CBC will debut the fourth season of “The Great Canadian Baking Show,” premiering Sunday, 14th Feburary at 8 p.m. on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
“The Great Canadian Baking Show” is produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions. The executive producers are Cathie James and Lesia Capone, and the series producer is Marike Emery. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production. The format is owned by Love Productions and distributed by Sky Vision. In addition to the original British series, the format has been produced in 23 territories including the United States, Australia, France, and Ireland. The new season was filmed safely last fall on the grounds of the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols.
Based on the beloved British format, each episode features three rounds including the "Signature Bake," the Technical Bake, and the "Show Stopper," during which the bakers present their dishes to a group of judges. In the final episode, the remaining three bakers face-off in a bid to be named Canada’s best amateur baker.
“The Great Canadian Baking Show” is presented with Robin Hood, whose portfolio consists of leading baking brands. Season 4 applications reached record-breaking numbers for the series following the Covid-19 pandemic. The network also unveiled the ten amateur bakers who will compete in the upcoming episodes. Over the course of eight episodes, this group of bakers will go against each other to win The Great Canadian Baking Show title.