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Maître d' Fred Sirieix welcomes more singletons as they get acquainted over a meal.

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Episode 6: First Dates

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Sarah from Port Talbot returns to the restaurant to be paired with Welshman Ryan. However, the duo quickly realise this may not be the first time they've met. Outdoor lover Carmen and softly spoken hairstylist Eddie bond over camping, fitness and fun. Meanwhile, James is looking for someone kind, grounded and emotionally available and is hoping dog-loving estate agent Michael will fit the bill. Angela, a fun-loving 81-year-old, dreams of meeting someone who'll make her laugh. Enter 77-year-old John, who has an undeniable zest for life

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Jane Rackham

Almost everyone who arrives at the First Dates restaurant brings emotional baggage with them. Carmen from Carmarthen, for instance, has had her heart broken before so she’s a little cautious now, while 44-year-old James’s tendency to overthink has created problems in the past. However, Angela, 81, who has been widowed for three years, is still open to love, which she believes is “the best thing there is”. Can twinkly eyed John, 77, match her zest for life?

First through the doors, though, is returnee Sarah. Her previous date ticked all the boxes, but there was no chemistry between them. However, when she meets Ryan she does a double-take… as does he.

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rolenamePresenterFred SirieixSeries producerMichael GreeneSeries editorSophie WaldronSeries producerKerry FanneranExecutive producerDominique Foster

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  Episode 6
  
  First Dates

  Summary

  Sarah from Port Talbot returns to the restaurant to be paired with Welshman Ryan. However, the duo quickly realise this may not be the first time they've met. Outdoor lover Carmen and softly spoken hairstylist Eddie bond over camping, fitness and fun. Meanwhile, James is looking for someone kind, grounded and emotionally available and is hoping dog-loving estate agent Michael will fit the bill. Angela, a fun-loving 81-year-old, dreams of meeting someone who'll make her laugh. Enter 77-year-old John, who has an undeniable zest for life

  Review

  Jane Rackham

  Almost everyone who arrives at the First Dates restaurant brings emotional baggage with them. Carmen from Carmarthen, for instance, has had her heart broken before so she’s a little cautious now, while 44-year-old James’s tendency to overthink has created problems in the past. However, Angela, 81, who has been widowed for three years, is still open to love, which she believes is “the best thing there is”. Can twinkly eyed John, 77, match her zest for life?

  First through the doors, though, is returnee Sarah. Her previous date ticked all the boxes, but there was no chemistry between them. However, when she meets Ryan she does a double-take… as does he.

  How to watch

  Next showing

  There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming provider below.

  Streaming

  • Channel 4

  Details

  Released on

  2025-08-08

  Languages

  Formats

  Colour

  Credits

  Crew

  rolenamePresenterFred SirieixSeries producerMichael GreeneSeries editorSophie WaldronSeries producerKerry FanneranExecutive producerDominique Foster

  Show more

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  Fred and his team of matchmakers will be playing cupid for a bunch of teens going on their first ever date.

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  Why Laura isn't on First Dates this series
  
  Long-time First Dates waitress Laura won't be appearing in the current series – here's why.

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  When is First Dates at Christmas on TV?
  
  Fred Sirieix and his team are heading to the countryside this Christmas.

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  Teen First Dates is coming to E4
  
  The new series will follow young romantics aged between 16 and 19 going on their first-ever dates.

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  The First Dates restaurant staff reveal their favourite romantic moments
  
  From The Notebook to Crazy, Stupid, Love – the First Dates staff share their favourite on-screen dates with RadioTimes.com.

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  Meet the new First Dates staff for series 16
  
  With the First Dates moving to Manchester, here's everything you need to know about the new staff members – and which ones will be returning for series 16.

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  EastEnders' Janine Butcher and Corrie's Steve McDonald do First Dates for Children in Need
  
  The sketch has been penned by prolific soap writer Daran Little.

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  When is First Dates on? Channel 4 dating show returns with new staff
  
  Love is in the air once again on Channel 4.

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  First Dates Hotel 2021 release date: Host, staff, cast, filming location and news
  
  Here's everything you need to know as First Dates Hotel returns to Channel 4 for a brand new series.

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  Nervous giggles in first-look clip from tonight's Teen First Dates
  
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  Watch the trailer for Teen First Dates featuring awkwardness and adorable match-ups
  
  For many of the young singletons it will be their first date ever.

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  First Dates: Teens preview teases emotional moment between singletons Maddison and Jacob
  
  The clip shows self-confessed 'ladette' Maddison reveal that her father tragically passed away the day before her sixteenth birthday.

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  First Dates' Fred Sirieix says he feels like "David Attenborough" on new Teens series
  
  The charming Maître D’ thinks the new series is like a "nature programme".

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  How to apply for First Dates as the applications open for the new series
  
  Everything you need to know about First Dates' application process…

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  Fred Sirieix on huge shock in First Dates Hotel: "Expect the unexpected!"
  
  Fred and his team got more than they bargained for!

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