New GBBO - I just dont know

We like it very much and the new Prue is fine. I love Sandi and like Noel. And apparently the next generation like it too as #1 daughter drew the person that left this week at the work draw, and she has to bake a bread for them all as it was bread week. She was asking for easy recipes as is a full-time working mum of two .

I find I'm not as 'involved ' as in previous years when I used to be totally absorbed for an hour. Think the advert breaks are responsible for this

Didn't like it before-find Mel and Sue irritating and rather patronising so perhaps this version would be more appealing. I'll have to try it at least once.

I'm not sure about Noel!

I'm with Radicalnan on the porn element if I'm understanding her correctly. Seems mandatory lately to make a big issue of any double entendre. Shoddy and unnecessary methinks. Also feel Prue has been channelled into the corrective headmistress role in these circumstances. I'm trying hard with the S/N combination as I really didn't know him at all. So far.....fair degree of indifference. I was a huge fan previously but haven't given up yet.

I record it so I can watch it later/next day and skip through the ads. Noel doesn't fit in at all, but I like Sandy.
Prue seems terribly posh, but ok-ish. I preferred Mary really. Paul is as up himself as ever, but I don't hate him.Just feel like sticking a pin in him to deflate him a bit.
All in all, it's ok. Not quite as good, but still watchable.
And I still love the Extra Slice with Jo Brand.

Won't watch now as I can't stand Noel or Paul Hollywood

More food porn on the telly....used to be slightly more foodie than porn........but smut crept in. Give me the garden porn anyday.

Teetime like you I used to watch to pick up baking tips.
Especially bread, which I make regularly.
I've been watching on youtube and as you expect from chanel 4 it's now more about personalities with a bit of sex thrown in.

I like it. I expected to be disappointed but I'm not. I do hate the adverts, though!

I agree merlotgran , it seems so forced. And not very funny to be fair. I don't think they bring anything to the table.

I agree Teetime some of those bread creations did look a little odd.

S'alright I suppose. The reason I used to watch previous series was to pick up baking tips - I'm not learning anything on this so far - Mary used to explain the rationale behind the technical challenge. The lady who went this week was out of her depth with technical and artistic challenges.

I'm struggling with it. Can't warm to Prue, Hollywood is more arrogant than ever and Sandy and Noel are no double act.

Switching over at 9pm means I haven't a clue who gets booted out.

I wasn't sure either but find I do like it and am still enjoying watching. I record it so I can watch it the next day and fast forward the adverts

Not even been tempted to watch. If it goes down the pan do you think the BBC will buy it back?

nina I agree - to my mind he lacks 'presence' and seems unconfident about interacting with many of the bakers unless it is scripted.

BUT overall , I think it is ok, Sandy has a lot of natural warmth and although I find Prue a bit more stand offish than Mary Berry, she is a good foil for that horrible Hollywood - just the advert breaks are so annoying, especially as the last one comes just before the final announcements!

Have only watched half an episode. Sandy seems to fit in well but even though I like Noel he dosen't seem "right"

Am still staying loyal to BBC at the mo and haven't succumbed to the temptation to watch yet! (Didn't find the idea of Noel Fielding appealing anyway...)