It's back on Tuesday, 8pm.
Yippppeeeee!!!!!!!!
Yippppeeeee!!!!!!!!
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The same judges and presenters as previous series. 16 episodes in the series. This time there will be a baker's dozen of contestants.
Mini biographies of each of the contestants:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programme...pqnm/profiles/bakers
I like this show 
Didn't work in America did it...
I'm very glad it's back, I must remember to series link it
Thanks for the contestant profiles El I hear they had more applicants than ever this year
Thanks for the contestant profiles El I hear they had more applicants than ever this year
I love Mary Berry, I want to adopt her!
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
Didn't work in America did it... I'm very glad it's back, I must remember to series link it Thanks for the contestant profiles El I hear they had more applicants than ever this year
Thanks for the contestant profiles El I hear they had more applicants than ever this yearcan I snigger at it failing cos he thought he was the be all and end all and now he's skulking back here 
I would watch it, but, unfortunately, I don't like either presenter, although I do like Mel Giedroyc. 
Originally Posted by Baz:
Yes, he is Pengy ....minus a wife I believe !
disgraceful way he treated her but she can hold her head up high as she's kept a dignified silence 
doubt his 'fling' was worth it in the end
Originally Posted by cologne 1:
I would watch it, but, unfortunately, I don't like either presenter, although I do like Mel Giedroyc.
Mel and Sue do make it funny
Mel & Sue are great 
Shame about Paul, he was rather attractive before the fling. I did wonder if his marriage was over before that, but who really knows, it's not my business. I'll still enjoy the show
Shame about Paul, he was rather attractive before the fling. I did wonder if his marriage was over before that, but who really knows, it's not my business. I'll still enjoy the show
Well- I thoroughly enjoyed that! There appears to be some impressive bakers there this year!
Mr he squirrel cake was brilliant
I'm going to catch up with it today
It has to have been nerves, surely!
Is this on just once a week?
Yes EC they kick someone off each week until they're left with a few finalists for the last show. I missed the first 2 years and started watching it last year
they kick someone off each week until they're left with a few finalists for the last show. I missed the first 2 years and started watching it last yearJust watched it and enjoyed it there's always one that seems to play the little girl lost and this year it's going to be Ruby, very good ideas but probably to much for the first week, I love how they all end up on the floor looking in the oven 
Ruby annoyed me! I tried to be a bit sympathetic towards her because it must be nerve wracking being on TV, but she came back the next day just the same! Where's her "put it behind you and move on" fighting spirit!
She's lucky that lad made a big mess up of things really because I think she would have gone if it weren't for that
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
Ruby annoyed me! I tried to be a bit sympathetic towards her because it must be nerve wracking being on TV, but she came back the next day just the same! Where's her "put it behind you and move on" fighting spirit! She's lucky that lad made a big mess up of things really because I think she would have gone if it weren't for that
Ruby reminds me of the woman last year with a brown bob, always doing the little girl voice and simpering to Paul, the older fella was very good
Look what I found and just could not resist buying today! 
I missed it 
the series link hadn't linked!
Anyone know when the repeat is..?
the series link hadn't linked!
Anyone know when the repeat is..?
Thanks El I've heard it was a good episode
I've heard it was a good episode
I'm rather enjoying this programme, too.
Ali is my favourite so far.
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
I missed it the series link hadn't linked! Anyone know when the repeat is..?
the series link hadn't linked! Anyone know when the repeat is..?This Sunday BBC2 at 7pm (but not in Scotland)
It's on the iPlayer though, so us Scots can still get to see it if we need to.
^good idea!!
I've just caught up on the iplayer!
What a great week 
I wanted Kimberely to be star baker but I do think Ruby deserved it, and what a huge turn around from last week!
I wanted Kimberely to be star baker but I do think Ruby deserved it, and what a huge turn around from last week!Just watched it now myself - I thought it was going to be Kimberley, but it was very close between her and Ruby.
Question Re breadsticks - surely if you cut the dough to 10 inches the baked product WON'T be 10 inches?
Is the programme on BBC Two right now a repeat?
Don't know, BBC2 Scotland is showing River City - a Scottish Soap.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Is the programme on BBC Two right now a repeat?
If it's called 'Bread' or 'Cake', then it's a repeat.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Don't know, BBC2 Scotland is showing River City - a Scottish Soap.
They are baking bread in this episode. It's 2/16.
Edit: Just spotted your post and it's a repeat. I've not seen it so new to me
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Don't know, BBC2 Scotland is showing River City - a Scottish Soap.
They are baking bread in this episode. It's 2/16.
Edit: Just spotted your post and it's a repeat. I've not seen it so new to me
Yeah, that was last Tuesday's episode - first task is breadsticks.
I'm eating breadsticks right now 
sesame seed breadsticks
sesame seed breadsticks
I was impressed baz! It was like seeing a different girl
Who's the one with the dark hair & thick fringe, who looks like mel & sue's sister... I like her
Who's the one with the dark hair & thick fringe, who looks like mel & sue's sister... I like herBeca
Deborah
Becca thank you EC, that's the one.
Not keen on Deborah so far but we're only just getting to know them
thank you EC, that's the one.
Not keen on Deborah so far but we're only just getting to know them*cough* Specsavers! *cough*
Lol
Just me this Tuesday then.
evening bake off-ers I've only seen the trifle section (the phone rang) but I hope you all enjoyed it and I'll pop back as soon as I've seen it.
Poor Howard with the custard
Crikey! What a dramatic episode
I actually had my hands over mouth when they were serving up the custard tarts.
I can't believe just how many of them had such a bad weekend!
The girl who was star baker (I forget her name)- well about time! she's been fantastic all the way so far so I was delighted to see her finally get it
Ruby's moody face almost made a come back but luckily she turned that around and was back to making me cheer her on. She just a great job for someone so young & inexperienced, next to some people who've been baking for years.
Becca contributes to impress me.
I'm sad to see Ali leave, he was a great character, I had hoped he would go through
Love the history lessons!
I actually had my hands over mouth when they were serving up the custard tarts.
I can't believe just how many of them had such a bad weekend!
The girl who was star baker (I forget her name)- well about time!
she's been fantastic all the way so far so I was delighted to see her finally get it Ruby's moody face almost made a come back but luckily she turned that around and was back to making me cheer her on. She just a great job for someone so young & inexperienced, next to some people who've been baking for years.
Becca contributes to impress me.
I'm sad to see Ali leave, he was a great character, I had hoped he would go through
Love the history lessons!
Just caught up, I think Ali should have stayed and the bloke (teacher I think) should have gone
That would have been my choice too Aimee
He was getting on my wick showing off too much
That Mary Berry one has been on with Chris this morning.
^i missed it! I pulled up at work before she was on, was it good?
Have caught up on the last two episodes, so am up to speed for tonight. 
I have never seen the programme before this series, but it caught my attention when I found out a man from Sheffield (Howard) is competing. So I thought I would see how well he did.
I'll be around for tonights.
Evening all 
Hi Kaytee.
Don't like Bakewell Tart - doesn't matter how well it's made.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Don't like Bakewell Tart - doesn't matter how well it's made.
I love the stuff and it's made not too far from me
I don't ever see the point of using gold on food.
Evening Fluffs and EC
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I don't ever see the point of using gold on food.
Me neither
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Don't like Bakewell Tart - doesn't matter how well it's made.
Not one of my favourites either
Has anyone EVER made a tuile?
Originally Posted by Kaytee:
Has anyone EVER made a tuile?
Never. I can burn water !!!
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Kaytee:
Has anyone EVER made a tuile?
Never. I can burn water !!!
IF you ever need one...there is always Patisserie Valerie
Ooh, Kimberley and Ruby not doing too well on this one!
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I don't ever see the point of using gold on food.
I was a bit at that!
And no, I've never made a tuille.
These constructions are MADNESS !!!!
Did I miss it, or did we not really get a good look at Ruby's 'dropped cone'?
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Did I miss it, or did we not really get a good look at Ruby's 'dropped cone'?
We saw it. It seemed to meet the brief.
Christine star baker again. That Bavarian clock tower did really look marvellous!
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Christine star baker again. That Bavarian clock tower did really look marvellous!
Yes, much, much better than the Dalek
I'm all caught up too sorry I wasn't around live last night!
I've so far not been a fan of Christine but I thought she was great last night and my first choice for star baker the alpine clock was especially fantastic!
Loved the Tottenham tray bake history lesson
I was quite surprised by the bakers falling into the zone of leaving this week, it really does prove that anyone can have an off day!
I thought Ruby's cone was good, and much more of a show stopper than some of the other efforts, however, I can't help but wonder if they've been lenient with her because of her exams. I also suspect that Mr Hollywood has a bit of a soft spot for her
Becca's biscuit tower was good too, I loved the design. She's one of my favourite contestants
sorry I wasn't around live last night! I've so far not been a fan of Christine but I thought she was great last night and my first choice for star baker
the alpine clock was especially fantastic! Loved the Tottenham tray bake history lesson
I was quite surprised by the bakers falling into the zone of leaving this week, it really does prove that anyone can have an off day!
I thought Ruby's cone was good, and much more of a show stopper than some of the other efforts, however, I can't help but wonder if they've been lenient with her because of her exams. I also suspect that Mr Hollywood has a bit of a soft spot for her
Becca's biscuit tower was good too, I loved the design. She's one of my favourite contestants
Originally Posted by Baz:
We were in hysterics over the custard tart fiasco Sweet ....what a mess I agree about the Star Baker ...she was the best ...and she seems really nice . ...but I think it must have been a close run thing between the guy who got *evicted* and the teacher
You can rewatch the hysterical custard tart fiasco
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01gft3g
is it just me or are this lot not as good as last yrs? I know when I watched the last season I was so tempted by everything they did that it sent me on a mad baking spree for months. . this lot just make me go hmmm ..
I've even tried watching it when I am hungry and nope, nothing, nowt, nada not interested in their offerings..... as for trifle week. . bleurgh they all looked horrible.. totally not tempting in any way.. and Ruby needs to go do her exams first then try again another yr and stop with the sulky sour puss of hers when things don't go her way..
that's it for now
I've been reading the thread on DS they are up to 112 pages and if you diss Ruby you are a jealous bulleh, they even argue in a baking thread I also think they have been lenient with her and I think Paul likes her
I look forward to see what mishaps happen to poor Howard this week
Doesn't sound very sporting Aimee lol, can't they just enjoy the show
There seems to be a few if us that think the same about Ruby but others seem to think we didn't like her cause she's pretty but like I think it was Olly said don't do your exams and the bake off if you can't handle the pressure
They argue over anything
Do you like Howard Baz?
Ooooh someone bake my a tea loaf!
*me!
I'm so excited I can't type
I'm so excited I can't type
Paul was impressed with Ruby's fruit adding timing
Kimberley and Becca are my favourites
I like Kimberley (and I like Becca, but don't think she's the best) I actually think Christine is the best allrounder,
I don't like the way some of them slam the ovens closed. I'm sure it can't do the contents much good - even when the stuff hasn't even STARTED to bake!
I always think that too, Fluffs!
Originally Posted by KaffyBaffy:
I like Kimberley (and I like Becca, but don't think she's the best) I actually think Christine is the best allrounder,
except on tea breads apparently....