''Streetmate'' is a

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that first aired on

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from 30 October 1998 to 9 March 2001, hosted by

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, and then aired on

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from 27 September to 29 November 2007, this time hosted by

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. The series returned to Channel 4 in 2017, instead hosted by

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History

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version called ''Beachmate'' aired for 5 episodes in 2001 hosted by

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. Two special editions of the show have aired for charity: the first was a celebrity episode with

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and Brian Dowling for

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on 14 March 2003; the second was for

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on 21 October 2016. This mini episode featured ''

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'' star

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Format

The host picks an eligible male or female from the streets, and then with their help, they approach equally eligible members of the opposite/same sex for a date. The couple will then go on a date and then report if it was a success or a failure. However, for the 2017 series, the first person looking for a partner was already chosen.

Transmissions

Original

''Beachmate''

Specials

References

External links

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