Paul Hollywood started his training as a baker aged twelve and then went to art college and trained as a sculptor. The love of working with his hands finally led him to create new, unique and specialty breads full-time. He has been a judge on The Great British Bake Off since 2010 as well as hosting his own BBC shows Paul Hollywood's Bread and Paul Hollywood's Pies & Puds . In 2024 he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty The King.