Baggage is a British television game show based on the American programme of the same name. The series, hosted by Gok Wan, premiered on Channel 4 on 21 September 2012.
Gameplay
Similar to the American version, the series features three single contestants who reveal secrets about themselves to a central prospective dater, who eliminates contestants with the baggage he or she deems most unbearable. Once the contestants are narrowed down to one, the main contestant must reveal a secret of his or her own.[1]
Production
Channel 4 ordered a series pilot on 23 February 2012;[1][2] Wan was announced as host on 5 July 2012.[3]
Reception
Kevin O'Sullivan of Daily Mirror gave the series a negative review, calling it "atrocious" and a "barrel-scraping programme that’s fun for none of the family."[4]
References
- ^ a b Fletcher, Alex (23 February 2012). "Jerry Springer dating show 'Baggage' arriving on Channel 4". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ "C4 orders Springer's Baggage pilot in deal with Chocolate". Broadcast. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Eames, Tom (5 July 2012). "Gok Wan to host new Channel 4 dating series 'Baggage'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin (22 September 2012). "Wan for the rubbing bag: Gok's show Baggage is atrocious". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
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