wideanglevision I look forward to watching this show every week on Idaho's PBS. I love how the contestants are able to be creative with each challenge they are presented with. I hope I will continue to view future shows here in Idaho, USA. Keep up the good work Paul and Mary. I will be looking forward to the new hosts.

studioAT Somehow this show has sprung from Auntie Beeb's oven and become one of it's biggest hits. And then it got nicked by Channel 4.Why does it work? Because it's warm and woolly, and quintessentially British, whatever that means.We know that it's a lot of fuss about cakes, and that it's chocker block full of innuendos, but then again so was 'Are you being Served?' and the public loved that.Regardless of whether you find Mel and Sue to be annoying, or whether you rate Paul Hollywood after his antics off screen, what cannot be ignored is that this show is oddly addictive and fun.Will it last though over on Channel 4? Time will tell.

Douglas This show is a great reality show that keeps it interesting without manufactured drama. You end up caring for all of the bakers and want them all to do well. Mel and Sue make the show with their witty humor as the hosts. There is are also baking tips in the narration. For example, I now understand why bread needs to be kneaded and that gluten-free bread shouldn't be kneaded. There are also sidebars with baking history.One disappointment was in season three. There was a challenge to make an "American pie", even though one of the judges professed to hating American style pies. There were British fruit pies in another episode though that seemed pretty similar to American fruit pies.

wordsmythwmn __As an American watching this British Baking Show, I am relieved at the pace and concept as compared to American "Food" shows -- America has turned most of their food shows into a contest, showing only those cooks and bakers that demonstrate the zeal of capitalism in their quest for the top prize (almost always money) -- Thanks Bees that this British production includes the backgrounds of each contestant -- Another highlight is each episode features at least one "historically" significant tour near or at the area of the baking TENT. – Through these vignettes I have learned a great deal about the origins and purpose of many baked goods -- Even though Mr. Hollywood seems a gruff judge, he is much more humane than many of our "American" Chefs who dominate the U.S. shows – Judge Mary is such a delight, and I would have never known her impact on British Home Baking if I had not seen this show !!! The helpful comments of each of these judges is reason alone to cherish this show -- That both Mary and Mr. Hollywood also prepare the featured contest baked goods is a worthy part of the show -- The two hosts of the show use their comedic talents in a useful way to help the contestants keep focus during the challenges -- A pleasure always to tune into "The Great British Bakeoff".