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In Hammond, the tent finally has a co-host whose style complements Noel Fielding's instead of overwhelming it

George Kay’s Yorkshire Ripper drama tries to subvert expectations; Matt Hancock goes commando; the murder of Jill Dando still haunts; and Bake Off newbie Alison Hammond is the icing on the cake

Comedian, who hosted the baking competition series for three years, stepped down from the role in December last year

The show is back with its innuendoes and irresistible sense of fun, and new host Alison Hammond’s influence is already clear – Paul Hollywood actually cuddles a contestant

Bake Off is back – with Alison Hammond as a host! Did she find it a piece of cake? And which of the new contestants’ dodgy bakes saw them having to eat humble pie?

Bakers this year include a scientist, an accountant and a retired flight attendant

The show welcomes its first ever deaf contestant this year, with the judges learning sign language in order to communicate with her

From crashing through a garden table in ‘Big Brother 3’ to giving Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling the giggles, Alison Hammond is the born show-off that the nation fell for. As the presenter joins ‘The Great British Bake Off’ line-up, Katie Rosseinsky looks at her unique appeal

Season 14 of ‘Bake Off’ is right around the corner with some new and some familiar faces