BBC Lifestyle

Nico gets a gathering of his friends salivating with Trout Crostini, Pork and Asparagus skewers, a dazzling salad to go with a Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb - and this time he introduces a new toy: the smoker!

This week we're back in Johannesburg to meet Ruvin, self-professed lady's man Christopher, uber-confident critique of the week Kwaku, and erotica writer Gina compete to win the 10,000 rand cash prize.

This week we're in Cape Town. Competitive radio sports presenter Nathan, mother to all Somila, confident and honest Lethabo and self-confessed social beast Grace compete in week five.

In this weeks episode contestants from Northern Cape Town cook it out to win the 10,000 rand cash prize.

We're in North Johannesburg with four bold and brilliant personalities - glamourous Leago, radio presenter Leah, engineer Nevashnee and ex-Sharks rugby player Katt.

It's bread week in the Bake Off tent and Siba and Paul task the bakers with pizza making in the signature Challenge.

Siba and Paul send the Bakers back in time for retro week, recalling classics like Choux Pastry Swans, steamed puddings and layered terrines.

It's spice week in the Bake Off Tent. For the first challenge, the bakers have to make spiced tarts.

In Bel Ombre, Samuel meets a couple seeking a property on the wild side of the island. In Azuri, Viviane meets a client hoping to retire on Mauritius. Rinie and Manon are on the hunt for a family villa.

It's Party Week and the bakers have a ball with a sausage roll and make an 'anything-but-beige' buffet. Who will put on a semi-finals-worthy spread and who will be a party pooper?

A little Melbourne workers' cottage gets a radical reimagining as a Mid Century Palm Springs oasis, and a backyard shed is transformed into a Japanese bathhouse.

In Geelong Victoria, Luke and Bree restore a Victorian cottage and add on a massive contemporary extension.

In Cape Town's Hout Bay, competitors Julia, Erin, Warren and Gino fight it out for the cash prize of R10,000.

In Bel Ombre, Samuel meets a couple seeking a property on the wild side of the island. In Azuri, Viviane meets a client hoping to retire on Mauritius. Rinie and Manon are on the hunt for a family villa.

It's the quarter-final and the potters make vintage-style water filters fired in their own oil drum kilns and throw a coffee filter. Who'll bring the heat with semi-final-worthy filters?

Fiona and the team visit beautiful Belmont House in Kent, where treasures include an early David Hockney, a Take That trophy and the telegram that ended World War II.

On Barbados, we meet cultural ambassador and 'Queen of Soca' Alison Hinds, and catch up with cricketer Jofra Archer, who's on an extended break after having had surgery.

A group of single farmers take part in one of the most loved television series in Australia.

In Bel Ombre, Samuel meets a couple seeking a property on the wild side of the island. In Azuri, Viviane meets a client hoping to retire on Mauritius. Rinie and Manon are on the hunt for a family villa.

We're in Brackenfell in the Western Cape with a group of laid back Capetonians.

Chauffeur James hosts the first of five parties in Surrey, hoping his Caribbean menu can impress music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John.

It's the second of five parties in Surrey, with Chauffeur James, music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John. Tonight Myle is hosting.

In 2015, Vicky and Ed set out to transform a derelict cowshed into a 21st-century smallholding in Somerset. Six years on, how much has this wildly ambitious project changed their lives?

We're in Johannesburg for ladies week with accountant Tarini, sales executive Natasha, financial advisor Olive and communication specialist Thobile.

It's Party Week and the bakers have a ball with a sausage roll and make an 'anything-but-beige' buffet. Who will put on a semi-finals-worthy spread and who will be a party pooper?

The top five teams make their way to the Seagulls Beach Hotel, where a gruelling service challenge awaits them. Teams prepare pub snack platters for hundreds of guests at the Bushpig.

In 2015, Vicky and Ed set out to transform a derelict cowshed into a 21st-century smallholding in Somerset. Six years on, how much has this wildly ambitious project changed their lives?

We're in Johannesburg for ladies week with accountant Tarini, sales executive Natasha, financial advisor Olive and communication specialist Thobile.

Chauffeur James hosts the first of five parties in Surrey, hoping his Caribbean menu can impress music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John.

It's the second of five parties in Surrey, with Chauffeur James, music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John. Tonight Myle is hosting.

Kevin revisits traditional builder Paul and his wife Carol who, back in 2015, set out to create a bold, fortress-like home on the southern edge of the West Pennine Moors in Bolton.

We're in Brackenfell in the Western Cape with a group of laid back Capetonians.

It's battle of the fondants in Cape Town this week, as four confident characters - DJ Ricky, attorney Candy, salesman Renier and social media manager Kelly - battle to win the R10,000 cash prize.

This week on The Great South African Bake off, the bakers are celebrating vegetables through a range of delicious challenges.

This week we're in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg with a school headmaster, a medical rep, an entrepreneur and beloved celebrity presenter Bongani Bingwa.

Chauffeur James hosts the first of five parties in Surrey, hoping his Caribbean menu can impress music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John.

It's the second of five parties in Surrey, with Chauffeur James, music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, nail technician Myle and sales director John. Tonight Myle is hosting.

In a bathroom-themed semi-final, the potters take on the infamous toilet challenge. Who'll take the plunge for a place in the final, and who'll be left with that sinking feeling?

It's the semi-final and the bakers make elegant, buttery patisserie and a puff pastry layered Italian celebration cake. Who will achieve complete and butter perfection to make it to the final?

The top five teams make their way to the Seagulls Beach Hotel, where a gruelling service challenge awaits them. Teams prepare pub snack platters for hundreds of guests at the Bushpig.

This week we're in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg with a school headmaster, a medical rep, an entrepreneur and beloved celebrity presenter Bongani Bingwa.

This week we're in the South of Joburg with a loud lady biker, a sizzling insolvency attorney, a nudist, and someone in insurance.

It's John's turn to host the final party in Surrey, with chauffeur James, music tutor Caroline, hairdresser Ben, and nail technician Myle.

The first host is Guy who plans a musical evening with a Mexican menu. His guests are company director Emma, pilot Tim, personal trainer Hannah and 'love doctor' Monti.

Grahame gets some bad news. Rinie's client need a rental beach house. Samuel shows a family around a house on the river in Azuri.

On Antigua and Barbuda, self-made millionaire Anthony Athill is on a site visit at The Hermitage Bay hotel, and Alex Grimley - owner of the trendy Sheer Rocks restaurant - embarks on a new venture.

Four teams remain and there are only two spots left in the final, competing for that second spot around Justin's fire in the final, teams must prepare a Chef's Table consisting of three courses for five judges.

This week we're in the South of Joburg with a loud lady biker, a sizzling insolvency attorney, a nudist, and someone in insurance.