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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: The Real Project X, In the Footsteps of Killers and The Madness of King George
Bake Off: The Professionals Channel 4, 8pm Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden set challenges for the three best teams from each set of heats. First, they must create six identical plant-based petit gâteaux before tackling hanging showpieces. In the Footsteps of Killers Channel 4, 10pm Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson turn their attention to the 1994 murder of wealthy Leicestershire businessman Ken Brown, who was shot dead on his farm. But was the tragic incident linked to his private life or his business? 1923 RTÉ One, 10.10pm Jacob and the Yellowstone cowboys deliver some rough justice after saving Jack from the sheepherders. Jacob also insists that the sheep be handed over to the Native American riders, while Teonna makes a stand against the abusive Sister Mary and Spencer falls in love in Kenya. The Madness of King George Film4, 6.50pm Brilliant period drama based on an Alan Bennett play. As physicians battle to find out what is wrong with 18th-century British monarch George III, fears increase among those closest to him that he is going insane. Nigel Hawthorne plays the king, with Helen Mirren as his queen. Trainwreck: The Real Project X Netflix, streaming now It's the weekly episodic that keeps on giving. This time, the good people at Trainwreck recount the fallout from a Facebook event posted by a Dutch teen. In 2012, she posted an invite for her 16th birthday, which accidentally went viral, drawing thousands to the small town of Haren. Inspired by Project X, the unplanned crowd overwhelms the area, and with no preparations in place, things spiral into chaos. ADVERTISEMENT Quarterback Netflix, streaming now Season 2 of the hit series offers rare access to three NFL quarterbacks — Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and returning favourite Kirk Cousins — as they navigate the highs and lows of the 2024/25 season, on and off the field. All The Sharks Netflix, streaming now If you're wondering, 'Why all the shark-related viewing of late?' Well, the simple answer is that we're currently in the run-up to July 14, which is Shark Awareness Day. This summer also happens to be the 50th anniversary of Jaws, so one should expect an inordinate level of shark-themed programming over the coming weeks. A lot of it, however, does seem somewhat at odds with itself. For instance, last week saw the release of Shark Whisperer, which featured a herd of conservationists expressing concern about people, like Instagrammer Ocean Ramsey, interfering with endangered sharks. Now, Netflix is proffering an almost oxymoronic competition show, where conservationists infiltrate the oceans to tick all the sharks off their assigned apex predator bingo cards. If you favour more traditional shark viewing — ie. without a nigh-dystopic gameshow element — Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory has landed on Disney+. Have you ever considered a parallel universe where Idris Elba is the UK prime minister and John Cena is the US president? Well, now's your chance! For context, their 'special relationship' is under threat on account of their huge egos, but — once confronted with a common adversary — the pair must learn to rely on each other.
Scotsman
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bake Off: The Professionals: full cast for 2025 series
Bake Off: The Professionals is welcoming back some favourites to host the latest season 😍 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bake Off: The Professionals continues this week. The chefs face having to recreate Benoit Blin's Le Café Crème. But who are the hosts and contestants this year? The temperature will be turned up another notch in the Bake Off kitchen this week. The remaining teams of pastry chefs face having to recreate one of Benoit Blin's own dishes. A spin-off of Great British Bake Off, it is now in its 10th series and continues to call Channel 4 home. Audiences have already been treated to spectacular Japanese zen gardens and other amazing creations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who is on hosting duty for the show this year? Here's all you need to know: What to expect from Bake Off: The Professionals this week? The preview for tonight's (June 17) episode, via Radio Times, reads: 'The teams are challenged to recreate Benoit Blin's Le Café Crème, a dessert he has made at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons for the past 30 years. 'But to make it even harder, they have no recipe to follow. After this, they create a deceptive gardening-themed illusion showpiece that hides a vegetable cake-inspired dessert to serve 24.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Which teams are in Bake Off: The Professionals series 10? Announced before the start of the show, the line-up include teams of two pastry chefs from the following establishments: Marriott International - Dushantha and Dominic The Pony, Chew Valley - Harry and Jim Lexington - Kitty and Yui Vacherin - Erycsson and Jamie Crumbs & Doilies - Dane and Sally Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill - Saskia and Ashik Capital City College – Westminster - Steve and Ian Ladurée - Amira and Charlotte Corinthia London - Kristin and Kylie Hotel Café Royal - Aarran and Reece The Ned - Darian and Yadira Amun & Abbie - Amun and Abbie Who are the hosts on Bake Off: The Professionals? Bake-Off: The Professionals hosts and judges: (L-R) Ellie Taylor, Liam Charles, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin | Channel 4 Unlike the judges, the hosts of the show have changed a lot of the 10 series so far. Over the years the likes of Tom Kerridge, Angus Deayton and Tom Allen have presented the show. For series 10, former Great British Bake Off contestant and Junior Bake Off judge Liam Charles and comedian, actress and writer Ellie Taylor will be on presenting duties. They have hosted it together since series eight - with Liam first becoming a host on the show in series three. Liam said: 'I feel like the chemistry between myself, Cherish, Benoit, and latterly Ellie, just gets better and better the more time we spend with each other. I also think the challenges have got a lot harder. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know that's a bit rich coming from me, who can't do most of the challenges, but they seem to me to have got more difficult as the years have passed. The chefs are using a lot of cool new techniques as well. I think the show has just become a little more slick as time has gone by.' Who are the judges on Bake Off: The Professionals? Bake Off: The Professionals judge Cherish Finden | Channel 4/ Laura Palmer It will be a pair of familiar faces on judging duty for the 10th series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are returning to cast an expert eye, and several thousand expert tastebuds, over the contestants' creations. Blin is best known as the Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He said: 'What I've really noticed is that the gap between the strongest and weakest teams has narrowed so much. And when you reach the second or third stage of the competition, you see the teams are all really close together. I think now all the teams really understand what the competition is all about, so they prepare a little better.' Finden is formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel. Speaking ahead of series 10, she added: 'Hitting our 10th anniversary is like pulling a perfectly risen soufflé out of the oven – pure joy and satisfaction. Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises, and breathtaking creations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It is amazing to see how they evolve. I'm honoured to still be part of this journey and continue to inspire and challenge the best pastry in the industry.' Both Blin and Finden have been judges on the show since it began back in 2016 on BBC Two - when it was originally called Bake Off: Crème de la Crème. The duo have judged on all 10 series, including the one airing in 2025. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Where is Bake Off: The Professionals filmed?
Bake Off: The Professionals is filmed at a stunning manor house - but where is it located? 🍰 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... GBBO's spin-off show has returned for series 10. It is filmed in a stunning location - that is different to the main show. But where exactly does filming take place? Bake Off: The Professionals is back for a brand new series and it is filmed at a truly stunning location. The spin-off features pastry chefs from around the country competing for glory. It is filmed at a manor house that dates back to the 15th century - but you might not be able to place it. Bake Off will return with a brand new episode this evening (June 3). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But where is it filmed and can you visit it? Here's all you need to know: Where is Bake Off: The Professionals filmed? Bake-Off: The Professionals hosts and judges: (L-R) Ellie Taylor, Liam Charles, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin | Channel 4 The Channel 4 series - a spin-off of Great British Bake Off - is filmed at Firle Place in East Sussex. It is located close to the town of Lewes. Dating back to the 15th century, the manor house has been used for plenty of shows and movies over the years. It was used in the 2020 film adaptation of Jane Austin's Emma as well as Jonathan Creek. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bake Off: The Professionals has been filmed at Firle Place since 2017. It can be visited between May 4 and October 22 this year - according to its website . Is GBBO filmed at the same location? Bake Off's sister show, the iconic Great British Bake Off, pitches its famous tent at Welford Park in Berkshire. It means that the two programmes are filmed in different locations - and each have a unique feel and vibe. Who are the judges on Bake-Off: The Professionals? It will be a pair of familiar faces on judging duty for the 10th series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are returning to cast an expert eye, and several thousand expert tastebuds, over the contestants' creations. Blin is best known as the Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He said: 'What I've really noticed is that the gap between the strongest and weakest teams has narrowed so much. And when you reach the second or third stage of the competition, you see the teams are all really close together. I think now all the teams really understand what the competition is all about, so they prepare a little better.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finden is formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel. Speaking ahead of series 10, she added: 'Hitting our 10th anniversary is like pulling a perfectly risen soufflé out of the oven – pure joy and satisfaction. Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises, and breathtaking creations. 'It is amazing to see how they evolve. I'm honoured to still be part of this journey and continue to inspire and challenge the best pastry in the industry.' Both Blin and Finden have been judges on the show since it began back in 2016 on BBC Two - when it was originally called Bake Off: Crème de la Crème. The duo have judged on all 10 series, including the one airing in 2025.
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bake-Off: The Professionals 2025: who are the judges?
Bake-Off: The Professionals is back for series 10 on Channel 4 🍰 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bake-Off: The Professionals is back for series 10. Teams of pairs will be competing in the Channel 4 show. But who is on judging duty for 2025? It is time to return to the kitchen for a brand new series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. The hit spin-off show is back on Channel 4 tonight. A fresh batch of pastry chefs are ready to enter the heat of the competition and see who can rise to the occasion. The pros will be working in teams during the show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Channel 4 has confirmed the line-up of judges and hosts for series 10. Here's all you need to know: When does Bake-Off: The Professionals start? The 10th series of the Great British Bake-Off spin-off is set to start on Channel 4 today (May 27). It will air on Tuesday nights at 8pm starting this evening, the broadcaster has confirmed. For its premiere, Bake-Off: The Professionals the episode will run for approximately 60 minutes including adverts. It will also be available on catch-up via Channel 4's on demand service by the same name. Who are the judges on Bake-Off: The Professionals? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bake-Off: The Professionals hosts and judges: (L-R) Ellie Taylor, Liam Charles, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin | Channel 4 It will be a pair of familiar faces on judging duty for the 10th series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are returning to cast an expert eye, and several thousand expert tastebuds, over the contestants' creations. Blin is best known as the Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He said: 'What I've really noticed is that the gap between the strongest and weakest teams has narrowed so much. And when you reach the second or third stage of the competition, you see the teams are all really close together. I think now all the teams really understand what the competition is all about, so they prepare a little better.' Finden is formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel. Speaking ahead of series 10, she added: 'Hitting our 10th anniversary is like pulling a perfectly risen soufflé out of the oven – pure joy and satisfaction. Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises, and breathtaking creations. 'It is amazing to see how they evolve. I'm honoured to still be part of this journey and continue to inspire and challenge the best pastry in the industry.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Both Blin and Finden have been judges on the show since it began back in 2016 on BBC Two - when it was originally called Bake Off: Crème de la Crème. The duo have judged on all 10 series, including the one airing in 2025. Who are the hosts on Bake-Off: The Professionals? Unlike the judges, the hosts of the show have changed a lot of the 10 series so far. Over the years the likes of Tom Kerridge, Angus Deayton and Tom Allen have presented the show. For series 10, former Great British Bake Off contestant and Junior Bake Off judge Liam Charles and comedian, actress and writer Ellie Taylor will be on presenting duties. They have hosted it together since series eight - with Liam first becoming a host on the show in series three. Liam said: 'I feel like the chemistry between myself, Cherish, Benoit, and latterly Ellie, just gets better and better the more time we spend with each other. I also think the challenges have got a lot harder. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know that's a bit rich coming from me, who can't do most of the challenges, but they seem to me to have got more difficult as the years have passed. The chefs are using a lot of cool new techniques as well. I think the show has just become a little more slick as time has gone by.' What to expect from Bake-Off: The Professionals tonight? The preview for the first episode of series 10, via Radio Times, reads: 'Judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin set the tasks, beginning with a secret challenge, which sees them working without a recipe to create one of Cherish's own creations, the Apple Tin. 'Then they serve up a food-and-drink-inspired showpiece with a hidden Victoria sandwich elevated to new heights, far from its humble beginnings.'
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bake-Off: The Professionals 2025: who are the judges?
Bake-Off: The Professionals is back for series 10 on Channel 4 🍰 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bake-Off: The Professionals is back for series 10. Teams of pairs will be competing in the Channel 4 show. But who is on judging duty for 2025? It is time to return to the kitchen for a brand new series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. The hit spin-off show is back on Channel 4 tonight. A fresh batch of pastry chefs are ready to enter the heat of the competition and see who can rise to the occasion. The pros will be working in teams during the show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Channel 4 has confirmed the line-up of judges and hosts for series 10. Here's all you need to know: When does Bake-Off: The Professionals start? The 10th series of the Great British Bake-Off spin-off is set to start on Channel 4 today (May 27). It will air on Tuesday nights at 8pm starting this evening, the broadcaster has confirmed. For its premiere, Bake-Off: The Professionals the episode will run for approximately 60 minutes including adverts. It will also be available on catch-up via Channel 4's on demand service by the same name. Who are the judges on Bake-Off: The Professionals? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bake-Off: The Professionals hosts and judges: (L-R) Ellie Taylor, Liam Charles, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin | Channel 4 It will be a pair of familiar faces on judging duty for the 10th series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are returning to cast an expert eye, and several thousand expert tastebuds, over the contestants' creations. Blin is best known as the Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He said: 'What I've really noticed is that the gap between the strongest and weakest teams has narrowed so much. And when you reach the second or third stage of the competition, you see the teams are all really close together. I think now all the teams really understand what the competition is all about, so they prepare a little better.' Finden is formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel. Speaking ahead of series 10, she added: 'Hitting our 10th anniversary is like pulling a perfectly risen soufflé out of the oven – pure joy and satisfaction. Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises, and breathtaking creations. 'It is amazing to see how they evolve. I'm honoured to still be part of this journey and continue to inspire and challenge the best pastry in the industry.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Both Blin and Finden have been judges on the show since it began back in 2016 on BBC Two - when it was originally called Bake Off: Crème de la Crème. The duo have judged on all 10 series, including the one airing in 2025. Who are the hosts on Bake-Off: The Professionals? Unlike the judges, the hosts of the show have changed a lot of the 10 series so far. Over the years the likes of Tom Kerridge, Angus Deayton and Tom Allen have presented the show. For series 10, former Great British Bake Off contestant and Junior Bake Off judge Liam Charles and comedian, actress and writer Ellie Taylor will be on presenting duties. They have hosted it together since series eight - with Liam first becoming a host on the show in series three. Liam said: 'I feel like the chemistry between myself, Cherish, Benoit, and latterly Ellie, just gets better and better the more time we spend with each other. I also think the challenges have got a lot harder. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know that's a bit rich coming from me, who can't do most of the challenges, but they seem to me to have got more difficult as the years have passed. The chefs are using a lot of cool new techniques as well. I think the show has just become a little more slick as time has gone by.' What to expect from Bake-Off: The Professionals tonight? The preview for the first episode of series 10, via Radio Times, reads: 'Judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin set the tasks, beginning with a secret challenge, which sees them working without a recipe to create one of Cherish's own creations, the Apple Tin. 'Then they serve up a food-and-drink-inspired showpiece with a hidden Victoria sandwich elevated to new heights, far from its humble beginnings.' Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
