This is such a fun concept, but it's pitched all wrong.
AThe kids are the absolute stars here, and I'm going to buck the trend of other reviewers and say Harry Hill's often really good in the role, mainly when he's playing the straight adult communicating with kids and giving knowing looks to the adults watching.
The worst part of the show is Liam Charles. He's appalling. He's qualified to host by being a failed but well liked former contestant, and that's it. But he tries to be cool and childish at the same time, and it doesn't work. Anyone who works with kids knows that kids like adults, not adults who try to be cool and act like kids. There are many other former contestants who would do a better job, but I guess he provides vital diversity (though the choice of kids does that already). He doesn't provide any actual expertise, and should be hosting something like Blue Peter or CBeebies. Rav, on the other hand, is very good.
Also the show producers need to realise that most people watching this are adults, not kids - and it would be just as popular with kids without the silly cutaways. That said, it's far more mature than the regular bake-off, which has just become moronic in recent years.
All that said, watch it for the kids, Rav and Harry Hill's finer moments.
AThe kids are the absolute stars here, and I'm going to buck the trend of other reviewers and say Harry Hill's often really good in the role, mainly when he's playing the straight adult communicating with kids and giving knowing looks to the adults watching.
The worst part of the show is Liam Charles. He's appalling. He's qualified to host by being a failed but well liked former contestant, and that's it. But he tries to be cool and childish at the same time, and it doesn't work. Anyone who works with kids knows that kids like adults, not adults who try to be cool and act like kids. There are many other former contestants who would do a better job, but I guess he provides vital diversity (though the choice of kids does that already). He doesn't provide any actual expertise, and should be hosting something like Blue Peter or CBeebies. Rav, on the other hand, is very good.
Also the show producers need to realise that most people watching this are adults, not kids - and it would be just as popular with kids without the silly cutaways. That said, it's far more mature than the regular bake-off, which has just become moronic in recent years.
All that said, watch it for the kids, Rav and Harry Hill's finer moments.