Season 7, Episode 6 - 12 Dates Til Christmas

About this episode

The episode discusses the series '12 Dates Til Christmas' with a comedic twist and features a dark rewrite titled 'Pies Wide Shut'.

We're back for one last extended episode to talk through 12 Dates Til Christmas, a lovely little series that went over several weekends. Come along on this more dark rewrite where we had to introduce a new channel entirely #HallmarkAfterDark. Sarah is joined by Chris and Jonny to create a very intriguing version of this now titled 'Pies Wide Shut' series. Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas – a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut. Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Guests: Chris, Jonny

Topics covered

• 12 Dates Til Christmas
• holiday-themed matchmaking
• romance
• comedy

Keywords

• HallmarkAfterDark
• Blexford
• Kate
• Mac
• Delilah
• Laura
• Callum
• Evelyn

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 12 Dates Til Christmas, #HallmarkAfterDark., Pies Wide Shut, The 12 Dates of Christmas

Places: Blexford, England

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