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Great British Bake Off starts Tuesday 13th September

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5foot5 · 13/09/2022 08:15

I couldn't see an existing thread on this, apologies if there is and I missed it.

Anyway, as it says in the thread title. New series starts tonight.

Yay!

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Rockbird · 13/09/2022 21:36

Who was star baker?

MrsMitford3 · 13/09/2022 21:37

@Rockbird Janusz. much deserved!

Rockbird · 13/09/2022 21:38

Thanks. I hit something and it went back to the technical bake at the wrong time and I missed the end! I'm glad it was him.

happygertie · 13/09/2022 21:47

I feel like the last few series they don't actually have recents bakers! The standard used to be amazing back when it was on BBC, plus it is always a rush now to finish. I would rather they have longer for a better quality result.

Myotherdogsaballboy · 13/09/2022 21:54

May I join in?
so glad this is back. Star caker definitely deserved it. Sandro’s bakes look amazing too. Such a mix from incredibly professional offerings to some that look like they’ve been baked by a 6 year old. The two young women look like they’re on skating on thin icing. They’re definitely going to have to smarten their stuff up quickly. I thought one of them would be the one to go tonight but was glad it was Will as he was irritating. Have to confess to enjoying the Star Wars skit 🫣.

bibliomania · 13/09/2022 22:31

skating on thin icing

Ha!

I've just seen matt lost weight for health reasons, so I'm sorry I commented. Hope he's happy and healthy.

Emotionalsupportviper · 14/09/2022 08:08

Cowhen · 13/09/2022 13:11

I would guess it's more exciting than posting on threads you don't care about.

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Touché

chef's kiss

Emotionalsupportviper · 14/09/2022 08:10

Karatema · 13/09/2022 20:02

Why do they have to do those stupid starts! 🙄

It's grim to the point of embarrassment.

Matt Lucas was appallingly unfunny. (Actually - so was Noel)

user1471517095 · 14/09/2022 09:35

I'm surprised Will was eliminated, I thought Maisam seemed out of her depth and Will's Showstopper was a lot better. Paul seemed to think Maisam's was too basic.

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5foot5 · 14/09/2022 11:06

Wolfcub · 13/09/2022 21:25

Matt looks very unwell

I thought he looked like he had lost weight rather than being unwell

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knittingaddict · 14/09/2022 11:08

Wolfcub · 13/09/2022 21:25

Matt looks very unwell

He's lost weight, he is very pale and has alopecia. He does not look unwell.

Beetr00t · 14/09/2022 14:15

The Manny is just amazing 😍

HeadNorth · 14/09/2022 14:18

I enjoyed that as I love cake week, but it always get better as they start to separate the wheat from the chaff. Poor wee Maisam seems out of her depth, I was surprised she was not first to go. Maybe she was just super nervous and will settle in. I love Janusz, so talented and jolly!

Xmasbaby11 · 14/09/2022 15:48

great episode and loved star baker! 'Star caker in bake week'!

It will get even better in the next couple of episodes when we learn all their names!

I do think 90 mins is too long, though. I generally prefer watching it live, but I might watch it another time on catch up so I can ff the ads!

LadyFromage · 15/09/2022 07:54

happygertie · 13/09/2022 21:47

I feel like the last few series they don't actually have recents bakers! The standard used to be amazing back when it was on BBC, plus it is always a rush now to finish. I would rather they have longer for a better quality result.

Me too!

I get pissed off at all the skill-based completions that make talented people rush to finish. Just give them ample time to do the job well! I don't want to see rushed versions. I want finished versions! Grin

Oh and while I am at it: having chocolate and/or ice cream weeks during a heatwave gets my goat too!

DameHelena · 16/09/2022 09:19

Janusz is so sweet. Him and Sandro hugging and crying!
I like Maisam and I hope she raises her game next week.
Abdul is rather earnest but likeable. I loved his sheep Smile
No one else has massively jumped out at me yet, but the first show is always a bit of a scrum and personalities tend to really emerge a bit later IME.
I wish they'd stop the tedious 'jokey bits' at the start. I didn't think any of them looked like they wanted to be there and they're so forced. Paul saying he'd given himself a Hollywood handshake for a good bake was spontaneous and much funnier than any of the scripted stuff.

Winniewonka · 16/09/2022 20:21

Just caught up. What a great bunch of folk. Not kidding, but I once knitted a jumper in the same colours and texture as Carol's hair😂

Horispondle · 18/09/2022 20:06

Haven't RTFT but does anyone know where Maisam's shirt is from? It's lovely 😍

jay55 · 20/09/2022 16:02

Biscuit week tonight. Illusion macarons apparently. Are macarons biscuits?

Blueberrycreampie · 20/09/2022 18:25

Be interesting to find out - maybe we will tonight? Will see what kind of spin they put on it. As far as I can tell they most closely resemble meringues, As they say in my home country (Scotland:) , " am I right or a meringue"?

Bagzzz · 20/09/2022 19:36

Debating whether to bother watching live - it’s just so long. I wonder what the split now is of viewers live v catch up?

Wolfcub · 20/09/2022 19:59

Evening all

jay55 · 20/09/2022 20:02

Evening. I do like biscuits.

Wolfcub · 20/09/2022 20:10

Raccoon macaron could be interesting

jay55 · 20/09/2022 20:15

Tofu satay macaron. No no no no no

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