First Dates

Series 26

2026 · 4 episodes · 3h 8m in all

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   28 Oct 2026 · 47 min

   Fred Sirieix presides as a fresh line-up of hopefuls enter the restaurant looking to find the perfect match. TikTok star Daniella is looking for something that goes beyond the dating disasters that she's shared online. Traitors favourite Meryl is facing down her nerves about what comes next. Footballer Carlos is hoping to meet his future wife. And glamorous great-grandmother Margo is looking for husband number five.

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   2. Episode 2

   4 Nov 2026 · 47 min

   Waitress Cici swaps her apron for a seat at the dating table, and entrepreneur Zak has a promising start to his date, but a misunderstanding gets in the way. Fifty-eight-year-old party animal Nic is hoping to find someone to match his energy, and architect Ann arrives with her guide dog Ralph, hoping for a date who can see beyond her disability.

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   3. Episode 3

   Airs 11 Nov 2026 · 47 min

   The restaurant opens its doors for more singletons to get to know each other. Funeral director and Ken lookalike JJ arrives in search of his own Barbie, show-stopping septuagenarian singer Lili dazzles her date Chas and advertising executive William returns, but this time he's looking for a husband rather than a wife. Meanwhile, youth worker Chris is wowed by larger-than-life shopping TV presenter Alexandria.

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   4. Episode 4

   Airs 18 Nov 2026 · 47 min

   Fred Sirieix opens the restaurant doors for more singletons to get to know each other. Father and son Brian and Thomas go on a double date, proving whether having an older relative as a wingman is a help or a hindrance. Make-up influencer Bradley hides behind his jokey online persona while struggling to open up to Joseph - his tall, dark and handsome date, and disco dancing widower Mark is looking for more than just a dance partner as he turns 60.