''Baggage'' is a British television game show based on the
American programme of the same name. The series, hosted by
Gok Wan
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Initially training in the performing arts at the Central School of Sp ...
, premiered on
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network operated by the state-owned enterprise, state-owned Channel Four Television Corporation. It began its transmission on 2 November 1982 and was established to provide a four ...
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
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network operated by the state-owned enterprise, state-owned Channel Four Television Corporation. It began its transmission on 2 November 1982 and was established to provide a four ...
ordered a series pilot on 23 February 2012;
Wan was announced as host on 5 July 2012.
Reception
Kevin O'Sullivan of ''
Daily Mirror
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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
*{{Official website, http://www.channel4.com/programmes/baggage
2012 British television series debuts
2012 British television series endings
2010s British game shows
Channel 4 game shows
English-language television shows