Kindness in the kitchen: The American Appeal of ‘The Great British Bake Off’

Kindness in the kitchen: The American Appeal of ‘The Great British Bake Off’

Audience demand for “The Great British Bake Off” is 14.8 times the demand of the average TV series in the United States. When the show ... Read moreThe post Kindness in the kitchen: The American Appeal of ‘The Great British…

Kindness in the Kitchen: The American Appeal of 'The Great British Bake Off'

WASHINGTON — Audience demand for “The Great British Bake Off” is 14.8 times the demand of the average TV series in the United States. When the show premiered in 2010, no one predicted it would become a global sensation with fans tuning in far beyond Britain’s borders. It’s now one of Netflix’s most-watched imports, and the show’s gentle competition and quirky charm have found an especially loyal American following. Part of the appeal is that the…