Bread Week! The one where everyone is scared of Paul Hollywood even more than usual. This week the 10 remaining bakers had to make a Soda Bread, Rainbow Bagels and a bread showstopper commemorating something they are grateful for and we delve right into the episode to breakdown exactly what happened. Josh, Jane and Howard were joined by the brilliant Karen Wright (star of series 9) - as we recorded this podcast remotely via Zoom. We'd like your questions and comments s to keep us going in the ne...
Oct 07, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Biscuit Week! Fancy Florentines, Mouthwatering Macaroons and a beautiful 3D biscuit table setting to represent a memorable meal the bakers had in the past, were the name of the game this week, as the 11 members of the Bake Off biosphere battled out to make it through to Week 3. After the fallen upside down pineapple cakes trauma, Dave excelled with a wonderful week that looks set to make him a contender to go the distance, whilst there was definitely a tough decision to be had as to who would he...
Sep 30, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
2020 is saved ladies and gentlemen! The greatest TV show to ever grace our proud nation here in the UK, is back on our screens for an 11th series and despite the challenges, didn't they do a marvellous job! We've got 12 brand new bakers to get to know and even a new presenter in Matt Lucas who got off to a flyer looking like he'd been there for years. The traditional opening week of Cake didn't disappoint, there seems to be some tremendous talent on show and well, some less so judging from the o...
Sep 23, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Here at Bake With A Legend, we were absolutely thrilled when it was confirmed that The Great British Bake Off is coming back for another series - even the difficulties of COVID19 couldn't stop Paul Hollywood and the gang returning to the tent in a special biosphere to keep the show as 'normal' as possible. We can't wait to see it! Founder of Bake With A Legend Josh Landy is joined by Bake Off legend Howard Middleton to review all the latest news and gossip that we could find about the new series...
Sep 01, 2020•17 min
We continue our 'lockdown podcasts' where we take the opportunity to catch up with some of the bakers we work with at Bake With A Legend, to hear about their baking experiences and memories from being on the Great British Bake Off. This week we're joined by Dan Beasley Harling star of Series 9 (2018). Dan talks about his battle to get on the show, his daughter thinking she's famous because of her daddy, his pride on his three handshakes, memories of being star baker and dealing with negativity o...
May 13, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Whilst much of the world is isolating at the moment, we thought it'd be a fantastic chance to catch up with some of the bakers we work with at Bake With A Legend, to hear about their baking experiences and memories from being on the Great British Bake Off. First up is Karen Wright, a much loved and memorable contestant from Series 9 (2018). Karen talks about eating crisps, cramming her baking knowledge before heading into the tent and grabbing opportunities on the other side of finishing the sho...
Apr 28, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Whilst we loved the final, it's tinged with sadness as GBBO is over for another year. What a wonderful bunch of bakers overall and a well deserved champion now reigns. We look back on the series, Jane's memories of being in the final, and of course at this week in particular, with ultimate chocolate cakes, twice baked stilton soufflés and then some extraordinary deceptive feasts in the form of picnic baskets for us to analyse. We've loved doing this podcast, thank you all so much for listening, ...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The Semi-Final lived up to expectation with a highly enjoyable week in the tent as one of our bakers left at what Paul Hollywood said is the worst time to leave the show. Paul, I think you'll find that's actually the first week, but we get what you mean. We saw a signature of Domed Tartlets, a technical asking for a delicious looking Gateau St. Honore before some extraordinary sugar glass displays with edible depictions of something they hold dear to them for the showstopper. If you liked the lo...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Quarter-Final was upon us this week as the traditionally challenging pastry week saw us lose a firm favourite from the tent. It all started off with a savoury tarte tatin, moved onto a thin sheet of brik pastry for a difficult technical and ended with a vertical pie showstopper, with varying degrees of success. We've loved hearing from our listeners - get in touch with your comments or questions via our email: thebakedown@bakewithalegend.com or tweet us @bakewithalegend . We want to hear you...
Oct 16, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The six remaining hopefuls are faced with Festival week as the tent starts by getting their buns out to the delight of Paul who can't resist getting his hand out - twice. Then it's off to Italy for some fried sicilian cassatelle, before we end with Malaysian inspired Kek Lapis Sarawak. No, we didn't know either. Howard and Jane offer their tips on getting a selfie with a Bake Off Star whilst we chat about the consistency of the judging this series. We've loved hearing from our listeners - get in...
Oct 09, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The seven remaining contestants had dessert week to contend with in the tent before one bombe showstopper didn't quite go off as planned and now just six bakers remain. We look back at an enjoyable week in the tent with a little bit of Bake Off history being repeated for good measure. Also, Howard finally reveals all about his cousins Kate and Pippa whilst Jane recalls the wonders of being offered too much cake when on a Waterstones book tour. We've loved hearing from our listeners - get in touc...
Oct 02, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we were all thrown back nearly 100 years to the 1920s for yet another new GBBO theme to debut in series 10. Four custard pies, 18 beignets soufflés and one prohibition cake later, we said goodbye to not one but two bakers this week as finally the double departure came forth. Jane and Howard weren’t entirely sure the right bakers left or that we need new themes in GBBO but both found common ground on the back of our self raising selfie story, believing that when it comes to judging cake...
Sep 25, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, in somewhat of a revelation, we see Bake Off contestants use dairy to bake goods. No, we couldn't believe it either to be honest, but having watched the episode and done the podcast, we're nearly over the shock. We chat dairy, both cultured and uncultured, maids of honour, mishti and Henry's three round balls. Surely, two people go this week, won't they? Oh, right. As ever there's a self raising selfie story as Howard is spotted running late in Sheffield, whilst Howard and Jane also a...
Sep 18, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Nothing screams Bake Off quite like Vegetarian Burgers so we were delighted to get our teeth stuck into reviewing Bread week. We soon realised that Henry's tie wasn't a one off as we watched the bakers make a tear and share bake, before having a look at their pert white burger baps and some seriously impressive scoring for the showstoppers. There was a great self raising selfie story, plenty of tips on baking bread, whilst Howard and Jane also answer your questions - we find out why the bakers h...
Sep 11, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We're talking the biscuit this week as we digest the week that was in the tent. One of the hardest themes, we talk tough challenges and asking other bakers for help when you're in need. We bid farewell to a young man who charmed us even with such a short time in the tent whilst the bookies early favourite shows us why she could be the one to watch in 2019. Howard and Jane also answer your questions - we find out who does the washing up and which other Bake Off Stars around the world have been ad...
Sep 04, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It's back, it's finally back! 10 months after Rahul was given the 2018 Bake Off crown, Bake With A Legend founder Josh Landy, sits down with former contestants Howard Middleton and Jane Beedle to reflect on not only the week that was in the tent (furry gardens and all) but also to reminisce over the many hilarious stories from their time in the tent. It's a fascinating insight into what goes on when you're on the other side of the camera. Get in touch via our email: thebakedown@bakewithalegend.c...
Aug 27, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Bake Down is the go to podcast for those who can't get enough of the Great British Bake Off. Founder of Bake With A Legend, Josh Landy will be joined by former contestants Howard Middleton and Jane Beedle for the duration of the 2019 series to digest the latest action in the tent. If you want the inside track and inspired insight, this is the podcast for you so subscribe now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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