First Dates

In this special Valentine's episode, Mayfair-based Miki is looking for a man to treat her like a princess. Across the restaurant, self-confessed nerd Sam just wants Daenerys from Game of Thrones.

Sophie's used to bad boys. What will she make of gentleman Mehmet? Stunning operations manager Yasmin is looking for Mr Nice Guy; dental practise manager Ryan has a perfect smile, but is he Mr Right?

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.

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 Will's unusual flirting techniques impress Fayhe?

Chris hopes to overcome his geeky stereotype on his date. Soifra is looking for personality as well as looks; will a young pilot-turned-model fit the bill? And cheerleading coach Fayhe returns.

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. Rajan's back for another date.

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?

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?

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?

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

Can Jayden hide his Don Juan ways from Isabel? Will estate agent John give Sarah, who's deaf, the butterflies in the stomach she's hoping for?

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

First through the doors is Anna, who has a lengthy list of what she wants from her perfect man. She meets her date Liam, who likens dating to hunting a gazelle.

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.

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?

Will TV aerial erector Aaron get a good reception for his cheeky one-liners from nursery worker Darcy? And 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?

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?

Roll-neck-phobe Lucy returns to the restaurant, and this time men are off the menu. Can Dr Nick cure GP Emma's dating dry patch? And will James's love of 1D send Mark in the direction of the door?

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.

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

In this episode there's a double date as 21-year-old best mates Josh and Jack visit the restaurant. And tomboy boat-builder Abbey returns.

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

1 Cupid has a big surprise for mum-of-two Emma. Is lofty rocker Squid the man for six-foot-tall Kat? Charming science student Sameer hopes to meet Mr Right. And will Fran be dapper Will's English rose?

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

Susie, a teaching assistant and burlesque performer meets Trekkie-fan Martin. And hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry can show her his more sensitive side.

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?

Will glamorous dental nurse Cece make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat? And science technician Ian has never been on a date; can he find a spark with shy nursery nurse Stacie?

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

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

Lyn has a surprise for her date Steve: she's pregnant. Can Rebecca see past Freddie's nerves? And Cindy and Elan, who have matching outfits, bond over matters of the heart and family.

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.

Can Cameron help politics graduate Joe leave the singles market? Meanwhile, Lee's ready to hang up his party hat and settle down, and Abbi immediately catches his eye.

'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 sci-fi fans Warren and John? Former reality TV star Aisleyne is looking for a man with 'the heart of the Dalai Lama, the personality of Russell Brand and the body of Rocky'.

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

Serial dater Jack, who's looking for a 'naughty sort', thinks his luck's in when he meets glamorous fire-breather Safina. But will his laddish charm impress her?

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?

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.

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

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.

Anthony is 31 and has a wild past. He meets Lawrence, who's never been in love and feels his 'dating river has run dry'. Bev meets Howard, a former bank manager with a famous face.

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.

Jamie, a plumber, who hasn't had a girlfriend for years, meets Leigh, who's looking for a guy who's good with his hands. Steampunk enthusiast Joe meets Jess, who used to dress up as a Victorian

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.

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.

Craig isn't looking for a husband, or kids, just a man he can believe in and own a dog with. Could Luke and his 'boyfriend bum' be the one? And Disney fan Holly seeks her happily ever after.

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.

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 she's 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 isn't long before Charles impresses Freya with his talents.

Cake-maker and self-confessed `princess" Fiona seeks someone `chunky and funky", finding herself paired with recruitment consultant Rakim. Ex-soldier Tristan from Exeter is on a mission to find his perfect woman after being single for four years. Will beach-loving Ema get swept away by his passion for the south west? Twenty-nine-year-old Lewis - whose narcolepsy caused him to fall asleep on a previous date - is paired with DJ Thom, while lager and football-lover Jessica is introduced to fellow northerner and pub-lover Ryan.

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 she's 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 brother's ex. Plus, primary school assistant teacher Michael struggles to control his nerves for his date with student Imogen.

Maître d' Fred Sirieix re-opens the First Dates restaurant, as more singletons arrive looking for love, including an Essex male escort, an eccentric gas fitter, and a 50-something mum.

Will Natasha's 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?

TV presenter Hayley's love-shy when it comes to dating. Luca seeks 'a nice girl' to please his dad. And boarding-school matron Sarah fancies a non-conformist guy up for some fun.