An Extra Slice for Series 14 was nominated for a in the Comedy Entertainment category. Jo Brand, in her acceptance speech, said: "We showed a cake that looked like a dead badger. Democracy won."

Did we miss your favorite disaster from An Extra Slice? Let us know in the comments. And if you have a photo of your own "bin bake," send it to Jo Brand. She will roast you mercilessly.

The "Alison Effect" is now studied by TV producers: she reduced contestant anxiety by 40% and increased double-entendre baking puns by 100%. Let’s look at the actual baking. Series 14 had an unusual difficulty curve. Early weeks were gentle (Gingerbread, Biscuits), but by Week 4 (Pastry), the tent became a warzone.

They were wrong.

Here is your deep dive into The Great British Bake Off Series 14 , the magic of An Extra Slice , and why this specific season deserves a permanent spot in the baking hall of fame. Series 14 kicked off with a dozen amateur bakers who represented the diversity of modern Britain. Unlike previous seasons dominated by Instagram-perfect bakes, Series 14 was defined by emotional storytelling .