The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, known for his icy stares and no-nonsense feedback of contestants’ masterpieces, says he’s his own biggest critic too. “I’ll always be ...

The Great British Bake Off judge talks to Lauren Taylor about being his own harshest critic, why home baking is still cheaper ...

June 04, 2025 at 7:30am BST. The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, known for his icy stares and no-nonsense feedback of contestants’ masterpieces, says he’s his own biggest critic too.

Paul Hollywood used to be a bit scary. He was usually the bad cop on The Great British Bake Off, with Mary Berry or Prue Leith as the goodie. These days, he’s softened, like butter at room temperature ...

“I’m often asked to bring along bread or a cake when I’m invited to a party, so I’ve written a new book, Celebrate, which will be released on June 5th.

Hollywood bakes, usually, every other day. “I put a bit of Coldplay on and then make a bit of bread. When it’s fully risen you knock it back and gently shake it.