SARA WALLIS

Channel 4, 9pm

WE can probably expect TV shows capturing lockdown weddings to become the order of service for a while.

Kudos to producers at Channel 4 who have managed to whip up this big wedding celebration – with the premise of First Dates star Fred Sirieix becoming master of ceremonies for one lucky couple.

Thousands of couples have, of course, had to cancel their nuptials in the pandemic, but Louise and Patrick will get the Channel 4 treatment in front of the entire nation.

The lovebirds had lined up a big festival wedding for more than 200 people in an orchard, but now they hand over all the planning to Fred, who has been tasked with giving them an unforgettable day.

We’ve been promised a behind-thescenes look at the couple’s three years together, before we witness them exchanging personalised vows.

Meanwhile, Fred will delve into his list of showbiz mates to lay on the best food, decorations, entertainment and surprise guests.

There will be hen and stag dos, famous celebrity faces and speeches from excited family members – all, ahem, virtually as good as was originally planned.

Fred says: “They had everything originally in place, but it all got taken away.

“So I’m working with some of my most trusted colleagues to throw the biggest bash we can in these circumstances.

“I’m working my fingers to the bone to organise plenty of surprises for Louise and Patrick.

“And we’re going to make it a day they’ll never forget.

“You will not want to miss it – I promise.”