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Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson
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Average Ratings for Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson

  • Ease of Use3.9 stars
  • Durability2.9 stars
  • Style3.3 stars
  • Service & Support1.8 stars
  • Value for Money2.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.9 stars
  • Overall Rating3 stars

17 Reviews For Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson

  • ibexinternet 30th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    We have had a lot of breadmakers. We have making our own bread for over 7 years since our kids were born. The Breville BR8L maker broke twice the first time it was replaced no problem. We just dumped the second one and got a panasonic. which has lasted 4 years now. I also looked at reviews and cannot understand why this thing is rated!

  • Guest 9th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is my third bread making machine - the others are still in use, but now live with other people. Having used the previous machines for about ten years in total, I knew exactly what I wanted out of a machine: normal-shaped loaves, automatic fruit dispenser, 'keep warm' facility that would not mean soggy bread if it was not removed from the machine immediately, well known manufacturer, and durability. (Of these, the hardest to find was a normal-shaped loaf tin). I found all my requirements in ...

  • wranglertoo 22nd Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I'd never had a bread maker before and I looked long and hard at on-line reviews. The AWT Breville has been for me an absolute dream and produces excellent bread every time I use it. I had one failure which I think was a result of being next to an open window with a cold draft. As a first time user of these machines, I am delighted thus far (6 months in) with this model.

  • lwhite 22nd Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    A fab bead maker! I have found it simple to use. It makes great bread and is quiet. I often put the timer on so that I wake to fresh bread and the machine never wakes me.

  • Guest 26th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson is our third bread maker! And compared to the other two (well known manufacturers) bread makers this is superb!

  • Bowedw 1st May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Having used a Morphy Richards for years (The model previous to their current tall loaf one). With the only failure occurring due to a power cut. I can honestly say we have not had a loaf from this Breville that you could call good, barely acceptable is about as good as it gets. The underside and sides are more like Rhino skin and always has to be removed. I believe it's baking at to high a temperature

  • khmbaber 3rd Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    DONT follow instructions in regards to order of ingredients, says yeast in last, trust me it has to go in first, when you follow a recipe read it from the bottom up.

  • davedg 2nd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Contrary to the "bad point" stated, the bread tin is shaped so that it makes proper loaves, not tall "towers" as many other bread makers do.

  • colehole 28th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Breville BR8L by Anthony Worrell Thompson is so good, we have bought two for our grown up children.

  • momlgjw2 23rd Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    AWT needs to be more careful about what he puts his name to - I'm off to buy another breadmaker - but it won't be one by Breville!

  • Sue Keen 13th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    I bought this bread maker to replace a much loved and used Kenwood BM200 breadmaker that died from over use. I thought the AWT would mean a good product that produced decent bread, how wrong I was. I've never had a decent loaf from it in the 2+ years I've had it and I've now had enough and have ordered another Kenwood. Every loaf I've baked, brown and white has come out undercooked with the consistency of a stone, whatever recipe I've used, either from the book supplied or from one of the oth ...

  • Bambie Rank: Staff Sergeant 4th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I did a lot of searching before buying a breadmaker. I got this one from Anthony Worrell Thompson's online site. It was cheaper here than any of the shops, although I did have to wait a couple of weeks as it was out of stock when I ordered it. However the team sent me a package of Anthony Worrell Thompson's Food delicacies at no extra cost. This machine is a gift to use and will serve the beginner who has never used a breadmaker before,and the more experienced also. Even my Husband uses it, he l ...

  • Tithecook 27th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Whilst pleased with the results of my Breville BR8L breadmaking I am very disappointed that the appliance has only lasted 2 years and three months.

  • MachineKnitter 5th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I have owned the Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson Breadmaker for just over a year. I had to send it back when the heating element broke down and I got a replacement. Now one of the buttons has broken, so I cannot change some of the options, but it is too much hassle to send it back - you try finding a box and insulation that will fit this enormous thing.

    I have experimented with many different recipes suggested in the recipe booklet, but always with disappointing results.

    The main ...

  • AliceForce 13th Nov 2004

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I have the following points to make regarding the Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson breadmaker. Good points: When working produces excellent bread both white and wholemeal bread. We haven't tried the gluten free recipes.
    Bad points: Breville service is terrible
    The silver paint work on the lid peels off making it look very unsightly.
    Our first one ceased to function altogether after less than 3 months. The in warranty replacement which tooks 3 months to get started to shed paint withi ...

  • touchnotthecat 22nd Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought the Breville bread maker because it said it had programs for yeast and wheat free bread - a bit misleading because they are separate programs but I found that the yeast free program works fine with wheat & yeast free recipes from special recipe books. Friends love the "normal" bread I make as well.

  • electrolyte Rank: Corporal 14th Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I got this Breville BR8L Anthony Worrell Thompson bread maker in Jan 2004 and haven't bought any shop bought bread since! This machine has all the features that I need and works really well. I would (and have!) recommended it to my friends.

    NB have rated service and support as 0 stars as I haven't used the Breville support so can't comment.

Product details

Main characteristics: Max Loaf Capacity: 1 lbs Timer Capability: With Timer Other No. of different Programs: 12 Jam Function: With Jam Function Power Interrup more details...