S2 E1 • Episode 1

The pastry contest returns in a revamped knockout format, as five teams battle to stay in the competition and make it through to the next heat. First, they are challenged to make 36 identical Moka au Cafe slices and Napoleons in just three hours, before creating a showpiece dessert inspired by the classic Peach Melba. Hosted by Angus Deayton.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2017

S2 E2 • Episode 2

Angus Deayton hosts the second heat, and judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden want more miniatures - 36 uniform eclairs and 36 identical Mont Blancs. For their Showpiece the teams are tasked with a Gateau de Mariage. When the final points are tallied, one team will have to leave.

Première diffusion : 11 avril 2017

S2 E3 • Episode 3

Angus Deayton hosts the third heat, and judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden challenge the contestants to make 72 perfectly baked viennoiseries with an added bi-colour element, as well as 72 tantalising cup petits fours. For their Showpiece the teams are given four hours to produce a magnificent under-the-sea themed chocolate creation accompanied by three types of chocolate bon bons, needing to demonstrate a mastery of chocolate, consummate technical ability and artistic flair.

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2017

S2 E4 • Episode 4

Five new teams compete for the last two semi-final places. Judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin challenge them to finely craft two batches of perfectly uniform miniatures, 36 Fraisiers and 36 verrines, in just 150 minutes. For the final challenge, the teams are required to reinvent a pavlova.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2017

S2 E5 • Episode 5

The four remaining teams of professional pastry chefs create 36 identical petite charlottes and 36 shaped macarons in two hours. For their final challenge the teams must put an innovative spin on the classic towering French celebration cake, the croquembouche, all of which will be judged by Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin. Angus Deayton hosts.

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2017

S2 E6 • Episode 6

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2017

S2 E7 • Episode 7

Angus Deayton presents the first semi-final, which begins with the teams having to create six identical and multi-layered large circular sharing desserts called Crown Entremet. At the same time they have to prepare all the elements needed to perform a spectacular piece of gourmet theatre known as live table plating, creating a dessert drawing on the theme of tropical fruits.

Première diffusion : 16 mai 2017

S2 E8 • Episode 8

Angus Deayton presents the second semi-final, which begins with the teams having to create six perfectly uniform Buche Entremet, a large log-shaped sharing dessert, with multiple layers of flavours and textures. At the same time, they have to prepare all the elements needed for a live table-plated dessert, a three-minute piece of gastronomic theatre in front of judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin. In the final challenge, the teams are tasked to make a centrepiece made entirely from sugar, with one group making their way to the grand final.

Première diffusion : 23 mai 2017

S2 E9 • Episode 9

Première diffusion : 30 mai 2017