Coupling is a 2007 Greek remake of the British television sitcom of the same title which aired on ANT1.
The show was directed by Stephanos Kodomari, and written by Tina Kampitsi. The series started being broadcast on November 15 2007 at 23:00. The series was then dropped by ANT1 in February 2008 due to low ratings.
The X Factor is the Greek version of The X Factor, a show originating in the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions.
Auditions are held in Greece in the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as in Cyprus in the city of Nicosia. Auditions for the third X Factor were also held in New York City. Applicants from the Greek diaspora are also accepted.
The show is broadcast live in Greece and Cyprus, as well as abroad via ANT1's international stations. Loukas Giorkas, winner of the first series, Stavros Michalakakos, winner of the second series and Haris Antoniou, winner of the third series, are all from Cyprus.