First Dates: Series 21
First Dates is a British reality television programme that has aired on Channel 4 since June 20, 2013, and is narrated by Brian Protheroe. The series features an interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed. The programme has starred Fred Sirieix alongside cast members such as CiCi Coleman and Merlin Griffiths. Initially, the format allowed viewers the chance to apply to date unsuccessful participants
Season 21 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- First Dates is a British reality television programme that has aired on Channel 4 since 2013.
- The series is narrated by Brian Protheroe and stars Fred Sirieix alongside cast members including CiCi Coleman and Merlin Griffiths.
- The programme format involves filming real dates in an interactive dating experiment.
- Earlier iterations of the format included an aspect where viewers could apply to date unsuccessful participants the following week.
Season overview
First Dates is a British reality television programme that has aired on Channel 4 since June 20, 2013, and is narrated by Brian Protheroe. The series features an interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed. The programme has starred Fred Sirieix alongside cast members such as CiCi Coleman and Merlin Griffiths. Initially, the format allowed viewers the chance to apply to date unsuccessful participants the following week, though this aspect was later replaced with a cast. As the series reaches its 10th anniversary, Season 21 marks a relocation for the programme as it moves to Bath, continuing the reality series format where real dates are documented.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jan 2, 2024 · 47 min
The first visitor to the new restaurant is no-nonsense Mercedes. And she's got a big secret to tell gamer Greg.
Episode 2
Jan 16, 2024 · 47 min
Mum and son Andrea and Stephan are double-dating: Andrea is looking for a debonair, cultured and passionate man, while Stephan is mainly hoping that his mum won't embarrass him. Se
Episode 3
Jan 23, 2024
Barrister Sarah meets Dan, an ex-military man guilty of too many dad jokes. And Mancunian besties Megan and Ellena are out on a double date hoping to have their trust in men restor
Episode 4
Jan 30, 2024 · 47 min
A 60-something raver meets a part-time DJ. A competitive Pokémon player hooks-up with a comic book fan. And a dog walker and a science guy bond over a shared love of pub quizzes.
Episode 5
Feb 6, 2024 · 47 min
Aaron, who won TV's The Traitors, is out on a date with a straight-A student Laura. There's also a date on roller skates, a reformed party girl, and a Mr. Bean impression.
Be My Valentine
Feb 13, 2024 · 47 min
Seeking love this Valentine's is a 90-year-old army veteran, a TikTok star with a 'dirty builder' thing, and broadcaster India Willoughby on her first date since she transitioned