In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring the experts decide who will marry who.
In this episode, it's wedding day.
This episode reveals if science has proved to be successful, following the first five weeks of their married lives, after which the couples must decide whether to divorce, or stay married.
Student nurse Melissa gets hitched to Clark. Will the newlyweds grow to be a real couple over the next five weeks? Or will a quickie divorce be required?
Would you marry a complete stranger you first meet on your wedding day? A panel of experts match up a couple. Will true love flourish for these two singletons looking for The One?
This episode features police officer Stephanie and quantity surveyor Benjamin; and estate agent Carrie and insurance broker Wayne. Before they can get married, the newly engaged singles need to persuade their friends and family that marrying a stranger isn't a completely crazy idea. And then comes the ultimate test - how will they react when they first set eyes on one another - on their wedding day?
In this episode, police sergeant Richard and finance director Harriet are about to exchange their wedding vows, while Benjamin and Stephanie are on honeymoon in Mallorca and start to get a little closer. The couples have eight weeks to see if they have a future together - but no one said marrying a stranger would be easy.
Police officer Stephanie and quantity surveyor Benjamin were the first couple to marry this series and are now living together and learning that the path to true love does not always run smoothly. The second married pair, finance director Harriet and police sergeant Richard, are on honeymoon in Lisbon and waiting to see if the initial spark they both felt will develop - or not?
The couples who tied the knot without meeting beforehand enter the final four weeks of the experiment to see if their relationships have a long-term future. Finance director Harriet and police sergeant Richard honeymoon, and police officer Stephanie and quantity surveyor Benjamin are counting down to decision day, when they must decide whether to stay together or seek a divorce. Last in the series.
Return of the romantic reality experiment in which experts select compatible couples from a list of applicants, then invite them to marry. The first two couples heading down the aisle are nurse Steph and property manager Jonathan, and office manager Verity and IT consultant Jack. How will they react when they first set eyes on one another on their wedding day?
In the second episode of the series, office manager Verity and IT consultant Jack prepare to exchange their wedding vows, and just hours after their wedding, Jonathan and Stephanie get to know each other on their honeymoon in Seville. The couples have six weeks to see if they have a future together as man and wife.
Steph and Jonathan, the first couple to marry, are now living together and learning that the path to true love does not always run smoothly. The second couple to marry, Verity and Jack, are getting to know each other on honeymoon. But will the initial spark when they first set eyes on each other grow and develop further?
As the series concludes, the couples - Steph, a nurse, and property manager Jonathan; and office manager Verity and Jack, who is an IT consultant - are now in the final weeks of the experiment to see if their marriages have a long-term future. The countdown to the moment the couples agree to stay together or seek a divorce has begun, but will both couples even survive until Decision Day? Last in the series.
The four applicants meet their match, chosen by a panel of experts. However, primary school teacher Michelle finds that her mother does not approve of her plans to marry IT sales manager Owen immediately. Elsewhere, divorced parents Shareen and David hope to find love second time around and create a blended family for the five children they have between them.
The morning after their big day, primary school teacher Michelle and her new husband Owen have an awkward start to married life that leaves them questioning their fledgling romance. And following a fairy-tale ceremony, newlyweds David and Shareen hit a bump in the road on their honeymoon when David presents his new bride with an unexpected gift.
The Covid-19 pandemic sets in just as the couples prepare to move in together, putting an unprecedented additional strain on their fledgling relationships. As measures ease, Owen and Michelle face a heartbreaking dilemma, while David and Shareen come together to enjoy a romantic glamping getaway.
The couples are brought together for a special retreat as they wrestle with the big decision - whether they should give their new marriages a chance or get divorced. Owen and Michelle have a make-or-break decision over how to deal with the dilemma of living 250 miles apart, while David and Shareen grapple with finding common ground.
The UK's boldest social experiment concludes, as experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas welcome back all 16 participants for a final review.
Catching up with participants from 2021, finding out the impact of the show and how they have navigated life since the experiment finished.
Alexis, Amy and Nikita (2021) and Zoe and Jenna, Chanita, Jordan, Pjay, Duka, Adrian, Thomas and Jonathan (2022) confront ghosts from their Christmas past and present and look ahead to the new year
It's the Couple's Retreat and as old feuds are reignited, a connection forms between a bride and groom... who aren't married to each other!
The drama of the Couple's Retreat continues, as marriages hit the rocks and one bride's worst fears are realised as a bombshell is dropped at the dinner party.
It's the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and the experts assess the fallout from the Couple's Retreat. But a huge curveball arises, leaving the experts stumped.
It's the all-important homestays and one half of the couples get a glimpse of their future in the outside world, with some serious grillings from the in-laws.
The brides and grooms celebrate their last night of freedom. And the weddings begin.
Two more magical weddings take place. One has fairy-tale feels; the other one's awkward.
Our first set of newly-weds jet off on their honeymoons. Will early buds of love blossom?
Two new couples meet for the first time. One pair have an instant electric connection.
Four more single people agree to marry a stranger. While one couple believe their match was written in the stars, the other pair discover that they have worryingly different lifestyles.
The remaining newly-weds head off across the world to enjoy luxurious honeymoons. For some, feelings flourish in the tropical climes, but others start to feel the heat of their marriages, which pushes one couple to breaking point.
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the newly-weds move into their apartments and come together for the very first dinner party. But events take a dramatic turn when emotions run high for the couples who are struggling to find marital bliss.
The couples face the experts at their very first Commitment Ceremony, where they must make a critical decision: whether to stay in the process and continue working on their relationships, or choose to walk away from their marriages for good.
A new chapter begins for our newly-weds, as they open up during Confessions Week. But will brutal feedback topple the group's golden couple off their perch?
The couples come together at the second Dinner Party to eat, drink and... open the Honesty Box. Uncomfortable truths are laid bare and scrutiny takes its toll.
At the second Commitment Ceremony, some couples thrive under the microscope. But for others, the decision of whether to stay or leave remains a tough one...
Four more singletons join the experiment. One picky bride has a lot to say about her groom, and an initial lack of spark threatens the other couple's happy day.
It's honeymoon time for our freshest newly-weds and Intimacy Week for everyone else. For some it highlights the challenges ahead, while others jump straight in.
The two newest couples return from honeymoon and make a surprise entrance at the third dinner party. But their arrival is overshadowed by rising tensions among the group, as friendships break down and a feud erupts over the dinner table.
The group face the experts on the couch once more at the third Commitment Ceremony. For some, it's an opportunity to celebrate their successes, while others must confront hard truths.
The husbands and wives spend time apart on group days out. But any hopes of bonding quickly unravel, as sparks fly between two brides and uncomfortable questions reveal some big surprises and send shockwaves through the group.
Wedding bells ring again as another couple step into the unknown and join the experiment. Back at the apartments, the married couples open the door to some familiar faces during In-laws Week.
In-laws Week continues, and while home truths give hope to some, chatting with loved ones sends one couple on a downwards spiral. And two grooms tie the knot, but an unexpected twist threatens to ruin the whole celebration.
The final batch of newly-weds head off on their honeymoons, but it's not long before both couples hit their first bump in the road. Back home, as In-Laws Week continues, some of the newly-weds struggle to win over their partners' friends and family, and one marriage heads towards breaking point.
The newest couples in the experiment return from honeymoon and unite with the rest of the group. But it's not the welcome they were expecting.
At the fourth Commitment Ceremony, some couples celebrate progress, while a bride and a groom are forced to face the consequences of their actions
It's Love/Hate Week and the couples share their likes and dislikes of one another, while a video from the past sends one groom's marriage to an all-time low
On the country retreat, friction builds between two grooms, while honest opinions upset one bride. And there's the biggest shock of the experiment so far...
On the second day of the couples' retreat, the group reunite for a dinner party where revelations of the previous day throw one marriage into turmoil
It's the penultimate Commitment Ceremony. Some marriages reach new heights, but are others approaching the end of the line?
Partner Swap Week proves too much for one couple, who hit their lowest point yet, while another groom is left questioning the future of his marriage
The penultimate dinner party serves up an extra helping of drama, as the anonymous letters force the group to face some uncomfortable truths.
The homestays get underway, giving the brides and grooms a taste of life outside the confines of the experiment, and a chance to seek wisdom from their nearest and dearest.
The Homestays continue as the couples try to fit into each other's lives. Some form deeper connections with their partners, but real-world pressures may be too much for one couple.
The remaining couples to face their final Commitment Ceremony, and later one bride makes a confession that devastates her husband.
The remaining couples set off on their final dates. Some of them use the time to reflect, but for one couple, crisis is on the cards.
It is the final Dinner Party and the last chance for the remaining couples to gather advice from each other before their Vow Renewals.
It's Vow Renewals time, and after seeking advice from their nearest and dearest, our couples decide whether to embark on their happily ever afters or not.
At the final Vow Renewals, our last remaining couples decide whether to give their relationships a go outside the experiment, or to walk away for good.
The group reunite for one final dinner party. Old feuds flare up and a rumour's revealed. But which marriages have flourished and which have failed?
In the final reunion ceremony, the group look back on their time in the experiment. And can the experts help one marriage hanging in the balance?
Fan Favorites from the class of 2023 reunite, as old dramas and rivalries reignite.
