First Dates

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.

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...