PREVIEW: Junior Bake Off 2021, Channel 4

Selected from thousands of applicants, 16 talented junior bakers enter the iconic white tent and compete in the most challenging and exciting contest to date.

Host Harry Hill brings warmth and humour, as Liam Charles and a new judge - professional pastry chef Ravneet Gill - take on the tough task of finding Britain's best junior baker. The first heat of eight junior bakers enter the Bake Off tent for two exciting baking challenges.

Sponge baking and jelly making are put to the test in a tricky first Technical Challenge where the bakers are asked to follow Liam's recipe for a bake every baker has eaten before - but with an unusual twist. The bakers also make impressive fantasy cakes themed around their wildest dreams.

Expect imaginative and extraordinary bakes from the new class of 2020 bakers.

Junior Bake Off returns Monday 11th January at 5pm on Channel 4.