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Paul Hollywood's glazed donuts, from the show.

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off  Makes Goddamned Donuts For Bread Week

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Roger Ebert (L) and Gene Siskel on the set of TV show Siskel and Ebert at the Movies.

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Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith look at the three final contestants' tea displays.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Attempts Another Almost-Grand Finale

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Proves Its Baking Chops In Bread Week

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A tabletop laden with various delicious salads and some roasted potatoes and spreads, with a cartoon logo.

Perfectly Fine Dinner Party Club

Dazzle Your Dinner-Party Friends With Bread

Paul Hollywood's Devonshire Splits, as shown on the Bread Week episode. They're very circular, very beautifully even in color, and very neatly decorated with cream and strawberries.

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Makes Goddamned Donuts For Bread Week

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Attempts Another Almost-Grand Finale

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Proves Its Baking Chops In Bread Week

Dazzle Your Dinner-Party Friends With Bread

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Proves Too Small For Bread Week

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