Liz Haigh, chef patron of Mei Mei as well as past Masterchef contestant and Sophia Reid, Series Editor, Great British Bake Off, talk to Caroline Kenyon about why we love TV cooking competitions so much and how they change lives.

If you'd like to apply for GBBO, you have until 15 December: https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/bake-off

Mei Mei sauces launch Monday 3 November www.meimei.uk

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