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Old 07-11-2016, 11:25
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I still think some are criticising Candice because they just didn't like her and for no other reason.

I like both Nadyia and Candice and I hope Candice manages to do what she wants on the back of winning. She won't match Nadyia for being so likeable and natural in front of the cameras, but I still think she'll do well.
Seems to often happen on this type of series, some take a dislike (often an instant dislike) to a contestant and then take every opportunity to be negative about them. I will often take a dislike to a few but try to ignore them.
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Old 07-11-2016, 14:46
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Just a reminder that Junior Bake-off starts today at 5.30 on CBBC with Sam and Mark presenting and Allegra Mcwhaterverhernameis and Nadia judging.
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Old 07-11-2016, 18:44
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Just a reminder that Junior Bake-off starts today at 5.30 on CBBC with Sam and Mark presenting and Allegra Mcwhaterverhernameis and Nadia judging.

Thanks. Just watching now.

The little boy who turned the mixer on in the intro
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Old 08-11-2016, 08:48
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First time I've ever watched CBBC - are the presenters always so hyper and shouty?

I don't have children, but what struck me was how precocious are those children in their introductions. But they all seemed very likeable when they were doing the baking - and so much confidence! I don't remember being that confident in my 20s, let alone at their ages. They didn't seem phased by things going wrong.

The two judges were very good with them, encouraging them but still pointing out what went wrong and not talking down to them nor discouraging them. Nadyia is a complete natural in that situation.
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Old 08-11-2016, 09:59
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Exactly, I hate to be one of those people but the misogyny is pretty obvious.
Misogyny? Give me strength.
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Old 08-11-2016, 10:05
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First time I've ever watched CBBC - are the presenters always so hyper and shouty?

I don't have children, but what struck me was how precocious are those children in their introductions. But they all seemed very likeable when they were doing the baking - and so much confidence! I don't remember being that confident in my 20s, let alone at their ages. They didn't seem phased by things going wrong.

The two judges were very good with them, encouraging them but still pointing out what went wrong and not talking down to them nor discouraging them. Nadyia is a complete natural in that situation.
I suspect so... But I recorded it to watch later so ffd through them!

Thought they were all brilliant - at that age all I'd have been doing is probably making chocolate crispies or other things which don't much skill - let alone doing Gravity Defying cakes and icing and so on.

And agree that the judges pitch it just right - not that keen on Allegra normally but have to say she was good here and Nadyia is, as you said, a natural with them.
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Old 08-11-2016, 15:08
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First time I've ever watched CBBC - are the presenters always so hyper and shouty?

I don't have children, but what struck me was how precocious are those children in their introductions. But they all seemed very likeable when they were doing the baking - and so much confidence! I don't remember being that confident in my 20s, let alone at their ages. They didn't seem phased by things going wrong.

The two judges were very good with them, encouraging them but still pointing out what went wrong and not talking down to them nor discouraging them. Nadyia is a complete natural in that situation.
The 2 bloke are very OTT from what I remember but tbh I do not blame them for throwing themselves away from Anabel (think that was her name) when she was wielding the knives within inches of them . Not quite sure how she got through as she seemed a disaster in the kitchen
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Old 08-11-2016, 18:48
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The 2 bloke are very OTT from what I remember but tbh I do not blame them for throwing themselves away from Anabel (think that was her name) when she was wielding the knives within inches of them . Not quite sure how she got through as she seemed a disaster in the kitchen
I meant the male and female presenters who did their bit before the show started being hyper and shouty. They do the links between programmes. The last person I saw doing this was Phillip Schofield in the broom cupboard.

The "2 blokes", Sam and Mark were OK. A bit condescending to the young contestants, but OK.
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Old 08-11-2016, 22:15
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I meant the male and female presenters who did their bit before the show started being hyper and shouty. They do the links between programmes. The last person I saw doing this was Phillip Schofield in the broom cupboard.

The "2 blokes", Sam and Mark were OK. A bit condescending to the young contestants, but OK.
Sorry thought you meant the presenters.

Not seen them but from a few years ago I remember seeing those type of 'presenter's' Bloody awful.
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Old 15-11-2016, 12:18
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Has anyone seen the American version - starting soon on ABC
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Old 24-11-2016, 23:32
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It's a pity that Bake Off has ended. Would have loved to see Mel and Sue asking the bakers whether they have washed their hands as on Junior Bake Off! Then get them to show their hands to prove it.
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Old 28-11-2016, 11:37
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It's a pity that Bake Off has ended. Would have loved to see Mel and Sue asking the bakers whether they have washed their hands as on Junior Bake Off! Then get them to show their hands to prove it.
- yep!

I really enjoyed Junior Bake Off this time - some really impressive stuff from all of them.
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Old 28-11-2016, 16:51
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- yep!

I really enjoyed Junior Bake Off this time - some really impressive stuff from all of them.
Many of the showstoppers could have been on the main programme. A very deserving winner this year in many ways.
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Old 01-12-2016, 17:01
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GBBO open for applications.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/great-b...-how-to-apply/

Applications for the eighth series of the baking show are officially open, but only for the next 38 days.
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Old 01-12-2016, 19:42
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GBBO open for applications.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/great-b...-how-to-apply/

Applications for the eighth series of the baking show are officially open, but only for the next 38 days.
Seems a odd as there cannot be a series until 2018 - contractually.

Suppose they can go ahead and record it in Spring and then wait a longer while to broadcast it.
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Old 01-12-2016, 19:46
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Seems a odd as there cannot be a series until 2018 - contractually.

Suppose they can go ahead and record it in Spring and then wait a longer while to broadcast it.
And more.

More on GBBO,

The BBC might be blocking Channel 4 filming the next series of Bake Off

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/great-b...ear-after-all/
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Old 02-12-2016, 13:12
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“Hardball” BBC tactics over Bake Off mean Channel 4 almost certain not to air a full series next year
Exclusive: The Corporation is in no mood to compromise and is likely to hold the show’s producers to a clause preventing a full series next year

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-...ries-next-year
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Old 02-12-2016, 16:36
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“Hardball” BBC tactics over Bake Off mean Channel 4 almost certain not to air a full series next year
Exclusive: The Corporation is in no mood to compromise and is likely to hold the show’s producers to a clause preventing a full series next year

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-...ries-next-year
Good, I hope they give absolutely no concessions to Love or Channel 4.
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Old 25-12-2016, 12:42
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Bumping this thread for the first of the two Christmas specials tonight.
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Old 25-12-2016, 16:48
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Hi everyone.... this is just going to remind us of what we're missing now lol
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Old 25-12-2016, 16:53
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Loved the start with Paul, Mary, Mel and Sue in bed together!

So nice to see the old contestants back, especially with the clips of their best (and worst) bits.
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Old 25-12-2016, 17:28
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Mary-Anne's cake sounds lovely - lemon curd, ginger and speculaas.
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Old 25-12-2016, 17:34
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Thoroughly enjoying this, they chose well with the returning contestants.
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Old 25-12-2016, 17:36
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Mary liked the boozy cake - who'd 'ave thunk?!
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Old 25-12-2016, 17:38
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Looks like Ali's lop-sided cake has been "Celebrating Jesus" a little too much.
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