<P> Series 1 of The Great British Bake Off , aired on BBC 2 saw ten home bakers take part in a bake - off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off 's best amateur baker . Each week the nationwide tour saw keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline . The rounds took place in various locations across the UK following a theme , for example , the episode on puddings would take place in Bakewell , bread baking would take place near Sandwich . This first series had a voiceover by Stephen Noonan ; for the subsequent series this role was taken by the on - screen presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins . The competition was won by Edd Kimber . </P>
<P> Series 1 of The Great British Bake Off , aired on BBC 2 saw ten home bakers take part in a bake - off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned the Great British Bake Off 's best amateur baker . Each week the nationwide tour saw keen bakers put through three challenges in a particular discipline . The rounds took place in various locations across the UK following a theme , for example , the episode on puddings would take place in Bakewell , bread baking would take place near Sandwich . This first series had a voiceover by Stephen Noonan ; for the subsequent series this role was taken by the on - screen presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins . The competition was won by Edd Kimber . </P>
who won series 1 great british bake off
who won series 1 great british bake off
Edd Kimber
Edd Kimber