Liam Charles

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Liam Charles
Born (1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 24) Hackney, London, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationBaker
Years active2017-present
Known forThe Great British Bake-Off, Liam Bakes, Bake Off: The Professionals

Liam Charles (born 28 August 1997)[1] is a British baker, television presenter and contestant from Series 8 of The Great British Bake Off.[2] He is currently a presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals and a judge on the new Junior Bake Off.

Education[]

Charles was a student at Goldsmiths University in London, where he studied Drama and Theatre Arts.[2]

Career[]

Television[]

Charles first came to public attention as a contestant in The Great British Bake Off in 2017, being knocked out in the 8th week.[3] He took fifth in the competition.[4]

In 2018, he was chosen to co-present Bake Off: The Professionals with comedian Tom Allen. In November 2018, he also presented the baking programme Liam Bakes on Channel 4. In November 2019 Liam and Prue Leith were the new judges for Junior Bake Off after a two year absence. Harry Hill was the presenter.[5][6][7]

Writing[]

He has written two cookbooks, Cheeky Treats: 70 Brilliant Bakes and Cakes, which was released on 12 July 2018,[8] and Second Helpings released 19 September 2019. He also writes a column on baking for The Guardian.[9]

Platinum Pudding Competition[]

In January 2022 it was announced that Charles would sit as a judge on The Platinum Pudding Competition, a nationwide baking competition launched throughout the United Kingdom on 10 January 2022 by Buckingham Palace, Fortnum & Mason and The Big Jubilee Lunch to find a brand new pudding dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II as part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.[10][11]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2017 The Great British Bake Off Contestant 9 episodes
2018–present Bake Off: The Professionals Presenter 4 series
2018 Liam Bakes Baker 6 episodes
2019–present Junior Bake Off Judge N/A
2019 8 out of 10 Cats Panelist Episode 6

References[]

  1. ^ "Liam Charles' apricot crumble sundae recipe | The Sweet Spot". the Guardian. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  2. ^ a b "Interview - Liam Charles: 'I keep my Bake Off apron in my room. Each stain tells a story'". The Guardian. 29 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Bake Off 2017: viewers furious after Liam leaves the Tent". Radio Times. 18 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Liam Charles: 'I keep my Bake Off apron in my room. Each stain tells a story'".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "What is Liam Charles like as a presenter on Bake Off: the Professionals?". Radio Times. 6 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Liam Bakes, review: this charming Bake Off contestant has got his own series and it is a hoot". The Telegraph. 13 November 2018.
  7. ^ "'Bake Off' Fans Go Wild As Contestant Liam Charles Returns As Host Of 'Professionals' Show". Huffington Post. 7 May 2018.
  8. ^ Williams, Zoe (11 July 2018). "Bake Off's Liam Charles: 'Cake is the best way to make people happy'". The Guardian.
  9. ^ "Liam Charles". The Guardian.
  10. ^ "The Platinum Pudding Competition | The Judges". www.fortnumandmason.com. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  11. ^ Emma.Goodey (2021-06-01). "Plans announced for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022". The Royal Family. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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