First Dates - Season 8

First Dates

Season 8

2017 • 13 Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1 - First Dates

1. Episode 1

April 18, 2017

1 Cupid has a big surprise for mum-of-two Emma. Is lofty rocker Squid the man for six-foot-tall Kat? Charming science student Sameer hopes to meet Mr Right. And will Fran be dapper Will's English rose?

Episode 2 - First Dates

2. Episode 2

April 25, 2017

Nervous rugby player Phil meets Sarah who's 21 and has overcome bone cancer. Raymon's 90. He meets ballroom dancing enthusiast Cecelia. And can brickie turned model Frankie charm glamorous PA Rosie?

Episode 3 - First Dates

3. Episode 3

May 2, 2017

Susie, a teaching assistant and burlesque performer meets Trekkie-fan Martin. And hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry can show her his more sensitive side.

Episode 4 - First Dates

4. Episode 4

May 9, 2017

Eve, who's 22, has alopecia. She's never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns teaching assistant Jordan with her beauty.

Episode 5 - First Dates

5. Episode 5

May 16, 2017

Can retired policeman Alistair hit the right notes with violinist Maggie? Can charmer Hussein handle bricklayer Molly's banter? Are self-proclaimed misfits Patrick and Angharad perfect for each other?

Episode 6 - First Dates

6. Episode 6

May 23, 2017

Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Ben's tales of the finer details of farm life?

Episode 7 - First Dates

7. Episode 7

May 30, 2017

Ladies' man Luke meets PR manager Sophie, but can she remember his name? Mum of three Mandy's date with gentle giant Andrew is going well until Mandy - who has Crohn's disease - starts to feel unwell.

Episode 8 - First Dates

8. Episode 8

June 6, 2017

Two diners decide to serenade their dates in this episode. Meanwhile, Greig is looking for a feisty man, but is John's brutal honesty a step too far? And Hebe, who's 20, is on her first ever date.

Episode 9 - First Dates

9. Episode 9

June 13, 2017

Trainee astronaut Nicky hopes her date, motoring journalist Daniel, can take her to the stars. And road sweeper Bruce, 58, hopes he can find a lady who'll love him for who he is.

Episode 10 - First Dates

10. Episode 10

June 20, 2017

Can entrepreneur Russell handle stand-up comedian Kelly's banter? Will self-confessed nerd Mark sweet talk archaeologist Sophie with tales of battle grounds and pyramids?

Episode 11 - First Dates

11. Episode 11

June 27, 2017

Dad-of-two Graeme, who's 33 and six foot five, is on his first date since his wife passed away. Rock fan Anthony, who's 64, meets retired nurse and amateur magician Barbara.

Episode 12 - First Dates

12. Episode 12

July 4, 2017

Is t'ai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherry's yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by serenading her at the table?

Episode 13 - First Dates

13. Episode 13

July 11, 2017

Ex-cruise ship worker Dale is ready to start looking for love again, five years after his partner passed away. Meanwhile, Fred lets Cici off work early to go on a date of her own.