10 Reasons The Great British Bake Off Is A Slice Of British Brilliance

10. It's So Very British

The setting of TV competitions is usually not a main selling point; there's a rumour that Nick Grimshaw will take his X-Factor boys to his hometown of Oldham during judges houses, and literally no one is bothered. The Bake Off tent is a whole different environment to be in, and one that makes the show.

A huge tent complete with cooking stations, fridges, freezers and ovens is built in the heart of the British countryside each April for filming. It's adorned with bunting and even has vintage style wooden dressers and teacups decorating the back wall. It's something the WI would be proud of, and we love it.

The final of the show is also a thoroughly British affair – contestants invite their family and friends for one final celebration in the form a tea party in the gardens that surround the Bake Off tent.

This season Bake Off was more British than usual; contestants this year differed from the previous seasons – they reflected the multicultural nature of our country. *SPOILER ALERT* Nadiya, who won the competition and our hearts, ensured we knew the real meaning of being British – being humble, self-deprecating, unintentionally funny and a bloody great baker.

Predictably, the Daily Mail attempted to ruin the show with accusations of being 'too politically correct', but the British public didn't take any notice.