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The new line up for Great British Bake Off Come on Fans what do we think?

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ppeatfruit · 18/03/2017 10:26

Well what do we reckon?

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P1nkP0ppy · 18/03/2017 15:47

who the heck is Noel Fielding?
Prue and Sandi OK.......ish.
Won't be putting myself out to watch it tbh.

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ppeatfruit · 18/03/2017 15:49

There's a sweet fairhaired, with a fringe, comedian ( I don't know his name) but he was often on Extra Slice and on Would I Lie to you. He's unassuming and youngish. He would've been ok.

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SherlockPotter · 18/03/2017 15:55

@P1nkP0ppy he was in the Mighty Boosh with Julian Barrett

P1nkP0ppy · 18/03/2017 16:01

I'm still none the wiser! It comes from being another generation I fear 😊
[slinks off to Google 😕]

TheSilveryPussycat · 18/03/2017 20:31

There was a rumour going the rounds on t'internet a few month ago that the Chuckle Brothers were going to host it.

Now that I would definitely watch Grin

TheSilveryPussycat · 18/03/2017 20:33

Bit old and wrinkly now though, eh?

TizzyDongue · 18/03/2017 20:39

@P1nkP0ppy you are not alone. I had to look him up (as I didn't know this Might Bosch either). I think I've seen him on some chat/quiz show (and found him the wannabe eccentric as described above)

I like Sandi Toskvig (she did Call My Bluff didn't she?). But no clue who Pru is!!

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ppeatfruit · 19/03/2017 09:19

Tizzy You'd only know Pru Leith if you're a foodie. We went to her restaurant many years ago, it was fab. And she's a judge\taster on Masterchef. I don't watch MC very much it's too heavy IYSWIM.

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redfairy · 19/03/2017 09:23

I'm going to give it a chance. I like all the presenters as individuals but not sure how well they will work together.
Regarding NF, he is a bit marmite but has definite childlike qualities so if he doesn't play up to an audience I imagine he might be quite good (and he is hot! Blush)

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ppeatfruit · 19/03/2017 09:36

Yes redfairy Me too, it'll be interesting to see how they all get along, shame it's not live Grin

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JustDanceAddict · 19/03/2017 10:29

Love Sandi, not sure about the rest. Will watch out of curiosity I suppose.,

WhiskyChick · 19/03/2017 10:37

I won't be watching. I like Noel Fielding but I just can't see him have the warmth of Mel and Sue. It's exactly what I expected from Channel 4 though

CalmItKermitt · 19/03/2017 10:37

I don't mind Sandy but her plummy archness might grate after a while.

Can't stand Noel. There's no way he'll be able to resist all that tiresome wackiness and that face would put anyone off their food. I find him genuinely uncomfortable to look at.

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ppeatfruit · 19/03/2017 11:05

NF thinks he can cook too! He may be able to but like Whisky I don't think he'll be warm\easy enough with the contestants.

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ShelaghTurner · 19/03/2017 11:11

Love Sandi and like Pru but no idea who NF is. He looks like a relative of Russell Brand so that's enough to put me off. Wasn't going to watch it, still undecided.

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ppeatfruit · 19/03/2017 11:14

Shelagh Oh I LIKE Russell Brand, Blush they have a similar look but no way is NF sexy!

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TizzyDongue · 19/03/2017 11:15

Ah right, might explain why I don't know Pru - don't watch Master Chef: way too highbrow for me!!

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ppeatfruit · 19/03/2017 11:29

Tizzy Master Chef is too pressurised for me. That's why I liked the more friendly, casual 'tone' of the BEEB GBBO.

Channel 4 better not eff it up Grin

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RMogs · 19/03/2017 11:37

I wasn't going to bother with it this year, however morbid curiosity on how NF will be has actually got me considering putting it on.
I do like NF in some of the shows I have seen him in, but not in others, so taking a wait and see, but not expecting to be wowed

RMogs · 19/03/2017 11:37

I wasn't going to bother with it this year, however morbid curiosity on how NF will be has actually got me considering putting it on.
I do like NF in some of the shows I have seen him in, but not in others, so taking a wait and see, but not expecting to be wowed

RMogs · 19/03/2017 11:37

I wasn't going to bother with it this year, however morbid curiosity on how NF will be has actually got me considering putting it on.
I do like NF in some of the shows I have seen him in, but not in others, so taking a wait and see, but not expecting to be wowed

RMogs · 19/03/2017 11:37

I wasn't going to bother with it this year, however morbid curiosity on how NF will be has actually got me considering putting it on.
I do like NF in some of the shows I have seen him in, but not in others, so taking a wait and see, but not expecting to be wowed

RMogs · 19/03/2017 11:38

I wasn't going to bother with it this year, however morbid curiosity on how NF will be has actually got me considering putting it on.
I do like NF in some of the shows I have seen him in, but not in others, so taking a wait and see, but not expecting to be wowed

TizzyDongue · 19/03/2017 11:40

RMogs, I'm a little unclear but were you not going to bother this year?

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SapphireStrange · 19/03/2017 12:59

Utterly bamboozled by the inclusion of Noel F. I've never got his 'comedy' and think he's a try-hard.

Sandi: meh. I like her but is she warm and mischievous enough to compare to Mel and Sue?

Prue Leith: again meh.