First Dates

Faliraki DJ Terry wants to tame his wild love life and settle down. Richard is venturing into online dating three years after losing his wife. And can Wills unusual flirting techniques impress Fayhe?

Can well-heeled head hunter Phil sweep picky wine aficionado Lucinda off her feet? Glamour model Danielle is returning to the dating scene after having her heart broken. Rajans back for another date.

Lothario Lewis intends to use a tried and tested plan to charm his date, Megan, until hes bowled over by her warmth and personality. And shes met men with similar intentions all too often...

Paul is desperate for love and also heart-wrenchingly worried that fear makes his stutter worse. And do chat-up lines work in modern dating?

Series one favourite Rajan returns to the First Dates restaurant, hoping to be fourth time lucky. Will his chat-up lines impress Corinne, who has a history of meeting all the wrong men?

Theres a theme of second chances in this episode, with diners returning to the First Dates restaurant hoping not to repeat past mistakes

DJ Terry Turbo is back and he says hes changed his Jack-the-lad ways. Are Ben and Garys dates more interested in each other? Model Rochelles looking for love thats more than skin-deep.

Sparks fly between dancers Frankie and Muhala. Kate and Liam have a lot in common, but how will she score their dates fun level? Can Tim, whos in his late thirties, charm Jenny into a second date?

Will Ryans unique chat-up lines laugh aspiring embalmer Kerry into bed? How will nervous Mark react when free spirit Sophia reads his palm?

Will historical re-enactor Rorys knowledge of Viking beards impress cross-stitcher Maddie? And can fireman Rich be beautician Stephs knight in shining armour?

Mula, who was stood up on her last date, is hoping Round 2 will be better. Her blind date is another returner, funny man AJ, who compares women to a bucket of KFC.

Joe used to be a model and is often compared to James Bond. His date, Nicole, is used to men dropping at her feet. Has Joe met his Bond girl?

Aaron from Texas moved to London 10 months ago and is still figuring out how to charm British women. His date Sophie claims to have perfected the art of enticing a man with a well-practised stare.

Self-confessed player Geo wants a steady relationship. Will his flowers and champagne impress Heather? Meanwhile, 82-year-old Sauve Harv meets lifelong singleton Dinah.

SU2C 2015 In this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer, some of the daters discover that theyve been matched with celebrity singletons, from Jamie Laing to Jorgie Porter, Anthea Turner and Alexandra Burke.

Model Georgia hits it off with hunky banker Alex. But hes meant to be on a date with Heather. And Hugo returns; can trainee opera singer Olympia hit enough high notes to win him over?

South London supermarket worker Luke returns. His last visit to the restaurant came off the rails when conversation turned to Netflix and chill, but might it be second time lucky, with Shannon?

Can policeman Mark cross the thin line between hate and love on a date with self-confessed nightmare Abi? And will latex-loving Shirlie bond with her fellow divorcee Dave?

Locksmith Roberto is proud of his Italian roots, but will his poor knowledge of European countries harm his chances with Croatian-born nanny Aleksandra?

Three daters return to the restaurant hoping to pull a cracker in time for Christmas, while some couples who had more luck first time round return too. And one of them gets down on one knee...

Can Liam put the right foot forward with podiatrist Coryn? Will Garys karaoke skills impress Nicole? And Bella has swapped boarding school for the fetish world; does Bertie share her proclivities?

Three-times-divorced Zina is on the hunt for husband number four. How will undertaker-to-the-stars Chris, whos done the honours for Amy Winehouse and for Shane Ritchies aunt, measure up?

Is there chemistry between brawny scientist Ashley and single parent Sonia? Burlesque dancer Becky meets budding comedian Lewis. And do Queen fans Gemma and Paolo discover a kind of magic?

Mum and daughter Maria and Charlotte visit the restaurant for the mother of all double dates. Self-confessed acquired taste Dan tries his intellectual flirting technique with biologist Jemma.

Twelve years ago, a brain injury turned Bens world upside down. He worries about how dates will react when they learn about his condition. His date Charlotte also has confidence issues.

On the menu in this episode are five pairs of hopefuls, including an Irishman with Tourettes looking for the man of his dreams, and two singletons with strange dance moves

Will charming pilot Paul hit it off with gorgeous mum Maria? Is wine connoisseur Jack and It girl Kims shared taste for the finer things in life the perfect First Dates cocktail?

How will Lorna react when Charlie tells her hes looking for his perfect unicorn? And can Olympic kickboxer Aston inspire Olympic bobsleigh athlete Jordan to turn over a new leaf and settle down?

Will young-at-heart octogenarians Patricia and Alan find love? Rubys only ever had dates with bad boys; how will she react when Kriss reveals his sensitive side? And Jonas says hes completed Tinder.

Charlotte, whos 24, is bravely returning to the dating scene a year after she was tragically widowed. Teresas 66 and has a lust for life; can James keep her entertained? And Rubys back.

A surprise ending leads to a First Dates first in this episode. The diners looking for love include Bristolian parents Ibiba and Aarron, 82-year-old stand-up comedian Lynn, and fantasy novelist Sarah.

With his cover boy looks and cut-glass accent, Adam comes straight off the slopes at Verbier for a date with ex-pat brat Sophie. And can diamond in the rough Kevin charm blonde glamazon Meguel?

Carl and Marissas date gets intense, spiritual and really quite steamy.

Lee from Leigh meets the girl of his dreams but forgets her name. Meanwhile, in a First Dates first, a mum and her son, Jane and Bobby, visit the restaurant together, each looking for love.

Nervous rugby player Phil meets Sarah whos 21 and has overcome bone cancer. Raymons 90. He meets ballroom dancing enthusiast Cecelia. And can brickie turned model Frankie charm glamorous PA Rosie?

Eve, whos 22, has alopecia. Shes never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns teaching assistant Jordan with her beauty.

Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Bens tales of the finer details of farm life?

Two diners decide to serenade their dates in this episode. Meanwhile, Greig is looking for a feisty man, but is Johns brutal honesty a step too far? And Hebe, whos 20, is on her first ever date.

Can entrepreneur Russell handle stand-up comedian Kellys banter? Will self-confessed nerd Mark sweet talk archaeologist Sophie with tales of battle grounds and pyramids?

Is tai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherrys yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by serenading her at the table?

Teaching assistant Libertys looking for a man who can handle her right amount of crazy. Octogenarian Doreen wants a man who can keep her on her toes; is author James the one?

Dramatic events unfold on fashion assistant Jades date with wrestler Lewis. Chelsea girl Montana meets cheeky chappy Joe. Can gregarious aristocrat Count Anthony bring shy Silvia out of her shell?

Leahs looking for a man with a sparkle in his eyes; is blue-eyed boy Andy the one for her? And finding the right man has been a tall order for 6 3" firefighter Nikki. Does 6 4" Ross fit the bill?

Can painter and lawyer Josh court student and waitress Sophia? And Leslie and Babs bond over their mutual admiration of Michelle Obama.

Student Leahs on her first ever date. Welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over their shared love of romcoms. Pilot Antonia hopes to meet a man who wants to know the woman behind the uniform.

Tattooed yoga lover Jack, vibrant 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine, Stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas and performance artist and poet Justin are among the diners looking for love in this episode

Mandy and her ex-husband Stuart visit the restaurant together for dates with globetrotting Adam and divorcee Claire. Meanwhile, can tall, handsome J prove theres more to him than meets the eye?

Do six-foot-tall legal PA Jordan and basketball player William have too much in common? Plus: First Dates oldest ever dater, and the return of science technician Ian.

Ketan, who has autism, meets Brodie, whos looking for a man with quirks. Emily - Miss Essex 2016/17 - is looking for a man who wont just see her as a trophy girlfriend.

Will Harry Potter fans Claudia and Jack have a magical date? Will Michaels cheeky comment about carnival dancer Ruths derrière hit a bum note?

Primary school teacher Richard gives his date Jess a 15 out of 10. Ex-pop star Jay and call centre manager Brett reveal some surprises from their past and play a game of dare.

Cupcake king Sunny meets fellow self-professed boffin Misha. Twins Rebecca and Stephen nervously embark on dates with engineer Kristian and legal assistant Emily. Freds dad visits the restaurant.

Ruth wants to find a man who can keep up with her in her saucy seventies. Meanwhile, TJ, whos been told that he looks like Johnny Depp, turns up for his date after a few daytime drinks.

Josh and Natasha bond over having fabulous hair, but commit some hilarious dining faux pas. Georgia is looking for a football-playing Cara Delevingne.

Is 6 4" trucker Tony the Neanderthal rock god that Lyndas looking for? And is there chemistry between neuroscientist Michael and publishing assistant Hannah?

Recruitment consultant Jack returns for a second first date at the restaurant, this time with hairdresser Shauna. Mark, whos been single for 10 years, meets Claire, whos never had a relationship.

Will romance blossom for a pest controller and a good time Essex girl, a glamorous granny and a poet, or a working mum with a sideline selling and renting sex dolls?

Magazine editor Alex arrives at the restaurant sporting bright blue hair. She meets professional story-teller Wilf. Meanwhile, teacher Masackia doesnt like exotic food but would like an exotic man.

Fellow Italians Marco and Chiara bond over their roots; criminology student Luka, whos fascinated by serial killers, meets musician Daniel; and two care workers from Preston date

Model Tahiry, whos 23, struggles with stage fright and seeks a man who can calm her nerves. Thrice-married octogenarian Cliff dates 84-year-old Margaret.

Welsh hairdresser Jess, 25, looks for a man whos a cut above the rest. Casey, 25, a charity shop manager has his dream white wedding all mapped out. Is his date husband material?

Semi-pro footballer Reece worries that being 5 4" will stop him from scoring with Ria

Aryeh seeks a man who can handle his big personality. Meryl, a 60-year-old widow, hopes for someone with a pulse who can keep up out clubbing. And two sisters try double dating.

American beauty queen and PhD student Camille is looking for love with an English gent, and is set up on a date with salesman Richard. Meanwhile, Shannen hopes to find someone to share love and laugher with again after losing her husband to cancer. She meets fellow northerner Daniel, and the pair bond over beer and stories of times spent in Benidorm.

This trip down memory lane sees how sometimes opposites attract, including an eccentric theology student, a Norse God, and two of the naughtiest minds ever to have graced First Dates

A look back at some first dates that didnt go so smoothly - from the counsellor and the producer who couldnt see eye to eye over the bill, to the Disney superfans hoping for a fairy-tale ending

A look back at some full-on first encounters where sparks really did fly. Featuring two lust-struck dancers, a feisty Scotsman, a crucial kiss, and a love of latex.

Double-divorcee and hopeless romantic Ian hopes its third time lucky, with Amy. Scientist Gerald meets free spirit Lisa. And will nervous Danny regret his five pre-date pints?

Can Fred and co rustle up some love action on Valentines for more hopeful singletons - from a wedding planner to an ex-politician and a West End actor whos looking for a first boyfriend?

The first of this series couples bond over a love of Japanese culture, although nerves threaten their chances. A police detective goes on a date with a man who used to be on the force, an actor meets a journalist and Latin ballroom dancer, and an entrepreneur with a flashy exterior and even flashier car is hoping to find someone to settle down with.

Those taking part include 23-year-old Rory, who meets 24-year-old Ella, along with 54-year-old self-confessed man-eater Caroline, who has been on 50 dates in the past two years. Tattoo enthusiast Adam returns to First Dates hoping to romance 30-year-old single mum Laura, who is yet to meet a man who accepts she has a child. Urologist Abi may know all about the male anatomy, but realises her job can scare off some men.

A sexual health advisor with two soon-to-be-married daughters goes looking for love, and a part-time singer enjoys an evening with a professional magician. Other visitors to the restaurant include an accountant contemplating parenthood, a car enthusiast who has been single for seven years, and a call-center worker who has yet to fall in love.

Return of the dating show in which singletons meet up with possible partners at a restaurant. First up is Carol, once a Monty Python star, who meets interior designer Keith. Could he be the leading man shes been waiting for all these years? Twenty-six-year-old Charles has never had a girlfriend and is yet to experience his first kiss. Could 22-year-old Freya be the one to change that? With a shared passion for origami, it isnt long before Charles impresses Freya with his talents.

Becky, a 22-year-old from Bristol, seeks a man who will accept her and her snake. It remains to be seen whether leather-clad Lee from London will prove to be the open-minded guy shes looking for. Paul, a 54-year-old lorry driver from Newcastle, is looking for a woman who appreciates his softer side. He is paired with three-time divorced Ruth - who it turns out is his brothers ex. Plus, primary school assistant teacher Michael struggles to control his nerves for his date with student Imogen.

Twenty seven-year-old single mother and dog groomer Brenna seeks a man who won’t be put off by the fact she has a daughter. She hopes to find a connection with dog-loving electrician Ross. Twenty-four-year-old party girl Tori is looking for someone to bring a bit of sparkle into her life. She’s matched with 30-year-old beautician Sophie, who’s on the lookout for a life partner. Plus, actress Alice meets 26-year-old cocktail bartender Jac, who is hoping to shake his life up a bit.

A look back at dates that didnt quite go to plan, from mishaps to cringe moments.

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Will Natashas quick wit give stand-up comedian Mani a run for his money? And will it be game over for Nintendo geek Lewis when he reveals his extreme love of gaming to his date?

A pony groom who likes getting muddy meets a country boy with a bit of an edge. And a 70-year-old joker has a date with a dance-loving 69-year-old whos into grinding.

Everyones looking for love on their first date: a tattooist who loves to shoot, a gym bunny, cheesemaker, and a multilingual entrepreneur who loves a man in a suit

An alpha female meets a guy called Lion. Is their date a roaring success? Also looking for love are an ambitious florist and an extrovert former dancer who loves to speak French.

The first visitor to the new restaurant is no-nonsense Mercedes. And shes got a big secret to tell gamer Greg.

Barrister Sarah meets Dan, an ex-military man guilty of too many dad jokes. And Mancunian besties Megan and Ellena are out on a double date hoping to have their trust in men restored.

Aaron, who won TVs The Traitors, is out on a date with a straight-A student Laura. Theres also a date on roller skates, a reformed party girl, and a Mr. Bean impression.

Will the flames of passion burn bright for fire performer Hayley and business owner Glen? And can tattoo fan Sarah from Wales find someone wholl take her bins out on a Tuesday?

Will avid reader Jean and crime writer Andy have a happy ending?

Jo seeks someone feral, but not too feral. Marina wants a no-sex-before-marriage man.

After suffering a life-threatening illness, Georgina is looking for a rugged man.

Aspiring rapper Matt meets music producer Breda - and cant believe his eyes.

For the most romantic day of the year, wedding singer Dave seeks a partner for marital bliss. Jade and Genell, meanwhile, have one of the flirtiest encounters ever seen on the show.

A woman who loves swimming with sharks meets a man with a phobia of butterflies, while a rock singer hopes to meet someone who can understand her romantic dealings within the paranormal world. She bonds with youth worker and fellow musician James over shared passions. Retired fire-fighter Ian hasnt dated since his wife passed away. Can he re-ignite the flame of love?

A serial dater tries to connect with a tech consultant head-turner, while a tattoo-loving mum-of-three meets a massage therapist with a calming energy.

Love can strike at any age. Or so we hope. This time features single mum Maisie and guarded Dan, Cornwall romantics Mark and Josie, and gaming duo Joe and Rebecca.

Fred gives some of the daters a flirting masterclass, as a fashion lover seeks a geek with heart, and a smooth-talking handyman gets his ukulele out.

A warm-hearted widow tries dating after seven years of living alone. Mark has a bout of first-date jitters. And can champion speed skater Keith keep up with Jos high standards?

A reality TV star seeks romance. A free spirit wrestles with commitment. One dater hopes for nice gifts. And a nervous first-timer and a confident dater lose the thread.