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George Kay’s Yorkshire Ripper drama tries to subvert expectations; Matt Hancock goes commando; the murder of Jill Dando still haunts; and Bake Off newbie Alison Hammond is the icing on the cake

Without Lucas, the beloved baking show is once again entering a new era.

Comedian, who hosted the baking competition series for three years, stepped down from the role in December last year

It might have lost some sparkle since its 2014-15 peak, but the new Bake Off host’s irresistible charm has kicked things up a gear. The joyful vibes will engulf you

The show is back with its innuendoes and irresistible sense of fun, and new host Alison Hammond’s influence is already clear – Paul Hollywood actually cuddles a contestant

Bakers this year include a scientist, an accountant and a retired flight attendant

The show welcomes its first ever deaf contestant this year, with the judges learning sign language in order to communicate with her

From crashing through a garden table in ‘Big Brother 3’ to giving Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling the giggles, Alison Hammond is the born show-off that the nation fell for. As the presenter joins ‘The Great British Bake Off’ line-up, Katie Rosseinsky looks at her unique appeal

Season 14 of ‘Bake Off’ is right around the corner with some new and some familiar faces