The Great British Bake-Off round-up: it's party time in the tent but does the fizz go flat?

Yes, parties are fun, but does party food really qualify as a category all in itself? Apparently so in the world of Bake-Off, because the rather limp theme of this week's episode is all about tiny pastries, tear-and-shares and (presumably) the perfect ratio of cheese and pineapple to put on sticks.

This week, the bakers have been charged with catering for the party of their dreams. They'll be making 12 sausage rolls, a chocolate caterpillar cake (albeit one that's carefully not named) and a huge display of party bakes for the discerning palates of Paul and Prue.

To make things even more