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• 2013

• Reality
• Romance

Summary

Reality series following singletons as they get acquainted over a meal. After the date, if a diner declines a second date, the spurned party chooses instead a member of the viewing public.

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7.2/10

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• Channel 4

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rolenamePresenterFred SirieixParticipantColin CampbellParticipantNatasha HamiltonParticipantAnthea TurnerExecutive producerKate MoreyExecutive producerMeredith ChambersSeries producerSophie LeonardDirectorVickie Ager

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News & features about First Dates

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  50 First Dates: The Musical review - Could this be the most charming musical yet?
  
  Lucy and Henry's love story is now centre stage, literally!

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  First Dates confirms air date as hit dating show returns in 2025
  
  Here's when the show will be back on Channel 4.

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  First Dates favourite Fred Sirieix reveals which country he thinks makes the best butter in the world
  
  On a cycling trip for his show Tour de Fred: Ireland – Part Deux, Fred Sirieix threw himself into activities – some more successfully than others.

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  Fred Sirieix gives his verdict on Love Island – and explains why First Dates is different
  
  "It’s a different generation; a different kind of show."

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  First Dates spin-off confirmed with a Mediterranean twist – here's how to apply
  
  First Dates Beach Club will film at a glamorous location this summer.

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  First Dates episodes pulled for 'editorial reasons' in schedule shake-up
  
  The new season will resume next week.

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  First Dates cast: All the new staff members at Fred Sirieix’s Bath restaurant
  
  Here is everything you need to know about the First Dates staff.

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  Fred Sirieix: 'You can't compare First Dates to Love Island'
  
  First Dates returns for its 19th season tonight (21st July).

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  Love Island teases potential kiss on Danica's first date tonight
  
  Danica looks set to shake things up in the Villa in tonight's episode.

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  When is Teen First Dates on E4?
  
  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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  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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  When is First Dates at Christmas on TV?
  
  Fred Sirieix and his team are heading to the countryside this Christmas.

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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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  Nervous giggles in first-look clip from tonight's Teen First Dates
  
  Will any of these match-ups work out?

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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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  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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