In this episode of First Dates, we meet Jo, a divorced woman who hasn’t been on the dating scene in years. She’s looking for someone ‘feral, but not too feral’, and her date for the evening is pub landlord Sam. The two hit it off instantly, bonding over their shared interest in Tank Girl. Jo, feeling comfortable and at ease, opens up about her alopecia and removes her wig. How will Sam respond to this intimate moment?
Ingrid, a 53-year-old voice-over artist, is tired of talking to herself all day and yearns for romantic conversations. She’s matched with 57-year-old cinema operator Simon, and their shared passion for films sparks an immediate connection. However, things take an unexpected turn when Simon introduces ‘Simon’s Twee Bag of Topics’ to keep the conversation going. While some topics are safe, like dogs and holidays, he unknowingly steps onto shaky ground when he asks Ingrid about her hang-ups.
Marina, a 28-year-old jewellery designer, has a specific type: a Christian who believes in abstaining from sex before marriage. Will she find her match in 29-year-old barber Costa, a man of faith who says grace before their meal?
The episode also introduces us to 27-year-old Ellie, who has narcolepsy and is on the lookout for interesting people who won’t bore her to sleep. Her date is 26-year-old Eve, who works in a mortuary. Ellie is exploring her sexuality, and Eve identifies as polyamorous, currently in a relationship.
First Dates Season 22 Episode 5 airs Friday, 20 September 2024, at 10:00 pm on Channel 4.
