Dating Hall of Fame

Manifesting Gerard Butler in the Dating Hall of Fame this week is British comedian, TV writer and presenter London Hughes. Having recently moved from London to LA, we hear all about the differences in dating across the pond, how models might actually be the best people to pit yourself against in the quest for love, and why Uber could be the best untapped dating resource (5 star rating anyone?). With talk of face sitting, tacos, and tequila this episode will have you laughing along.

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When the first date was the worst date. This week we are chatting to comedian couple Sarah Keyworth and Catherine Bohart. Together with Laura, the trio discuss surviving lockdown together, why #CoupleGoals and perfect date nights aren’t always the trick to a great relationship, Irish heads and English legs, being cat-fished by a baby and why you should always try before you buy ladies! (All will become clear in the episode).

As always, if you would like to send your dating story in, please comment it in the review section or email your dating story to [email protected]

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When ghosting is because he’s in an actual coma. This week on Dating Hall of Fame, Laura welcomes comedy legend, author, and host of The Divorce Club podcast, Samantha Baines. In this hilarious chat Laura and Samantha cover some series ground including dating in divorce hood, dick picks (and the importance of setting the scene), cat funerals and what it means when ‘Fart Orange’ calls.

As always, if you would like to send your dating story in, please comment it in the review section of the podcast or email your dating story to [email protected].

Thank you to @ExtraOfficial for sponsoring this episode.

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Ever been curious on what it's like to date on telly? Having featured on a number of dating shows, British model, actress and all round wonderful person Jorgie Porter sheds some light on her dating deal breakers both on and off screen. From quirky first dates to playing house, we find out what it was like to date (and kiss?!) virtually in lockdown and the differences in dating when testing the waters across the pond. Jorgie has some internet issues so please forgive the audio quality - the content is sure to make up for it.

As always, if you would like to send your dating story to Laura, please comment it in the review section or email your dating story to [email protected].

Thank you to @ExtraOfficial for sponsoring this episode.

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Gracing our Dating Hall of Fame this week are British model Portia Freeman and her musician hubby Pete Denton (he's from Leeds). 12 years into their relationship, Laura chats to Pete and Portia about how dating has changed as their relationship and family have grown. From a potentially disastrous first date (with a large guest list) to idyllic picnics in the park, bad breath and "little brown lies", we get the skinny on it all.

As always, if you would like to send your dating story in, please comment it in the review section or email your dating story to [email protected].

Thank you to @ExtraOfficial for sponsoring this episode.

Illustration created by @theamycocreates.

First to join our hall of fame are Radio 1 DJs and old time besties Rickie and Melvin. Together the trio discuss how antics have shifted as prevalent lockdown daters have moved dating to the virtual as well as divulging how one of them has found love in lockdown! From covering the bill and good dating etiquette, to unexpected babies, and much, much more. Reminiscing back to their MTV days, Laura, Rickie and Melvin laugh their way through the good, the bad and the ugly.

As always, if you would like to send your dating story in, please comment it in the review section or email your dating story to [email protected].

Thank you to @ExtraOfficial for sponsoring this episode.

Illustration created by @theamycocreates.

For all the matchmaking shows out there, there is a largely untapped reservoir of golden worst date stories. So Laura Whitmore is taking it upon herself to unearth unheard first date horrors.

Each week, Laura will chat with celebrity guests about their most embarrassing first date faux pas’ - from wardrobe malfunctions to cringey one liners, no shows to the truly, truly bizarre. But not one to be a scrooge, Laura will also hear the tales where humour helped to save the date, and led to them finding love.

Welcome to the Dating Hall of Fame, an audible honouring and ode to dates gone wrong!