The Great British Baking Show 2023 corresponds to the 14th series of the original UK show, The Great British Bake Off, which began airing on September 26, 2023, on Channel 4 in the UK. This season introduced Alison Hammond as a new host alongside Noel Fielding, replacing Matt Lucas
. In the US, this 2023 season is available on Netflix under the title "The Great British Baking Show: Collection 11." Netflix releases new episodes weekly on Fridays, three days after the UK broadcast. The season started on Netflix on September 29, 2023, with episodes continuing through early December 2023
. The show features a group of amateur bakers competing over 10 weeks in various baking challenges judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond hosting
. The 2023 season focused on traditional British baking themes such as Cake Week, Biscuit Week, Bread Week, and introduced a new Party Cakes theme, moving away from more controversial themes seen in previous years
. In summary:
- The 2023 season (series 14 in the UK) aired starting September 26, 2023, on Channel 4.
- Netflix released it as Collection 11 starting September 29, 2023, with weekly episodes.
- Alison Hammond joined as a new host in 2023.
- The show maintains its classic format of amateur bakers competing in weekly themed challenges judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith
This season is available to watch on Netflix for viewers in the US and other regions where Netflix holds the streaming rights