Channel 4 searching South Tyneside for people with intimacy struggles for new documentary

Channel 4 is looking for young people with intimacy struggles for a new documentary series.

The new format will see a number of young people travel to a Mediterranean island retreat where they will have the chance to explore and hopefully overcome their fears with the help of world-leading intimacy experts.

Recent research by The Princes Trust and UCL reveals that 40% of young people are anxious about meeting others and more are staying virgins for longer than previous generations.

Produced by Double Act Television, a representative said: “This series uncovers a hidden issue totally at odds with the hyper-sexualised media portrayal associated with young people today. 

"Addressing this in a sensitive and responsible way will provide contributors and audiences with a much more accurate picture of what many young people in Britain today are really experiencing.” 

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The Intimacy Retreat is the working title.

If you are aged 21 or over and would like to be guided in the art of intimacy on a Mediterranean island retreat, find more information, T&Cs and application form at

www.theintimacyretreat.co.uk