POPULAR Channel 4 show Come Dine With Me is filming in the Darlington area next month and is looking for people to take part.

The new episode of the show takes place over five days with five individuals from all walks of life taking turns to host the perfect dinner party.

At the end of the week the winning host walks away with £1,000.

Programme-makers are keen to hear from residents of Darlington and the surrounding area who would like to star in the show.

The shoot will take place from March 27 to April 1 and participants must be available for the full week for filming.

Applicants must be over 18 and not trained or working as a professional chef.

For more information email cdwm@shiver.tv, call 0207 157 4575 or visit: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/take-part and click on 'Come Dine With Me.'