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Great British Menu is back

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MsNobodyAgain · 28/01/2013 19:09

if anyone is interested.

BBC2, 7.30pm tonight.

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Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:38

I do like Roland Rivron, from when he used to be in 'Raw Sex' on french and saundersBlush

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:40

I do think it is wrong- will they feel obliged not to ditch Aiden for the 4th timeGrin

Bilbobagginstummy · 15/02/2013 19:42

Aiden does have the better menu though...

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:44

He does- and has been more consistent. But i feel Pru is rooting for mary Ellen.

Oodsigma · 15/02/2013 19:45

It's fairly close but Aiden tips it so if he goes through its ok with me

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:45

It's not funny, though...Grin

Oodsigma · 15/02/2013 19:53

Only funny ones so far were the chicken crossing the road and the bean bath.

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:54

I think it might end up being close- the judges seem quite divided. And Aiden's burger was not great yesterday.

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:55

I like the presentation of this- but a pineapple burger?

Oodsigma · 15/02/2013 19:55

It looks better today, want pineapple now.

Oodsigma · 15/02/2013 19:56

And trifle.

Raahh · 15/02/2013 19:58

I really would like some Dover sole...the swordfish I had yesterday has spoiled meGrin

Well done, Aiden. He doesn't have to bother next year nowGrin

Oodsigma · 15/02/2013 20:44
Grin
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MsNobodyAgain · 16/02/2013 22:03

Mary Ellens goat dish went down better than I thought it would.

I do wonder who pays for the props. The fancy boxes, plates and such things. Do the chefs pay, the BBC, or does it come out of comic relief money?

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ThePavlovianCat · 18/02/2013 15:18

It's the north-east tonight with judge Jason Atherton. The chefs are Colin McCurran, Charlie Lakin and Stephanie Moon - I think Stephanie is the one that went a bit crazy with the brief last year with snorkels and stuff.

Raahh · 18/02/2013 16:58

Oh yes- Poor Stephanie. iirc, Nigel Haworth was the judge, and he was really nice to her about her monumental disasterGrin

I wonder who pays for the props too- especially for 80+ people. maybe theydo a 'Challenge Anneka' stylee looting job?

Bilbobagginstummy · 18/02/2013 18:16

Maybe they have a budget for food and props together?

Raahh · 18/02/2013 19:38

hasn't someone already done the chicken joke?

Oodsigma · 18/02/2013 19:41

Yes the first week I think. He had a road on slate plate

Raahh · 18/02/2013 19:45

I'm already worried for Steph.

catwithflowers · 18/02/2013 19:53

Now that is just stupid. What is funny about dog poo on a plate?

catwithflowers · 18/02/2013 19:55

Raahh, I don't think they know what the others have done.

Raahh · 18/02/2013 19:56

I had to pause and am a bit behind...
Dog poo?!

Raahh · 18/02/2013 19:57

cat - no, probably not.

the poo is just wrong.

catwithflowers · 19/02/2013 08:36

Is anyone else not enjoying the brief this year? I know every year is rather contrived but this one just seems embarrassing! I am especially disliking the token funny person on a Friday with the judges. The woman the week before last was truly awful and cringe worthy and last week's guy not much better!