No One Truly Knows Who I Am…

Paul Hollywood on his humble beginnings and why he's not just Bake Off's ‘Pantomine Villain’

- Victoria Wilson

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A Baker’s Life

MONDAY / C4 / 8.00PM

We all know Paul Hollywood as the tough talking judge on The Great British Bake Off, famous for his steely stare and elusive handshake.

But little is known about the man himself. Paul’s looking to change all that, however, with his new four-part C4 series, A Baker’s Life.

Before he became a familiar TV face, Paul had always earned a crust through baking bread. And in this series, Paul takes a trip down memory lane, visiting the kitchens that inspired him and the people who taught him.

In a journey that goes from his Merseyside roots to behind the scenes of the Bake Off tent, each week Paul will be baking some new treats as well as reminiscing over the delicious recipes that mark crucial moments in his life.

TV Times met up with Paul, 51, to find out more…

How did the idea for this series come about?