It's been a long year waiting for The Great British Bake Off's return to Channel 4, but we now know exactly when the hit baking show will be back on our screens.

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Channel 4 has confirmed that the show's 13th season will officially start on Tuesday 13th September, airing at 8pm.

Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood will be both be back in the tent, as well as presenters Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding. They'll once again be joined by 12 amateur bakers, each hoping to win over the judges with their cakes, biscuits, pastries and more.

If the show follows its usual schedule, the bakers will be whittled down to the final three for week 10, at which point the finalists will battle it out to see whose scone is the one and whose cream is supreme.

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The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Channel 4

Last year's season ran from 21st September to 23rd November, with Chigs, Crystelle and Giuseppe making it all the way to the final. In the end, it was Giuseppe who was named Ultimate Star Baker and lifted the glass cake stand.

At the time of his win, Giuseppe said: "I feel it’s been a great year for Italy. I truly can’t believe it or take it in, this has made me so incredibly happy to be a Britalian. Dell’Anno is my surname which translates in English to 'of the year' – and I feel this has certainly has been my year."

This year's line-up of bakers has yet to be announced, but we're sure more details will be revealed in due to course as we head towards the start date in a couple of weeks.

The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 13th September at 8pm. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide or visit our dedicated Entertainment hub for the latest news.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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