The four semi-finalists face three French challenges, beginning by preparing three types of savoury canapes in just two-and-a-half hours. In the technical challenge they each have to make a Charlotte Royale, a dessert made with Swiss roll and creme bavaroise, before the showstopper round sees them bake opera cakes, which consist of layers of almond sponge with coffee buttercream filling and a chocolate topping. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins present
