Family lies not only at the centre of Andy’s world but also of his baking and it was as a child, baking alongside his mum, that Andy first learned the much-loved family staples: apple crumble to follow a Sunday roast and Bakewell tarts made using pastry offcuts (to make sure nothing went to waste) among them.

The 12 amateur bakers taking part in the latest series of the Great British Bake Off have been unveiled. The award-winning reality show is now heading into its 15th series, and long-time fans will know that the casting team is renowned for hitting it out of the park when it comes to putting together a line-up that includes a variety of different ages,