Blind Date 1985
What is Blind Date?
Blind Date is a television series first released in 1985. Status: Ended.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 370
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 30, 1985
- Networks
- ITV1
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 370 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Blind Date is a television series first released in 1985. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Britain’s beloved Saturday night dating show, steered by Cilla Black, matched strangers for love.”
- Iconic host Cilla Black
- Ran for nearly two decades
- Classic blind‑date format
- Production reflects its 1980s origins
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic British game shows that pair strangers on a first date.
The show is light‑hearted and suitable for most viewers, though its 80s‑era style may feel dated.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 Series 1, Show 1 Nov 30, 1985
- E2 Series 1, Show 2 Dec 7, 1985
- E3 Series 1, Show 3 Dec 14, 1985
- E4 Series 1, Show 4 Dec 21, 1985
- E5 Series 1, Show 5 Dec 28, 1985
- E6 Series 1, Show 6 Jan 4, 1986
- E7 Series 1, Show 7 Jan 11, 1986
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Series 2, Show 1 Aug 30, 1986
- E2 Series 2, Show 2 Sep 6, 1986
- E3 Series 2, Show 3 Sep 13, 1986
- E4 Series 2, Show 4 Sep 20, 1986
- E5 Series 2, Show 5 Sep 27, 1986
- E6 Series 2, Show 6 Oct 4, 1986
- E7 Series 2, Show 7 Oct 11, 1986
- E8 Series 2, Show 8 Oct 18, 1986
- E9 Series 2, Show 9 Oct 25, 1986
- E10 Series 2, Show 10 Nov 1, 1986
- E11 Series 2, Show 11 Nov 8, 1986
- E12 Series 2, Show 12 Nov 15, 1986
- E13 Series 2, Show 13 Nov 22, 1986
- E14 Series 2, Show 14 Nov 29, 1986
- E15 Series 2, Show 15 Dec 6, 1986
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Series 3, Show 1 Sep 5, 1987
- E2 Series 3, Show 2 Sep 12, 1987
- E3 Series 3, Show 3 Sep 19, 1987
- E4 Series 3, Show 4 Sep 26, 1987
- E5 Series 3, Show 5 Oct 3, 1987
- E6 Series 3, Show 6 Oct 10, 1987
- E7 Series 3, Show 7 Oct 17, 1987
- E8 Series 3, Show 8 Oct 24, 1987
- E9 Series 3, Show 9 Oct 31, 1987
- E10 Series 3, Show 10 Nov 7, 1987
- E11 Series 3, Show 11 Nov 14, 1987
- E12 Series 3, Show 12 Nov 21, 1987
- E13 Series 3, Show 13 Nov 28, 1987
- E14 Series 3, Show 14 Dec 5, 1987
- E15 Series 3, Show 15 Dec 12, 1987
- E16 Series 3, Show 16 Dec 19, 1987
- E17 Series 3, Show 17 Dec 26, 1987
Season 4 · 18 episodes
- E1 Series 4, Show 1 Sep 3, 1988
- E2 Series 4, Show 2 Sep 10, 1988
- E3 Series 4, Show 3 Sep 17, 1988
- E4 Series 4, Show 4 Sep 24, 1988
- E5 Series 4, Show 5 Oct 1, 1988
- E6 Series 4, Show 6 Oct 8, 1988
- E7 Series 4, Show 7 Oct 15, 1988
- E8 Series 4, Show 8 Oct 22, 1988
- E9 Series 4, Show 9 Oct 29, 1988
- E10 Series 4, Show 10 Nov 5, 1988
- E11 Series 4, Show 11 Nov 12, 1988
- E12 Series 4, Show 12 Nov 19, 1988
- E13 Series 4, Show 13 Nov 26, 1988
- E14 Series 4, Show 14 Dec 3, 1988
- E15 Series 4, Show 15 Dec 10, 1988
- E16 Series 4, Show 16 Dec 17, 1988
- E17 Series 4, Show 17 Dec 24, 1988
- E18 Best of Blind Date 1 Jul 29, 1989
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Show 1 Sep 16, 1989
- E2 Series 5, Show 2 Sep 23, 1989
- E3 Series 5, Show 3 Sep 30, 1989
- E4 Series 5, Show 4 Oct 7, 1989
- E5 Series 5, Show 5 Oct 14, 1989
- E6 Series 5, Show 6 Oct 21, 1989
- E7 Series 5, Show 7 Oct 28, 1989
- E8 Series 5, Show 8 Nov 4, 1989
- E9 Series 5, Show 9 Nov 11, 1989
- E10 Series 5, Show 10 Nov 18, 1989
- E11 Series 5, Show 11 Nov 25, 1989
- E12 Series 5, Show 12 Dec 2, 1989
- E13 Series 5, Show 13 Dec 9, 1989
- E14 Series 5, Show 14 Dec 16, 1989
- E15 Series 5, Show 15 Dec 23, 1989
- E16 Series 5, Show 16 Dec 30, 1989
- E17 Series 5, Show 17 Jan 6, 1990
- E18 Series 5, Show 18 Jan 13, 1990
- E19 Series 5, Show 19 Jan 20, 1990
- E20 Series 5, Show 20 Jan 27, 1990
Frequently asked questions
When did Blind Date first air?
Blind Date premiered on 30 November 1985.
Who was the main presenter of the series?
Cilla Black hosted the series after an unscreened pilot with Duncan Norvelle.
How long did the original run last?
The show aired on Saturday nights until 31 May 2003.
Was there any special episode after the original run?
A one‑off special aired in late 2013 as part of The One and Only Cilla Black.
Which company produced Blind Date?
It was produced by London Weekend Television.