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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Inga Parkel

Antony Worrall Thompson criticises Great British Bake Off’s ‘woke’ decision to scrap nationality-themed weeks

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Antony Worrall Thompson has hit out at The Great British Bake Off’s “nonsense” decision to discontinue its nationality-themed weeks, after the series was accused of “casual racism”.

The change to the popular baking competition show was announced last week by producer Kieran Smith.

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