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The Restaurant returns.
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´óÏó´«Ã½ Two's The Restaurant is set to return for a second series later this year.
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In the show, world-renowned chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc offers one couple the opportunity of a lifetime – to go into business with him, opening their own restaurant..
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The production team are now looking for potential applicants.
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Application forms will be available from Tuesday 29 January via bbc.co.uk/restaurant.
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Raymond Blanc comments: "I started with nothing, but hard work and passion have got me my dream so it is a privilege for me to be able to give this chance to others.
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"What I'm looking for are nine couples who have the potential to really put themselves into this and become the best. I am not looking for lots of prior experience in the industry, what I want is people who share my love for the world of restaurants and who will commit themselves wholeheartedly to the challenge of creating good food and excellent service."
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In the series each of the couples are handed the keys to their own restaurant, which they must turn into their dream place and open to the paying public.
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Over eight weeks, they are also put through a series of tough challenges designed to test specific culinary, business and front-of-house skills.
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Raymond explains: "This time I'm going to be looking for even more determination, strength and heart. The business side will be as important as ever but I want to see even more passion in the kitchen and desire to give that excellent service.
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"I'm looking forward to setting some tough culinary challenges so I can see what they are made of."
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The couples must prove to Raymond that they have what it takes to run a successful restaurant but, following each challenge, he and his panel of experts will decide which pair must close their restaurant doors for good and leave their dreams behind.
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In the final episode, the two remaining couples battle it out for the coveted prize – a restaurant backed by Raymond Blanc.
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Please note, only over-18s may apply to take part in the series. Ìý
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