Series 2
In this year's series of The Great British Bake Off twelve amateur bakers started the competition and they were gradually eliminated during each round of the contest. Unlike series 1, this year the competition was held in a single location - in the ground of Valentines Mansion, a 17th-century mansion house in Redbridge. In addition to their on-screen presenting roles, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also took over the narration of the show, which in series 1 had been done by Stephen Noonan. Series 2 also introduced the "star baker" award for the most impressive performer each week. Three and a half thousand people applied for the competition, and 12 were selected. Each episode was filmed over two 14-hour days.
Episodes
1 Cupcakes Week Aug 16, 2011 
2 Tarts Week Aug 23, 2011 
3 Bread Week Aug 30, 2011 
4 Biscuits Week Sep 6, 2011 5 Pies Week Sep 13, 2011 6 Desserts Week Sep 20, 2011 7 Patisserie Week Sep 27, 2011 8 The Final Oct 4, 2011 9 Masterclass Oct 6, 2011 10 Masterclass Oct 13, 2011 11 Series 1 Revisited Oct 20, 2011