round for the sponge. Oh! It's risen! 1055 00:46:22,960 --> 00:46:25,120 Oh, I'm so happy I went again. 1056 00:46:25,160 --> 00:46:26,840 {\an8}You're getting your narrative arc now. 1057 00:46:29,240 --> 00:46:31,920 Bakers, you have half an hour left. 1058 00:46:31,960 --> 00:46:33,200 Yeah, I should hurry up, shouldn't I? 1059 00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:36,160 It's about to happen. I've got to start assembling. 1060 00:46:36,200 --> 00:46:38,240 Just another normal day in the Bake Off tent. 1061 00:46:38,280 --> 00:46:40,920 Making my own legs out of cake. 1062 00:46:40,960 --> 00:46:44,600 So now, putting the buttercream on the bottom one. 1063 00:46:44,640 --> 00:46:47,280 This is the image I wanted to see for Christmas. 1064 00:46:47,320 --> 00:46:50,680 You decorating a cake. Taking it very seriously. 1065 00:46:50,720 --> 00:46:52,440 All the levity goes, doesn't it? 1066 00:46:52,480 --> 00:46:55,160 Do you think that's a thick enough layer? 1067 00:46:55,200 --> 00:46:56,680 My jam's not going to set, 1068 00:46:56,720 --> 00:46:58,520 so I'm just gonna have to dribble it. 1069 00:46:58,560 --> 00:47:00,800 I've got what looks like quite a nice cake here, 1070 00:47:00,840 --> 00:47:04,440 and I'm now ruining it in order to make it look like a cauliflower. 1071 00:47:04,480 --> 00:47:08,200 Do you know what's very lovely about this kind of intense baking? 1072 00:47:08,240 --> 00:47:10,520 You can't think about anything else. 1073 00:47:10,560 --> 00:47:13,000 You've really got my four teeth just right. 1074 00:47:13,040 --> 00:47:14,800 Do they look a bit like fans? 1075 00:47:17,160 --> 00:47:18,600 Please don't film this. 1076 00:47:18,640 --> 00:47:20,240 Oh, my Lord. 1077 00:47:20,280 --> 00:47:22,600 Bakers, you've got 15 minutes left. 1078 00:47:22,640 --> 00:47:25,760 We need the cheese, and I've not got very much time left. 1079 00:47:25,800 --> 00:47:28,440 It's not a disaster, but everyone else's is better. 1080 00:47:28,480 --> 00:47:29,920 That really annoys me. 1081 00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:33,360 How the hell am I going to make these stand up? 1082 00:47:33,400 --> 00:47:36,960 So the balls for the ball pit will be two different types of sweet. 1083 00:47:37,000 --> 00:47:39,000 - Oh, my God. - It's working. 1084 00:47:39,040 --> 00:47:40,400 So good! 1085 00:47:40,440 --> 00:47:42,280 That's all right. That looks like cauliflower. 1086 00:47:42,320 --> 00:47:43,920 I think the head might be too big. 1087 00:47:43,960 --> 00:47:45,040 Oh, dear. 1088 00:47:45,080 --> 00:47:46,560 What's that part? Is that his legs? 1089 00:47:46,600 --> 00:47:49,640 - That's his... - What is it? - That's his suit. 1090 00:47:49,680 --> 00:47:51,120 - Oh, that's his suit. - That's his jacket. 1091 00:47:51,160 --> 00:47:52,560 Oh, OK, I get it, I get it, I get it. 1092 00:47:52,600 --> 00:47:53,960 I thought they were little legs from his neck. 1093 00:47:55,360 --> 00:47:59,240 All I've got to do now is make a mobile phone. Great. 1094 00:47:59,280 --> 00:48:00,840 How many minutes have we got? 1095 00:48:00,880 --> 00:48:01,960 Ding dong! 1096 00:48:02,000 --> 00:48:04,520 This is your Christmas-time call. 1097 00:48:04,560 --> 00:48:07,120 You have five minutes left. 1098 00:48:07,160 --> 00:48:10,400 Oh! My body and brain is giving up. 1099 00:48:10,440 --> 00:48:11,560 There's a bit of a gap there. 1100 00:48:11,600 --> 00:48:13,680 I'm just going to stick a load of sweets around the side. 1101 00:48:13,720 --> 00:48:14,720 Going to try and make a remote. 1102 00:48:14,760 --> 00:48:16,720 Uh-oh. It's breaking. 1103 00:48:16,760 --> 00:48:18,000 Why is it wobbling? 1104 00:48:18,040 --> 00:48:19,080 {\an1}SHE GASPS 1105 00:48:19,120 --> 00:48:20,440 Come on, you idiot! 1106 00:48:20,480 --> 00:48:22,000 How hard is it to stand up? 1107 00:48:22,040 --> 00:48:23,360 I was going to make some hair. 1108 00:48:23,400 --> 00:48:27,360 Dirty. Honestly, it's got loads of chocolate icing all over it. 1109 00:48:27,400 --> 00:48:29,440 Bakers, you've got one minute left. 1110 00:48:29,480 --> 00:48:31,280 Oh, my Lord. 1111 00:48:31,320 --> 00:48:32,400 Bang-on, blue eyes. 1112 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:37,440 Doing the old club sandwich trick. 1113 00:48:40,120 --> 00:48:41,400 Oh, come on. 1114 00:48:41,440 --> 00:48:44,680 Bakers, your time is up. 1115 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:48,000 Please step away from your Showstoppers. 1116 00:48:48,040 --> 00:48:50,440 Take that, Mr Corrigan, senior. 1117 00:48:50,480 --> 00:48:52,440 Why did we agree to do this? 1118 00:48:52,480 --> 00:48:54,000 I mean, it's uncanny, innit? 1119 00:48:58,880 --> 00:49:03,320 The bakers' Peep Show scenes will now be judged by Paul and Prue. 1120 00:49:03,360 --> 00:49:06,200 Matt, it's time for your Showstopper, or your mini me. 1121 00:49:14,960 --> 00:49:19,000 - Questions. - Remind us about your Showstopper. 1122 00:49:19,040 --> 00:49:23,440 So it's a scene where I accidentally run to Windsor, 1123 00:49:23,480 --> 00:49:26,800 and it's one of the things that gets shouted at me a lot in the street. 1124 00:49:26,840 --> 00:49:29,160 - So where's the cake in this? - Can you go through the legs? 1125 00:49:29,200 --> 00:49:31,400 Then you get a little mini Victoria sponge. 1126 00:49:31,440 --> 00:49:34,480 - You haven't bonded this well. - Never mind about that. 1127 00:49:34,520 --> 00:49:36,840 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1128 00:49:36,880 --> 00:49:38,600 Just eat the cake. 1129 00:49:41,920 --> 00:49:45,200 I'd say it's fractionally overbaked, but it's delicious. 1130 00:49:45,240 --> 00:49:48,840 Flavour-wise, it is very good, but it is slightly overbaked. 1131 00:49:48,880 --> 00:49:50,560 You can feel it quite dry on the mouth, 1132 00:49:50,600 --> 00:49:52,560 but the jam inside is very good. 1133 00:49:52,600 --> 00:49:55,520 Flavour's great, and the design is not bad, to be honest. 1134 00:49:55,560 --> 00:49:57,800 - Good job, Matt. - Thanks, Paul. 1135 00:49:57,840 --> 00:50:00,880 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1136 00:50:00,920 --> 00:50:02,760 - No, I'm sorry. - All right. 1137 00:50:02,800 --> 00:50:04,040 Fist bump? 1138 00:50:13,440 --> 00:50:16,040 My cake is a coffee cake. 1139 00:50:16,080 --> 00:50:20,160 And it's based on an episode where Mark and Big Suze share a bed. 1140 00:50:20,200 --> 00:50:23,080 It's a big bed, judging by the size of the heads, 1141 00:50:23,120 --> 00:50:24,360 the feet only come to here. 1142 00:50:24,400 --> 00:50:25,400 {\an1}HE LAUGHS 1143 00:50:25,440 --> 00:50:28,080 We've got our legs up underneath us. It's a super king. 1144 00:50:28,120 --> 00:50:31,360 - What's happened with the headboard? - It has slightly wilted. 1145 00:50:31,400 --> 00:50:35,480 It was very upright and hard, and it's lost its promise. 1146 00:50:35,520 --> 00:50:38,040 OK, let's have a look at the cake, shall we? 1147 00:50:38,080 --> 00:50:39,680 And it's coffee throughout, isn't it? 1148 00:50:39,720 --> 00:50:41,760 - Yes. - This looks like good cake. 1149 00:50:45,200 --> 00:50:47,240 There's no doubt what the flavour is. 1150 00:50:47,280 --> 00:50:50,280 - Oh. - No, it's good. - Oh, good. - That's beautiful. 1151 00:50:50,320 --> 00:50:52,880 Really good. Coffee level is spot-on. 1152 00:50:52,920 --> 00:50:55,360 Been baked amazingly. That's a great cake. 1153 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:58,160 - This is really beautiful. - Excellent. - Oh, bless you. 1154 00:50:58,200 --> 00:50:59,920 - Well done. - Thank you very much. 1155 00:51:05,360 --> 00:51:07,360 This is essentially David, and that's yourself? 1156 00:51:07,400 --> 00:51:09,920 Yeah. Aware that we look like evil twins. 1157 00:51:09,960 --> 00:51:12,560 Strange dental work as well. 1158 00:51:12,600 --> 00:51:13,720 I think it's wonderful 1159 00:51:13,760 --> 00:51:16,560 because your characters have really got expression. 1160 00:51:16,600 --> 00:51:17,800 Tell us about the sponge. 1161 00:51:17,840 --> 00:51:22,200 So it's a chocolate cake flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. 1162 00:51:25,640 --> 00:51:29,000 You know, the cake is a little bit dry. But you know what, 1163 00:51:29,040 --> 00:51:31,640 - with the icing, it tastes great. - Flavour-wise, 1164 00:51:31,680 --> 00:51:35,200 it's quite tricky to get all those spices to work in a sponge cake. 1165 00:51:35,240 --> 00:51:37,160 And what's even more unusual for me, 1166 00:51:37,200 --> 00:51:39,880 you wouldn't necessarily do it with chocolate, but it works. 1167 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:42,360 Yes, it does. I think it's really original. 1168 00:51:42,400 --> 00:51:44,680 You're obviously highly artistic. It's very alive. 1169 00:51:44,720 --> 00:51:47,480 - I think it's excellent. - Great job. Thank you. - Thank you. 1170 00:51:55,960 --> 00:51:58,720 My cake is an apple and cinnamon cake 1171 00:51:58,760 --> 00:52:00,720 with cinnamon buttercream in the middle, 1172 00:52:00,760 --> 00:52:04,920 and it is the scene where Sophie gets buried in the ball pit by Mark. 1173 00:52:04,960 --> 00:52:06,040 She's drunk as well. 1174 00:52:06,080 --> 00:52:09,280 You've done the modelling beautifully and it's very neat. 1175 00:52:09,320 --> 00:52:12,160 It works beautifully well because it's clean and simple. 1176 00:52:12,200 --> 00:52:14,400 I know this scene quite well. It's brilliant. 1177 00:52:14,440 --> 00:52:15,640 Very well thought through. 1178 00:52:15,680 --> 00:52:17,680 But let's have a look and see what it tastes like. 1179 00:52:17,720 --> 00:52:19,920 - This is apple and cinnamon. - Yeah. 1180 00:52:21,360 --> 00:52:22,400 Mm. 1181 00:52:24,240 --> 00:52:25,520 Flavour's spot-on. 1182 00:52:25,560 --> 00:52:27,680 Yeah, I think you've done a good job with that apple cake. 1183 00:52:27,720 --> 00:52:29,640 The apple's still got texture to it. 1184 00:52:29,680 --> 00:52:31,920 And that balanced with the cinnamon is delicious. 1185 00:52:31,960 --> 00:52:34,880 - And a great-looking cake. Tick, tick, tick. - Thank you. 1186 00:52:41,480 --> 00:52:43,320 Remind us about your Showstopper. 1187 00:52:43,360 --> 00:52:47,520 Well, it's a carrot cake that's supposed to look like a cauliflower, 1188 00:52:47,560 --> 00:52:50,080 because in the Peep Show Christmas episode, 1189 00:52:50,120 --> 00:52:54,400 my character's father insists that cauliflower is traditional. 1190 00:52:54,440 --> 00:52:56,360 I love the look of it. I really do. 1191 00:52:56,400 --> 00:52:58,240 Because that looks like the real thing. 1192 00:52:58,280 --> 00:53:01,120 - Yeah, it's very beautifully done. - Wow. It's very clever. 1193 00:53:01,160 --> 00:53:04,480 I mean, compared to where you were last time you were in the tent, 1194 00:53:04,520 --> 00:53:05,880 it's so different. 1195 00:53:05,920 --> 00:53:08,560 - You think he's been practising? - This looks edible. Yeah! 1196 00:53:08,600 --> 00:53:09,760 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1197 00:53:11,000 --> 00:53:14,200 - The flavour is wonderful. - It's a little bit soggy. 1198 00:53:14,240 --> 00:53:16,680 I think you may be a couple of minutes under. Flavour-wise, 1199 00:53:16,720 --> 00:53:19,040 I think you've got a beautiful flavoured carrot cake there. 1200 00:53:19,080 --> 00:53:20,840 - Well done, David. - Thank you very much. 1201 00:53:20,880 --> 00:53:22,840 Pull the cracker, guys. Go on. 1202 00:53:22,880 --> 00:53:24,880 I like to win at this, you know. I'm really... 1203 00:53:24,920 --> 00:53:27,160 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1204 00:53:28,240 --> 00:53:31,120 - Thank you. - They were very nice. 1205 00:53:31,160 --> 00:53:33,040 Paul says I've got better since last time. 1206 00:53:33,080 --> 00:53:34,840 But it's not because I've been practising. 1207 00:53:34,880 --> 00:53:37,240 Maybe I'm just sort of wiser in a broader sense, 1208 00:53:37,280 --> 00:53:40,680 so I can tell when a sponge is done just from worldly wisdom. 1209 00:53:40,720 --> 00:53:42,280 I think that went quite well. 1210 00:53:42,320 --> 00:53:44,640 If I'd made that cake at home, you wouldn't hear the end of it. 1211 00:53:44,680 --> 00:53:47,520 I'm going to win. If not in reality, 1212 00:53:47,560 --> 00:53:50,880 then in terms of being the people's princess, 1213 00:53:50,920 --> 00:53:52,160 the Queen of Hearts. 1214 00:53:52,200 --> 00:53:54,160 I think I've got this in the bag. 1215 00:54:03,160 --> 00:54:07,120 Oh, I enjoyed that. I mean, five Peep Show legends. 1216 00:54:07,160 --> 00:54:09,200 - What did you think of their bakes? - Amazing. 1217 00:54:09,240 --> 00:54:12,480 I mean, any one of them could win because they're all so original. 1218 00:54:12,520 --> 00:54:16,360 And I like that. I like that variety. Matt's was a little bit... 1219 00:54:16,400 --> 00:54:17,880 I know he failed on the first sponge. 1220 00:54:17,920 --> 00:54:20,520 - The flavour of the sponge was good. - And it was very original. 1221 00:54:20,560 --> 00:54:23,760 - I loved the whole design of it. - That weird head, it was hilarious. 1222 00:54:23,800 --> 00:54:25,200 - Yeah. - It was like Pee-wee Herman. 1223 00:54:25,240 --> 00:54:28,480 - Yeah. - What Isy did, which was mould those two heads. 1224 00:54:28,520 --> 00:54:29,560 Yeah, they're brilliant. 1225 00:54:29,600 --> 00:54:32,360 - Got expression, and... - The detail of the hair. - So good. 1226 00:54:32,400 --> 00:54:34,160 I loved Sophie's coffee cake. 1227 00:54:34,200 --> 00:54:36,880 I'd have been proud to make that cake. But I tell you what, 1228 00:54:36,920 --> 00:54:39,480 Olivia has been pretty consistent all the way along. 1229 00:54:39,520 --> 00:54:41,280 - She has, yeah. - And she won the technical. 1230 00:54:41,320 --> 00:54:43,480 But having said that, David's looked amazing. 1231 00:54:43,520 --> 00:54:45,680 He did well in the signature, second in the technical. 1232 00:54:45,720 --> 00:54:47,600 - And he's done well with this. - Who got the handshakes? 1233 00:54:47,640 --> 00:54:49,360 - Was it David and Sophie? - David and Sophie got the handshakes. 1234 00:54:49,400 --> 00:54:51,120 - Yeah, they did. - OK. - I ignore the handshakes. 1235 00:54:51,160 --> 00:54:54,320 - I think they're entirely arbitrary. - Arbitrary! 1236 00:54:54,360 --> 00:54:57,280 - It's what Paul feels like. - I love Christmas! 1237 00:54:57,320 --> 00:54:58,640 Cheers, everyone. 1238 00:55:02,840 --> 00:55:05,120 My Peeps! What can I say? 1239 00:55:05,160 --> 00:55:08,120 Thank you so much for spending Christmas with us. 1240 00:55:08,160 --> 00:55:10,480 We've absolutely had a blast. Thank you so much. 1241 00:55:10,520 --> 00:55:14,840 But there can only be one winner of this powerful cake stand. 1242 00:55:14,880 --> 00:55:19,560 The winner of the Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off is... 1243 00:55:23,040 --> 00:55:24,320 ..Olivia. 1244 00:55:24,360 --> 00:55:25,600 {\an1}APPLAUSE 1245 00:55:28,200 --> 00:55:30,880 It's amazing, isn't it? I can't quite believe that. 1246 00:55:30,920 --> 00:55:33,160 Just move all the Oscars and everything else and put that up. 1247 00:55:33,200 --> 00:55:35,480 I will, I will. This will be the only one that I'll have on display. 1248 00:55:35,520 --> 00:55:38,240 Olivia won because she was most consistent for me 1249 00:55:38,280 --> 00:55:39,680 over the three challenges. 1250 00:55:39,720 --> 00:55:44,000 Her Showstopper was just so witty and the cake was wonderful. 1251 00:55:44,040 --> 00:55:45,520 That was exciting. 1252 00:55:45,560 --> 00:55:47,040 So exciting! 1253 00:55:47,080 --> 00:55:49,480 I know Olivia's very good at baking. 1254 00:55:49,520 --> 00:55:51,320 She's also got an Oscar. 1255 00:55:51,360 --> 00:55:54,280 I've got merit in grade one piano. 1256 00:55:54,320 --> 00:55:57,040 I'm going to talk to some people after this. 1257 00:55:57,080 --> 00:55:58,080 Woo! 1258 00:55:59,120 --> 00:56:01,760 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1259 00:56:01,800 --> 00:56:03,760 We've had a brilliant couple of days. 1260 00:56:03,800 --> 00:56:06,240 And now it's time to kick back, 1261 00:56:06,280 --> 00:56:09,800 relax, raise a glass, maybe sing a song. 1262 00:56:09,840 --> 00:56:13,000 Oh, guys, look, they're coming. Oh, this is going to be amazing. 1263 00:56:14,560 --> 00:56:16,080 Ah, look. 1264 00:56:16,120 --> 00:56:19,040 1265 00:56:19,080 --> 00:56:21,760 1266 00:56:21,800 --> 00:56:24,720 in the wood 1267 00:56:24,760 --> 00:56:27,800 1268 00:56:27,840 --> 00:56:32,280 I have absolutely adored being here, I honestly have. 1269 00:56:32,320 --> 00:56:35,640 It was so much fun being in a tent with those guys. 1270 00:56:35,680 --> 00:56:37,960 I think you're bonded with some people, 1271 00:56:38,000 --> 00:56:40,320 no matter how many years go by. 1272 00:56:40,360 --> 00:56:43,200 1273 00:56:43,240 --> 00:56:46,200 To do this, to do Bake Off, another British icon, 1274 00:56:46,240 --> 00:56:48,840 just feels like a really nice bit of recognition 1275 00:56:48,880 --> 00:56:52,080 for this daft show that we made back in the day. 1276 00:56:52,120 --> 00:56:54,240 Absolutely loved it. We've all loved it, actually. 1277 00:56:54,280 --> 00:56:55,640 1278 00:56:55,680 --> 00:56:58,360 1279 00:56:58,400 --> 00:57:00,720 We were able to have a laugh and reminisce, 1280 00:57:00,760 --> 00:57:04,280 but also see each other bake at a competent level. 1281 00:57:04,320 --> 00:57:05,680 And I don't think we foresaw 1282 00:57:05,720 --> 00:57:08,840 that all those years ago when Peep Show started. 1283 00:57:08,880 --> 00:57:13,080 1284 00:57:16,080 --> 00:57:17,720 - Oh, I feel all nice. - Me too. 1285 00:57:18,920 --> 00:57:20,760 {\an1}THEY CHEER 1286 00:57:20,800 --> 00:57:22,880 - Well done. - Bravo! 1287 00:57:22,920 --> 00:57:24,040 Rrrrrrr! 1288 00:57:24,080 --> 00:57:26,640 And I'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas. 1289 00:57:26,680 --> 00:57:27,800 Merry Christmas. 1290 00:57:27,840 --> 00:57:30,120 Have a safe and peaceful Christmas. 1291 00:57:30,160 --> 00:57:33,480 And remember, if it feels good, do it. 1292 00:57:33,520 --> 00:57:35,560 - Next time... - Yay! 1293 00:57:35,600 --> 00:57:37,200 ..we're doing things differently. 1294 00:57:37,240 --> 00:57:38,840 Oh, I have a friend. 1295 00:57:38,880 --> 00:57:40,240 What are you doing at my bench? 1296 00:57:40,280 --> 00:57:41,840 A brood of Bake Off besties... 1297 00:57:41,880 --> 00:57:43,120 Oh, bloody hell. 1298 00:57:43,160 --> 00:57:44,160 ..team up... 1299 00:57:44,200 --> 00:57:46,280 Selasi, you can do it. 1300 00:57:46,320 --> 00:57:47,600 ..to tackle a savoury signature... 1301 00:57:47,640 --> 00:57:48,640 Whoa! 1302 00:57:48,680 --> 00:57:49,840 Ah-ooh-ooh, hot! 1303 00:57:49,880 --> 00:57:51,280 ..a technical with a twist... 1304 00:57:51,320 --> 00:57:53,400 - To swap. - Swap, OK. 1305 00:57:53,440 --> 00:57:55,360 ..and a towering biscuit Showstopper. 1306 00:57:55,400 --> 00:57:58,120 - What was this one? - This is very precarious. 1307 00:57:58,160 --> 00:58:00,920 All to claim the coveted New Year crown. 1308 00:58:00,960 --> 00:58:05,040 This is either going to be adorable or an absolute savage nightmare. 1309 00:58:05,080 --> 00:58:06,960 {\an1}LAUGHTER 1310 00:58:07,000 --> 00:58:09,280 Are you a Star Baker in the making? 1311 00:58:09,320 --> 00:58:12,680 If you'd like to apply for the next series of Bake Off, visit: 1312 00:58:15,880 --> 00:58:18,880 Subtitles by Red Bee Media