The Latest Breaking News from Mary Berry

From Taco Belle (get it?) to making Karl Lagerfeld’s dream of marrying his cat Choupette come true, Halloween is the time for creative couples to shine. Kate Ng ranks the best of the best

Clutch those pearls. Mary Berry — national treasure etc — says it’s fine to use ready-made custard. At the Cheltenham literary festival, where she’s promoting her latest book (they seem to come along every year), Love to Cook, she observed, “I’m happy to buy a carton of first-rate custard. And…

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Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith speaks honestly about her first marriage to property developer Rayne Kruger, who was married to her mum's friend when they first met

The TV baker and national treasure munched her way through the sweet treat.

Amid the horrific ‘sexed up’ scandal, the corporation scores big hits with Strictly, Bake Off and The Thick of It, a foul-mouthed widow causes a crisis – and the Queen’s favourite show comes to light

The Princess of Wales is a big fan of former Great British Bake Off host Dame Mary Berry and once revealed that she inspired Prince Louis's first words

Includes tips from chefs, food writers and even Bake Off Winners

Soon after it was announced that beloved show Great British Bake Off was making the controversial move to Channel 4, the BBC announced a rival in the form of Britain's Best Home Cook was announced

Mary in particular was looking very moved as the news came in

The semi-final of the BBC One cooking competition had been delayed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II