A special Christmas edition of The Great British Bake Off is coming soon, and this year’s contestants are all from the cast of the comedy series, Peep Show.
A Christmas Day special on Channel 4 will bring together five original cast members from the beloved comedy show for a reunion. It’s the first time they’ve appeared together since the show ended ten years ago in 2015.
This season, the bakers will tackle three challenges. They’ll be decorating biscuits, recreating a traditional Boxing Day treat, and designing cakes inspired by their favorite scenes from Peep Show – like Dobby’s cheese, Super Hans’s run to Windsor, and Mark covering a tipsy Sophie in a ball pit.
Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond will be adding fun and festive spirit to this season of The Great British Bake Off, while judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be tasting the creations and choosing the ultimate winner.
Ever wondered which stars from Peep Show will be showing off their baking skills in the tent? Here’s everything you need to know about The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off.
The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off line-up
- David Mitchell
- Olivia Colman
- Isy Suttie
- Matt King
- Sophie Winkleman
Scroll on to learn more about each cast member.
David Mitchell
Age: 51
Peep show character: Mark Corrigan
David Mitchell is famous for playing Mark Corrigan in the comedy series Peep Show, alongside Robert Webb. He won a BAFTA award for his performance in 2009, and was nominated for the award several other times during the show’s twelve seasons.
Besides his role in Peep Show, David Mitchell has continued to work as a comedian with his long-time partner Robert Webb, as Mitchell and Webb. He’s also been a team captain on the BBC panel show Would I Lie To You? alongside Lee Mack since 2007.
Olivia Colman
Age: 51
Peep show character: Sophie Chapman
Olivia Colman is a highly acclaimed British actress who gained early recognition for her role as Sophie Chapman in the comedy series Peep Show, where she played a colleague and love interest of Mark, played by David Mitchell. She’s since become a major Hollywood star, with notable performances in shows like The Favourite, The Crown, Broadchurch, and Fleabag.
Olivia has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Oscar for her performance in The Favourite, five BAFTAs, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmys. She’s also been nominated for many more awards.
Isy Suttie
Age: 47
Instagram: @isysuttie
Peep show character: Dobby
Isy Suttie is widely recognized for playing Esther Blanco in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Shameless, and she’s also known for her role as Dobby in Peep Show.
She’s a frequent guest on popular comedy panel shows like Would I Lie To You?, QI, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Matt King
Age: 57
Instagram: @thatmattkingfella
Peep show character: Super Hans
Matt King famously played Super Hans, a chaotic and unconventional character who was Jeremy’s close friend on the show Peep Show. He portrayed the role throughout the entire 13-year run of the series.
Besides his role in Peep Show, Matt has been in popular shows like Doctor Who, Skins, The IT Crowd, and Death in Paradise, as well as the movie Paddington.
Sophie Winkleman
Age: 45
Peep show character: Big Suze
Sophie Winkleman is best known for playing the charmingly clueless Big Suze in the comedy series Peep Show – the well-off ex-girlfriend of character Jeremy. She’s also appeared in popular shows and films like The Chronicles of Narnia, Death in Paradise, Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot. From 2011 to 2015, she was a regular on Two and a Half Men, alongside Charlie Sheen.
In 2009, she became part of the royal family when she married Lord Frederick Windsor, son of Prince Michael of Kent and a cousin of King Charles III. She’s also the sister of well-known television personality Claudia Winkleman.
Tune in to Channel 4 on Christmas Day, December 25th at 8pm for The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off!
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