REALITY
C4, 10pm Back for another series, this heartwarming dating show still manages to entertain and amuse.
As always, Maitre d’ Fred helps to calm the nerves of the singles. The many hopefuls tonight include political activist Lettie, 23, a Conservative, who immediately clashes with Lib Dem Cambridge graduate Fred, 26. And stockbroker Pearse, 24, tries to woo 27-year-old teaching assistant Liberty.
But watch out for octogenarian Doreen and 86-year-old author James. Neither are ready to give up on love. “While the heart still beats, the world is full of possiblities,” says Merlin the barman, no doubt vying to steal Fred’s cliché crown.
But as often the case with the more elderly couples, there is sadness too. James recalls holding his wife of 55 years in his arms as she died, while Doreen asks: “Do you have many friends?” “No” comes the reply. You’ll be rooting for them the most.
SPARK? Liberty and Pearse