What time is First Dates at Christmas on Channel 4 tonight, who is Fred Sirieix and what’s the show about?
CHANNEL 4 dating show First Dates has been a roaring success this year – and fans of the show are excitedly awaiting the release of the Christmas special.
The popular dating programme documents couples’ first dates, from the awkward meetings to cheeky after-dinner chat.
With the release of the festive episode airing tonight, here’s everything you need to know about the candid show…
When is First Dates at Christmas on TV?
The wintery special will hit Channel 4 tonight at 9pm.
In this episode, ten singletons will be visiting the restaurant in attempt to find true love before Christmas.
But will they be smooching under the mistletoe or eating mince pies alone?
What is the show about?
The British reality programme brings singletons together for a blind date – but there’s a twist.
Every corner of the restaurant is patrolled, with the 42 cameras picking up every excruciating detail, including chats in the toilet.
This allows viewers to get a glimpse into what the daters are REALLY thinking about their match, as they often can’t resist ringing a mate to get some advice.
At the end of the date, the couples have to reveal whether or not they’d like to see each other again.
Some leave hand in hand and go to another bar, while others are forced to take a taxi home alone.
Even though the Paternoster Chop House is used for the show, when the restaurant’s not shut for filming you can book in to recreate your own awkward First Date if you wish.
The show has been such a huge success that several spin-offs have been released, including First Dates Abroad and Celebrity First Dates.
Who is Fred Sirieix?
Dad-of-two Fred makes sure everything at the First Dates restaurant runs smoothly.
He acts as the maître d during filming for the show, but spends the rest of his time working as the manager of the extremely plush Galvin at Windows, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane.
The suave 44-year-old has become the nation’s Gallic answer to Cilla Black with his advice on love, lust and broken hearts.
Fred recently revealed his top tips on romance and he is currently working on a new book, First Dates: The Art of Love.
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