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Ricotta Bear. A home baker trains like he is headed for the tent. Pizza + catering Skills

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The Show

Series 4

2013 · BBC Two · Winner: Frances Quinn

Judges: Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Hosts: Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

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Episode 1: Cakes

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Sandwich Cake
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Angel Food Cake
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Chocolate Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AliRose and Pistachio Cake11thChocolate, Raspberry and Passion Fruit Engagement CakeSafe
BecaGrapefruit Sandwich Cake8thChocolate Cherry IndulgenceSafe
ChristineStrawberry, Vanilla and Rosewater Summer Basket3rdChocolate and Orange 'Fripperous' Hat CakeSafe
DeborahPineapple Cake9th'Coffee Time'Safe
FrancesGiant Jam Sandwich7thSecret Squirrel CakeSafe
GlennStrawberries and Cream Cake4thAlmond and Espresso Chocolate CakeSafe
HowardPassion Fruit and Coconut Cake6thBlack Forest RevisitedSafe
KimberleyBlood Orange Cake10thChocolate, Raspberry & Basil Layer CakeSafe
LucyTimperley Early Cake2ndThyme 'Wildwood' CakeSafe
MarkLemon and Poppy Seed Cake5thChocolate MonsterSafe
RobertPecan and Apple Cake1stRaspberry Chocolate CakeStar Baker
RubyRhubarb and Custard Sandwich Cake12thChocolate and Ginger Night Sky CakeSafe
TobySpiced and Iced Carrot Cake13thTwo Tiered Chocolate CakeEliminated

Episode 2: Bread

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36 Bread Sticks
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8 English Muffins
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Decorative Loaf
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AliItalian Grissini9thSweet and Savoury Yin Yang BreadSafe
BecaFennel and Chilli Breadsticks11thFive Strand Christmas WreathSafe
ChristineMediterranean Breadsticks with Oregano4thDouble Plaited LoafSafe
DeborahFennel and Chili Breadsticks8thWalnut Fleur LoafSafe
FrancesGiant Matchsticks2ndSailor's KnotSafe
GlennRosemary and Parmesan Grissini7thHarvest CrownSafe
HowardMoroccan Breadsticks10thPicasso Sun BreadSafe
KimberleyNigella Seed and Parmesan Breadsticks1stPeace BreadSafe
LucyGrissini with Salt12thRoasted Tomato BreadEliminated
MarkRosemary & Raisin Breadsticks6thSage & Garlic PlaitSafe
RobertTwisty Rye Bread Sticks5thTribute LoafSafe
RubyMexican Breadsticks3rdWhite Chocolate and Orange Peacock BreadStar Baker

Episode 3: Desserts

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Trifle
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6 Floating Islands
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24 Petit Fours: 12 Biscuit-based, 12 Sponge-based
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AliCoconut, Raspberry and Lemon Meringue Trifle5thVanilla Latte Mini Cakes Lime & Mint Shortbread PopsSafe
BecaOrange and Ginger Trifle10thLimoncello and Blueberry Bursts Millionaire ShortbreadSafe
ChristineCaribbean Pina Colada Trifle4thNinety Niners Sachertorte ParcelsStar Baker
DeborahTropical Trifle9thCanelé Cherry and Chocolate Cakes Rose CookiesEliminated
FrancesApple and Blackberry Crumble Trifle8th'Ballet Bites' Ginger Nutcrackers Sugar Plum Fairy CakesSafe
GlennRaspberry and Almond Trifle1stBillionaire Bouchées Orange FinanciersSafe
HowardCaramel and Apple Trifle7thBlack Coffee and Cardamom Cakes White Stilton and Pear BiscuitsSafe
KimberleyPeach, Almond and Ginger Trifle6thChocolate Pistachio Financiers Lemon Bergamot BiscuitsSafe
MarkGinger, Mango and Passion Fruit Trifle11thRose and Pistachio Macarons Chocolate and Raspberry BitesEliminated
RobertRhubarb and Orange Trifle2ndAlmond Friands Turón MacaronsSafe
RubyDesert Island Trifle3rdLemon Shortbread and White Chocolate Seashells Blackberry and Chocolate Layer CakesSafe

Episode 4: Pies and Tarts

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Double-Crusted Fruit Pie
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12 Egg Custard Tarts
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Filo Pie
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AliApple and Ginger Pie with a Pecan and Walnut Shortcrust Pastry8thOrange, Cardamom and Date M'HannchaEliminated
BecaMamgu's Cherry-Apple Tart2ndMoroccan Vegetable Filo FeastSafe
ChristineGranny Rogers' Apple, Plum & Cinnamon Country Pie7thRoasted Vegetable Filo Pie with Feta CheeseSafe
FrancesPeach Pie In the Sky1stCherry Tree Baklava Filo PieSafe
GlennApple & Maple Syrup Pie9thSpanakopitaSafe
HowardApple Pie with Sage Pastry5thFresh Fig and Feta Filo FlanSafe
KimberleyPecan and Rosemary Caramel Apple Pie4thChicken, Bacon and Butternut Squash PieStar Baker
RobertApple and Pear Pie with Thyme3rdSpanakopita with St George's MushroomsSafe
RubyApple and Marzipan Pie6thRose, Almond and Raspberry Filo PieSafe

Episode 5: Biscuits and Traybakes

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Traybake
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18 Tuiles: 9 Original, 9 Dipped in Chocolate
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Biscuit Tower
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BecaChocolate, Cherry and Hazelnut Brownies5thTiered Macaron and Sugar Dough Biscuit CentrepieceSafe
ChristineMixed Berry and Almond Crumble Traybake1stShortbread Bavarian Clock TowerStar Baker
FrancesMillionaire Banoffee Bonus3rdBiscuit Buttons and BeadsSafe
GlennApricot and Pistachio Tiffin2ndShortbread and Macaron Helter-SkelterSafe
HowardBreakfast Traybake8thJapanese Pagoda Tea TowerSafe
KimberleyCherry and Almond Bakewell Florentine Slice7thBlack and White Viennese Biscuit StackSafe
RobertBlueberry & Orange Traybake4thOrange and Lemon Biscuit DalekEliminated
RubyBlackberry and Lemon Bakewell Slice6th'Dropped Ice Cream' Biscuit CentrepieceSafe

Episode 6: Sweet Dough

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Tea Loaf
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Apricot Couronne
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24 Sweet European Buns
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BecaBara Brith6thChocolate and Rum-Soaked Prune Brioches Cardamom Spiced Lemon Iced BunsSafe
ChristineOxford Nutty Fruit Loaf4thSchnecken Buns Vanilla Custard SkolebrødSafe
FrancesChai Tea Loaf2ndHot Cross Brioches Rhubarb and Custard KolachesSafe
GlennDevonshire Panettone5thAlmond and Apricot Brioches Sticky Caramel KanelbullenSafe
HowardDate & Hemp Yorkshire Loaf7thPeachy Buns German BaumschneckenEliminated
KimberleyChai Spiced Ginger and Date Tea Loaf3rdDouble Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches Danish KanelsnurrerSafe
RubyCitrus Tea Loaf1stTwisted Swedish Kanelbullar Saffron St. Lucia BunsStar Baker

Episode 7: Pastry

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Suet Pudding
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8 Religieuses
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36 sweet puff pastries: 12 Filled, 12 Iced, 12 of Their Own Choice
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BecaSpring Lamb and Vegetable Suet Pudding with Redcurrant Gravy1stNectarine and Frangipane Squares Chocolate and Hazelnut Vol-au-vents Strawberries and Cream Mille-feuilleSafe
ChristineSpotted Dick 'With a Kick' and Vanilla Custard Ice Cream6thEccles Cakes Fresh Fruit Baskets Lemon Cream Eton Mess Mille-feuilleSafe
FrancesFiggy Roll-y Poly Pudding with Caramelised Walnut and Honey Ice-Cream5thFrench Framboise Cream Horns Sheet Music Mille-feuille Bass Clef PalmiersStar Baker
GlennPrune and Armagnac Pudding with Boozy Butterscotch Sauce3rdCaramelised Apple and Marzipan Tartlets Chocolate Elephant Ears Passion Fruit Mille-feuilleEliminated
KimberleyBarberry and Apple Spotted Dick with Maple Syrup and White Chocolate Custard4thPear, Malt and Butterscotch Mille-feuille Blackberry and Lemon Verbena Crème Brûlee Custard Tarts Fig, Orange and Thyme GaletteSafe
RubyPlum Jam Roly Poly with Ginger Ice Cream2ndRaspberry and Passion Fruit Mille-feuille Caramelised Apple Lattice Portuguese Custard TartsSafe

Episode 8: Alternative Ingredients (Quarterfinals)

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Wheat-Free Loaf
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Hazelnut Dacquoise
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Dairy-Free Vegetable Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BecaPotato, Spelt and Rosemary Focaccia4thSpiced Butternut Squash and Pecan 'Cheese' CakeSafe
ChristineMulti-Seeded Loaf with Pumpkin, Sesame and Sunflower Seeds5thSweet Potato Guitar with Passion Fruit Icing and Marshmallow FondantEliminated
Frances'Chelsea Flour Show' Bun Bouquet3rdHidden Carrot CakeSafe
KimberleyWild Garlic Pesto and Parma Ham Spelt Loaf2ndButternut Squash and Spice Cake Toadstool HouseSafe
RubyMango and Nigella Seed Spelt Cob1stCarrot Cake and Pistachio Garden PlotStar Baker

Episode 9: French week (Semi-final)

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36 Canapés- 12 Choux, 12 Shortcrust/Rough Puff, 12 Any of their Choice
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Charlotte Royale
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Opera Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
BecaStilton and Walnut Macarons Beetroot and Salmon Choux Puffs Welsh Rarebit Tartlets3rdBanoffee Opera CakeEliminated
FrancesLégume Canapés: Chantenay Carrots Choux Pastry Tomatoes Cauliflower Cheese Scones2ndGreat British Soap Opera CakeSafe
KimberleyPea Purée Tarts Crab and Wasabi Profiteroles Steamed Buns with Barbecue Chicken1stPassion Fruit and Lime Opera CakeStar Baker
RubyBeetroot Jelly on Poppy Seed Biscuits Spinach, Parmesan and Egg Tartlets Choux Buns with Goat's Cheese and Caramelised Onions4thChocolate, Almond Praline and Saffron Opera CakeSafe

Episode 10: Final

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Picnic Pie
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12 Pretzel – 6 Savory, 6 Sweet
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Three-Tiered Wedding Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
FrancesRainbow Picnic Pie3rdMidsummer Night's Dream Wedding CakeWinner
KimberleyChicken and Pig Pie1stLanguages of Love Wedding CakeRunner-up
RubyPicnic Basket Pie2ndRaspberry, Lemon and Passion Fruit Wedding CakeRunner-up

Source. Episode themes, challenges, bakes, technical rankings, and results are compiled from The Great British Bake Off series 4 on Wikipedia, retrieved September 20, 2026, and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Each series is checked for consistency and every winner is cross-checked against a second article before publishing. Spotted a mistake? Tell me.

This is an independent fan project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the programme, its producers, or its broadcasters.