The New Great British Bake Off

[Smowball]

Just started on channel 4. I want to hate it, with all the new presenters, but I've got a feeling it's going to be ok lol

[Smowball]

I'm liking it!

[ummmm]

I've never watched it. Obviously I've seen plenty of clips but have never been a fan of Mel & Sue.

Noel Fielding might be interesting.

[NoMercy]

I've recorded it. Apparently there are loads of ads in between so I'll be able to FF through those :-)

[sherrardk]

Seems ok so far.

[pastafreak]

I'm liking it too!

[Smowball]

Am pleasantly surprised! Thought Noel Fielding would be a nightmare but so far so good.....

[sherrardk]

Noel sounds surprisingly posh.

[Smowball]

He looks a tad nervous lol

[Tuvok]

I paused it so that I can ffwd the adverts - so far 1 lot of adverts

[Smowball]

I don't mind the ads too much - time for a wee lol

[chrissa1]

I thought it was very good and thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be recording it every week though, to whizz through the adverts.d

[mazie]

Loved it... Didn't think I would. Doesn't seem as tense or strained.

[Smowball]

Loved it!

[sp1814]

I was prepared to give it a go, and found that after about ten minutes, I didn't miss the old gang at all.

I thought it benefitted from the fact that aside from Mel/Sue/Mary being absent, everything else from the opening titles, innuendos, format, and types of competitor were exactly the same as the BBC version.

It's going to take a bit of time for Sandi and Noel to get their chemistry going, but I thought it was a thoroughly strong first episode.

[mazie]

I love Sandi. Read most of her books, she's funny and bright. Liking Pru too.

[woofgang]

Oh dear. Had never seen Noel Fielding before and don't care if I never see him again.

[Smowball]

I think he was quite nervous tbh.

[pastafreak]

He was more normal than I expected. ;-)

[Smowball]

Me too lol

[Georgiesmum]

I dont like Mel and Sue, particularly Sue, so I didnt bother watching it.Ive recently read Sue Perkins book and I still dont like her!