[Party of 5]

What you you think of the adds for The Great Australian Bake Off? Think they could of got better hosts and judges.

[YodaTheWrinkledO...]

I think it's yet another ho-hum cooking reality show. Not particularly drawn to it.

Have no idea who the hosts are.

[countrymel]

I was waiting for it to turn up - 'The Great British Bake Off' has been highly successful in the UK.

[jossy]

I know one of the contestants in the show, I can't wait to see him in action! He is very talented and his creations are gorgeous.

I'm on the fence about the hosts but I think the judges are perfect. Both Kerry Vincent and Dan Lepard are huge in the industry and very well respected. Kerry does a lot of tv in the US and Dan (Australian born but based in the UK) was originally supposed to be a judge on the original UK series but they decided to go with someone British. I'm a fan of Paul Hollywood too (the UK judge they went with) but I'm pleased Dan is getting his chance now.

The British series is insanely successful and I hope the show has the same success here. The put out fabulous cookbooks with each series and I bake from each of them. Dan Lepard's scone recipe is awesome too. I can't wait for the show to start although Anna Gare (the female host) irritates me on every show she's on...

[Tea-snob]

I loved the UK show, but it had great judges who were polite and friendly while still providing a good critique, and the show wasn't like other 'reality' shows where they make it more about the personalities of the contestants.

I have seen one ad for the Australian version and have already decided to avoid it.

[Femboside]

The British original is fantastic for the following reasons:

- really entertaining hosts: comics who have worked together long term and have great rapport
- fantastic judges who are honest and tough without being mean
- informative entertaining segments about the history of whatever baked item is being cooked eg Cornish Pastie
- no manufactured drama (eg 24 hour challenges, team challenges) the show believes that there is inherent drama in baking and nothing else is needed
- good combination of challenge formats: contestants bake their own version of a quiche vs follow this recipe for Victoria Sponge. All follow-recipe challenges judged blind!
- supplied recipe challenges are incomplete so contestants need to have good general knowledge to know things like cooking times and temperatures. They aren't spoon-fed
- well cast diverse contestants who are there for skill rather than looks, famewhoredom, or potential for antagonistic drama
- all eliminations done by judges, no contestant voting. And elimination based on combination of success over two challenges - so less chance of being dumped based on one bad incident

I honestly doubt that these aspects which make the the British version so enjoyable IMO will be transferred. But I'll give it a go.

[cward]

The British original is fantastic for the following reasons:

- really entertaining hosts: comics who have worked together long term and have great rapport
- fantastic judges who are honest and tough without being mean
- informative entertaining segments about the history of whatever baked item is being cooked eg Cornish Pastie
- no manufactured drama (eg 24 hour challenges, team challenges) the show believes that there is inherent drama in baking and nothing else is needed
- good combination of challenge formats: contestants bake their own version of a quiche vs follow this recipe for Victoria Sponge. All follow-recipe challenges judged blind!
- supplied recipe challenges are incomplete so contestants need to have good general knowledge to know things like cooking times and temperatures. They aren't spoon-fed
- well cast diverse contestants who are there for skill rather than looks, famewhoredom, or potential for antagonistic drama
- all eliminations done by judges, no contestant voting. And elimination based on combination of success over two challenges - so less chance of being dumped based on one bad incident

Totally agree with this. I love the British version, but the I love the British version of Masterchef and have never watched a series here because of the differences.

I'll watch it but as usual I think the Brit's will outdo us!



This post has been edited by cward: 27/02/2013, 11:13 AM

[tibs]

I was mildly interested until a PP mentioned Anna Gare I might be able to get past that but it will have to be good. Anyone know when it starts?

[Cath-In-SA]

I was mildly interested until a PP mentioned Anna Gare I might be able to get past that but it will have to be good. Anyone know when it starts?

Same. The woman's dimples annoy me for some reason. There isn't even anything she can do about that

I have a connection to one of the contestants so will probably watch it.

[YodaTheWrinkledO...]

I have seen one ad for the Australian version and have already decided to avoid it.

saw one ad tonight. It's enough to put me off.