The Great British bake Off ( series 1 ) - wikipedia The Great British bake Off ( series 1 ) The Great British Bake Off ( series 1 ) Starring Mel Giedroyc Sue Perkins Mary Berry Paul Hollywood Country of origin United Kingdom No. of episodes 6 Release Original network BBC Two Original release 17 August ( 2010 - 08 - 17 ) -- 21 September 2010 ( 2010 - 09 - 21 ) Series chronology Next → Series 2 The first series of The Great British Bake Off, first aired on BBC Two on 17 August 2010. Ten home bakers took part in a bake - off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off 's best amateur baker. Each week the nationwide tour saw bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline, with some being eliminated from competition at the end of the episode. The rounds of the competition took place in various locations across the UK following a theme, for example, the episode on puddings would take place in Bakewell, bread baking would take place near Sandwich. This first series had a voiceover by Stephen Noonan ; for the subsequent series this role was taken by the on - screen presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The competition was won by Edd Kimber. Contents 1 The Bakers 2 Results summary 3 Episodes 3.1 Episode 1 : Cakes 3.2 Episode 2 : Biscuits 3.3 Episode 3 : Bread 3.4 Episode 4 : Puddings 3.5 Episode 5 : Pastry 3.6 Episode 6 : Tea Party ( Final ) 4 Post show career 5 The Great British Wedding Cake 6 Ratings 6.1 Specials 7 References The Bakers Baker Age Occupation Hometown Annetha Mills 30 Single mother Essex David Chambers 31 Entrepreneur Milton Keynes Edward `` Edd '' Kimber 24 Debt collector for Yorkshire Bank Bradford Jasminder Randhawa 45 Assistant Credit Control Manager Birmingham Jonathan Shepherd 25 Research Analyst St Albans Lea Harris 51 Retired Midlothian, Scotland Louise Brimelow 44 Police Officer Manchester Mark Whithers 48 Bus Driver South Wales Miranda Gore Browne 37 Food buyer for Marks & Spencer Midhurst, West Sussex Ruth Clemens 31 Retail manager / Housewife Poynton, Cheshire Results summary Elimination chart Baker 5 6 Edd WINNER Ruth Runner - Up Miranda Third Place Jasminder OUT David OUT Jonathan OUT Annetha OUT Louise OUT Lea OUT Mark OUT Colour key : -- Baker got through to the next round -- Baker was eliminated -- Baker was one of the judges ' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated -- Baker was one of the judges ' favourite bakers that week - Baker was eliminated in the first challenge of the final. -- Baker was the series runner - up -- Baker was the series winner Episodes Baker eliminated Winner Episode 1 : Cakes For the first challenge, the bakers were instructed to bake any cake they want using their creativity within 3 hours. It has to be evenly baked, evenly risen, and moist. For the technical challenge, the bakers were to make a Victorian Sandwich using Mary Berry 's recipe. For the final challenge, the showstopper challenge, the bakers were required to make a Chocolate Celebration Cake, with perfect execution, original ideas and their own flair. Cotswolds Baker Signature ( Cake ) Technical ( Victoria sandwich ) Showstopper ( Chocolate Celebration Cake ) Annetha Light Jamaican Black Cake with Strawberries and Cream 2nd Red, White & Blue Chocolate Cake with Cigarellos, Fresh Fruit, and Cream David Chocolate Orange Cake 3rd Black Forest Floor Gateaux with Moulded Chocolate Leaves, Fallen Fruit and Chocolate Mushrooms Moulded from eggs Edd Caramel Cinnamon and Banana Cake 1st N / A Jasminder Fresh Mango and Passion Fruit Hummingbird Cake N / A N / A Jonathan Carrot Cake with Lime and Cream Cheese Icing 9th Three Tiered White and Dark Chocolate with Almond and Cherry Lea Cranberry and Pistachio Cake with Orange Flower Water Icing 10th Raspberries and Cream filled Chocolate with Chocolate - dipped Fresh Fruit Louise Carrot and Orange Cake N / A Never Fail Chocolate Sponge Cake, with Fresh Fruit, White & Chocolate Cigarello Border Mark Sticky Marmalade Tea Loaf N / A Heart - shaped Chocolate and Beetroot Cake with Store - Bought silver chocolate hearts and chocolate red and white roses. Miranda Triple Layered Brownie Meringue Cake with Raspberry Cream 8th Three Tiered Chocolate Fudge Cake with Handmade Chocolate Button Decorations Ruth Three Tiered Lemon Drizzle Cake with Fresh Cream and freshly made Lemon Curd N / A Classic Chocolate Sponge wrapped in a Chocolate Collar topped with Handmade White and Dark Chocolate Truffles Episode 2 : Biscuits For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake their Personality Biscuits within 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake scones using Paul Hollywood 's recipe within an hour. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake Petit Fours ; Meringues, Choux Pastry, and Macarons, within 4 hours. Scone Palace, Perthshire Baker Signature ( Biscuits ) Technical ( Scones ) Showstopper ( Petit fours ; Meringues, Choux Pastry and Macarons ) Annetha Rose Petal Shortbread 7th Pink Swirl Macarons / Eclairs David Cheddar Cheese and Fresh Rosemary Biscuits 8th Choux Pastry Swans Chocolate Profiteroles Edd Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 6th Pink Macarons Jasminder Millionaires ' Shortbread 2nd Meringues with Chocolate and Space Dust Coffee flavoured Eclairs Jonathan Honey and Candied Ginger Cookies 1st Meringues with Whiskey Cream Louise Stained Glass Window Shortbread 4th Strawberry, Mint, and Cream Meringues Chocolate Eclairs / Orange, Yellow and Pink Macarons Miranda Fresh Vanilla Biscuits with Royal Icing 3rd Pistachio Macarons Ruth Peanut Shortbread with Salted Peanut Caramel 5th Almond Macaron with Violet Buttercream Raspberries and Cream Eclairs Episode 3 : bread For their signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake their signature bread within 3 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a cob using Paul 's recipe within 2 1 / 2 hours. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 12 sweet rolls and 12 savory rolls. They can have at least 3 flavors and 6 hours. Sarre Windmill, Kent Baker Signature ( Breads ) Technical ( Cobs ) Showstopper ( 12 Sweet and 12 Savoury Rolls ) David Chilli Bread 4th Walnut and Seed Roll Red Berry and Almond Bun Edd Olive Bread 1st Tomato and Mozzarella Jasminder Focaccia 5th Mango and Sultana Buns Pan au Chocolat with Mars Bars Tutti Frutti Wheel with Jelly Tots Jonathan Anchovy, Sweet Paprika and Oregano Bread 6th Sticky Lemon Honey Bun Olive and Anchovy Roll Sundried Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs Roll Stilton, Walnut and Apple Roll Cinnamon and Cardamom Chelsea Bun Miranda Walnut and Apricot Bread 3rd Lemon Iced Buns Chocolate and Orange Buns Ruth Maple and Pecan Bread 2nd Chocolate and Orange Panettone Cranberry Bagels Episode 4 : puddings For the first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake their own classic pudding, steamed or baked. They had 2 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a lemon souffle using Mary 's recipe within 40 minutes. The bakers started to bake at different time intervals. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 puddings : crumble, bread, and suet, in 5 hours. Bakewell, Derbyshire Baker Signature ( Puddings ) Technical ( Hot Lemon Soufflé ) Showstopper ( 3 Puddings ; Crumble, Bread, and Suet ) David Pear and Walnut Pudding 5th Apple and Blackberry Crumble, Rhubarb and Orange Betty, Suet Pear Edd Apple and Plum Pudding 3rd Apple and Cinnamon Crumble, Nutella Banana Brioche Bread Pudding, Rhubarb and Strawberry Suet Layer Jasminder Sticky Toffee Pudding with Tropical Fruit & Toffee Sauce 2nd Bread & Butter Pudding, Treacle Suet Pudding with Fresh Fruit, Apple and Pineapple Crumble Miranda Sticky Toffee Pudding 1st Queen of Puddings, Chocolate Pear Roly Poly, Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble Ruth Peach and Blueberry Boy Bait 4th Apple & Ginger Crumble, Rhubarb Suet Crust, Cherry Queen of Puddings Episode 5 : pastry For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a savoury pie in 2 1 / 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 4 Cornish pasties in 4 1 / 2 hours. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 2 pastry platters ; savory and sweet tartlets, in 5 hours. Mousehole, Cornwall Baker Signature ( Pies ) Technical ( Cornish Pasties ) Showstopper ( Tarts and Canapés ) Edd Chicken, Ham, Leek and Tarragon Pie 2nd Almond Sweet Pastry with Ginger and Chocolate Raspberry Tart / Yorkshire Curd Tart Chickpea and Salami, Red and Yellow Pepper, Asparagus Gruyere Quiche Canapés Jasminder Chicken and Mushroom Pie 4th Jaggery, Carrot, and Spiced Condensed Milk Tart Fruit and Custard Tart Thai Chili Red Onion, Duck in Plum Sauce, Salmon and Prawn Canapés Miranda Summery Salmon, Cod and Prawn Fish Pie 1st Chocolate Pastry filled with Orange Cheesecake Chocolate Pastry filled with Milk Chocolate Ganche Strawberry Tart with Red Currant Glaze Cheesy Crab, Broad Bean and Tomato, Pancetta Risotto Canapés Ruth Minced Beef Pie 3rd Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Tart Creme Patisserie and Cherry Tart Citrus Curd Tart with Creme Brulee top Tomato, Asparagus Twirl Canapés Episode 6 : tea party ( final ) In the final, a baker was eliminated after the first bake, and only two bakers competed in the final day. For the first challenge, the 3 finalists were asked to bake 24 miniature cake in 2 1 / 2 hours. Only two can advance to becoming the winner of the Great British Bake Off. For the final challenge, the 2 finalists were asked to bake 24 miniature tarts, 24 scones, 24 choux buns, and 24 finger sandwiches in 5 hours. Fulham Palace, London Baker Signature ( 24 Professional Cupcakes ) Technical Showstopper ( Petit Fours ) Edd Cinnamon and Banana Cake N / A 24 Chocolate and Ginger Tarts 24 Lemon Scones with Passion Fruit Curd 24 Raspberry Choux Buns 24 Finger Sandwiches Miranda Lemon Cupcake Eliminated after signature Ruth Mint, Ginger and Blackberry Cake 24 Red Pepper and Cheese Quiche Tarts 24 Sultana Scones 24 Vanilla and Lemon Choux Buns 24 Finger Sandwiches Post Show career After winning the competition, Edd Kimber is able to make his living from baking. He worked in the pastry kitchen at Raymond Blanc 's restaurant Le Manoir. He has written three books on baking, The Boy Who Bakes, Say It With Cake, and Patisserie Made Simple : From Macaron to Millefeuille and More. He has taught macaron making classes in London, run a pop - up bakery in Fortnum & Mason, and appeared as a ' resident baker ' on The Alan Titchmarsh Show. Ruth Clemens has written a number of books on cake making and baking, including Busy Girls Guide to Cake Decorating, The Pink Whisk Guide to Cake Making, The Pink Whisk Guide to Baking and Creative Éclairs. Miranda Gore Browne wrote a book, Biscuit, published on 5 April 2012. Her second book Bake Me a Cake as Fast as You Can was published in August 2014. Jonathan Shepherd left his job in the pharmaceutical company and launched a new business, The Pudding Stop, in St Albans. It started as a portable street - food vendor and a supplier of puddings to restaurants. Shepherd has since also opened a shop, also in St Albans. Sadly, Mark Whithers who was eliminated in Episode 1 died on the 11th of May 2013 after suffering from cancer. The Great British Wedding Cake In this one - off special edition on the series, the three finalists from series one ( Edd, Ruth and Miranda ) returned once more. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry set them the ultimate challenge, to make and bake two spectacular Wedding Cakes each in just 16 hours, one being traditional and the other contemporary. Paul and Mary explore the history of the Great British Wedding Cake, looking at the dramatic changes through the eras ; from the Tudors and the Victorians, wartime Britain and the eighties to the present day. Although Paul and Mary judged the results, no individual winner was declared. Ratings Official episode viewing figures are from BARB. Episode no. Airdate Viewers ( millions ) BBC Two weekly ranking 17 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 17 ) 2.24 7 24 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 24 ) 3.00 31 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 31 ) 3.00 7 September 2010 ( 2010 - 09 - 07 ) 2.60 5 14 September 2010 ( 2010 - 09 - 14 ) 3.03 6 21 September 2010 ( 2010 - 09 - 21 ) 2.75 Specials Episode no. Airdate Viewers ( millions ) BBC Two weekly ranking The Great British Wedding Cake 20 April 2011 ( 2011 - 04 - 20 ) 1.60 19 References Jump up ^ `` The Great British Bake Off ''. TVDb.com. Jump up ^ Sarah Stephens ( 14 Aug 2012 ). `` Behind the scenes at the Great British Bake - Off ''. The Daily Telegraph. Jump up ^ Sarah Rainey ( 9 December 2011 ). `` Edd Kimber : the great British baker ''. The Daily Telegraph. 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Jump up ^ `` Interview & cookbook giveaway : Miranda Gore Browne, Great British Bake Off ''. Peach Trees and Bumblebees. 13 June 2013. Jump up ^ Carolyn Hart ( 11 September 2014 ). `` Cookbook of the Week : Bake Me A Cake As Fast As You Can ''. The Daily Telegraph. Jump up ^ Charlotte Morgan ( 9 September 2010 ). `` St Albans baker takes the plunge with puddings ''. The Herts Advertiser. Jump up ^ Monique Hall ( 8 October 2012 ). `` St Albans ' Pudding Stop shortlisted for award ''. The Herts Advertiser. Jump up ^ Charlotte Morgan ( 19 August 2014 ). `` Great British Bake Off : where are they now ? ''. Jump up ^ `` The Pudding Stop ''. Jump up ^ `` Weekly Top 30 Programmes ''. Broadcasters ' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 16 September 2015. hide The Great British Bake Off Series 5 6 7 8 Winners Edd Kimber Joanne Wheatley John Whaite Frances Quinn Nancy Birtwhistle Nadiya Hussain Candice Brown Sophie Faldo Other contestants James Morton Glenn Cosby Ali Imdad Beca Lyne - Pirkis Ruby Tandoh Martha Collison Related topics List of Star Bakers Junior Bake Off The Great British Bake Off : An Extra Slice Bake Off : The Professionals International versions Argentina Australia Brazil Canada France Ireland United States 2013 2015 - present Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Great_British_Bake_Off_(series_1)&oldid=836711392 '' Categories : The Great British Bake Off British cooking television programmes BBC Television programmes 2010 British television seasons English - language television programs Hidden categories : Use dmy dates from November 2015 Use British English from November 2015 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 16 April 2018, at 12 : 18. 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Question: who won the first season of bake off
Answer: Edd Kimber