"The Great Peep Show Bake Off" is a single festive special of The Great British Bake Off, bringing together beloved cast members from Peep Show to tackle seasonal challenges under the gaze of judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, with hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond overseeing proceedings.
Read on for how to watch "The Great Peep Show Bake Off" from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE.
► U.K. date and time: "The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off" lands in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Thursday, December 25 at 7:40 p.m. GMT.
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Five Peep Show stars—David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King, and Sophie Winkleman—will be in the tent for this episode. Robert Webb can’t join because he’s busy filming something else. The show will include festive challenges inspired by classic Peep Show moments, with Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood as judges and Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as hosts.
This is a special Christmas episode, not part of a series. It will be available to stream for free with ads on Channel 4’s online platform (formerly All 4) soon after it airs.
Read on for where to watch "The Great Peep Show Bake Off" online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' in the U.K. for free
"The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Thursday, December 25 at 7:40 p.m. GMT.
You can also stream it for FREE (ad-supported) on Channel 4’s streaming service via the Channel 4 website or app after it airs; a free account is required. Watch for FREE on Channel 4.
But what if you are a Brit abroad and don't want to miss the show? Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below...
Watch 'The Great Peep Show Bake Off' from abroad
If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off", a VPN (Virtual Private Network) might be the solution.
The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, regardless of where you are in the world, making it ideal for anyone away on vacation or on business. Our favourite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch. Head to Channel 4 to watch "The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off" online.
Can I watch 'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' in the U.S.?
There is no confirmed U.S. streaming platform at the time of broadcast. Holiday specials from The Great British Bake Off typically arrive on Netflix in the U.S. as "The Great British Baking Show: Holidays" sometime after the U.K. airing.
If you want to watch on Christmas Day, use a VPN such as NordVPN to access Channel 4 with a free account
Can I watch 'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' in Canada?
Canadian availability is unconfirmed at the time of broadcast. Past Bake Off seasons and specials have been available on CBC Gem and Netflix Canada with a delay.
However, if you are a Brit on holiday in Canada, you can still catch the show on Channel 4 by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' in Australia?
"The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off" has no date announced in Australia.. Bake Off festive specials often turn up on Foxtel and stream on Binge or BBC Player in Australia after the U.K. broadcast.
Meanwhile, if you are a Brit Down Under for work or vacation, you can still watch the show for FREE on Channel 4 by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' in New Zealand?
TVNZ+ typically carries Bake Off content in New Zealand with a delay following the U.K. broadcast. If that changes for this special, we’ll update this page.
However, if you are travelling outside the U.K., you can still watch the show for free on Channel 4 using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' - Cast
- David Mitchell - Contestant (Peep Show’s Mark Corrigan)
- Olivia Colman - Contestant (Sophie Chapman)
- Isy Suttie - Contestant (Dobby)
- Matt King - Contestant (Super Hans)
- Sophie Winkleman - Contestant (Big Suze)
- Prue Leith - Judge
- Paul Hollywood - Judge
- Noel Fielding - Host
- Alison Hammond - Host
'The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off' - FAQ
Why isn’t Robert Webb in the line-up?
Robert Webb is not taking part due to a prior filming commitment and has said he has “never baked a thing,” which contributed to his absence from the Christmas special.
Who are the judges and hosts?
Celebrities will bake for the usual Bake Off judges, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond will host the episode.
What kind of challenges will the cast face?
The challenges will follow the seasons and feature nods to classic moments from the Peep Show series. In the technical challenge, contestants will make turkey pies as a tribute to a Peep Show Christmas episode. For the showstopper, they will recreate a memorable Peep Show scene in cake form.
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