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'Great British Bake Off' Review - Quarter-Final Sees Martha Go Home, Richard Crowned Star Baker AGAIN

GBBO: Final Five With Everything To Prove
Caroline Frost

We haven't seen one of Nancy's famous gadgets for a while, but she surpassed herself this week, using the microwave not once but twice, much to the consternation of 'male judge' Paul Hollywood. Her reward: a loaf the size of the marquee, and a technical challenge that, well, at least was one of only three offerings Paul and Mary were prepared to taste.

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The proof of the puddings were in the tastings...

The sight of all that raw dough didn't mean this was a bunch of duff bakers, though, just testament to how difficult the tasks have become.

The technical challenge should have been renamed Chetna's showcase round, with her rival bakers dividing their time between watching their own ovens and trying to sneak a peek at her knowledgeable efforts.

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More tears for Martha, who left the tent this week

By the time it came to the showstopper, though, it was, once again, Richard and his builder's pencil who triumphed - for the FOURTH time! Has he promised Paul Hollywood some new decking or what? How could they overlook Louis's Baileys doughnuts when Mary Berry had one taste and had obviously decided to write off the rest of the afternoon? Come on, bakers, we need a pastry twist here before we're done.

Who do YOU think will be crowned this year's Star Baker? Remind yourself of the original lineup below...

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Kate, 41, From SussexKate lives in Brighton with her five-year-old daughter. Last year, she baked 15 Christmas cakes and prides herself on rarely using recipes or weighing ingredients. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Iain, 31, From London Iain, originally from Belfast, is inspired by his passion for travel. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Enwezor, 39 From HampshireEnwezor taught himself to bake in the last 3 years. Born in North London, he now lives in Portsmouth with his wife and four children. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Martha, 17, From BerkshireMartha is the Bake Off's youngest ever contestant.She's currently studying for A-Levels and hopes to become a Food Scientist. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Norman, 66, From ScotlandNorman joined the Merchant Navy at the age of 19, bit his father and brother were bakers. He's hoping to bring back traditional Scottish recipes. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Richard, 38 From London Richard made his own wedding cake - in the shape of the Millenium Falcon from 'Star Wars'. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Luis, 42, From Cheshire Luis describes himself as an "inventive baker" and uses honey from his own bees in his creations. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Nancy, 60, From North Lancashire She grow vegetables, rears guinea fowl and "grows her own turkeys for Christmas" in her garden. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Jordan, 32, From Nottingham IT manager Jordan calls himself a "nerdy baker".He has been baking for the last three years. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Chetna, 35, From Kent Chetna was born in India and moved to the UK with her husband in 2003.She combines her mother's traditional recipes and flavours with British baking styles. (credit:BBC/Love)
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Diana, 69, From ShropshireDiana joined the WI at the age of 12 and became a WI judge when she was 20 years old. Watch Out, Mary! (credit:BBC/Love)
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Claire, 31, From Cheshire Claire has been baking she was 11 and her mother and grandmother are both wedding cake decorators. (credit:BBC/Love)
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