Great British Bake Off 2016 episode 2 – as it happened: Louise snaps under biscuit week pressure

Follow the thrills and spills from the Bake Off tent live

The Great British Bake Off continues following last week's triumphant return to BBC1 which saw the Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood baking competition score record-breaking viewing figures.

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Follow the action from the tent below...

This year's contestants include 23-year-old teaching assistant Benjamina, Cardiff-dwelling hairdresser Louise, former primary school headteacher Val and -the bookies favourite - client service associate Selasi.

Officially one of the uK's biggest TV shows, last week's opening episode attracted a staggering total of 11.2 million viewers - almost half the UK TV watching audience - which is a whole million more than last year's opener.

The Great British Bake Off continues every Wednesday at 8pm.

[31 August 2016 16:53 · Kristin Hugo]

[31 August 2016 19:15 · Kristin Hugo]

 

Tom Hovey

@tomhoveyart

Happy Biscuit day everyone #GBBOhttps://t.co/2itf6Khjqd

2:25 PM - 31 Aug 2016

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