The Great British Bake Off is bringing back a number of familiar faces for its Christmas and New Year specials.
The Channel 4 show has now revealed its line-up for both episodes. The Christmas special will air on Christmas Eve at 7.40pm, while the New Year's special will air on January 3 at 7.45pm.
Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood will be back for both episodes, which will see eight returning bakers (four in each special) compete in a mini tournament.
Returning for the Christmas special are James Hillery, Jamie Finn, Rosie Brandreth-Poynter and Ruby Bhogal. They'll be joined by presenters Matt Lucas and Tom Allen, who is stepping in for Noel Fielding.
Stepping back into the tent for the New Year's special are Helena Garcia, Henry Bird, Nancy Birtwhistle and Rahul Mandal. Both Matt and Noel will present.
The Christmas special will also feature a guest appearance from Alexandra Burke, who will perform her version of 'Silent Night'.
Bake Off recently wrapped its 11th series, with Peter Sawkins being crowned the winner.
The Great British Bake Off airs on Channel 4. The Christmas special will air on Christmas Eve at 7.40pm, while the New Year's special will air on January 3 at 7.45pm. Viewers can also watch it for free on All4.
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