Channel 4’s new reality show Scared Of The Dark aired for the first time on Sunday – and viewers were shocked at the show’s novel format.
The bizarre program, hosted by Danny Dyer, sees celebrities live together in total darkness for eight days.
The contestants, which include Love Island’s Chris Eubank and Chloe Burrows, will have to stay in close proximity for the duration of their time on the show.
But it’s not just that simple – each star must complete a series of challenges to stay on the show.
To leave, they can simply yell “I’m afraid of the dark!” and they will be rescued from darkness and led into the light.
New show: Scared Of The Dark premiered on Channel 4 on Sunday April 16 – but where will it be filmed?
Location: The show’s bunker blocks out the light and is filled with 50 infrared cameras
But viewers have been intrigued by the mysterious “bunker” the show is set in – and how it manages to keep the light out.
Where is the show filmed? Web reveals everything you need to know about the location of Scared Of The Dark, what has happened so far, the participants and how to watch the program everyone is talking about.
Where is Scared Of The Dark filmed?
The Scared Of The Dark bunker is located at Cardington Studios near Bedford.
The studios are part of the Cardington Airship Sheds, which were originally part of the Cardington airfield during World War I.
The bunker in the second hangar is a purpose-built warehouse that shields all light and is equipped with 50 infrared cameras.
The show’s location has four separate 430,000-square-foot production units, which Danny Dyer described to Reality Titbit as a “big, crazy studio.”
The second shed was also recently leased to Warner Bros. and was used to film scenes from Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and Inception.
It has a long media history, from being used to film scenes from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968 to appearing in Rihanna’s Shut Up And Drive music video.
Fuming: Scared Of The Dark viewers called Chris Eubank “boring and weird” during Sunday’s opening episode of the reality show
Language: The former boxer has been joined by a slew of celebs where they are set to live in complete darkness for eight days as part of the bizarre Channel 4 show (Paul Gascoigne pictured)
When is Scared Of The Dark coming out and how can I watch it?
Scared Of The Dark airs every night at 9pm on Channel 4 for five consecutive nights from Sunday April 16th.
The final will take place on Thursday, April 20th.
Who are the candidates?
The show will be hosted by EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, 45, who described the bunker as “fucking awful” when he tried to enter.
Former professional boxer Nicola Adams, reality star Chloe Burrows, Chris Eubank, Paul Gascoigne (Gazza), singer Max George, comedian Chris McCausland, TV personality Scarlett Moffatt and actress Donna Preston are all in attendance.
What has happened so far?
On Sunday’s opening episode of Scared Of The Dark, viewers slammed Chris Eubank for being “boring and weird” – but praised the “hilarious” Chloe Burrows.
Former boxer Chris, 56, chided his competitors for swearing and said his potty-mouthed companions should avoid swear words to “make their parents proud”.
In the first episode, Chloe Burrows, 27, couldn’t stop screaming and cursing as she was plunged into the pitch black darkness.
Viewers were quick to note the reality star’s hilarious reaction to the challenge as she entered the bunker, especially when she met fellow competitor and boxer Chris Eubank.
Reaction: Reality star Chloe Burrows, 27, couldn’t stop screaming and swearing as she was immersed in pitch black darkness for a full eight days
Chloe looked visibly confused as they met each other upon finding out about Chris’ bizarre conversations.
She later broke down in tears as she faced the first challenge with Donna Preston.
She had to run through a series of doors when a creepy figure chased her around to win food for her competitors.
But before the challenge, she panicked a lot and pulled out at the last minute as she kept crying.