BBC to ditch "The Great British Bake

Kennine
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edited September 2016 in Entertainment #1

The granny's favourite " the Great British Bakeoff" will no longer be broadcast by the BBC soon. 

It is alleged to be going to Channel 4. But possibly without the usual presenters. Berry, Hollywood.Perkins and Giedroyc.  

You might ask -- Who Cares ?, but as it is a programme liked by my wife - I do.

Although the programme is not my scene, I can see it's attraction for females.

Once again the BBC would appear to be discriminating against programmes for women. .

What do our female posters think ?. 

K 

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  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #2

    Not just females ,i watch itEmbarassed

    i love cooking and usally learn something from itCool

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2016 #3

    It's a sign of the new more realistic times at the BBC. I saw a report which said that they'd offered the production company £15 million, roughly double what they paid for this series. But the company wouldn't settle for any less than £25 million. Same story
    with The Voice I guess.

    It could be said that it's not before time at the Beeb but I think we may well see more companies launching shows like this on the BBC and then flogging them off to the highest bidder if they become successful. At least on C4 this one can still be watched
    by those of us who refuse to make Mssrs Murdoch & Branson even wealthier!

  • Metheven
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    edited September 2016 #4

    Nothing wrong with discrimination, Bakeoff is rubbish.

    All programmes should be manly and geared towards us men Laughing

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #5

    i wish i hadn't posted nowEmbarassedDon't cry

  • Metheven
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    edited September 2016 #6

    i wish i hadn't posted nowEmbarassedDon't cry

    You took my post in the way it was intended HD, some won't Happy

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2016 #7

    What total garbage, it went out for competitive tender and Channel 4 put in the highest bid at £25 million as opposed to the BBC £15 million.  Until the BBC start to make their own programmes again this is going happen time and again!

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2016 #8

    So in effect the BBC licence payers got it cheap for the last few years.

  • brue
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    edited September 2016 #9

    Well Sue and Mel won't be there, these programmes always lose their sparkle and go on for too long. The BBC has had a good run with the series.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited September 2016 #10

    The BBC are being outbid on a number of high-profile programmes. Are we going to go down the route of Premier league silly money for TV entertainment as well?

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2016 #11

    Well Sue and Mel won't be there, these programmes always lose their sparkle and go on for too long. The BBC has had a good run with the series.

    Agreed - maybe Branson/Murdoch could take The Apprentice off our hands - and, dare I say it, Strictly (on second thoughts, no I daren't say that! Wink)

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2016 #12

    Tithe beeb have at last decided at last that they will not be held to ransom with our money, i fell a "bit" sorry for people who watch programmes who try it on then go elsewhere but the majority never seem to be as good afterwards,just look at the two who
    tried it with the one show (what was their names) 

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited September 2016 #13

    Doesn't bother me at all , I have watched the odd show but I'm sick to death of cooking programs / antique shows as well as the continued repeats, as for Mel & sue there choice 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #14

    It should be easier to avoid on Ch4. Happy

  • volvoman9
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    edited September 2016 #15

    I cant believe the beeb has not taken this chance to waste more of the licence payers money after all the cost has never stopped them in the past from squandering the cash.

    v9

  • Southwest123
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    edited September 2016 #16

    It's a sign of the new more realistic times at the BBC. I saw a report which said that they'd offered the production company £15 million, roughly double what they paid for this series. But the company wouldn't settle for any less than £25 million. Same story
    with The Voice I guess.

    It could be said that it's not before time at the Beeb but I think we may well see more companies launching shows like this on the BBC and then flogging them off to the highest bidder if they become successful. At least on C4 this one can still be watched
    by those of us who refuse to make Mssrs Murdoch & Branson even wealthier!

    Write your comments here...I believe that the Sky own 70% of the production company. 

     

  • Remus
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    edited September 2016 #17

    Cooking with antique kitchenware in a walled vegetable garden while G Lineker and co give an after meal analysis.  Don't laugh, it WILL happen.

  • byron
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    edited September 2016 #18

    I cant believe the beeb has not taken this chance to waste more of the licence payers money after all the cost has never stopped them in the past from squandering the cash.

    v9

    Apart from losing international cricket coverage, first to C4 and then to non terrestial channels, and selected England RU internationals, amongst others, you need to check your facts

  • Pliers
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    edited September 2016 #19

    The granny's favourite " the Great British Bakeoff" will no longer be broadcast by the BBC soon. 

    It is alleged to be going to Channel 4. But possibly without the usual presenters. Berry, Hollywood.Perkins and Giedroyc.  

    You might ask -- Who Cares ?, but as it is a programme liked by my wife - I do.

    Although the programme is not my scene, I can see it's attraction for females.

    Once again the BBC would appear to be discriminating against programmes for women. .

    What do our female posters think ?. 

    K 

    I'm a female and have never watched Bakeoff ever. 'Fraid I'm an undomesticated female!

  • SELL
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    edited September 2016 #20

    But cant people watch it on channel 4 if they want to, not as if moving to Sky

  • peedee
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    edited September 2016 #21

    I shan't miss it, never watched a single programe, a bit like watching paint dry in my eyes. Won't be watching on channel 4 either.

    peedee

  • briantimber
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    edited September 2016 #22

    Same here.....Cool

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #23

    I shan't miss it, never watched a single programe, a bit like watching paint dry in my eyes. Won't be watching on channel 4 either.

    peedee

    how do you know its like watching paint dry if you have never watched it????Cool

  • peedee
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    edited September 2016 #24

    I'm not a fan of cookery programes at all HD, don't think I have ever watched Masterchef either. I have seen enough of it on news programes or adverts to know it isn't for me.

    peedee

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #25

    That's fine peedee, like me and football ,never watch it ,just not for me Cool

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #26

    I simply can't see any entertainment value in watching someone bake a cake. PD said it's like watching paint dry but I'll take the paint in preference to a cooking program any day. 

  • Goldie146
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    edited September 2016 #27

    It's not just a cookery show - it doesn't instruct you how to bake etc (like Delia Smith etc). It's an entertainment program and I love it the way it is now. But nothing lasts forever. Maybe better to go out on a high.

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #28

    It's good we all have differences , if I come across a program that's not for me I just use the remote and find something that is to my likingHappy

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #29

    Same here, Husky. 

    Although watching cake baking does nothing for me it's obviously popular with a lot of people. 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited September 2016 #30

    That's fine peedee, like me and football ,never watch it ,just not for me Cool

    A dog after my own heart. I can't abide football either.

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2016 #31

    If I find a television programme that I like I'll turn on the television.

    Whatever happened to Quatermass?

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