Yet the romance of the Massif Central foothills were not enough to keep Sirieix in France. And there were always these brocantes and vide-greniers which is basically where people empty their houses and sell what they have, like a car boot sale here.” “There would be a mushroom fair, chestnut fair, apple fair. His parents, both healthcare workers, would take him on weekends to traditional countryside fairs. The duck reminds him of being a little boy, growing up in Limoges, France. The voiceover of which describes him as “the nation’s favourite Frenchman”. (He spent the pandemic, “thinking of those people who were by themselves during lockdown, it must have been very, very hard”.)Įven his prized duck is the product of his latest TV foray: it was a £150 purchase that was bought during a trip to a French antiques depot in Hastings, with the arts dealer Drew Pritchard, for the new series of Salvage Hunters on Quest. The old normal has returned with Sirieix smoothly complimenting and reassuring nervous daters at the front desk. Last year, the First Dates restaurant relocated and reopened in Manchester to film its 16th series. His European passion a foil to the grumpy English men he often stars alongside. Whether he’s goading Michelin star chefs for their inability to recreate the snack, Monster Munch, on Snackmasters (Channel 4) or competing in chilli-eating challenges in Mexico with Gino D’Acampo and Gordon Ramsay in Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip (ITV), Sirieix is a fixture on British screens. Events and Offers Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. From the archive A weekly dig into the New Statesman’s archive of over 100 years of stellar and influential journalism, sent each Wednesday. Weekly Highlights A weekly round-up of some of the best articles featured in the most recent issue of the New Statesman, sent each Saturday. The Culture Edit Our weekly culture newsletter – from books and art to pop culture and memes – sent every Friday. This Week in Business A handy, three-minute glance at the week ahead in companies, markets, regulation and investment, landing in your inbox every Monday morning. The New Statesman Daily The best of the New Statesman, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. World Review The New Statesman’s global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. Morning Call Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. Green Times A weekly round-up of The New Statesman's climate, environment and sustainability content. Sign up for The New Statesman’s newsletters Tick the boxes of the newsletters you would like to receive.
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