Name: The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Genre: Reality-TV, Sport
Released: 2012-01-10
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Mel Giedroyc

When in doubt, do a celeb version of a quiz/talent competition. That seems to be the way TV companies fill schedules these days.

So that means that we get this Sport Relief version of 'Bake Off'. It follows the same format but offers us a different host each time. Just to liven things up a bit.

Paul and Mary are even along for the ride too, isn't that nice.

The problem is that the show falls into the trap of having a person each week who clearly can't bake to save themselves and then surprise surprise, don't win. You also have people on there like Ade Edmondson (former celeb Masterchef winner no less) who amazingly can bake. For a show that normally prides itself on not having any novelty acts this doesn't really go down with me.

It's for a good cause, but this really is a tie in too far for me.

The reality TV genre, short for "reality television," features real-life situations, events, and interactions, often involving ordinary people rather than actors performing scripted roles. Reality TV shows aim to capture unscripted and authentic moments, providing viewers with a glimpse into various aspects of human life, behavior, and experiences.

The sport genre features the world of sports, capturing the excitement, competition, and personal journeys of athletes, coaches, and teams. The stories cover a wide range of sports and activities, each with its own unique characteristics and themes.

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