The new series of Great British Bake Off airs tonight, but the opening challenge is already serving up drama
Contestant Molly drops her stout cake after its tin catches on the oven shelf, leaving the freshly baked dessert shattered on the tent floor
Alison Hammond comforts her as she struggles to hold back tears
The recipe was chosen to mark new judge Nigella Lawson’s arrival alongside Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding
The episode begins at 8pm on Channel 4.