Episode 1
Cake and Bread Week
2019-12-12
In the Season 5 premiere, the bakers tackle sweet and savory cakes - including the surprise ingredient of olive oil - and baking bread.

TV season
2019-12-12
Anthony 'Spice' Adams and Emma Bunton (the Spice Girls' 'Baby Spice') return as co-hosts, and Paul Hollywood and Sherry Yard return as judges.
Episode 1
2019-12-12
In the Season 5 premiere, the bakers tackle sweet and savory cakes - including the surprise ingredient of olive oil - and baking bread.
Episode 2
2019-12-19
The bakers create sweet and savory creations using spices, later create delicacies like cakes and cookies, including one of Paul Hollywood's toughest challenges yet.
Episode 3
2019-12-26
The six remaining bakers focus on flaky and flavorful pastries and holiday cookies.
Episode 4
2020-01-02
In the season finale, the judges present the four remaining bakers with their toughest challenges yet. One contestant is named "America's Best Amateur Baker".