London – Scripps Networks Interactive has greenlit a second series of the award-winning Paul Hollywood City Bakes. The show will premiere on Food Network, the global food, entertainment and lifestyle channel, in more than 120 countries and territories across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America beginning in Spring 2017.

“The performance of the first series of Paul Hollywood City Bakes surpassed our expectations and is now the highest-rated UK commission for Scripps Networks ever,” said Kevin Dickie, Senior Vice President Channels, Scripps Networks Interactive, UK & EMEA. “The second series of Paul Hollywood City Bakes will take viewers on a journey to even more of the world’s best baking destinations, where Paul will meet the crème de la crème of bakers and continue his culinary education. We are delighted to welcome Paul back to Food Network.”

The renowned British baker will travel to Oslo, Antwerp, Reykjavik, Palermo, Nicosia, Cape Town, Amman, Dublin, Los Angeles and San Francisco, exploring the recipes that have shaped the baking heritage of each city. In each episode, Paul will uncover family recipes, hotel delicacies and local favourites, before creating his own City Bake inspired by his experiences.

“I’m looking forward to returning to Food Network for what promises to be another great series of Paul Hollywood City Bakes,” said Paul Hollywood. “When I was asked if I wanted to visit another 10 cities around the world, tasting some of the finest bakes, it was a very easy yes.”

Following the success of Paul Hollywood City Bakes, the new 10-episode series has been extended from 30 to 60 minutes. Series 2 was commissioned by Kevin Dickie and Gareth Williams, Vice President, Commissioning, for Scripps Networks. The series will be executive produced by Nikki Cooper, Commissioning Executive for Scripps Networks and Rachel Platt, Executive Producer for Reef Television.