Yes, The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens, and we’re pleased to report that the producers are sticking to the same tried-and tested recipe for series eight.

There are, of course, big changes elsewhere, following the show’s controversial move from BBC1 to its new home on C4.

With Mary Berry’s decision to stay with the Beeb, restaurateur and cookery writer Prue Leith is now going to be casting her expert eye over the bakes, alongside returning judge Paul Hollywood.

Meanwhile, comedian Noel Fielding and QI host Sandi Toksvig take over presenting duties from Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

During a break in filming, the banter flew thick and fast as TV Times got Paul, Prue, Sandi and Noel to spill the baking beans about the changes and working together.

Fans are concerned that Bake Off won’t be same show. What would you say to ease their fears?

Paul: I’ve watched the first episode and you’ll not know the difference. The first thing I said was, ‘The Great British Bake Off is back!’

Noel: The magic ingredient of the show is the bakers – they’re always the stars in each series.

Prue, Sandi and Noel, how will you feel about being compared, as is inevitable, to your predecessors?

Prue: It depends what they say. If they say ‘not good enough’, then I will mind a lot.