Among the desserts created are the classic baked Alaska, pavlova and some macaroons.

Italian desserts, including raspberry and nougat semi-freddo, grappa sabayon, fruit and nut biscotti with limoncello and ricotta cheese drizzled with honey.

Fantastic recipes for tasty sweet breads, such as chocolate and mandarin bread, and scones with jam and marmalade.

James goes back to basics demonstrating how to make the most delicious, light sponges. Recipes include Victoria sponge, American baked cheesecake and a chocolate roulade.

Focusing on posh puds, recipes include poached pears with cinnamon and goat's milk sauce, sherry trifle with raspberries and lemon and goat's cheese tart.

James Martin is one of Britain's premier pastry and pudding makers, here he presents some recipes for lemon meringue pie, millefeuille, toffee bananas, banana and custard souffle and ice cream parcels with sponge pudding.