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One of the creative forces behind The Office, Stephen Merchant, talks to us about the challenges of writing, directing and acting in his BBC One series, The Outlaws.
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Also, in today's Entertainment Flash: The SABC says 7de Laan's viewership is no longer enough to keep the show on air, how New York is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Prince William is returning to the US for a visit in September, and don't miss these 5 brand new music releases.

	BRONWYN MCKAY, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

SA's ultimate baking challenge is back! Here's a look at the new Great South African Bake Off cast

On your marks, get set, bake!

BBC Lifestyle has revealed the new line-up of South Africa's very best amateur bakers competing in the fourth season of its much-loved baking competition, The Great South African Bake Off.

The 10-part series, judged by chefs Siba Mtongana and Paul Hartmann and presented by Lesego Tlhabi and Glen Biderman-Pam, will premiere on Wednesday, 9 August at 20:00, on BBC Lifestyle (DStv174).

The 12 bakers will take on the ultimate baking challenge and compete to be crowned South Africa's best amateur baker.

Click 'read more' to meet the baking class of 2023.

SABC: 7de Laan's 1.2 million viewers not enough to stay on air According to the South African Broadcaster, 7de Laan is "no longer attracting the right numbers to remain a commercially viable product".

From US ghettos to world domination: How the Big Apple's marking half a century of Hip-hop From a display of Jay-Z lyrics on the façade of the Brooklyn Library to a concert of rap pioneers at Yankee Stadium, New York is celebrating 50 years of Hip-hop.

From The Office to The Outlaws: Stephen Merchant shares his formula for making good TV

One of the creative forces behind The Office, Stephen Merchant, talks to us about the challenges of writing, directing and acting in his BBC One series, The Outlaws.

Prince William is returning to the US for a visit, but will he see Meghan and Harry? William will return to the US to attend the second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday.

From chilled-out Amapiano to addictive pop: Don't miss these 5 brand new music releases New singles from Billie Eilish, Post Malone and Troye Sivan have all made their way onto streaming services.

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A major exhibition dedicated to the Titanic opened in Paris, with many of the objects on display brought up from the ship's wreck by a French deep-sea explorer who died in a submersible disaster last month. - Titanic resurfaces in Paris for immersive exhibition in shadow of explorer's tragic sub death accreditation

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Entertainment Flash

SA's ultimate baking challenge is back! Here's a look at the new Great South African Bake Off cast

SABC: 7de Laan's 1.2 million viewers not enough to stay on air

From US ghettos to world domination: How the Big Apple's marking half a century of Hip-hop

From The Office to The Outlaws: Stephen Merchant shares his formula for making good TV

Prince William is returning to the US for a visit, but will he see Meghan and Harry?

From chilled-out Amapiano to addictive pop: Don't miss these 5 brand new music releases

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