Get your pastries and Hollywood Handshakes at the ready, because the final climatic episode of The Great British Bake Off is nearly here.
Here’s everything you need to know, including when to tune in, who the finalists are, how to watch it from the US and abroad and how to apply to compete in the main series yourself.
When does The Great British Bake Off 2022 final air?
The Great British Bake Off 2022 finale will air on Tuesday 15 November at 8pm GMT on Channel 4 in the UK.
If you’re in the US, then the final episode will be available on Friday 18 November on Netflix.
In these modern times, you don’t just have to watch the bakers struggle with a technical recipe the traditional way. Instead, you can watch on the Channel 4 website – live or on-demand with catch-up through a wide range of devices including smart TVs, games consoles, media streamers, phones and tablets.
Is there a trailer for The Great British Bake Off 2022 final?
Yes – here is the trailer for the tense final of Bake Off 2022:
Who are the finalists in Bake Off 2022?
We have now whittled the contestants down to just three bakers. They are:
- Abdul – An electronics engineer from London who loves to add matcha flavours to his bakes
- Sandro – Fitness fanatic from London who infuses his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage
- Syabira – Gaming fan from London who enjoys giving Malaysian twists on British classics
Who won GBBO 2021?
The final of The Great British Bake Off 2020 came down to three contestants; Giuseppe, Crystelle and Chigs. It was a close call, but in the end Giuseppe took the crown with his consistent baking skills and Italian flavours.
Where to watch Bake Off from outside the UK
As per usual, Bake Off is available through regular UK broadcast TV (or however you get your TV), airing on Channel 4.
If you want to watch from outside the UK – such as the US, where you might know it as The Great British Baking Show – then there are a couple of ways to watch the latest series.
Watch The Great British Baking Show on Netflix
Netflix has the rights to The Great British Baking Show, and airs the latest episodes three days after they release in the UK. That means that the latest season will begin airing on Friday 16 September 2022.
Therefore, you can catch all the activity in the tent on Fridays, providing you have a Netflix account. Subscriptions for this start from $6.99 per month.
Watch The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 with a VPN
If you’re worried about spoilers and want to watch the latest episodes as soon as possible, then there is another way: use a VPN (virtual private network) to make it appear as if your device is local if you want to watch along with the UK on the Channel 4 website.
There are loads of VPNs out there, but our top recommendations are NordVPN and Surfshark, both of which we’ve found to be reliable, speedy, and pretty affordable. If you want to see what other options are out there, then take a look at our list of the best VPNs for streaming video.
Once you’ve downloaded and installed your VPN onto your device, here’s the steps you need to take:
- Connect to a UK sever on your chosen VPN
- Sign up for an account (it’s free, but requires your email)
- Search for The Great British Bake Off, click on the latest season and watch away!
The Channel 4 website requires you to turn off any ad-blockers – which includes any optional ad-blocking in your VPN – so make sure you do that before trying to watch. If you still can’t connect, try a different server within your VPN until you find one that works for you.
Please note that this is against Channel 4’s terms of service, so proceed at your own risk.
How to apply to be on the GBBO
If you’re a budding baker and would like to apply for Bake Off, then applications for 2023 should open when the new season begins. You will be able to send in your details to be on the show via the official sign-up page.
Author: Hannah Cowton, Senior Staff Writer
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She's also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.