The Great British Bake Off
Series 2
Photo of Sue and Mel and contestants of the second series
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release14 August (2011-08-14) –
4 October 2011 (2011-10-04)
Series chronology

The second series of The Great British Bake Off started 14 August 2011 with twelve amateur bakers. Unlike series one, the competition was held in a single location – the grounds of Valentines Mansion, a 17th-century mansion house in Redbridge.[1] In addition to their on-screen presenting, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also took over the narration, which had been done by Stephen Noonan for the previous series. Series two also introduced the "star baker" award for the most impressive performer each week.

Three and a half thousand people applied for the competition, and twelve were selected. Each episode was filmed over two fourteen-hour days.[2] The competition was won by Joanne Wheatley.[3]

Bakers

Baker Age Occupation Hometown
Ben Frazer 31Graphic DesignerNorthampton
Holly Bell 31Advertising executiveLeicester
Ian Vallance 40Fundraiser for English HeritageDunstable, Bedfordshire
Janet Basu 63Teacher of Modern LanguagesFormby, Liverpool
Jason White 19Civil Engineering StudentCroydon
Joanne "Jo" Wheatley 41HousewifeOngar, Essex
Keith Batsford 31House husbandArlesey, Bedfordshire
Mary-Anne Boermans 45HousewifeKidderminster, Worcestershire
Robert Billington 25PhotographerLondon
Simon Blackwell 31Rugby CoachNorfolk
Urvashi Roe 40Head of MarketingEnfield, London
Yasmin Limbert 43ChildminderWest Kirby, The Wirral

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Jo HIGHLOWSAFESAFESAFESBHIGHWINNER
Holly SBSAFESAFESBSAFELOWHIGHRunner-up
Mary-Anne SAFESAFEHIGHHIGHHIGHHIGHLOW
Janet SAFESAFELOWSAFESBHIGHOUT
Yasmin SAFESAFESBLOWLOWOUT
Jason SAFESBSAFESBOUT
Robert LOWLOWLOWSAFEOUT
Ben SAFESAFESAFEOUT
Ian SAFEHIGHOUT
Urvashi SAFESAFEOUT
Simon LOWOUT
Keith OUT

[1] There was no Star Baker this week, as Paul and Mary felt it wouldn't be right to single out one baker when the results were incredibly close.

Colour key:

  Baker got through to the next round.
  Baker was eliminated.
  Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
  Baker was the Star Baker.
  Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but did not win star baker.
  Baker was the series runner-up.
  Baker was the series winner.

Episodes

Episode 1: Cakes

For their first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 24 cupcakes in two hours. They were allowed to make two different types of cupcakes. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Coffee and Walnut Battenburg cake using Mary Berry's recipe in two hours. The cake needed to have the perfect sponge which held its form (perfect symmetry), distinguish flavours, and a smooth exterior. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a chocolate tiered celebration cake with elaborate, multi-layer design in five hours.

Baker Signature
(24 Cupcakes)		 Technical
(Coffee and Walnut Battenberg)		 Showstopper
(Chocolate Tiered Cake)		 Result
Ben Rhubarb and Custard Cupcakes
After Dinner Cupcakes		2ndVanilla Sponge with White Chocolate and Raspberry ButtercreamSafe
Holly Cherry Bakewell Inspired Cupcakes
Ginger Cupcakes with Fig Truffle		1stNovelty Farm CakeStar Baker
Ian Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes10thUNKNOWNSafe
Janet Raspberry and Cream Cupcakes8thChocolate Marble Cake with Dark and White Chocolate TrufflesSafe
Jason Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes		6thUNKNOWNSafe
Jo Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Orange and Cardamom Cupcakes		11thChocolate and Strawberry CakeSafe
Keith Earl Grey Cupcakes12thChocolate and Sour Cream CakeEliminated
Mary-Anne Banoffee Cupcakes4thChocolate and Raspberry Opera CakeSafe
Robert Blackberry and Vanilla Cupcakes with Liquorice Frosting3rdGenoise Layered Mousse Cake with Chocolate GanacheSafe
Simon Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes9thTwo-Tiered Chocolate Courgette CakeSafe
Urvashi Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Japanese Lime Cupcakes		7thOrange Blossom Celebration CakeSafe
Yasmin Cardamom and Pomegranate Cupcakes5thUNKNOWNSafe

    Episode 2: Tarts

    For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a savoury quiche in 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Tarte au Citron using Mary Berry's recipe in 1+1⁄2 hours. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 24 mini sweet tartlets, in two different flavour combinations.

    Baker Signature
    (Savoury Quiche)    		 Technical
    (Tarte au Citron)    		 Showstopper
    (24 Miniature Sweet Tarts)    		 Result
    Ben Chorizo, Pepper and Gruyere Quiche1stLemon Meringue TartsSafe
    Holly Pesto Quiche4thMilk Chocolate and Pistachio Tarts
    Trifle Tarts    		Safe
    Ian Stilton, Spinach and New Potato Quiche
    with Paprika and Walnut Pastry    		2ndUNKNOWNSafe
    Janet Quiche Printanière8thRed Fruit Tarts
    Chocolate and Cherry Tarts    		Safe
    Jason Salmon and Pak Choi Quiche3rdMint Chocolate Tarts
    Blueberry Bakewell Tarts    		Star Baker
    Jo Caramelised Onion, Gruyere and Thyme Quiche10thRaspberry and Mascarpone Tarts with Lemon and Almond Pastry
    Honey and Almond Tarts with Sweetcrust    		Safe
    Mary-Anne Roasted Cauliflower, Cheese and
    Caramelised Onion Quiche    		9thButterscotch Brulée Tarts in Pecan Pastry
    Apple Rose Tarts    		Safe
    Robert Smoked Bacon and Kale Quiche5thChocolate, Fennel and Ginger Tart
    Almond, Creme Patisserie and Poached Pear Tart    		Safe
    Simon Smoked Haddock and WatercressQuiche11thPassion Fruit and Ricotta Tarts
    Salted Chocolate, Stem Ginger and Mascarpone Cream Tarts    		Eliminated
    Urvashi Crab, Coriander and Coconut Quiche7thStrawberry and Basil Tarts
    Elderflower and Honeycomb Tarts    		Safe
    Yasmin Smoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche6thChocolate and Orange with Cinnamon-Orange Pastry Tarts
    Blueberry and Hazelnut with Hazelnut Pastry Tarts    		Safe

    Episode 3: Bread

    For their signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a free form flavored loaf (not using a tin) in 3+1⁄4 hours. The technical challenge gave the bakers 3+1⁄2 hours to bake a Focaccia, using Paul Hollywood's recipe. The showstopper required the bakers to produce a 2 part display: a basket made of bread, then filled with 12 sweet and 12 savory rolls, in the space of 5 hours.

    Baker Signature
    (Free Form Loaf)    		 Technical
    (Focaccia)    		 Showstopper
    (12 sweet and 12 savoury rolls)    		 Result
    Ben Walnut, Raisin and Rosemary Loaf3rdUNKNOWNSafe
    Holly Picnic Loaf6thStilton and Walnut RollsSafe
    Ian Courgette, Caerphilly Cheese and Thyme Loaf10thWalnut and Raisin Rolls
    Cracked Wheat Logs    		Eliminated
    Janet Zupfe Loaf with Gruyère Cheese8thApple and Walnut Granary Rolls

    Red Onion Cottage Rolls

    		 Safe
    Jason Cheese and Onion Tear and Share Loaf7thUNKNOWNSafe
    Jo Stromboli Flavoured with Mozarella, Ham, and Picante Peppers1stUNKNOWNSafe
    Mary-Anne Ploughman's Loaf5thHerb and Walnut Breads
    Chocolate and Chilli Buns    		Safe
    Robert Rye and Coriander Seed Loaf4thBlueberry Brioche Rolls
    Lemon and Poppy Seed Rolls    		Safe
    Urvashi Salt and Peppercorn Loaf9thChilli and Halloumi Rolls
    Lemon and Coriander Mini Loaves    		Eliminated
    Yasmin Egyptian Dukkah Loaf with Mixed Spices2ndPesto Bread
    Sweet Coconut Rolls    		Star Baker

    In this episode, two bakers were eliminated rather than one baker.

    Episode 4: Biscuits

    For the signature bake, the bakers were give 1+1⁄2 hours to make 12 biscuits of their choice; the biscuits should not be too soft, too hard or too crumbly. The technical challenge gave the bakers 1+1⁄2 hours to bake 24 brandy snaps. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to produce a macaron display, consisting of 120 macarons in 3 different flavors; they had 5 hours to complete it.

    Baker Signature
    (12 Biscuits)    		 Technical
    (24 Brandy Snaps)    		 Showstopper
    (Macarons)    		 Result
    Ben Stem Ginger Nuts5thChocolate and Almond Macarons
    Pine Nut Macarons
    Pistachio Macarons    		Eliminated
    Holly Strawberry and Custard Melts3rd'Chocolate bars of my youth'
    (Caramel Macarons, Mint Chocolate Macarons and Chocolate Orange Macarons)    		Star Baker
    Janet Christmas Marzipan Biscuits4thRaspberry Macarons
    Blackcurrant Macarons
    Almond Macarons    		Safe
    Jason Lebkuchen1stMocktail Macarons
    (Mojito, Cranberry Cooler, and Piña Colada)    		Star Baker
    Jo Lavender Biscuits8thBlueberry Macarons
    Coconut Macarons
    Strawberry Macarons    		Safe
    Mary-Anne Melting Moments2ndBlackcurrant and Mint Macarons
    Gooseberry and Elderflower Macarons
    Hazelnut Macarons    		Safe
    Robert Chocolate and Ginger Oat Biscuits7thStrawberry and Lime Macarons
    Lemon Macarons
    Chocolate and Cardamom Macarons    		Safe
    Yasmin Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Biscotti6thChocolate and Lime Macarons
    Coffee and Walnut Macarons
    Pineapple and Coconut Macarons    		Safe

    Episode 5: Pies

    The signature challenge asked the bakers to produce a hearty family pie using either a rough puff or flaky pastry, in 2+1⁄2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of 6 miniature pork pies (using a hot water crust pastry) in 2+1⁄2 hours, using Paul Hollywood's recipe. It was a 2-day bake challenge — to give the filling time to set overnight the pies were judged the next day. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a meringue pie — a fruit and/or custard pie topped with meringue — in 3+1⁄2 hours.

    Baker Signature
    (Family Pie)    		 Technical
    (6 Miniature Pork Pie)    		 Showstopper
    (Meringue Pie)    		 Result
    Holly Stilton, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie4thLime Meringue PieSafe
    Janet Chicken and Chestnut Pie1stRhubarb Meringue PieStar Baker
    Jason Brown Down Chicken Pie7thPlum Meringue PieEliminated
    Jo Salmon and Asparagus Pie6thApple and Raspberry Meringue PieSafe
    Mary-Anne Chicken and Bacon Pie2ndMidnight Meringue PieSafe
    Robert Chicken and Mushroom Pie3rdRhubarb & Custard Meringue PieEliminated
    Yasmin Family Fish Pie5thPeach and Raspberry Meringue PieSafe

    Once again, in this episode, two bakers were eliminated instead of one baker.

    Episode 6: Desserts (Quarterfinals)

    For their signature bake, the quarterfinalists were tasked to produce a cheesecake in 21⁄2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a chocolate roulade in 1+3⁄4 hours using Mary Berry's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to create a Croquembouche-inspired bake in 5 hours.

    Baker Signature
    (Baked Cheesecake)    		 Technical
    (Chocolate Roulade)    		 Showstopper
    (Croquembouche)    		 Result
    Holly Father Christmas' Baked Cheesecake3rdHansel and Gretel's CroquemboucheSafe
    Janet Rhubarb and Ginger Baked Cheesecake5thOrange and Nougatine CroquemboucheSafe
    Jo Rum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake1stLimoncello and White Chocolate CroquemboucheStar Baker
    Mary-Anne Tutti Fruitti Curd Baked Cheesecake4thOrange and Praline Croquembouche with Cardamom CaramelSafe
    Yasmin Baked Amaretto Cheesecake2ndRose CroquemboucheEliminated

    Episode 7: Pâtisserie (Semi-final)

    For the signature bake, the semi-finalists were given 2 hours to bake a layered mousse cake, with the judges seeking a light sponge and a rich mousse. In the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 12 identical Iced Fingers to be filled with cream and jam, using Paul Hollywood's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to produce a selection of three different pastries using the same laminated pastry dough — which must be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside — for all three.

    Baker Signature
    (Layered Mousse Cake)    		 Technical
    (12 Iced Fingers)    		 Showstopper
    (3 Different Types of Pastries or Croissants)    		 Result[lower-alpha 1]
    Holly White Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Génoise Mousse Cake1stApricot, Macadamia and White Chocolate Pinwheels
    Almond Croissants
    Apple, Raisin and Cinnamon Plaits    		Safe
    Janet Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake4thPain Aux Raisin
    Plain Croissant
    Pain Au Chocolat    		Eliminated
    Jo Raspberry & Strawberry Mousse Cake3rdPain Aux Raisin
    Chocolate Twists
    Banana and Raisin Pastries    		Safe
    Mary-Anne Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake2ndRaspberry Rose Danishes
    Praline Spirals
    Alsatian Plaited Danishes    		Safe
    1. ↑ In this episode, none of the bakers were individually highlighted as Star Baker, as the judges decided all four deserved commendation for reaching the semi-final.

    Episode 8: Final

    For their final signature bake, the finalists were asked to bake 12 mille-feuille in 2+1⁄2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a sachertorte in 2 hours and 40 minutes. For their final showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 different types of petits fours: meringue, sweet pastry, and sponge-based, on the theme of British Summertime, within 4 hours.

    Baker Signature
    (12 Mille-Feuille)    		 Technical
    (Sachertorte)    		 Showstopper
    (Petits Fours)    		 Result
    Holly Banoffee Inspired Mille Feuille2ndStrawberry and Cream Meringue Nest
    Gooseberry and Elderflower 'Bakewell' Tarts
    Neapolitan Ice-Cream Sandwich    		Runner-up
    Jo Raspberry and Blueberry Mille Feuille1stMini Victoria Sandwiches
    Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Mini Meringues
    Mini Banoffee Pie with Banana Mousse    		Winner
    Mary-Anne Lemon and Ginger Mille Feuille3rdFruit Tarts with Elderflower Custard
    Strawberry and Rhubarb Cheesecakes
    Black Fruit Meringue with Everlasting Syllabub    		Runner-up

    Extras and special episodes

    Both episodes nine and ten were masterclasses by Paul and Mary, where they demonstrated how to make the Technical Challenges that they had set throughout the series. Episode nine showed the first four of the series; Coffee and walnut Battenberg, Tarte au Citron, Focaccia and Brandy Snaps. Episode ten showed the last four of the series; Pork pies, Chocolate roulade, Iced fingers and Sachertorte. Episode eleven went back and revisited the bakers from series one to catch up with the contestants.

    Post-show career

    Some of the contestants went on to a career in baking or had a change of career after appearing on the show.

    Joanne Wheatley has written two bestselling books on baking, A Passion for Baking published on 16 May 2013,[2] and Home Baking initially as a Sainsbury's exclusive. She writes a monthly column for Sainsbury's magazine and is a regular guest columnist for The Sun newspaper.[4][5] She runs cookery courses from her home in Essex,[6][7] and has appeared in various television programmes such as The Alan Titchmarsh Show and What's Cooking.[8]

    Holly Bell teaches baking classes and for a time worked as an occasional radio presenter on BBC Radio Leicester.[9] She also appeared as a guest presenter on QVC shopping channel.[10] She wrote an eBook called Ready, Steady, Bake! which was published on 5 July 2012,[11] and published a book Recipes from a Normal Mum on 17 July 2014.[12]

    Mary-Anne Boermans wrote a book on baking, Great British Bakes: Forgotten Treasures for Modern Bakers, which was published on 7 November 2013.[13]

    Ratings

    Official episode viewing figures are from BARB.[14]

    Episode
    no.    		 Airdate Viewers
    (millions)    		 BBC Two
    weekly ranking
    1 16 August 20113.102
    2 23 August 20113.532
    3 30 August 20113.821
    4 6 September 20113.601
    5 13 September 20113.831
    6 20 September 20114.251
    7 27 September 20114.421
    8 4 October 20115.061

    Specials

    The Great British Bake Off Masterclass
    Episode
    no.    		 Airdate Viewers
    (millions)    		 BBC Two
    weekly ranking
    1 6 October 20112.326
    2 13 October 20112.149
    The Great British Bake Off Revisited
    Episode
    no.    		 Airdate Viewers
    (millions)    		 BBC Two
    weekly ranking
    20 October 2011——

    References

    1. ↑ "Valentines Mansion proves to be the perfect setting for TV show". Redbridge i. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012.
    2. 1 2 "Edd Kimber and Jo Wheatley: Great British Bake Off changed our lives". Metro. 28 August 2012.
    3. ↑ "Joanne Wheatley recipes – BBC Food". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
    4. ↑ "Home Baking [Sainsbury's Exclusive]". Sainsbury. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013.
    5. ↑ "Sainsbury's Magazine – February content". Exact Editions Ltd.
    6. ↑ "Jo's Blue AGA".
    7. ↑ "Great British Bake Off Winner Jo Wheatley Interview". Mojo Mums.
    8. ↑ Jess Denham (7 October 2014). "Great British Bake Off 2014: What past winners are doing now from Edd Kimber to last year's Frances Quinn". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022.
    9. ↑ "An interview with Holly Bell". Food Heaven. 10 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013.
    10. ↑ "Holly Bell". Good Food Bakes and Cakes Show.
    11. ↑ "Kindle Baking Book Bargain!!". Me, Bookshelf and I.
    12. ↑ Carolyn Hart (17 July 2014), "Cookbook of the week: Recipes from a Normal Mum", The Daily Telegraph
    13. ↑ Samuel Muston (25 July 2013). "On The Menu: Lardo London; Stolichnya' Salted Karamel vodka; Mary-Anne Boermans' Great British Bakes; EatPlayLove2013; Perrier". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022.
    14. ↑ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
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