Good with Wood

I so love to see them working with wood. However wish we didn't have to have the smutty innuendo comments, but then it is channel 4 who love that. Have all the typical stereotypes, ie gay, etc etc. Don't mind this but wish it wasn't pushed down your throat all the time. It is the art work that's interesting.

The judges say all the same things they do in all these shows, and have to be too critical at times. Would like to see them doing some of the tasks, they do on the pottery show. And on other shows of a similar ilk we know their experience in tasks.

The show could be so much better with better, interesting fair judges and a compère who doesn't spoil everything.

The judges on series 1 were so dull - they displayed zero personality and despite Mel's best efforts to draw them into some warm banter, they were largely just not having it. The silence was so awkward!

Skip to series 2 and INSTANTLY the judges are so much warmer - they laugh at Mel's jokes, they make their own jokes and they're kind to the contestants. Its exactly what you expect from a show like this - warm, light entertainment which showcases talented people and the lovely things they can make. Cosy British television at its best.

Love, love, love Mel! She is so naturally funny and encouraging, she's the perfect host!

Really enjoyed the different people in this series. This showed in their creative and surprising interpretations of the challenges they were given each week. Inspiring to see people who I can identify with. No narrow minded old white men here!

I was lucky and started with season 2 and went back to season 1. I'm glad I did, season 2 has some talented people on show with some good fine woodworking and nice joints. Compare that to season 1 where they were at best mediocre with mostly screws and glue, almost no handcut joints or precision joinery. Definitely not Britain's best woodworkers. Stick with season 2.

Mel Giedroyc as ever is a delight and the best thing in season 1.

The show itself is interesting but sometimes focuses too much on the judges subjective design preferences, rather than showcasing woodworking skills. Hopefully it'll continue to evolve as time goes on.

Finally! What a PURE PLEASURE to watch these artists move forward. FANTASTIC judges/host and nothing but full on joy both inside AND outside the shop! LOVE LOVE !

The location is now on my bucket list!