In The Mix is a podcast all about the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4. Hosted by Greer Riddell and James 'JP' Pearce, we take a comedic look at the latest GBBO news. In The Mix, The Great British Bake Off Podcast is back for 2021 and the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Episodes.
We've teamed up with BBC Radio Jersey to give you the definitive list of what to watch this week in 2021. Here is our monthly countdown of TV shows and films from across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and streaming services including Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. Many of our picks have been released in 2021 but we've also included old favourites rediscovered on streaming services. Let us know whether you have seen any of our picks and what you would recommend for us to watch next.
Derry Girls takes a nostalgic look back at growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in the 1990s. Written by Derry born Lisa McGee and shown on Channel 4 in the UK, Derry Girls follows a group of 5 friends as they navigate their teenage years attending an all girls’ Catholic school and constantly get into trouble. Derry Girls facts include what will be happening in season 3, Louisa Harland's hilarious story ideas for Orla McCool and how the Derry Girls faired on The Great British Bake Off.
The Walking Dead is a hugely popular US post-apocalyptic horror series that was developed by Frank Darabont on AMC in 2010. The Walking Dead facts include how background actors were made into Walkers, which role Norman Reedus auditioned for before Daryl Dixon and the differences between Carol Peletier in the Walking Dead Comics and the TV Series.
Silicon Valley is a six season US comedy series that ran on HBO from 2014 to 2019. It was created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky and focusses on a group of programmers growing their start-up company Pied Piper. Facts include which main cast member actually studied Computer Science at College, what inappropriate 12 page long paper was written because of a joke on the show and what Elon Musk thinks of the series.
We have put together the ultimate Schitt's Creek Quiz Questions consisting of 70 about all 6 seasons that only true Rose family fans can answer! Each Schitt's Creek Quiz round features questions in a range of difficulties, easy questions, medium and hard.
We have put together the ultimate How Well Do You Remember Frasier Season 1? Quiz consisting of 35 questions that go beyond the major storylines of Frasier Season One and rely on you having a keen eye for detail! This is definitely a quiz for Frasier Super Fans who can remember everything from "The Good Son" to "My Coffee with Niles".
Angel is a neo-noir supernatural fiction series created by Joss Whedon as a spin off show from the hugely successful Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Angel features David Boreanaz in the titular role reprising his famous character, Angel the vampire with a soul. Our Angel TV Show facts include why the pilot had to be made more lighthearted, which character cried when they found out they would die in the series and which Angel antagonist first auditions for another of Buffy's boyfriends.
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air is a much loved American sitcom from the 1990s created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. It famously stars Will Smith a.k.a.The Fresh Prince in his first acting role away from the music industry. Will Smith plays a fictionalised version of himself, born and raised in West Philadelphia but is sent to his wealthy Aunt and Uncle’s home in Bel-Air after getting into trouble in his neighbourhood. Our Fresh Prince of Bel-Air facts include why Will Smith fell out with Jane Hubert, after season 3, the sentimental prop Karyn Parsons owns from the set and what Aunt Viv was originally going to be called.
How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) is the popular US sitcom created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays which ran on CBS from 2005 to 2014. It starts in the year 2030 with Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) recounting his life as a younger man living with his friends in Manhattan, New York. Our How I Met Your Mother facts include why there are so many guest stars from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, which three cast members have their other halves make cameo appearances in the series and which episode is the most viewed HIMYM episode ever.
We have put together the ultimate How Well Do You Remember Friends Season 1? Quiz consisting of 45 questions that go beyond the major storylines of Friends Season One and rely on you having a keen eye for detail! This is definitely a quiz for Friends Super Fans who can remember everything from The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate all the way through to The One Where Rachel Finds Out .
Insights into the production of The Vicar Of Dibley written by Richard Curtis and starring Dawn French from the documentary Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out released in March 2021 on GOLD. The 1994 sitcom became an unlikely hit focusing on a female member of the clergy who is placed in the small, traditional English village of Dibley. Cast members James Fleet and Mel Gedroiyc also feature.
The definitive list of what to watch in 2020; we have put together a monthly countdown of our favourite TV shows of 2020 including Below Deck, The Crown Season 4, Afterlife and Becoming Michelle Obama. These include TV shows that were released in 2020 and old favourites that we have rediscovered during quarantine. Let us know whether you have seen any of our picks and what you would recommend for us to watch next.
Test your Raymond knowledge in our 30 question Everybody Loves Raymond Quotes quiz. How many of these iconic Raymond lines can you remember? We've included quotes from across the seasons of Everybody Loves Raymond written by Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal.
Test your Buffy The Vampire Slayer knowledge in our 50 question Buffy Quotes quiz. How many of these iconic Buffy lines can you remember? We've included quotes from all 7 seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer written by Joss Whedon in our Buffy Quiz.
Behind the scenes facts about Glee, the hit musical comedy drama from the USA written by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story), Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan including which famous performers banned Glee from using their music and which main cast member was hired after a MySpace audition. Glee began in 2009 and follows the students of the William McKinley Glee Club, the New Directions as they compete in show choir competitions. Original cast members include Lea Michele, Naya Rivera and Amber Riley.
Behind the scenes facts about Modern Family on ABC, the long-running American mockumentary sitcom created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan. It ran on ABC for 11 seasons from September 2009 until April 2020 and has a total of 250 episodes. Modern Family facts include why the adult cast members sued the network, why Ty Burrell nearly didn't star as Phil Dunphy and who came up with the famous broken step gag.
The ultimate collection of behind the scenes facts about the TV show Friends created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Some of our 101 Friends facts include what Matt Le Blanc bought with his first paycheck, why Jennifer Aniston never wanted to do a tenth season and the romantic Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel storyline that should have made it into the final season.
Behind the scenes facts about Paul Feig and Judd Apatow's one season comedy classic Freaks and Geeks including which unlikely pop superstar was meant to star in one episode to help boost ratings, which embarrassing storyline actually happened to the writer Paul Feig and, what each Freaks and Geeks character would have been doing in season two if it had been commissioned.
Behind the scenes facts from Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's sitcom The Big Bang Theory which lasted for 12 successful seasons from 2007 until 2009. Facts include how much the 3 main stars Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons earned per episode, which sets on The Big Bang Theory were actually exactly the same and, why the pilot episode starred two more female characters that audiences never met again.
Behind the scenes facts about one of the greatest TV Shows of all time, The Sopranos. Written by David Chase, The Sopranos ran for 6 successful seasons from 1999 to 2007 and starred James Gandolfini, Edie Falco and Lorraine Bracco. The Sopranos facts include the unusual way Gandolfini mustered up Tony Soprano's anger, which on screen New Jersey businesses were actually real locations and how many cast members also starred in the Martin Scorsese film, Goodfellas.
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Our soft Lemon and Blueberry loaf cake recipe combines a classic zingy flavour combination with a gorgeously moist sponge. Blueberries can sometimes be quite tarte on their own but once you add them to this traditional sponge they become super sweet. Throw in the zest of one Lemon and a good dose of sugar and you'll see why our Lemon and Blueberry Loaf Cake recipe is one of the most flavoursome loaf cakes we've baked.
Our Chocolate Orange Cupcakes have a rich, indulgent flavour and a light sponge that is recognisably Chocolate Orange. They are just as good as tucking into a whole Terry's Chocolate Orange, yes even as good as the bit in the middle that we all wait for. These Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are completed with a two-toned Chocolate Orange and White Chocolate Orange Ganache and will definitely impress your friends and family. That's if you haven't eaten them all before you see them next.
Try out our foolproof Chocolate Chip and Banana loaf cake recipe, a moist banana sponge with pockets of melted chocolate. This banana cake is the best way to use up ripened bananas.
Have a go at our easy Chocolate and Raspberry Thumbprint Biscuit Recipe, perfect with a cup of tea and better than a Jammie Dodger.
Try our Banana and Oat Pancakes recipe, a healthier alternative to the beloved American Breakfast food. Stack your Banana Pancakes high and drizzle over a thick and generous helping of Golden Syrup.
A super simple Peanut Butter and Oat Cookies recipe that will not last for long in the cupboard. It makes 10 large cookies with a crumbly texture and a flavour mixed between sweet and salty.
If you want a quick bake to go alongside a cup of tea, try our White Chocolate and Apricot flapjack recipe complete with syrupy oats, sweet dried Apricot pieces drizzled with lots of White Chocolate.
Give our homemade s'mores recipe a go with these indulgent American style s'mores cookies complete with homemade Graham Crackers, toasted Marshmallows and dipped in melted Milk Chocolate.
Try our soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies recipe. They've got a great festive flavour from a mix of Ginger, Cinnamon and Nutmeg and are easy to decorate providing an afternoon of entertainment for children and adults alike!
Our Butterscotch and Salted Caramel Cookies recipe creates six thick and gooey cookies oozing with Salted Caramel sauce and chewy Butterscotch pieces mixing sweet and salty in the best way.
It's a big internet favourite, our Lotus Biscoff cheesecake recipe or Speculoos cheesecake recipe is one to impress whether taking it to a friends or for a family treat. You'll be forever asked to make this again!
