The Great British Bake Off

During the inaugural Botanical Week, the seven bakers still in the competition tackle three nature‑inspired challenges. One of these is a signature bake that demands citrus flavours while achieving perfectly formed peaks. Success will hinge on their ability to balance bright acidity with precise structure.

Botanical Week is a brand‑new programme that kicks off its very first edition as an episode centred on baking. It presents a fresh take on the competition format, positioning itself around a botanical theme that hasn’t been explored before on the show. The episode brings together the seven bakers who have survived the earlier rounds, and they are now faced with three distinct challenges that draw directly from elements of the natural world. Each task is designed to echo a facet of nature, pushing the contestants to translate organic inspiration into edible creations. One of those three tasks is a signature challenge that places particular emphasis on citrus flavours. The bakers must not only capture the bright, tangy notes of citrus but also achieve perfectly formed peaks in their final pieces, a requirement that tests both flavour balance and technical precision. Overall, the structure of the episode revolves around these nature‑inspired tests, with the citrus‑focused signature round serving as a pivotal moment for the remaining competitors. The combination of a botanical backdrop, a limited field of seven bakers, and the trio of tasks creates a concise yet demanding contest that highlights both creativity and skill.