Paul Hollywood’s recipe for success

PAUL HOLLYWOOD is stripping off his leathers as he settles down to discuss the forthcoming sixth series of The Great British Bake Off.

“They didn’t bond like some of the other groups did right from the beginning, but from week three or four they did,” Hollywood says of the contestants. “They were so into their work and very professional in the way they attacked everything. Even coming down to the final, it’s going to be a real game changer.”

Fans of the cosy baking series will be familiar with the way the 49-year-old can reduce contestants to jelly-like jitters when he and fellow judge Mary Berry assess their efforts.