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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

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...

Aspiring rapper Matt meets music producer Breda - and can't believe his eyes.

'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've ordered food.

A look back at some full-on first encounters where sparks really did fly. Featuring two lust-struck dancers, a feisty Scotsman, a crucial kiss, and a love of latex.

This 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.

Dental nurse Jade hopes to get her teeth into a tall alpha male. She meets strapping, handsome tree surgeon Tom. Female sumo wrestler Sharran meets ex-bingo-caller David, who's been unlucky in love.

SU2C 2015 In this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer, some of the daters discover that they've been matched with celebrity singletons, from Jamie Laing to Jorgie Porter, Anthea Turner and Alexandra Burke.

Will historical re-enactor Rory's knowledge of Viking beards impress cross-stitcher Maddie? And can fireman Rich be beautician Steph's knight in shining armour?

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.

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.

Model Georgia hits it off with hunky banker Alex. But he's meant to be on a date with Heather. And Hugo returns; can trainee opera singer Olympia hit enough high notes to win him over?

BFFs Emma and Dani have disastrous dating track records; will double dating help? Aire from Venezuela wants someone who's 'a bit crazy'. Does colourful-trouser-wearing Mark fit the bill?

Trainee astronaut Nicky hopes her date, motoring journalist Daniel, can take her to the stars. And road sweeper Bruce, 58, hopes he can find a lady who'll love him for who he is.

Some like it hot, but is Marilyn Monroe lookalike Elle too hot for fireman Marc to handle? Self-confessed 'player' Geo returns for another shot at love, and he's upping his game.

For the most romantic day of the year, wedding singer Dave seeks a partner for marital bliss. Jade and Genell, meanwhile, have one of the flirtiest encounters ever seen on the show.

Mula, who was stood up on her last date, is hoping Round 2 will be better. Her blind date is another returner, funny man AJ, who compares women to a bucket of KFC.

'Relentlessly optimistic' Charlie meets Australian osteopath Benj.

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

Chrissie and Jonny have one of First Dates' most sexually charged dates ever. Meanwhile, Rodney, who's 45 and has never had a girlfriend, meets Mandy, but they don't have flirting down to a fine art.

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?

Danielle is 18 and tired of boys asking to take her for a drive. Is Tom what she's looking for? Colin was born with a birth defect that resulted in a missing leg. He meets bubbly phlebotomist Tracey.

Alasdair and Lee bond over their love of the pop parade. Stu lost his sight 13 years ago; he hopes to meet a feisty redhead. Wrestler Lewis returns to the restaurant, for a date with barista Lauren.

Chocolate expert Angus meets glam chocolate-lover Justine. Two fashionistas bond over a shared Harry Styles fixation. And sparks fly when a writer and a rock singer meet.

The first visitor to the new restaurant is no-nonsense Mercedes. And she's got a big secret to tell gamer Greg.

Joe used to be a model and is often compared to James Bond. His date, Nicole, is used to men dropping at her feet. Has Joe met his Bond girl?

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 the flames of passion burn bright for fire performer Hayley and business owner Glen? And can tattoo fan Sarah from Wales find someone who'll take her bins out on a Tuesday?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

After suffering a life-threatening illness, Georgina is looking for a rugged man.

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.

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.

'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.

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?

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?

Twelve years ago, a brain injury turned Ben's world upside down. He worries about how dates will react when they learn about his condition. His date Charlotte also has confidence issues.

Can dancing accountant Robert sweep French aristocrat Gladys off her feet? Self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey and fashion blogger Jodie have a chance encounter the night before their date.

Olive and Terence, who are both in their 80s, bond over memories of lost loves, tennis and amateur dramatics. Occasional poet Frankie wants a relationship that fits her unique philosophy of romance.

Carl and Marissa's date gets intense, spiritual and really quite steamy.

Can meat-loving teacher Marie control her sledgehammer wit when she finds out that her date, Davin, is a vegan? Sexagenarians Lynda and Philip both like younger men. And DJ Tom is back.

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

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.

Jo seeks someone 'feral, but not too feral'. Marina wants a no-sex-before-marriage man.

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?

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.

Three-times-divorced Zina is on the hunt for husband number four. How will undertaker-to-the-stars Chris, who's done the honours for Amy Winehouse and for Shane Ritchie's aunt, measure up?

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.

Will avid reader Jean and crime writer Andy have a happy ending?

Georgia returns for a date with Alex, who she flirted with in the previous episode. Family life's on the agenda for mum Verona, who meets fireman Paul, and dad Patrick, who meets German-born Thomas.

How will Lorna react when Charlie tells her he's looking for his perfect 'unicorn'? And can Olympic kickboxer Aston inspire Olympic bobsleigh athlete Jordan to turn over a new leaf and settle down?

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?

A look back at some memorable daters with secrets to share.

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.

A look back at some of the couples who took a 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

The showbiz singletons on blind dates are singer Alexandra Burke, Tory MP Michael Fabricant, Esther Rantzen, DJ Roman Kemp, and Gogglebox's Sandra Martin.

Some classic mixed doubles – from twins with mixed fortunes to a pair with a big secret

This 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

Thirty two-year-old Sophie needs to find the right guy to earn her trust and tempt her away from the comforts and convenience of living with her parents. She hopes Adam from the Wirral will change her outlook on life. Connor, who owns a collection of brightly coloured ties, is introduced to fellow accessory-lover Kemis, while adventurous 73-year-old Mike is paired with fitness fanatic Coleen, a widow who is ready to meet someone to share fresh experiences with.

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.

Twenty seven-year-old single mother and dog groomer Brenna seeks a man who won’t be put off by the fact she has a daughter. She hopes to find a connection with dog-loving electrician Ross. Twenty-four-year-old party girl Tori is looking for someone to bring a bit of sparkle into her life. She’s matched with 30-year-old beautician Sophie, who’s on the lookout for a life partner. Plus, actress Alice meets 26-year-old cocktail bartender Jac, who is hoping to shake his life up a bit.

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?

Will a gaming nerd finally meet her 'geeky James Bond'? Can actor Rebecca overcome her First Dates stage nerves? And will an ex-wild thing's tattoos wreck his chances of new love?

An alpha female meets a guy called Lion. Is their date a roaring success? Also looking for love are an ambitious florist and an extrovert former dancer who loves to speak French.

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?

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?

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

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?

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.

This time the First Daters looking for love include a singing pharmacist, a straight-talker, and a former Olympic trampolinist who's worried about his place on the 'ginger scale'

'Alpha male' Josh is looking for his very own Kardashian. Is glam 25-year-old Yasmin his match? And will waxing entrepreneur Sherie's Marilyn Monroe dress be a hit with Richard?

Can painter and lawyer Josh court student and waitress Sophia? And Leslie and Babs bond over their mutual admiration of Michelle Obama.

Is t'ai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherry's yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by serenading her at the table?

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?

A pony groom who likes getting muddy meets a country boy with a 'bit of an edge'. And a 70-year-old joker has a date with a dance-loving 69-year-old who's into 'grinding'.

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?

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?

Student Leah's on her first ever date. Welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over their shared love of romcoms. Pilot Antonia hopes to meet a man who wants to know the woman behind the uniform.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Twenty one-year-old post-grad student Madeleine struggles to find guys who stimulate her mentally, and would love to meet a rugby boy who’s marriage material. She’s paired with rugby-playing Tom Hardy impersonator Ewan. Returning to the restaurant after a problem first date is truck driver Paul. His date is 50-year-old fellow Geordie Tracey. Meanwhile, 35-year-old Sophie from York seeks a man who isn’t going to ‘mess her around’.

There's a theme of second chances in this episode, with diners returning to the First Dates restaurant hoping not to repeat past mistakes

Two previous daters return. Will it be third time lucky for ladies' man Terry, and will Rajan's bold dating techniques and unique line of questioning work this time?

Can metrosexual Jon find headstrong Mancunian Regan's soft side? Playboy Mostafa believes every girl would like to marry him. And opinionated heavy metal fan Dan returns to the restaurant.

Music producer Barry, who's 71, dates a former member of a pop group. PR exec Claudia, who's 26, looks for a date who won't make her feel 'ick'.

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 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.

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

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.

Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Ben's tales of the finer details of farm life?

Computer programmer Andrew has been single for over a decade. Will he click with old-fashioned romantic Sarah? And Kenny and his biceps James and Andrew are back in the restaurant.

Ex-cruise ship worker Dale is ready to start looking for love again, five years after his partner passed away. Meanwhile, Fred lets Cici off work early to go on a date of her own.

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.

A Brummie hunk meets a lady who likes tattooed giants, anaesthetist David is looking for a husband but can't remember his date's name, and a couple have four divorces between them

Bina runs a bridal business; does Joban make her want to don her dream wedding dress? Will born adventurer Stephen run a mile when he finds out that Dina wants to start a family?

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.

Eve, who's 22, has alopecia. She's never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns teaching assistant Jordan with her beauty.

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.

Daniel, who's 31, is on his first ever date, hoping to overcome his nervousness around women. Hank, who's 4' 11", wants to meet a lady to love him for who he is.

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?

Justin, who's 25, has never had a girlfriend; how will Maisie react to the dating methods he learned from a book? Ekow thinks love is insane; will Deborah change his mind? And Teresa returns.

It'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

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

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.