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The British Bake Off Burgess

Last month, fourth year student Peter Sawkins was made an Honorary Burgess of the City of Edinburgh. Lord Provost Frank Ross mentioned Peter being both the youngest and the first Scottish winner in the show’s history. He won the 2020 season of The Great British Bake Off and now has returned to studying (and baking) […]

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Triumph in the tent for University of Edinburgh student

On Tuesday evening, the Great British Bake Off final announced its 2020 winner.  The baker was the youngest ever to lift the coveted cake tray trophy.  He was the first Scottish winner crowned baking champion.  He also happens to be University of Edinburgh Accounting and Finance student, Peter Sawkins.  The final decision by judges Paul […]

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The Great British Bake Off: A Celebration of Britishness

With the Great British Bake Off 2019 coming to a close, how the 6.9 million viewers will fill their time on a Tuesday evening is a mystery. While everyone might not love Bake Off, it definitely doesn’t require much to get. As long as you like baked goods, next-level wholesomeness and slightly savage comments from […]

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Has The Great British Bake Off hit soggy bottom?

A ghost is haunting our television, and its name is Paul Hollywood. The piercing blue eyes that penetrate each naive baker’s soul are a steadfast reminder that The Great British Bake Off, in its new iteration of Channel Four, is much the same. For all the anger and angst that marked one of Britain’s most […]