THE POPULAR television programme in which people from all walks of life take turns to host the perfect dinner party is coming to Durham.

The Channel 4 television programme Couples Come Dine With Me will be in the city and surrounding areas - anywhere within 45 minutes – and is looking for brilliant couples to compete in the new series.

The new episode of the successful show takes place over three days with three couples taking turns to play host.

At the end of the week the winning hosts walk away with £1,000.

Entrants must be over 18-years-old. The shoot dates are from June 13 to 15 or June 16 to 18.

For more information email: Isabel.williams@itv.com or call 0207 157 3748.