Any non-British watch this show?

USA and we watch it every Sunday on PBS. 


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I'm American and came across this show streaming on Netflix. Started watching because I recognized Sue Perkins from other shows, and loved it.

I've found I like most British reality shows a lot more than American ones. American producers don't think much of their audience and demand high drama to keep our attention, so they'll psychologically manipulate people (and cast obnoxious personalities), then heavily edit footage to manufacture storylines, even though most viewers realize this is largely fake. American reality shows are typically about splashy characters and tension, while British shows usually feature more comradery, light humor and stick to the conceit of the show.

With this one, it's simply about talented bakers baking, and I loved seeing them applaud each other's effort and even help each other out in a pinch. There's more screentime for baking without tons of commercials and with less focus on confessionals and recaps. I imagine it's much easier to behave maturely when you're not chasing a monetary prize or pitted against some insane character; instead it's about embracing each creative challenge.

USA here, too.

I REALLY like this show for what it IS. It's all about the craft of baking, and the excellent experienced judges explaining, in depth, the nature of the challenges and their wonderful critiques about what the contestants have done. It's also about the contestants explaining their knowledge and experiences about each task, too. The contestants are actually polite (even helpful) towards each other and always congratulate the winner and show their disappointment when one of them loses the round for the week.

I REALLY like this show for what it IS NOT, as well. It's not ridiculous and petty comments from completely arrogant and vile judges (read: Chopped), nor about completely unrelated personal sob stories that have NOTHING to do with cooking (read: Chopped). It's not about feeding the ego of chefs who believe they can cook better than absolutely everyone else on the planet (read: Beat Bobby Flay and Iron Chef America). It's not some loud-mouth bully screaming at people non-stop and berating them with snark and vulgarities (read: anything with Gordon Ramsay). It's not childish challenges with moronic props (read: Cutthroat Kitchen) nor about fake drama and inane "rivalries" between juvenile competitors (read: almost ANY cooking competition or "reality" TV show in the US).





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I watch the show on PBS in Los Angeles. Found it last season, the one with Martha who was my favorite, and now into the one running on PBS with Ruby and Kimberly, my favorites this season. Love this show! Will check for additional seasons on YouTube. Thanks for asking this question - interesting to see where other viewers are from.

Southern California. Just discovered it 2 weeks ago and I'm hooked.

I am completely hooked on it too. I started watching it on PBS when it came on right before Downton Abbey. I don't know what season just ended, but am searching for all of the other season's I missed.

No, you're not the only one. We're a bit behind in the States, but I've seen two series now courtesy Public Television. It's an excellent show. I must admit to at least in part watching for a somewhat unique reason: My ear loves any flavor of British accent. 

Apart from that, I like to see just how good these amateurs are at baking various things. The sense of fair play and camaraderie displayed is also refreshing.

I can see where other folks might find Mel and Sue a bit trying at times, but I don't mind them a bit.

I'm American with British ancestry and I enjoy the show. My line was here prior to the Revolutionary War but I'm closely related to current British citizens.
I watch many cooking shows regardless of where they're from, what type of food, etc.