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Great British Bake Off 2016 episode 2 – as it happened: Louise snaps under biscuit week pressure

Follow the thrills and spills from the Bake Off tent live

Thursday 01 September 2016 10:48 BST

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The Great British Bake Off continues following last week's triumphant return to BBC1 which saw the Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood baking competition score record-breaking viewing figures.

Follow the action from the tent below...

This year's contestants include 23-year-old teaching assistant Benjamina, Cardiff-dwelling hairdresser Louise, former primary school headteacher Val and -the bookies favourite - client service associate Selasi.

Officially one of the uK's biggest TV shows, last week's opening episode attracted a staggering total of 11.2 million viewers - almost half the UK TV watching audience - which is a whole million more than last year's opener.

The Great British Bake Off continues every Wednesday at 8pm.