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First Dates

Specials 2016 - 2023
TV-14

  • 2016-02-12T21:00:00Z on Channel 4
  • 50m
  • 19h 57m (24 episodes)
  • Germany
  • English
  • Reality, Romance
Interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week.

24 episodes

Special 1 Be My Valentine - 2016

  • 2016-02-12T21:00:00Z50m

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?

Special 3 Be My Valentine (2017)

  • 2017-02-13T21:00:00Z50m

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.

Can celebrity singletons Sinitta, Michael Fabricant MP, Roman Kemp and Jan Leeming find love with unsuspecting members of the public?

Fresh 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!

Can 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.

Joey 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

Cheeky 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?

Special 9 Be My Valentine -2019

  • 2019-02-14T21:00:00Z50m

Chi-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?

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.

Special 11 Be My Valentine - 2020

  • 2020-02-13T21:00:00Z50m

It'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.

2020-10-28T21:00:00Z

Special 12 Together Forever

Special 12 Together Forever

  • 2020-10-28T21:00:00Z50m

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.

2020-11-04T21:00:00Z

Special 13 Opposites Attract

Special 13 Opposites Attract

  • 2020-11-04T21:00:00Z50m

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

2020-11-11T21:00:00Z

Special 14 Second Chances

Special 14 Second Chances

  • 2020-11-11T21:00:00Z50m

A 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.

2020-11-18T21:00:00Z

Special 15 Plot Twists

Special 15 Plot Twists

  • 2020-11-18T21:00:00Z50m

A 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.

2020-11-25T21:00:00Z

Special 16 Celebrity Best Bits

Special 16 Celebrity Best Bits

  • 2020-11-25T21:00:00Z50m

Another 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

2020-12-02T21:00:00Z

Special 17 Fireworks

Special 17 Fireworks

  • 2020-12-02T21:00:00Z50m

A 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.

Fred 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

Fred 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?

Special 20 Be My Valentine - 2022

  • 2022-02-10T21:00:00Z50m

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

2022-03-30T20:00:00Z

Special 25 Odd Jobs

Special 25 Odd Jobs

  • 2022-03-30T20:00:00Z50m

Some classic dates - including a dominatrix looking to 'grow old disgracefully'

Special 26 Pride Special (2022)

  • 2022-06-30T20:00:00Z50m

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.

This 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.

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?

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