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It was the 'but they must have a slight wobble' as he shook them, blue eyes gleaming manically (!?) which put me off slightly ...

However I think Kimberly did a fantastic job, really interesting bakes, and Ruby is doing well too in her artless way

It would have been better if Mary really had hit PH with that bread dough - nearly a custard pie moment there

Great episode again last night - even on a fast day I could watch the pies without too much trauma. Those custard tarts looked hard - made me want to give them a go though, not had a custard tart in years! I always want to give everything a go though. Good job fasting allows for this!

Kimberley - she's lovely, very smiley, but I'm starting to want to see her have a massive baking fail. She's too good! I definitely think she'll be in the final though, with Ruby and I'm not sure who else. Maybe Beca. This year, can't see any of the guys going that far. I may be wrong.

I do think they put that episode in specifically so they could say 'soggy bottom' many many times...

Lovely end to a Thursday Fast... Watched the pie episode. I agree that the custard pies looked surprisingly tricky, not helped by the tins which seemed to be the exact opposite of non-stick! Interesting snippet in the history bit which referred to a custard pie made with almond milk. I wonder how well that compares to a dairy custard, anyone know?
I agree with @greenmonster about the talent so far. Early days tho, it could all change.
Feeling VERY peckish now!

Come on everyone. It's on!!!!

Its on and........ I'm not fasting till tomorrow !

Just got in at 10 past 8 from work and am already drooling!

The 'bottom' one to win!!!!!

10 minute warning everyone. Settling down with a cup of chai and a home made choc chip cookie. It's not a fast day. Sorry if it is for you. You can have one tomorrow

Excited! Had the good fortune of meeting Mary Berry last week. She signed her book for me. Total groupie

Oh I will miss Glen! The others were better but he was a breath of fresh air. I still don't have a favourite. I'm in awe of their millefueille.....

I sat and peeled pickling onions while it was on! Will miss Glen.
Who became star baker? I missed that bit.

@PennyForthem, it was Frances! I really like her and think she's got a good chance of winning.

I don't bake, I don't eat sweet things at all and am currently doing low-carb. And I'm absolutely riveted by GBBO. Don't miss a single episode. I watch as if it was a tense crime thriller - edge of seat, nail-biting, ooh, ooh, it's about to collapse, nooooo!

Love it! Go figure!

Morning all! I watched it and was so sad to see Glen go. I know he wasn't the best baker, but I really liked him.

I shall day dream about choux pastry nuns all day now!

Morning all! I watched it and was so sad to see Glen go. I know he wasn't the best baker, but I really liked him.

I shall day dream about choux pastry nuns all day now!

I'm sorry to lose Glen too. Such a sweet guy.
I've never heard of Religeuses and had to google them. I loved the way the tops were sliding off the bases, just imagine how panic-stricken you'd be!
I thought they all seemed really tired after the millefeuille session... Four hours full on, by the looks of it. Frances's pastries definitely looked the smartest, really impressive, but I think they're all still pretty close. Game on!!

Ps @rawkaren lucky thing meeting Mary!