Last week Channel 4 revealed the official Great British Bake Off 2022 line-up<\/a>, including 59-year-old mum and supermarket cashier Carole.<\/p>\n Carole is also a gardening enthusiast and brings the artistry that she uses in gardening to the kitchen, creating colourful and eclectic bakes that are inspired by her passion for horticulture.<\/p>\n As she makes her debut, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Carole.<\/p>\n Age:\u00a0<\/strong>59<\/p>\n Job: <\/strong>Supermarket cashier<\/p>\n From: <\/strong>Dorset<\/p>\n Born and bred in the West Country, Carole lives on a Dorset hillside with her husband, Michael.<\/p>\n As well as baking, she also enjoys gardening and has a segment on a local radio show called \u2018Composite Carole\u2019, \u00a0during which she shares her gardening know-how with listeners.<\/p>\n She began her dedicated baking journey with a first birthday cake for her eldest granddaughter Maisie. Since then, she has refined her skills, using YouTube to teach herself the finer techniques of decoration. Her favourite flavours are fruity and punchy.<\/p>\n Carole couldn\u2019t wait to get into the Bake Off tent, although it was a lot \u201csmaller\u201d in real life than on TV, she says.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was much smaller than I expected, but it had a familiar feeling about it, as I had watched nearly every one of GBBO episodes, so felt quite at home,\u201d she said about her first day in the tent.<\/p>\n In terms of her baking strengths, she added: \u201cDefinitely decorating the cake, especially using fondant, weakness is quite possibly patisserie!\u201d<\/p> Season 13 begins on Channel 4 on Tuesday, 13 September in the show\u2019s usual 8pm slot.<\/p>\n For the first episode, the contestants will be set one Signature, Technical and Showstopper bake by judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.<\/p>\n Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas return to host the show.<\/p>\n The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 13th September at 8pm. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our dedicated\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Grace Henry Published: Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 12:00 am Get ready to see a brand new batch of bakers showing off their culinary skills as The Great British Bake Off is back for season 13. 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What has Carole said about joining Bake Off?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>When does The Great British Bake Off 2022 start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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