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The Great British Bake Off 2020 begins filming at new Essex location

Ellie Henman

Published: 21:30, 26 Jul 2020
Updated: 10:02, 4 Aug 2020

THE Great British Bake Off is rising in the East for its Channel 4 return later this year — as filming is now taking place in Essex.

The famous tents, where hopefuls are cooking for judges Paul Hollywood, 54, and Prue Leith, 80, in a brand new location.

The Great British Bake Off tents have a new home in Essex — The Great British Bake Off tents have a new home in EssexCredit: Splash News

The hit show, which sees hopefuls cook for judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, began filming two weeks ago — The hit show, which sees hopefuls cook for judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, began filming two weeks agoCredit: Mark Bourdillon/ Channel 4

It’s been a hive of activity for the past fortnight as the bakers take on a host of challenges in the eleventh series.

Previously filming has taken place in the grounds of Welford Park, Berks.

The new location isn't the only change to be made - this year Matt Lucas will join as a host — The new location isn't the only change to be made - this year Matt Lucas will join as a hostCredit: Getty

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It isn’t the only change this year – an extra advert break will be added.

A source said: “The first three episodes will be 90 minutes, not 75, so they can include an extra ad break. Some think it’s a clever way to pull in cash as times have been tough.”

The series, which airs in September, sees Matt Lucas, 46, join as a host after Sandi Toksvig, 62, quit.

Matt will take over from Sandi Toksvig, who quit earlier this year — Matt will take over from Sandi Toksvig, who quit earlier this yearCredit: Channel 4

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