Meet the man behind the moustache: Terry to shake it up on Great British Bake Off

The beloved baking programme is coming back to television screens next week, and will see local man Terry whipping up a storm in the tent.

The 56-year-old says baking is his ‘zen place’ and hopes he can remain calm and create sensational bakes that can wow judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Already dubbed the 'man with the best moustache of the series' it is hopeful relaxed Terry could go all the way in this year's show.

Speaking about why he applied, Terry said: "To be honest, I went into the tent for myself. I wanted to change life a little, shake it up a bit, start a new course. I am on a new journey in life at the moment, and what better way to start it."

Bake Off bosses have said Terry’s background as a prosthetic technician, as well as spoils from his own microbrewery and allotment, are all evident in his baking – particularly in the precision, science and flavour of his creations.

The design and craftsmanship in his bakes are a testament to his background in fine art.

However, it is family that lies at the heart of Terry’s baking journey.

As a small child Terry learned to bake with his grandmother; while his dad taught him how to bake bread and make pastry when he was only 10 years old.

The Great British Bake Off sees 12 contestants try to impress the judges with a fine selection of delicious cakes, tarts, and breads.

It will appear on Channel 4 for the second year running this year, after being bought from BBC in 2017.

Former judge Mary Berry, as well as hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, left the show when it transferred to Channel 4, but judge Paul Hollywood stayed on.

Prue Leith stepped in as the replacement for Mary, while new hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig also joined.

Bake Off is back on Channel 4 on Tuesday, August 28 at 8pm.