The Great British Bake Off (2010): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

The Great British Bake Off first went out in August 2010 on BBC Two, then BBC One; Channel 4 since 2017. It is still being made, with 17 series and 158 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on Channel 4 streaming.

entertainment
cooking
british
More from the 2010s

Ask if we have it See rentals

Why it is worth your time

Amateur bakers in a tent in the countryside, a technical challenge and a handshake. Gentle competition that became a national institution.

The details

First broadcast: 17 August 2010
Originally on: BBC Two, then BBC One; Channel 4 since 2017
On air: 2010–now
Series: 17
Episodes: 158
Typical length: 71 minutes
Genres: Food
Usually found on: Channel 4 streaming
First episode: “Cake”

Watching it the official way

Older programmes move between broadcasters, streaming services and DVD releases as rights are sold and resold. Paying the rights holder keeps archives alive and pays the people who made them.

The BritCast TV library changes with sources and rights, so we never promise a title before checking. Ask us and we will look, or try a day free and search for yourself.

The Great British Bake Off: quick answers

When did The Great British Bake Off start?

On 17 August 2010, on BBC Two, then BBC One; Channel 4 since 2017.

How many episodes of The Great British Bake Off are there?

158 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 17 series.

Where can I watch The Great British Bake Off now?

Officially it is usually on Channel 4 streaming, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.