First Dates

Specials

TV-14

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.

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24 Episodes

Be My Valentine - 2016
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Be My Valentine - 2016In 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.
First Dates at Christmas - 2016
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First Dates at Christmas - 2016Sophie'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?
Be My Valentine (2017)
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Be My Valentine (2017)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.
Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2017
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Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2017Can celebrity singletons Sinitta, Michael Fabricant MP, Roman Kemp and Jan Leeming find love with unsuspecting members of the public?
First Dates at Christmas -2017
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First Dates at Christmas -2017Fresh singletons visit the restaurant and favourite First Dates daters return for a special festive episode celebrating Fred and his team's successes, engagements and the first First Dates baby!
Valentine's Special - 2018
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Valentine's Special - 2018Can Fred's advice turn Disney superfan 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.
Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2018
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Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2018Joey Essex, Melinda Messenger, Sandra from Gogglebox and Lady Colin Campbell bravely embark on blind dates with unsuspecting members of the public, in this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer
First Dates at Christmas - 2018
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First Dates at Christmas - 2018Cheeky 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?
Be My Valentine -2019
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Be My Valentine -2019Chi-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?
First Dates at Christmas (2019)
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First Dates at Christmas (2019)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.
Be My Valentine - 2020
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Be My Valentine - 2020It's 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.
Together Forever
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Together ForeverThis trip down memory lane serves up some classic dates where sparks flew and love blossomed, from two tweed lovers, to an eager octogenarian, and an accountant determined to make numbers sexy.
Opposites Attract
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Opposites AttractThis trip down memory lane sees how sometimes opposites attract, including an eccentric theology student, a 'Norse God', and two of the naughtiest minds ever to have graced First Dates
Second Chances
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Second ChancesA look back at couples taking second shot at finding love, from a Persian princess to an 80-something tennis coach, and a self-confessed geek hoping for an epic ending to her story.
Plot Twists
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Plot TwistsA look back at first dates that didn't go smoothly - from the counsellor and the producer who don't see eye to eye over the bill, to the Disney superfans hoping for a fairy-tale ending.
Celebrity Best Bits
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Celebrity Best BitsAnother chance to see showbiz singletons on blind dates, from singer Alexandra Burke to Tory MP Michael Fabricant, Esther Rantzen, DJ Roman Kemp and Gogglebox's Sandra Martin
Fireworks
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FireworksA look back at some full-on encounters at the First Dates restaurant where sparks really did fly. Featuring two lust-struck dancers, a feisty Scotsman, a crucial kiss and a love of latex.
First Dates at Christmas 2020
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First Dates at Christmas 2020Fred and the team head to a cosy rural hideaway inspired by favourite yuletide romcoms, as single people search for the most perfect gift of all - love
First Dates at Christmas 2021
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First Dates at Christmas 2021Fred and the team pull out all the stops to make this a Christmas to remember. Can a jobbing Father Christmas find a mate? And will panto actor John meet a tall, dark, handsome partner?
Be My Valentine - 2022
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Be My Valentine - 2022It's Valentine's at the First Dates restaurant, and there's an extra serving of romance - for broken-hearted Chris, singer twins Hazel and Brenda, and Saskia and Roisin, who can't stop flirting
Pride Special (2022)
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Pride Special (2022)Celebrating 50 years of Pride, a fond look back at some LGBTQ+ couples who came to the First Dates restaurant seeking love, including a Cara Delevingne lookalike, and some major surprises.
First Dates at Christmas 2022
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First Dates at Christmas 2022This year's festive hopefuls seeking love include a vicar called Eve, a jeweller hoping for a man that shines, and a self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas' partial to a spot of beatboxing.
First Dates Valentine's (2023)
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First Dates Valentine's (2023)On Valentine's night, 'clubbing queen' Amanda's looking for a guy who's not too keen too soon. And can businessman Brendan finally make a connection after almost 1000 dates?
Christmas Special 2024
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Christmas Special 2024First Dates at Christmas 2024: Martial artists, firefighters and professional princesses are on the festive menu as Fred opens the restaurant doors for singletons hoping to find Christmas romance in their stockings. Seeking her rom-com moment at the most wonderful time of the year is Tee, who has a celebrity crush on Anthony Joshua. With the mistletoe a-swinging, could 29-year-old martial arts instructor Kyroe be her AJ?