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The Great British Wedding Cake

Renowned baking writer Mary Berry and professional baker Paul Hollywood explore the history of the Great British wedding cake, from the earliest Tudor creation to the present day.

Renowned baking writer Mary Berry and professional baker Paul Hollywood explore the history of the Great British wedding cake. They look at its dramatic change through the eras, from the earliest Tudor creation and the extravagant Victorian period, to wartime Britain, the affluent eighties and the present day.

Mary and Paul also set the ultimate challenge to the three finalists from 2010's Bake Off, to make and bake two spectacular wedding cakes each, one traditional and one contemporary, in just 16 hours.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 20 Apr 2011 23:50

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mary Berry
Presenter Paul Hollywood
Producer Jules Whomsley
Executive Producer Anna Beattie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 Apr 2011 20:00
  • Wed 20 Apr 2011 23:50

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