Best friends Ben and Ross are two cheeky lads from Bournemouth who arrive together for their dates. Ross's advice to his nervous wingman is to 'just be funny', but can Ben laugh broken-hearted Lucy into a second date? And will he be the 'Mr Right, not Mr Right Now' she's looking for? Meanwhile, will Ross be quite so confident when he meets no-nonsense Mancunian Regan? For one dater, the first date nerves present an extra challenge. Paul worries that his stammer, which is sometimes made worse by anxiety, will get the better of him. Will he be able to relax in front of Canadian writer Christine? Or will her claim that men find her intelligence intimidating prevent their relationship from getting off the ground? Self-assured policewoman Angie displays not a shred of nerves on her first date. At 45, she may be 18 years older than her 6' 6" hunky ex-soldier date Chris, but that doesn't stop her going after exactly what she wants... With only an online photo to view, nobody really knows what to expect from their date; certainly not divorcé Mo. He may have been paired with the beautiful, leggy blonde Chloe, but he hasn't bargained for her stumpy legged Chihuahua, Bentley, as well. Fashionista Danielle normally goes out with footballers and models but the sparks fly straight away when she meets city boy Rory. He says that he's 'no Brad Pitt' but could this be the start of something beautiful between the pair?
Ed is young and well-spoken and is meeting the equally inexperienced Purdey, who tries to hide her 'crazy' personality. Could this be first love for the pair of them? Twenty-three-year-old Essex boy Mark lives with his parents and has no bedroom door, yet he has notched up 64 sexual partners. What will Clare, with a four month rule before she sleeps with a partner, make of his bedroom antics? Peter confesses to a tendency to say the wrong thing, and proves it by telling a bad taste joke about Germany to Steve - who grew up there. Can Peter recover from his faux pas? Also back in the restaurant is Paul. After a difficult first date where his stammer got the better of him, he's back to try his luck at love again. The warm, effusive Kathryn looks a promising date but can he close the deal? Femme fatale Kelly knows what she's looking for in a man, but will Chelsea boy Ben tick her boxes? And will she be the lady he's looking for? Taking a second shot at romance is divorcé Mo. Still looking for love, he has high hopes for 'hot and spicy' Saniya, but could she be too hot to handle?
There's a wave of first date nerves in the restaurant as some of the singletons feel the pressure of meeting a potential soulmate. Series 1 favourite Rajan is back, hoping he'll be fourth time lucky. He's still got an impressive repertoire of chat-up lines, and he's out to impress lovelorn Corinne who has a history of meeting all the wrong men. Not all the daters are as confident as Rajan. Twenty-two-year-old beauty Shakira is on her first ever first date and she's shaking like a leaf waiting to meet an equally nervy Xany. Can they get past their fear once the conversation - and sambuca - start flowing? Young party animal Devon is nervous too, and arrives in the bar needing a very large drink. Her dishy date, debonair Will, is teetotal, but there's chemistry when they see past each other's drink orders. Posh Londoner Purdey likes laid-back Aussie Matt's well-toned arms but she talks too much to give his lips a chance to get any exercise. Opinionated live action role-player and heavy metal fan Dan berates his date, self-proclaimed geek Angela, for liking all sorts of music and not 'nailing her colours to the mast'. Will she want to make plans for a second date? For others, dating can be more significant than a bit of fun. Gentlemanly pensioner John hopes to find understanding and empathy with Jean, who says she 'doesn't need a man; she wants one'.
Headstrong Mancunian make-up artist Regan returns to the First Dates restaurant. While some men may cower at the sight of her six-inch stilettos, hunky self-confessed metrosexual Jon is determined to find her soft side; but will she let him? Alpha-male playboy Mostafa believes every girl would like to marry him. So why is he still single? 'I'm just too perfect,' he says. Is cutie Cara his perfect match? Heavy metal fan Dan from Episode 3 returns to the restaurant. He seems to find a kindred spirit in Sarah: she's even heard of Nightwish! Will his dream of finding a fair maiden to play live-action role playing games come true? Corinne is back in the restaurant after her catastrophic date with Rajan. Things seem to perk up when an Adonis called Zane walks into the restaurant. Will the love gods shine on them? It's never too late to find love. Jackie's on her first date in 10 years while Colin is looking for a lady who shares his 'ready-to-go' attitude. History buff and one-time Countdown contestant Jonny is also looking for someone special. Will window saleswoman Amy take down all his numbers, or will his resemblance to a certain bespectacled comedian put her off?
There's a theme of second chances in this episode, with diners returning to the First Dates restaurant hoping not to repeat past mistakes. Mostafa returns after an unsuccessful date in the previous episode. His new date, Megan, has a list of qualities she's looking for in a man. She's trying to move on after being cheated on in the past, and is ready to love again. Can she tame a commitment-phobe like Mostafa, or will she decide that he's not worth the time? Also returning is unlucky-in-love Corinne, hoping that third time's a charm. Could Will be the gentleman she's looking for? Talk turns to his 'mum' tattoo in a private place... Gym manager Claire, who says she thinks about men 24/7, is immediately captivated by former basketball player Kenny's mighty physique. Claire's giving men another chance after spending 11 years dating only women. Can 6' 6" Kenny, and his biceps 'James' and 'Andrew', sweep her off her feet? Tommy from Series 1 is still looking for Mr Right. But his new date, Adam, has a wandering eye and can't seem to stop staring at another dater over Tommy's shoulder. While Adam's in the loo, Tommy calls the one person he can depend on for advice: his mum. Suave Parisian Jean-Christophe, or JC, would like to meet a 'beautiful, sensational' English lady with the brains to match. He bonds with twice-divorced writer and fellow wine connoisseur Sarah, who's looking for a partner for life. Does Sarah have the je ne sais quoi JC's looking for? Former Countdown contestant Jonny is back looking for someone he'll have an intellectual rapport with. Mystical world traveller Clare is 40 but says her 'spiritual age' is 28. She's ready to settle down after putting men on the back-burner; will the stars align for Jonny and Clare?
Talkative primary school teacher Sarah-Jayne is looking for her Prince Charming, but would Martin shave off his beard for her? After his disappointing date with Regan in the first episode of the series, Ross returns to the restaurant, still armed with his cheesy jokes. Jess is looking for a manly man, but what will she make of Ross's sense of humour? Glamorous Rachel is looking for a man with a 'certain aura'. What will she make of old romantic Alan, who has been unlucky in love? Could romance blossom as they discuss her experiences of living with OCD? They say opposites attract, so what do well-groomed romcom fan Rich and self-confessed ladette Millie think of each other? Nike is tired with 'always being the bridesmaid' and is looking for The One. Performance art student Stephan is immediately attracted to Nike, but does Nike feel the same? Tabitha says she's always struggled talking to boys after going to an all-girls school, and that she used to practise snogging on her classmates. Is Old Etonian Mark the man she's been waiting for?
Essex DJ Terry 'Turbo' is back! He worked his charms on three dates in the first series, but didn't find a match. Now he says he's changed his Jack-the-lad ways. His date Lauren says she loves a challenge and is confident that she can tame Terry. Has he met his match this time? Will it be double trouble when gay identical twins Ben and Gary meet their dates? Ben dates 24-year-old Darius, who's so used to the single life he's started to prefer his own company. Meanwhile, Ralph, Gary's date, is dissatisfied with being the only single guy at weddings. When the twins nip away for a gossip, Ralph turns his attentions to Darius... Joker Josh has been single for three years and is beginning to feel like his mates are leaving him behind with their relationships. He meets city girl Sophia, who believes you're never too young to meet your soulmate. Londoner Rochelle, who's 23, is looking for love that's more than skin deep, but is tired of meeting guys who can't see past her job: modelling on an adult TV channel. Her date, motivational speaker Warren, believes in positive thoughts leading to positive results. He dreams of building the perfect family with someone special. They're both looking for love; will they find it with each other? And self-confessed geek Angela and energetic dancer Stephan return to the restaurant for a date with each other. They bond over their shared passions for music, dancing and the lighter side of life; will they want to meet again?
Cheeky bank manager Ross visits the First Dates restaurant for the third time. Ross has been single for three years, and hopes that primary school teacher Sarah-Jayne will be his third time lucky. Will sparks fly with Sarah-Jayne's ice-breaker games? Lee from Yorkshire had two dates in the restaurant in the first series, when he met a potential partner. But now he's back again for another try. Will he be wooed by Ralph and his obsession with how and when he is going to die? Also returning is smooth-talking beauty salon owner Kenny, who knows for a fact that he's going to get lucky with his 'smoking hot' date Jess. He claims that owning a beauty salon has helped him understand women and given him a head-start against other men. But will Jess fall for Kenny and his biceps, James and Andrew? Why do some men always end up in the dreaded 'friend zone' and can sales manager Yemi finally escape from it and find romance? Things are looking positive when he meets occasional DJ Chelsea, who shares his love of music and is impressed by his record deal. But will they make sweet music together? Computer programmer Andrew, who's 35, has been single for over a decade, but will he click with old-fashioned romantic Sarah?
First through the doors is Frankie, who is tired of being hurt by the wrong kind of guy. Her blind date is fellow dancer Muhala, who is overjoyed to be matched with someone who shares his passion. Trainee midwife Kate could be in luck when she finds a kindred spirit in paramedic Liam, while eternal romantic Tim, who has grown bored with online dating, tries to charm Jenny into meeting him again.
When self-proclaimed ladies' man Jayden, 20, meets childminder Isabel, 19, things go well between them - until they realise they have a mutual friend. Sarah, 44, has been deaf since birth, and wants to find love with a hearing man, so she's relieved to find 47-year-old estate agent John is easy to lip read. Eternal romantic Tim returns to the restaurant, and his date, Sarah, shares his passion for bad jokes, exploding high fives and limericks. Disco-loving personal trainer Ellis, 47, is pleased when 53-year-old hairdresser Gary turns up, and his touching life story makes her warm to him even more. Meanwhile, Ryan, 33, has recently become single after an 11-year relationship, and turns to alcohol to help him relax.
Texan Aaron moved to London 10 months ago and is still figuring out how to charm British women. His blind date Sophie claims to have perfected the art of enticing a man with a well-practiced stare.
Memories of childhood bullies have knocked Zoe's confidence. Can former ballroom dancer David, who describes himself as 'The Don of the Friendzone', sweep Zoe off her feet?
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.
Can weightlifter Lucy strike gold with charity administrator Caroline?
In this special episode in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, some of the daters discover that they've been matched with celebrity singletons. Daters are matched with single celebrities Jamie Laing, Anthea Turner and Alexandra Burke.
Twin sisters visit the restaurant, each looking for their Prince Charming - but while Francesca appears to be smitten by former boarding school pupil Hugo, Claudia has been hurt too many times before, and her guard is up with rapper Marcus. Maths teacher and human calculator Ian is looking for someone to help him get over his awkwardness, and hopes radiographer Rachel will be the one, while firefighter Marc meets Marilyn Monroe lookalike Elle - will it be a case of some like it hot? Do gentlemen definitely prefer blondes? Or will they turn out to be misfits?
More singletons meet up for a blind date, including former boarding school pupil Hugo from last week, who is back for a second shot at love. Trainee opera singer Olympia takes centre stage for his encore performance - but will she hit all the right notes to win him over? Other hopefuls include ex-Playboy bunny Jacqui, who is paired up with ex-stripper Ricky, and sensitive soul Steven, who is hoping to find someone who will get along with the most important lady in his life - his nan. Will keen knitter Anna fit the bill?
After being stood up last week, Geordie model Georgia ended up flirting with nice guy Alex. Now they are back to pick up where they left off. Baker Chloe prides herself on being a good judge of character, which is just as well because her date, amateur dramatics enthusiast Ben, has played many different roles in his time. Swinging sixties fan Robert is hoping fifties fashionista Amy will accompany him to a Northern Soul night after their meal - although he might have second thoughts when he sees what's tattooed on her toe. Plus, the subject of family life proves to be high on the agenda for make-up artist Verona and fire-fighter Paul, as well as father-of-one Patrick and German-born Thomas.
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?
Bisexual Jo embarks on her first ever date with a woman: 4' 7" personal trainer Naomi. Dean's dream of dating a lady 'kissed by fire' comes true when he meets flame-haired estate agent Kate.
Will latex-loving Shirlie bond with her fellow divorcee Dave?
Can Rhys handle the one-way stream of nanny Georgia's conversation topics, which include: Georgia's schooling, Georgia's dinner preferences, Georgia's holidays and Georgia's fish phobia?
Locksmith Roberto is proud of his Italian roots, but will his poor knowledge of European countries harm his chances with Croatian-born nanny Aleksandra?
Can executive PA Victoria mend sales manager Scott's broken heart, following the break-up of his eight-year relationship? And when stunning Sasha is stood up, waiter Sam comes to the rescue.
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...
Friday night is date night in 2016 as more hopeful singletons visit the First Dates restaurant for the new series. Will vet Simon see past lawyer Arunima's wheelchair?
Can Liam put the right foot forward with podiatrist Coryn? Will Gary's karaoke skills impress Nicole? And Bella has swapped boarding school for the fetish world; does Bertie share her proclivities?
Will hairdresser Lauren fall for party boy Danny's perma-tan chutzpah, or will his Dutch courage put her off? And Paolo returns; can Mario handle his high-heeled alter-ego?
Matthew has been to Disneyland 43 times, but hasn't yet met his Prince Charming. Can his fellow Disney fanatic Paul give him his happy ever after?
The restaurant full of romantic hopefuls returns for a sixth season. Will there be chemistry between brawny scientist Ashley and single parent Sonia? Shy girl Becky has come out of her shell thanks to burlesque dancing, she meets would-be comedian Lewis. And will Queen fans Gemma and Paolo discover a different kind of magic?
Self-confessed ladette Lucy is on the hunt for the love of a good woman, having already met a male forensic investigator last year in the First Dates restaurant. Terry from east London, who has become comfortable living the single life, with his love for the horses and football leaving precious little time for romance, is in danger of blowing his chances with jeweller and widower Lisa when he goes into a bit too much detail about his solo interests.
Twelve years ago, Ben sustained a brain injury in a road accident, turning his world upside down. He worries that dates will reject him when they find out about his condition. His date Charlotte, a fellow Mancunian, also has confidence issues and says she always thinks men fancy her mates rather than her. Ambitious Megan is gearing up for the next Olympics, but her rigid training schedule leaves little time for love. Entrepreneur Steven has his work cut out trying to melt self-confessed ‘hard bitch’ Megan’s heart. Xanthi has already carefully planned out his wedding: the guest list, the Tom Ford suit, the country manor; everything but the groom.
Twenty-five-year-old businessman Justin has never had a girlfriend and has turned to self-help manuals to improve his understanding of women so model booker Maisie is in for a big surprise when he uses what he has learnt from the books. After her first date at the restaurant didn't work out, Teresa, 66, hopes to find someone who shares her passion for partying, so she might have found her ideal match when 79-year-old Lee arrives with a hangover.
Hairdresser Ben sits down for a meal with sales manager Daisy, but romance hangs in the balance when his eye wanders from his date to a pretty waitress, getting him into deep water. Fantasy fiction writer and self-confessed geek Sarah returns for a sequel after her last date went pear-shaped, and is matched with bookies manager Nick.
Teaching assistant and burlesque performer Susie, 32, hopes to overcome her dating nerves and stutter to find her `Prince Charming'. Her date is Star Trek fan Martin from Essex, while 30-year-old hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry is the man for her. However, it remains to be seen if Cupid's arrow strikes any of them
Violinist Maggie, who is 63 and has played in orchestras around the world, is searching for a man who shares her passion for the finer things in life and all things fabulous - can retired police officer and divorcee Alistair match up to her standards? Bricklayer Molly, 19, works with men all day, and her date is charming warehouse worker Hussein, who has to cope with her laddish banter
Dairy farmer Ben hopes to find romance with marketing assistant Alice, while classical music singer Zoe dines with amateur dramatics enthusiast Tim. The restaurant also welcomes Sara, who has been single for eight years. Could straight-talking animal lover and dog trainer Nicky be the right woman for her?
Ladies' man Luke, 30, is ready to give up playing the field and is searching for the one. His date is 29-year-old PR manager Sophie. Tired of turning up to weddings alone, she's looking for a man to become her 'plus-one' in life. The restaurant also welcomes Bristolian mother of three Mandy, whose date is 52-year-old landscape gardener Andrew
After years on the road, 59-year-old professional singer Precious is looking for a man to make sweet music with. Does her date - suave 58-year-old amateur magician Earle - hit the right notes with Precious as he serenades her? Company director John, who's 28, is looking for a man to marry and start a family with. His fellow Scotsman Greig, an old romantic, is looking for a feisty companion, but will John's brutal honesty halfway through the date end their potentially beautiful friendship? Hebe, who's 20, is confused by the dating game and has never been on a date. On the verge of giving up on finding a man, she's pinning all her hopes on her date. She meets 25-year-old fine wine merchant Charles, who's tired of the playboy bachelor life and is looking for a punchy, zingy and full bodied woman. Free-spirited Mancunian musician Charlie, who's 25, is looking for a woman who shares his love of travelling.
Nicky, 44, is reaching for the stars when it comes to finding her perfect partner. This astronaut in training is looking for a man who is out of this world. Her date is Daniel, a well-travelled motoring journalist. He lives life in the fast lane but wants to find a lady to join him on his world adventures. Will the stars collide on their first date? Next is 58-year-old road sweeper Bruce, who isn't prepared to hang up his dating shoes just yet. He wants a lady to share his evenings with and to just love him for him. Bruce's date is mother of two Yvonne. After years of being single, she's ready to put herself first and to find that one true love to keep her company into her twilight years. And 24-year-old professional dog walker Milo is looking for a woman who can keep up with him. His date is straight-talking charity worker and fellow Londoner Angelica, who works with animals all day but wants someone to cuddle up to at night.
Archaeologist Sophie hopes Second World War enthusiast Mark will be the man for her. Also entering the romantic restaurant is comedian Kelly, who worries that she tends to intimidate men. Can high-flying entrepreneur Russell handle her banter? Plus, mum-of-four Heather, 72, hopes retired businessman Gary will keep her company in her twilight years
`Deadly' (aka David) found fame with his UK garage crew, and though he may be confident on stage, he's shy and retiring with the ladies. Can he bring his A-game when he meet teaching assistant Helen? Other diners include rock fan Anthony, who meets retired nurse and fellow northerner Barbara. She's an amateur magician with a few dating tricks up her sleeve
Nahida from Liverpool is searching for a man who shares her passion for food, and her date is with fellow Liverpudlian Thomas, who describes himself as a loveable bear. Ex-cruise ship worker Dale, 46, has been single for five years since his partner passed away, but is now ready to put his faith in Cupid again, and his date is 39-year-old massage therapist Chris
Science technician Ian has a date with shy nursery nurse Stacie and glamorous 22-year-old dental nurse Cece is looking for someone who can see that beauty is more than skin deep. Aldine, 42, has been engaged five times without ever making it down the aisle and project manager Paul, 38, is looking for a woman with a bit of spirit, but could Aldine be a bit too much for him to handle?
Laboratory engineer Daniel, 39, attempts to keep his nerves under control when he meets 29-year-old lingerie designer Lauren, while 6' 3' firefighter Nikki hopes rugby player Ross will sweep her off her feet. Call centre worker Zoe, 21, is looking for an intelligent and ladylike bookworm and sits down for a meal with Grace, a well-read 22-year-old physics student with a penchant for grammatical correctness, and HR adviser Leah, 34, is matched with 37-year-old blue-eyed boy Andy from Middlesbrough.
French-born Gladys, who's 26, comes from a family of aristocrats. She's searching for her perfect English gentleman to take home to visit the castle. Accountant and ballroom dancing enthusiast Robert, who's 28, has spent time in France and has no problem talking the language of love but can he sweep Gladys off her feet? Meanwhile, used car salesman and self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey, who's 23, meets 23-year-old fashion blogger Jodie, who seems to attract guys who all fit the same pattern. A chance encounter the night before their date provides an initial spark but was it fate or misfortune?
Can celebrity singletons Sinitta, Michael Fabricant MP, Roman Kemp and Jan Leeming find love with unsuspecting members of the public?
Podium dancer and fire breather Khloe, who's 24, is looking for a man to light up her life. Former Ibiza club promoter Rick shares Khloe's love of music; will they hit the right note by the end of the night? Scooter-loving mod Neil, who's 61, is searching for a lady to join him on the open road. Retired pub landlady Eileen, who's 62, is also a mod. Will they ride off into the sunset together? Swansea beauty queen Yasmin, who's 23, meets 29-year-old Welshman Matt, who shares her love of meditation. And 40-year-old ecologist Andrew has recently returned to the UK after spending time overseas. He meets 39-year-old aid worker Charlotte, who's spent years traveling the world helping others. When talk turns to countryside pursuits, it becomes make or break for Andrew and Charlotte.
Recipe developer Mimi, who's 25, is looking for a fun-loving fellow creative. All seems well when her date, 29-year-old rugby referee and sausage roll maker Joel turns up with a gift for Mimi. Will his culinary creativity win her over? Theatre producer Sue, who's 67, is searching for her leading lady. She meets 63-year-old American psychologist Beri, who's looking for her English rose. Will love blossom between them? At first sight, tall, dark rugby player Dan seems to tick all of Irish model Laura's boxes, but when she finds out what he does for a living, things could take a turn for the worse... Nature-loving tree surgeon Matt, who's 30, is a hopeless romantic who falls in love easily. He's looking for a free spirit who shares his passion for the outdoors and for dancing. His date is 29-year-old hula hoop instructor, marketing assistant and 'modern hippy' Lucy, who's looking for a kind and sensitive man. Matt turns up with flowers for Lucy; will love bloom by the end of the evening?
Fitness fanatic Jade, 24, sits down for a meal with Jak, 29, a yoga lover in touch with his spiritual side and who shares her love of exercise and tattoos, while fashion stylist Christine, 70, and entrepreneur Peter, 71, share stories of the Swinging Sixties. Health club manager Donna, 51, is a born romantic with old fashioned values at heart and her date is 53-year-old stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas, Texas, who's happy to stand out from the crowd and is looking for a strong woman to stand by his side
Second World War veteran Richard, who's 97 - and the oldest person ever to grace the First Dates restaurant - shares a date with 79-year-old Ruth. Elsewhere, legal PA Jordan is set up with 28-year-old basketball player William, but the pair soon find out they have a little too much in common, and science technician Ian returns to the programme and meets Emma, who is on her first ever date
Trainee accountant Ruth is a carnival dancer in her spare time and spent thousands on a Brazilian bum lift, but it has been attracting the wrong kind of men. Her date, Michael, is looking for a woman with perfect rhythm. Can he avoid mentioning her derriere? Spiritual mum-of-two Katherine brings her lucky crystals to the restaurant as she sits down with fellow divorcee Andy, and Claudia has never found anyone who is so enthusiastic about Harry Potter as she is - so when her date Jack walks in covered in tattoos of the boy wizard, it seems they are in for a magical time.
There's a special guest at the First Dates restaurant, as Fred's father visits from France. And naturally, he has a way with the ladies. Meanwhile, reformed teen rebel and unlikely baker Sunny, who's 33, is the 'king of cupcakes' but isn't as skilled at dating. He meets Misha; is a cupcake enough to spark a romance between these two self-professed boffins? In a First Dates first, twins Rebecca and Stephen, who are 22, nervously embark on a double date. They live on top of a hill in the middle of nowhere and are very inexperienced at dating. Die-hard Cher fan Stephen meets legal assistant Emily, while Rebecca 'had to Google how to flirt'. Can she entice engineer Kristian? Gail from Sale, who works in sales, hasn't been on a date for 20 years.
Ruth wants to find a man who can keep up with her in her saucy seventies. Meanwhile, TJ, who's been told that he looks like Johnny Depp, turns up for his date after a few daytime drinks.
Helicopter pilot Paul, who's also a cross-dresser, embarks on his first ever date dressed in women's clothing. Sexy geeks Hannah and Dan bond over everything from video games to school insecurities.
Is 6' 4" trucker Tony the 'Neanderthal rock god' that Lynda's looking for? And is there chemistry between neuroscientist Michael and publishing assistant Hannah?
Can kizomba dancing queen Carina side-step away from situationships and into a real relationship with actor Kevan? Meanwhile, romcom fanatic Becky is looking for her very own Hugh Grant.
Recruitment consultant Jack returns for a second first date at the restaurant, this time with hairdresser Shauna. Mark, who's been single for 10 years, meets Claire, who's never had a relationship.
The dating hopefuls in this episode include a builder who's finally ready for a concrete relationship, a naked bike rider, a pair of gamers, and a man who's been married five times.
Can 61-year-old Italian restaurant owner Giovanni give Fred a run for his money on the charm front? Can Jason see past Tyrone's ADHD? And does barber Chris smell good enough for dental nurse Debbie?
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?
Singletons looking for love include a makeup artist with strong family ties, a pair of microbiologists, and an ice cream man hoping to go from Mr Whippy to Mr Right.
Live wire Bernard is dressed to impress in a suit he designed himself. Marco and Chiara bond over their shared Italian roots. Other daters include student Luka, who's fascinated by serial killers.
The restaurant opens its doors again. Jessica seeks a James Corden doppelgänger. Dottie, who's 71, goes on her first date in 51 years. Single mum Keely meets market trader Ben.
Fellow Italians Marco and Chiara bond over their roots; criminology student Luka, who's fascinated by serial killers, meets musician Daniel; and two care workers from Preston date
Reiki practitioner Sairaphina hopes to re-energise her love life. Gym-bunny James arrives for his date with Mum in tow. Fiona bonds with her date over shared life experiences.
Model Tahiry, 23, struggles with stage fright and seeks a man who can calm her nerves. Thrice-married octogenarian Cliff dates 84-year-old Margaret.
Music producer Barry, who's 71, dates a former member of a pop group. PR exec Claudia, 26, looks for a date who won't make her feel 'ick'.
Welsh hairdresser Jess, 25, looks for a man who's a cut above the rest. Casey, 25, a charity shop manager has his dream white wedding all mapped out. Is his date husband material?
Reece, a 26-year-old semi-professional footballer, is worried that his height will stop him from scoring with his date - 29-year-old marketing consultant Ria. Cameras also follow funeral director and mortician Byron who meets 34-year-old meets Lexi, an Ann Summers party planner. Other daters include bartender Rosco, who meets stunning 28-year-old, Helen.
Maître D' Fred Sirieix and his team fling open the doors of the restaurant of romance once more, and first in is self-confessed party animal Nikita - a 24-year-old from Swansea who's hunting for someone just as wild. However, she gets a little more than she bargained for when engineer Rhys reveals a rather intimate tattoo. Part-time fitness instructor and disco dancer Selvin meets Donna, who seeks a man who can make her laugh. Former Playboy bunny Kelly-Ann is a model who's dated some A-list stars in her time and wants `a daring man" to keep her feeling alive. Will tattooed motorbike daredevil Stephen tickle her fancy?
Singers Claire and Louise arrive at the restaurant to provide a bit of moral support to each other, making a foursome with Mathew, who works in a supermarket, and engineering manager Scott. But there's confusion over who will be dating who. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Aryeh hopes fellow student Jack will not be put off by his overwhelming personality and 60-year-old Meryl from Wirral is looking for someone to keep up with her when she goes clubbing. Will Whitchurch divorcee Andrew be up for a dance?
Thirty-four-year-old plumber Jamie hasn't had a proper girlfriend for almost 10 years. His date, Leigh, is seeking someone muscley and good with his hands. Shelly is a 57-year-old personal trainer who has been single for seven years. Her date is David, a 61-year-old retired firefighter who's been single for four years. Father-of-two Nathan has had a successful career in sales. His date Lisa seeks someone `nicer' than the guys she usually dates. Last into the restaurant is 27-year-old steampunk enthusiast Joe. His date is 29-year-old Jess, who used to work at the Black Country Living Museum.
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.
The new series, set in an all-new Manchester venue, finds more singletons looking for love, from a glamourous gran to a parliamentary worker who loves to talk sex and politics.
Double-divorcee and 'hopeless romantic' Ian hopes it's third time lucky, with Amy. Scientist Gerald meets 'free spirit' Lisa. And will nervous Danny regret his five pre-date pints?
Luxury car seller Sam likes his women 'fast and topless'. Is former teacher MJ open to Sam's desire to explore the kinkier side of sex? And black belt Keira meets ex-footballer Max.
Can Fred and co rustle up some love action on Valentine's for more hopeful singletons - from a wedding planner to an ex-politician and a West End actor who's looking for a first boyfriend?
Beauty queen and bricklayer Chloe seeks a girl with similar grand designs for a future together. India wants a tall, dark, handsome guy. And financial investigator Sylthea gives her date a grilling.
Ex-strongman Matt meeds midwife Kat, who has a big story to tell. Will Devon housekeeper Luke's dream of an 'upbeat, fun Latino' come to life in the shape of David from Portugal?
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.
A Disney fan seeks a fresh start after losing her last partner due to a tragic accident, while 27-year-old Craig wants to find a man who will share his love of dogs. A retired Butlins redcoat has high hopes for her date, and a woman who has not enjoyed much luck on the dating scene may have finally found the man she is looking for.
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 realizes her job can scare off some men.
An international DJ who has learned some new things about her sexuality after a recent holiday to Ibiza now has to get to grips with London's same-sex dating scene - which is not easy when her first date is someone she previously blanked on a dating app. A man with deteriorating vision and a desire to start a family is paired with a trombone player, while other candidates include a full-time carer and a medical student looking to date outside her profession.
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.
The first guests in the 20th series get off to a rocky start when 39-year-old Craig drops the bombshell that he has three children - all with different mothers. Avid gamer Olivia feels she needs to play down her interests when on dates, and hopes to meet someone who will accept them, while dog lover Billy is troubled to discover her date has tattoos of 40 people's names
A cheesemaker meets a marketer with an endless line of jokes, and a company director and a fan of motorbikes and rockabilly share their love of the 1950s. Two gym enthusiasts seem to hit it off, but disaster strikes later in the night, while two executives with a taste for sharp suits seem like a good fit
No-nonsense Mercedes worries that her date, gamer Greg, won't be able to handle her secret. Fifty-three-year-old jetsetter Georgina has endured many a heartbreak, but still craves fun and excitement; hopefully part-time DJ Steve is the man to provide a romantic soundtrack to her life. Having endured a very public on-screen divorce, Lauren from reality series The Real Housewives of Cheshire, seeks something a bit more real. Trainee teacher Ashley has been doing his homework when it comes to love and has a long list of requirements for a potential suitor.
Mum and son Andrea and Stephan are double-dating: Andrea is looking for a debonair, cultured and passionate man, while Stephan is mainly hoping that his mum won't embarrass him. Seventy-year-old Diane refuses to let age get in the way of love and meets retired trucker and part-time crooner 'Neil the Wheel'. Bagpipe instructor Adam hopes that fellow Scot Conor can bring back his excitement for dating.
In this special Valentine's episode, Mayfair-based Miki is looking for a man to treat her like a princess. Meanwhile, self-confessed nerd Sam just wants Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
It's Valentine's Day in the First Dates restaurant, where more lovebirds are hoping that Cupid will bless their blind dates. Coiffured PA Azedeh suffers from the misconception that she's materialistic but wants to show that there's more to her than meets the eye. Her date is e-tech boffin and lover-of-life Ollie who bounds into the date and bowls her over from the off. And a mutual love of pina coladas and unorthodox dating venues sends these two into a Valentine's frenzy. Comedian Vince has rarely received Valentine's cards from anyone other than his mum but will his luck change when he meets Brigitte Bardot lookalike Anna? Retired NHS councillor Elaine is making up for lost time. She sacrificed her love life to bring up her daughter, but is now looking for a twinkle-toed gentleman who can sweep her off her feet. Music producer Steve has all the right moves and they have instant chemistry.
The restaurant hosts the festive party to end all parties with a programme full of amazing surprises as maitre d' Fred and his Christmas Cupids celebrate a year that has seen love blossom into wedding proposals, engagement rings and the very first First Dates baby. Couples Aarron and Ibiba, Doreen and James, Will and Fran and Ajai and Hema all make a welcome return to the place where it all began, while previous participants get another chance to find love
Fred Sirieix and the team welcome hopeful daters for a Valentine's special. Blonde bombshell Dominique is looking for a man as chatty as she is and who can accept her just the way she is, including her loud laugh.
Joey Essex, Melinda Messenger, Sandra Martin from Gogglebox (2013) and Lady Colin Campbell bravely embark on blind dates with unsuspecting members of the public, in this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer.
Cheeky ladies' man Eric, who's 101, meets Norma, who's been single for 46 years. And librarian Louise dreams of his and hers Christmas jumpers. Can awkward dater Tom make those dreams come true?
Chi-Chi and her son Curtis both have dates; can she resist interfering in his date with Jaleesa? And how will Danny react when he discovers that his date's best friend is First Dates waitress Laura?
A festive edition of the dating show in which singletons meet up with possible partners at a restaurant in the hope of finding love, before deciding whether they want to take things further. This time, former bodybuilding champion Kieran goes on a date with 23-year-old student nurse Abi. Meanwhile, 67-year-old Suzy is set up with Fred, a fellow divorcee who is looking for some excitement in his life, and single mother Amy meets 29-year-old Geordie Scott.