First Dates

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 a date with shy nursery nurse Stacie and glamorous 22-year-old dental nurse Cece is looking for someone who can see that beauty is more than skin deep. Aldine, 42, has been engaged five times without ever making it down the aisle and project manager Paul, 38, is looking for a woman with a bit of spirit, but could Aldine be a bit too much for him to handle?

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?

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.

Laboratory engineer Daniel, 39, attempts to keep his nerves under control when he meets 29-year-old lingerie designer Lauren, while 6' 3' firefighter Nikki hopes rugby player Ross will sweep her off her feet. Call centre worker Zoe, 21, is looking for an intelligent and ladylike bookworm and sits down for a meal with Grace, a well-read 22-year-old physics student with a penchant for grammatical correctness, and HR adviser Leah, 34, is matched with 37-year-old blue-eyed boy Andy from Middlesbrough.

French-born Gladys, who's 26, comes from a family of aristocrats. She's searching for her perfect English gentleman to take home to visit the castle. Accountant and ballroom dancing enthusiast Robert, who's 28, has spent time in France and has no problem talking the language of love but can he sweep Gladys off her feet? Meanwhile, used car salesman and self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey, who's 23, meets 23-year-old fashion blogger Jodie, who seems to attract guys who all fit the same pattern. A chance encounter the night before their date provides an initial spark but was it fate or misfortune?

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

Natasha, who's been out of the dating game for a couple of years, meets laid-back Oskar. Glamorous Emily and model Matt discuss aliens. And 73-year-old Michael's roaming eye gets him into trouble.

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.

Podium dancer and fire breather Khloe, who's 24, is looking for a man to light up her life. Former Ibiza club promoter Rick shares Khloe's love of music; will they hit the right note by the end of the night? Scooter-loving mod Neil, who's 61, is searching for a lady to join him on the open road. Retired pub landlady Eileen, who's 62, is also a mod. Will they ride off into the sunset together? Swansea beauty queen Yasmin, who's 23, meets 29-year-old Welshman Matt, who shares her love of meditation. And 40-year-old ecologist Andrew has recently returned to the UK after spending time overseas. He meets 39-year-old aid worker Charlotte, who's spent years traveling the world helping others. When talk turns to countryside pursuits, it becomes make or break for Andrew and Charlotte.

Recipe developer Mimi, who's 25, is looking for a fun-loving fellow creative. All seems well when her date, 29-year-old rugby referee and sausage roll maker Joel turns up with a gift for Mimi. Will his culinary creativity win her over? Theatre producer Sue, who's 67, is searching for her leading lady. She meets 63-year-old American psychologist Beri, who's looking for her English rose. Will love blossom between them? At first sight, tall, dark rugby player Dan seems to tick all of Irish model Laura's boxes, but when she finds out what he does for a living, things could take a turn for the worse... Nature-loving tree surgeon Matt, who's 30, is a hopeless romantic who falls in love easily. He's looking for a free spirit who shares his passion for the outdoors and for dancing. His date is 29-year-old hula hoop instructor, marketing assistant and 'modern hippy' Lucy, who's looking for a kind and sensitive man. Matt turns up with flowers for Lucy; will love bloom by the end of the evening?

Fitness fanatic Jade, 24, sits down for a meal with Jak, 29, a yoga lover in touch with his spiritual side and who shares her love of exercise and tattoos, while fashion stylist Christine, 70, and entrepreneur Peter, 71, share stories of the Swinging Sixties. Health club manager Donna, 51, is a born romantic with old fashioned values at heart and her date is 53-year-old stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas, Texas, who's happy to stand out from the crowd and is looking for a strong woman to stand by his side