Initially an experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week. Later this aspect was removed and replaced with a cast of regular restaurant staff.
Genre: Reality-TV, Romance
Cast:Brian Protheroe , Fred Sirieix , CiCi Coleman , Merlin Griffiths , Austin Ventour , Sam Conrad , Ralf Little , Laura Nicole Tott , Dean Lennox Kelly , Terry Lee , Daniel Titley , Paul Thompson , Lady Colin Campbell , Flash Mob Jazz , Joey Essex , Sandra Martin , Melinda Messenger , Olivia Cox
In this season finale, First Dates regulars take their last chance to find love, featuring the return of Jess and Ross.
The First Dates restaurant welcomes a new batch of singles looking for love. First through the doors is Anna, who has a lengthy list of what she wants from her perfect man.
The First Dates restaurant welcomes more singles looking for love. Texas-born Aaron moved to London for work 10 months ago and is still figuring out how to charm British women.
Gordon, who has children with lesbian friends, is looking for a man to settle down with. Is kickboxing instructor Stephen the one? And can 'Don of the Friendzone' David charm Zoe?
Both returning singles and past successful couples meet up at the First Date restaurant at Christmas time. The title gives away one big "surprise."
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
In this special Valentine's episode, Mayfair-based Miki is looking for a man to treat her like a princess. Self-confessed nerd Sam just wants Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
On the menu in this episode are five pairs of hopefuls, including an Irishman with Tourette's looking for the man of his dreams, and two singletons with strange dance moves.
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
Fred and his team open up the First Dates restaurant for one final time in 2016 as they try to help ten singletons find love in time for Christmas.
Elaine's looking for a twinkle-toed gentleman. Does Steve have the right moves? Comedian Vince, who usually only gets a Valentine's card from his mum, meets Brigette Bardot lookalike Anna.
Dapper gent Will isn't a natural when it comes to talking to women, will Fran be his English rose? Is lofty rocker Squid the man for 6ft tall Kat? Science student Sameer hopes to meet Mr Right.
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
Teaching assistant Liberty's 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?
Science technician Ian has never been on a date, can he find a spark with shy Stacie? Glamorous dental nurse Cece hopes to make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat.
Fashion assistant Jade's date with wrestler Lewis takes a dramatic turn. Chelsea girl Montana meets cheeky chappy Joe. Can aristocrat Count Anthony bring shy Silvia out of her shell?
Part-time wrestler Lewis returns to the restaurant for another attempt at a date. Hotel inspector Alasdair and DJ Lee bond over their mutual love of pop music.
Leah's looking for a man with a sparkle in his eyes. Finding the right man has been a tall order for 6'3" firefighter Nikki, will 6'4" Ross light her fire?
Can dancing accountant Robert sweep French aristocrat Gladys off her feet? Jack-the-Lad Joey and fashion blogger Jodie had a chance meeting before their date.
Old Etonian Leslie and blogger Babs bond over their respect for Michelle Obama. Can painter and lawyer Josh court student and waitress Sophia?
Natasha, who's been out of the dating game for a couple of years meets laid-back Oskar. Emily and Matt discuss aliens. 73-year-old Michael's wandering eye gets him in trouble.
Student Leah is on her first ever date. Welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over a mutual love of romcoms. Pilot Antonia wants to meet someone who sees beyond the uniform.
Will Mods Neil and Eileen ride off into the sunset together? Fire-breathing podium dancer Khloe meets former club promoter Rick. Ecologist Andrew meets aid worker Charlotte.
Recipe developer Mimi's meets rugby referee Joel. How will model Laura react when she discovers what Dan does for a living? American psychologist Beri is looking for an English rose.
Jade and Jak share their passion for exercise and tattoos. 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine and entrepreneur Peter share stories of the Swinging Sixties.
Will born adventurer Stephen run a mile when he finds out Dina wants to start a family? A 73-year-old has her first date for 44 years. Does Joban impress Bina?
'First Dates' is a dating show with a twist that takes advantage of modern forms of dating. Each episode documents a number of couples having dinner in a unique restaurant in which everyone is on a first date. Viewers see the daters from the moment they meet until the meal is over, sharing the highs of lows of each couple's date. At the end of each date, the couple talks candidly about the experience and answers the question everybody has: will the daters see each other again?
Can Fred's advice turn Disney super-fan James into bra-fitter Jess's Prince Charming? Issac, who's getting his life back on track after being homeless for three years, meets feisty Maya.
Mandy and her ex-husband Stuart both have dates at the restaurant. Meanwhile, 30-year-old financial manager J meets feisty aesthetic therapist Sophie.
Lyn has a surprise for her date - she's pregnant. Can Rebecca see past Freddie's nerves? Cindy and Elan have matching outfits, but they bond over matters of the heart and family.
Do 6ft tall legal PA Jordan and basketball player William have too much in common? The first dates restaurant welcomes its oldest ever dater and also sees the return of science technician Ian.
Dental nurse Jade meets strapping tree surgeon Tom. Sharran, Britain's only female sumo wrestler, meets former bingo-caller David. City trader Adam goes on a date with party girl Leena.
Will student James's unconventional party trick impress Emilie? And pop singer Ben, who was a smash hit in the 1980s, meets Sarah, who used to have his poster above her bed.
Ketan, who has autism, meets Brodie, who's looking for a man with quirks. Emily - Miss Essex 2016/17 - is looking for a man who won't just see her as a trophy girlfriend.
Kit has been single for 37 years. He wants to meet a man who shares his passion for the royal family. And will James from Hertfordshire get the seal of approval from Kate Middleton lookalike Jodie?
Will Harry Potter fans Claudia and Jack have a magical date? Will Michael's cheeky comment about carnival dancer Ruth's derrière hit a bum note?
How does New Yorker Bryan react when art dealer Simon says his ideal man would have a more toned physique? Max and Esther bond over a shared love of words. And is Ben the nice guy Leora's looking for?
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.
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.
Septuagenarian Deanna has her first date in 20 years. Will pint-loving Lee click with his tea-drinking date Abbi? Can Cameron help politics graduate Joe leave the singles market?
'Cupcake king' Sunny meets fellow self-professed boffin Misha. Twins Rebecca and Stephen nervously embark on dates with engineer Kristian and legal assistant Emily. Fred's dad visits the restaurant.
Will the stars align for science-fiction fans Warren and John? Former reality TV star Aisleyne has a list of qualities she is looking for in a man. Surgeon Salam gets a bout a nerves on his date with Tara.
Diamond grader Sachen and financial lawyer Priya discover that they've met before. Make-up artist and model Danni meets bar manager Aiden, the tallest man to ever enter the First Dates restaurant.
Flirtation turns to faux pas as the drinks flow on songwriter Kristina's date with photographer Nicola. And will cheeky charmer Billy's fear of butter harm his chances with blonde bombshell Olivia?
IT worker Rodney is 45 and never had a girlfriend, he meets executive assistant Mandy. Football coach Julian has a date with party animal Becca. Chrissie and Jonny have a sexually charged date.
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, 59, embarks on his first-ever date dressed in women's clothing will 51-year-old Sydney see he's just a normal bloke. Make up artist and mum of five Bianca meets white van man and single parent Daniel.
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?
Energetic 32-year-old Krystal and her date James bond over their love of animals. Natasha and bass player Josh bond over having great hair. 20-year-old beautician Georgia can't believe who her date is.
Will the laddish charm of serial dater Jack impress glamorous fire-breather Safina. Flower-seller Calum impresses project manager Lucy with a beautiful bouquet.
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.
It is Valentine's Day at the First Dates restaurant. Beauty queen Sophie meets cheeky-chappy Bailey, as 59-year-old Rachel has her first ever date with a woman, blonde bombshell Debs.
Chloe 'flirts her way through life' and seeks a 'geezer' who can handle her. Is Anthony her man? Dog walker Scearcia has a steamy date with Aurita.
A new crop of singletons roll up to the First Dates restaurant, including a self-confessed party animal seeking someone just as wild, a disco dancer, an ex-Playboy bunny, and a biker daredevil.
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.
As a new series launches from an all-new Manchester venue, more singletons are looking for love, from a glamorous 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.
Fred and the team try to make 2021 a Christmas to remember. Can a jobbing Father Christmas find a mate? Recruitment consultant Macy looks to fill the position of boyfriend. Will panto actor John meet a tall, handsome partner?
