As we prepare for the launch of The Great British Bake Off 2013, meet this year's contestants...
The Great British Bake Off 2013 hits screens tonight, and excitement is reaching fever pitch around series 4 of the cult cookery show.
Aside from Mary Berry and her fabulous floral jackets, Paul Hollywood, Mel and Sue – who we obviously can’t wait to see – a new crop of Bake Off hopefuls have been brushing down their aprons and putting their recipe skills to the test as they prepare to take part in the show.

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Click on to meet this year's crop of Great British Bake Off contestants

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WATCH: The Great British Bake Off 2013 trailer
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