10 ARTICLES IN 10 DAYS: DAY 10

23rd September 2016: The Great British Bake Off Has Crumbled

It isn’t unusual for TV shows to switch and swap broadcasters, The Johnathon Ross Show moved from the BBC to ITV in 2011 (maybe for obvious reasons) and in 2004, The Graham Norton show moved from Channel 4 to the BBC. However, earlier this month it was announced that The Great British Bake Off would be leaving the BBC, much to its massive fan-base’s dismay.

“It was a baby, a ‘bun in the oven’ if you wish, when the Bake Off started. The BBC raised it from a potentially average format, into something light and entertaining. It will be a real shame to see it move and have to sit though adverts instead soggy bottom banter” Bake Off fan Tom Briley said.

Since the announcement, the Bake Off talent has been dropping like an under-proofed loaf. Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, the presenter pair full of puns, announced that they would not be transferring over to Channel 4, in a joint statement they said “We made no secret of our desire for the show to remain where it was…  We’re not going with the dough. We wish all the future bakers every success”.

Yesterday Mary Berry also disclosed that she would not be joining Channel 4 in 2017. She said “My decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty to them, as they have nurtured me, and the show, that was a unique and brilliant format from day one.”

However, Paul Hollywood confirmed his move to Channel 4, saying “I am delighted that I will be continuing as a judge when Bake Off moves to Channel 4.”

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Sources of information:

David Sillito. (2016). Why did The Great British Bake Off move to Channel 4?. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37353262. Last accessed 23/09/16.

Louis Doré. (2016). Channel 4 has effectively paid £25 million for Paul Hollywood and a tent. Available: https://www.indy100.com/article/channel-4-has-effectively-paid-25-million-for-paul-hollywood-and-a-tent-7322461. Last accessed 23/09/16.

Unknown. (2016). BBC 'fell £10m short' of keeping The Great British Bake Off. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37349837. Last accessed 23/09/16.