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Saturday November 4

Reality: THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF

It’s the 14th season of the show that is like a lovely time out fromis a vision of a multicultural Britain where the only thing that is being judged is the texture of the cakes. In the new season, Matt Lucas has been replaced by Alison Hammond, the host of ITV’s whose infectious cheeriness is unparalleled, according to the Of course, true fans will also be tuning in tomorrow for review show (TVNZ 2, 6pm), in which Jo Brand and Tom Allen lovingly take the mickey. Episode one guests are Hammond, Stephen Mangan and Michelle Visage.

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