The Great British Bake Off looks set to return to screens on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Running across a 10-week run, the competition will culminate in a grand final broadcast on Tuesday, December 1.
It’s a later start than usual for the series, and for the first few weeks of September, Channel 4 will broadcast the first half a new season of The Dog House.
A New Face at the Judging Table
This series marks a historic shake-up for the franchise, serving as the first season to feature culinary icon Nigella Lawson as a judge. Following January’s announcement that Nigella Lawson would join the show as judge, the Bake Off foursome have spent the hottest summer together in the tent, with a new intake of bakers rising to each of the challenges.
Nigella Lawson said, “I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now! Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement. The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”
Season 2026 Breakdown
Premiere Date: Likely to be Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Finale Date: Predicted to air on Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Length: 10 weeks
Judges: Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson
Hosts: Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding
This year’s series will feature brand new shows, and will once again be accompanied by Bake Off: An Extra Slice.
A Christmas Special and New Year’s Special have also been filmed.
Channel 4 are yet to officially confirm the dates for the 2026 series.
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