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'The Great British Bake Off' final: When is it on TV? Who is in it?

The Final 3 Syabira, Abdul and Sandro
Who will win The Great British Bake Off 2022? (Channel 4)

The Great British Bake Off 2022 is poised to crown its winner - but who will walk away with the ultimate baker's honour?

Make sure you don't miss a moment of all the action from the tent with our guide to when the final is on TV, who's in the running, and what to expect.

When is The Great British Bake Off 2022 final on TV?

The final, where the winner will be announced, airs tonight (Tuesday, 15 November) at 8pm on Channel 4.

Viewers will notice the final takes place in much warmer conditions than we're currently experiencing, because it was pre-recorded earlier in the year.

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However, the winner, as usual, is a closely guarded secret until they are announced at the end of tonight's episode.

Who are the Bake Off finalists for 2022?

Syabira, Abdul & Sandro
Syabira, Abdul and Sandro are the finalists. (Channel 4)

Three incredible contestants have baked their way into the final and are hoping to lift the winner's plate.

Syabira, 32, was born and grew up in Malaysia, but moved to the UK in 2013 to study for her PhD and is now settled here. She only began baking in 2017, but her unusual flavour combinations and celebrations of Malaysian food have seen her win star baker three times and put her in line as the favourite to win.

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Sandro, 30, is a nanny who was born in Angola, but came to the UK aged two as his family were fleeing war. He is a keen boxer and fitness enthusiast who has said the judges have underestimated his abilities in the competition. He was the first person this series to win star baker.

Noel, Matt, Paul & Prue
Noel Fielding, Matt Lucas, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith get ready to name the winner. (Channel 4)

Abdul, 29, is an electronics engineer who was raised in Saudi Arabia but now lives in the UK, where he took up baking along with his colleagues to brighten up their coffee breaks. He is the final wild card as until the semi-final, he was the only contestant not to have won star baker.

What are the challenges in the Bake Off 2022 final?

Abdul
Abdul is ready to take on the final. (Channel 4)

Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood have set this year's final challenges to a theme - celebrating the planet.

In the signature bake, finalists must create a picnic featuring seasonal ingredients and including sandwiches, pies and cakes.

The last technical challenge sees the final three take on a summer classic, while the showstopper gives them one more chance to create an edible celebration of the planet that should be the pinnacle of their competition.

Viewers can also expect to see the traditional garden party, with all 12 contestants and the finalists' loved ones in attendance as the winner is crowned.

Who won The Great British Bake Off 2021?

Giuseppe Dell'Anno . (Channel 4)
Giuseppe Dell'Anno won in 2021. (Channel 4)

This year's finalists have a tough act to follow in succeeding 2021's popular winner, Giuseppe Dell'Anno.

Italian engineer Dell'Anno was a favourite with viewers and contestants alike, and triumphed over Chigs Parmar and Crystelle Pereira.

The Great British Bake Off final airs tonight at 8pm on Channel 4.

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