If nothing else, the Christmas period is the season for delicious baked goods. Lucky for us, the Great British Bake Off Christmas Special has arrived. Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, along with hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, join celebrities for a seasonal competition on Christmas Eve and in the New Year.

Read on to find out how to watch “The Great British Bake Off” 2024 from anywhere and for free with a VPN.

Today, famous soap stars battle their soggy butts and enter the famous tent. The drama will unfold with seasonal yule logs and a festive soap scene made of cookies. Then, as a New Year's special, the previous season's top Scot returns to celebrate Hogmanay. The famous challenge black bread and liquor-infused Clanachan showstoppers will also make an appearance.

In addition to baking and banter, there will be musical performances. On today's episode, former celebrity baker Paloma Faith will perform. The New Year's show will get the party started with a performance by Shuggie & The Big Moose Ceilidh Band.

Don't miss out this Christmas. Watch the “Great British Bake Off Christmas Special” 2024 online, from anywhere.

In the UK, “The Great British Bake Off Christmas Specials” 2024 starts today (Tuesday) on Channel 4, with the New Year special airing on Friday, January 3. All episodes are available for free on air and on demand on Channel 4.

But if you are a Brit abroad and don't want to miss the “Bake Off Christmas Special” 2024, you can access Channel 4 with a VPN. Here's how to do it.

If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch “The Great British Bake Off” 2024, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) may be the answer to your prayers.

This software is ideal for those who are abroad on vacation or business trips, as it allows your device to appear as if you are in your home country, no matter where in the world you are. Our favorite is NordVPN.

Using the VPN is surprisingly simple, just follow these steps.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As mentioned, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are in the US and want to see UK services, select UK from the list.

3. Sit down and watch The Great British Bake Off Christmas Specials” 2024 online, go to channel 4.

“The Great British Bake Off” is “The Great British Baking Show” in the US. It is available on Netflix for American viewers.

Last year's “Holiday Special” has only just been released, so this year's may be a bit of a wait. However, past seasons are available, so budding bakers have plenty to catch up on.

But don't panic. If you're in the US on business or vacation and prefer a show with an official name, and don't want to wait for the specials, you can watch “Bake Off” via your usual domestic streaming service using a VPN such as NordVPN.

Season 15 of “The Great British Baking Show” will air early next year on CBC Gem in Canada. There are plenty of past episodes, but sadly the festive special does not appear to be available for viewing.

On the other hand, Brits who are on vacation in Canada, and whose Christmas wouldn't be complete without the “Bake Off” special, can watch the show on Channel 4 with a VPN such as NordVPN.

“The Great British Bake Off” 2024 is available for streaming on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia and will air in early 2025.

However, this is only the regular series, and unfortunately no firm date is known if or when the festival episodes will appear.

But if you are a Down Under Brit for work or vacation, you can still watch shows for free on Channel 4 by using a streaming VPN like NordVPN.