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The Big Allotment Challenge

(11 Posts)
merlotgran Wed 23-Apr-14 16:33:56

Much to my surprise I'm really enjoying this. I wasn't sure how it would work as a kind of horticultural 'Bake-Off' but it's full of useful tips and the judges are kind and helpful.

One question though. When a couple is voted off, what happens to their plot? It surely can't be left untended as they are still filming the whole site. hmm

whenim64 Wed 23-Apr-14 17:05:57

I'm enjoying it, too. Apparently, those voted off have returned week later to find their plots well tended. That's good! smile

Mamie Wed 23-Apr-14 18:06:13

I am enjoying it too. I found the time shifts a bit discombobulating at first. Off to find your radishes - oh you're still planting them etc. I like the judges and it seems like a positive atmosphere amongst the contestants. Do you think it is July or August? I am slightly surprised by the fact that everything is out at once. It feels like we need a programme about how they made the programme. grin

Ana Wed 23-Apr-14 18:13:03

I felt a bit like that too, Mamie! grin

merlotgran Wed 23-Apr-14 18:26:36

Perhaps GNHQ could get one of the judges on here so we can ask?

We did have Mary Berry after all.

J52 Wed 23-Apr-14 20:10:24

I really enjoyed the programme, despite the media critics panning. It is interesting to see the individual couples approaches, both to growing and the challenges. I like the tips on planting so I can knowledgeably advise DH! X

papaoscar Thu 08-May-14 09:29:29

Just about scrapes in to my window of acceptability, but only just. They try and cram too much in.

merlotgran Thu 08-May-14 09:51:09

I'm getting bored with it now. It lacks the presenting skills of Mel and Sue. Fearn Britten is too mumsy and simpery. There's not much chemistry between the judges. That Thane woman is too scary and however you look at it, there's nothing exciting about Piccalilli.

I still can't work out how the allotments are managed when the contestants are not there. They don't all live down the road from Mapledurham do they? Most working people find it quite a challenge to fit in allotment time when everything needs attention at once.

I'll stick with it though because I love gardening programmes.

Ana Thu 08-May-14 09:54:29

At one point it seemed to have turned into yet another cookery programme! [connfused]

Ana Thu 08-May-14 09:54:44

confused

merlotgran Thu 15-May-14 21:07:40

SPOILER ALERT

So, as DH has just said, Tony Blair and Bruce Forsyth are the winners. Well done, lads grin