''Baggage'' is a British television game show based on the American programme of the same name. The series, hosted by

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, premiered on

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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.

Production

ordered a series pilot on 23 February 2012; Wan was announced as host on 5 July 2012.

Reception

Kevin O'Sullivan of ''

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'' gave the series a negative review, calling it "atrocious" and a "barrel-scraping programme that’s fun for none of the family."

References

External links

*{{UKGameshow, Baggage 2012 British television series debuts 2012 British television series endings 2010s British game shows British English-language television shows British television series based on American television series Channel 4 game shows Television series by Universal Television