In the words of Angelica Skyler, “I’m about to change your life.” (That was Hamilton reference for those less hip.) Any-who. I discovered this gem of a show on Netflix sometime last year, and I was instantly addicted.
There was something about it that was calming to me, for some reason. Maybe it was the quirky music playing in the background or the wonderful hosts that kept everyone calm and laughing or their accents. Oh! I almost forgot about the images of sheep, bunnies, ducks and landscapes that act as intros into a new segment. I will never know for sure.
The Great British Baking Show starts each season off with 12 bakers, and they are subjected to a series of challenges based off the theme of the week. The three rounds are the signature bake, the technical challenge and the showstopper challenge
I do know, however, that this show is wonderful. It’s wholesome, entertaining and educational. I think Paul Hollywood is a bit mean and cocky, but he does help them to grow. I love Mary Berry. I mean come on! Her name is Mary BERRY; how can you not love her. She has so much baking knowledge, and has an air of grandmotherly love that makes you (as a viewer) believe she truly wants them to succeed.
*No Spoilers*, but there have been some highly controversial eliminations throughout episodes and even winners. I promise that you winner get way more invested than you ever intended. You have been warned.
Watching all of these episodes, I now have all of these ideas that I’m going to start baking my own bread, and baking all of these things. I bought most of the ingredients, but have yet to try anything special. I’ll keep you posted if and when that happens!
New Hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, alongside Paul Hollywood and New Judge Prue Leith. Photo courtesy of BT TV.
Honestly, I was disappointed with the last two seasons after The Great British Baking Show left the BBC. Sue, Mel and Mary Berry made the decision to stay loyal to the BBC, and did not make the move. In come two new hosts and a new judge. It just wasn’t the same. The cooking was as it always was, but to me it just wasn’t as authentic.
The bakers went through the 3 challenges, listed above, across two days. I always thought it was interesting that every person onscreen wore the same outfit both days. I am assuming that was for continuity and gives the editor freedom to use all the footage without question. One blunder in “The Beginnings”, there was a metallic deer on the wall, and it never failed to be right behind Mel when she was speaking. It made me giggle for sure.
So much could be said about this show, but I’ll leave you with this:
There are plenty of tears and an abundant amount of triumphs. It’s pretty simple, The Great British Baking Show is a treasure in this crazy world we live in. This show will transport you to the great white tent and keep you entertained for hours!
If you do watch it, let me know what you think!
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