The Great Christmas Bake Off 2023 crowns winner from all-star lineup

00:27

The Great Christmas Bake Off 2023 crowns winner from all-star lineup

The Great Christmas Bake Off2023 crowned its winner from an all-star lineup of previous contestants on Sunday, 24 December.

Past bakers Dan Beasley-Harling, Sophie Faldo, Amelia Le Bruin, Linda Rayfield, George Aristidou and Carole Edwards were back in the tent baking festive recipes.

Over three challenges, the contestants made 12 mince pies with their own twist, a cinnamon loaf, and a giant cake.

Speaking after their triumph, the winner said: "I'm so chuffed. What a lovely way to start Christmas. I'm going to take this [winning plate] home and enjoy some mince pies on it."

Up next

Hugh Grant joins ex Elizabeth Hurley at Strictly Confidential premiere

00:27

Hugh Grant joins ex Elizabeth Hurley at Strictly Confidential premiere

Israel’s Eurovision act met with boos and ‘Free Palestine’ chants

00:27

Israel’s Eurovision act met with boos and ‘Free Palestine’ chants

Ridley Scott says being made Knight Grand Cross ‘beats Academy Award’

00:40

Ridley Scott says being made Knight Grand Cross ‘beats Academy Award’

Cruz Beckham shares unseen video of Spice Girls at Victoria’s birthday

00:45

Cruz Beckham shares unseen video of Spice Girls at Victoria’s birthday

Editor’s Picks

Music Box season 10 launches with indie rock band Wings of Desire

03:28

Music Box season 10 launches with indie rock band Wings of Desire

Actor Kevin Durand on how he found his inner ape

11:51

Actor Kevin Durand on how he found his inner ape

Andrew Hunter Murray: ‘The political landscape is ripe for satire’

30:04

Andrew Hunter Murray: ‘The political landscape is ripe for satire’

L’Oreal Glotion, Tom Ford Black Orchid and everything else

01:07

L’Oreal Glotion, Tom Ford Black Orchid and everything else

More Editor’s Picks

On The Ground

Baltimore will rebuild, but at what cost? | On The Ground

03:35

Baltimore will rebuild, but at what cost? | On The Ground

New Yorkers turn to self-defence classes as punching attacks continue

03:45

New Yorkers turn to self-defence classes as punching attacks continue

This 26-year-old could be Biden’s secret weapon | On The Ground

07:34

This 26-year-old could be Biden’s secret weapon | On The Ground

The NHS nurse fighting to be heard | On The Ground

08:19

The NHS nurse fighting to be heard | On The Ground

More On The Ground

Behind The Headlines

What would a President Trump 2.0 look like?

10:42

What would a President Trump 2.0 look like?

When will the Cost of Living Crisis end?

06:27

When will the Cost of Living Crisis end?

How airlines greenwash the skies

07:23

How airlines greenwash the skies

Is it time to panic over AI? | Behind The Headlines

06:35

Is it time to panic over AI? | Behind The Headlines

More Behind The Headlines

Decomplicated

Are ultra-processed foods bad for you?

04:31

Are ultra-processed foods bad for you?

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

07:30

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

What causes the winter flu and how does it differ from other types?

03:34

What causes the winter flu and how does it differ from other types?

How does the Iowa Caucus pick the next US president? | Decomplicated

03:18

How does the Iowa Caucus pick the next US president? | Decomplicated

More Decomplicated

Binge Watch

Actor Kevin Durand on how he found his inner ape

11:51

Actor Kevin Durand on how he found his inner ape

The hidden pressures of playing real life figures

13:19

The hidden pressures of playing real life figures

Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Actor and Actress?

11:34

Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Actor and Actress?

Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Picture and Best Director?

11:49

Oscars 2024: Who will win Best Picture and Best Director?

More Binge Watch

Music Box

Music Box season 10 launches with indie rock band Wings of Desire

03:28

Music Box season 10 launches with indie rock band Wings of Desire

03:11

Watch Gia Ford perform her brand new single ‘Poolside’ on Music Box

Gia Ford performs ‘Falling in Love Again’

04:08

Gia Ford performs ‘Falling in Love Again’

Dylan John Thomas performs ‘Wake Up Ma’ on Music Box

03:04

Dylan John Thomas performs ‘Wake Up Ma’ on Music Box

Travel Smart

Here’s why Greece is still a firm family summer holiday favourite

09:14

Here’s why Greece is still a firm family summer holiday favourite

Find your perfect seasonal city break

08:18

Find your perfect seasonal city break

Discover the diverse appeals of Fuerteventura

07:35

Discover the diverse appeals of Fuerteventura

Sunny holiday escapes no matter the time of year | Travel Smart

11:36

Sunny holiday escapes no matter the time of year | Travel Smart

More Travel Smart

Love Lives

Andrew Hunter Murray: ‘The political landscape is ripe for satire’

30:04

Andrew Hunter Murray: ‘The political landscape is ripe for satire’

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

35:16

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

Tom Walker: ‘Songwriting is my therapy’

36:50

Tom Walker: ‘Songwriting is my therapy’

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

37:41

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

More Love Lives

You Ask The Questions

Kirstie Allsopp gives her tips for selling your home

08:49

Kirstie Allsopp gives her tips for selling your home

How to avoid fast fashion this Christmas | You Ask The Questions

06:38

How to avoid fast fashion this Christmas | You Ask The Questions

How do you get the best deal on Black Friday?

03:39

How do you get the best deal on Black Friday?

Has Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle changed the fate of his government?

06:50

Has Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle changed the fate of his government?

More You Ask The Questions

News

‘Mystery’ whale carcass measuring 44ft seen on bow of cruise ship

00:32

‘Mystery’ whale carcass measuring 44ft seen on bow of cruise ship

Huge fire rages at Cannock industrial estate with smoke seen for miles

00:35

Huge fire rages at Cannock industrial estate with smoke seen for miles

Putin lays flowers at Tomb of Unknown Soldier on Victory Day

00:53

Putin lays flowers at Tomb of Unknown Soldier on Victory Day

Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on royal family rift

00:40

Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on royal family rift

Sport

Alaba recreates viral chair celebration as Real Madrid win semi-final

00:20

Alaba recreates viral chair celebration as Real Madrid win semi-final

Moment Nikola Jokic finds out he has won third NBA MVP in four years

00:30

Moment Nikola Jokic finds out he has won third NBA MVP in four years

Bellingham embraces teammates after reaching Champions League final

00:22

Bellingham embraces teammates after reaching Champions League final

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight

00:15

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight

Climate

Aftermath of Michican tornadoes captured in devastating footage

00:28

Aftermath of Michican tornadoes captured in devastating footage

‘Make the journey part of your holiday’, say slow travel experts

56:02

‘Make the journey part of your holiday’, say slow travel experts

Humza Yousaf jokes about ‘breakup’ with Greens as coalition deal ends

01:08

Humza Yousaf jokes about ‘breakup’ with Greens as coalition deal ends

Bridge collapses into river in China during powerful floods

00:54

Bridge collapses into river in China during powerful floods

Lifestyle

Harry greets fans after Invictus anniversary at St Paul’s Cathedral

00:25

Harry greets fans after Invictus anniversary at St Paul’s Cathedral

Prince Harry laughs as he’s asked if he’s ‘happy to be home’

00:23

Prince Harry laughs as he’s asked if he’s ‘happy to be home’

Endangered lion cubs take their first steps outside at London Zoo

00:30

Endangered lion cubs take their first steps outside at London Zoo

Kim Kardashian shares behind-the-scenes videos from 2024 Met Gala

01:02

Kim Kardashian shares behind-the-scenes videos from 2024 Met Gala

Saudi Cup

Saudi Cup: ‘A true display of horsemanship’, says Prince Bandar

01:36

Saudi Cup: ‘A true display of horsemanship’, says Prince Bandar

Princess Nourah praises young fashion designers on show at Saudi Cup

00:42

Princess Nourah praises young fashion designers on show at Saudi Cup

Andrew Strauss says Saudi is an eye opener

01:26

Andrew Strauss says Saudi is an eye opener

Saudi Arabia is ‘pushing limits’ of fashion creativity

00:32

Saudi Arabia is ‘pushing limits’ of fashion creativity

Galaxy The Ripple Effect

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on the imposter syndrome epidemic

04:23

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on the imposter syndrome epidemic

Finance coach Ellie Austin-Williams on the psychology of money

04:26

Finance coach Ellie Austin-Williams on the psychology of money

STEM campaigner Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE on workplace bias

04:34

STEM campaigner Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE on workplace bias

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on how to tackle imposter syndrome

01:01

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on how to tackle imposter syndrome

More Galaxy The Ripple Effect

E.ON Next Power Switch

Episode One - Cooking

03:13

Episode One - Cooking

Episode Two - Entertainment

03:10

Episode Two - Entertainment

Episode Three - Body Care

02:48

Episode Three - Body Care

Episode Four - Lighting

03:12

Episode Four - Lighting

Big In America

Can Willsow’s children’s books pique the interest of the US market?

15:55

Can Willsow’s children’s books pique the interest of the US market?

Will the founders of Spice Kitchen be able to find US retailers?

16:33

Will the founders of Spice Kitchen be able to find US retailers?

Co-founders of See.Sense bring their cycle safe tech to New York City

16:06

Co-founders of See.Sense bring their cycle safe tech to New York City

Collctiv fintech founder Amy Whitell tries to crack the US tech market

15:01

Collctiv fintech founder Amy Whitell tries to crack the US tech market

More Big In America

Saudi Green Initiative

Saudi government doesn’t ‘pay lip service’ on climate action

01:16

Saudi government doesn’t ‘pay lip service’ on climate action

SGI ‘seems like a nest of harmony’, journalist says

00:36

SGI ‘seems like a nest of harmony’, journalist says

SGI ambitions are ‘extremely high’, says Saudi climate envoy

00:48

SGI ambitions are ‘extremely high’, says Saudi climate envoy

Saudi Green Initiative aims to ‘not just preserve, but create’

01:08

Saudi Green Initiative aims to ‘not just preserve, but create’

More Saudi Green Initiative

AlUla

Gérard Mestrallet on the challenges of bringing infrastructure to the region of AlUla

01:51

Gérard Mestrallet on the challenges of bringing infrastructure to the region of AlUla

Sir George Iacobescu, chairman of the Canary Wharf Group on the investment into the historic region of AlUla

02:07

Sir George Iacobescu, chairman of the Canary Wharf Group on the investment into the historic region of AlUla

Oliver Ripley of sustainable hotel group Habitas talks about how AlUla challenged his preconceptions of Saudi Arabia

02:00

Oliver Ripley of sustainable hotel group Habitas talks about how AlUla challenged his preconceptions of Saudi Arabia

Thomas Kaplan of wild cat conservation charity Panthera on the mission to save the Arabian Leopard

02:09

Thomas Kaplan of wild cat conservation charity Panthera on the mission to save the Arabian Leopard