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Documentary television programs. Historical television programs. Nature television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Reality television programs. Television cooking shows. Television series. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. videorecordingSummary: Amateur British bakers compete in a series of weekly baking challenges, with each episode introducing a new technical skill and a challenge in each of three categories: Sigature Bake, to test creative flair and basic baking ability; Technical Bake, in which contestants are given basic recipes consisting of an ingredients list and minimal instruction; and Showstopper Bake, designed to display...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Follow twelve amateur bakers as they don aprons and head for the tent in the British countryside, hoping to be named Britain's best. Judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood create challenges to test their baking prowess, creativity, and skill. Joined by hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, they search for the best all-around baker among the contestants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Broadcasting Service 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shout Factory LLC 2006
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: Maya Vision International 2008
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Broadcasting Service 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023