Baggage (UK game show)

Baggage
Presented by Gok Wan
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
Running time 46−48 minutes
Production company(s) Chocolate Media
Release
Original network Channel 4
Original release 21 September 2012 – 17 November 2012
External links
Website

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

  1. 1 2 Fletcher, Alex (23 February 2012). "Jerry Springer dating show 'Baggage' arriving on Channel 4". Digital Spy (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  2. "C4 orders Springer’s Baggage pilot in deal with Chocolate". Broadcast. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2015. (subscription required (help)).
  3. Eames, Tom (5 July 2012). "Gok Wan to host new Channel 4 dating series 'Baggage'". Digital Spy (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  4. 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.

External links

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