Tom’s poultry-themed pie proves a hit with Bake Off viewers

10/27 @ 9:50pm by Morten Nielsen

Bake Off viewers enjoyed Tom’s witty Chicken Run-inspired showstopper during Pasty Week

The pastry’s joke was clear: the film’s hens are desperate to escape becoming food, yet here they inspired a chicken pie

Paul Hollywood rewarded Tom with a handshake before naming him Star Baker for the third time

Clara left the competition after disappointing venison pies and a Polish Karpatka dessert

Earlier, a disastrous flatbread challenge left several bakes raw, prompting Nigella Lawson to suggest the results might be punishment enough to eat.