The Ultimate Matchmaker - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Lara's team of cupids find marketing executive, Josh, three potential matches. In an upmarket London Spa, sparks fly over champagne and massages and Josh chooses one of the three ladies to accompany him on a romantic date to Hever Castle in the idyllic Kent countryside. However, Josh throws Lara a curve ball when his head is turned by one of the agency's matchmakers, but will the object of Josh's affections choose to mix business with pleasure?
Episode 2
In this episode, the ultimate matchmakers find three eligible bachelors for property fund Analyst Hudson. At the Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Hudson finds out what her dates are made of when they take turns to impress her with their clay pigeon shooting skills. At the end of the day one lucky suitor is invited to dine with Hudson at the romantic setting of Shakespeare's Globe. Meanwhile, matchmaker B has a tough decision to make when client Josh breaks all the rules and asks her out on a date.
Episode 3
Travel journalist, Christabel calls on the expertise of Lara and her well connected cupids to find her perfect match. Lara encourages Christabel to let down her barriers at a masked ball where three dashing suitors compete for her affection. However, things don't go to plan and Lara's team have to call on their extensive list of eligible bachelors to get Christabel's love life back on track.
Episode 4
The cupids pull out all the stops to find client Prue the gentleman of her dreams. The search leads the team to Edinburgh where Prue and her date are wined, dined and serenaded by a traditional Scottish piper. Back in London, the matchmakers decide that single employee Tod needs their expert help to find love.
Episode 5
In this episode, Lara has her work cut out with client Alex who refuses to take dating seriously. The cupids organise the ultimate romantic day out for Alex and his chosen lady in the champagne area of France. In the most romantic country in the world, with champagne on tap, can Lara break down Alex's barriers and encourage him to man up in order to help him find love?
Episode 6
In this episode, Lara and the team set out to find the perfect woman for high-flying dental surgeon Moe. The Cupids line up a spectacular date at an English castle – but will Moe's chosen girl be able to meet his high expectations? The team also have their hands full with international hurdler Julz, who is looking for someone as ambitious and successful in their career as he is.
Episode 7
In this episode, Lara Asprey and her team have their work cut out finding a match for high-flying French banker Pierre. The team arrange a quintessentially British date for this Gallic charmer, but will love bloom in the English countryside? Lara and her fellow Cupids also hunt for a potential match for recruitment executive Jacob, who has never made it beyond a first date. Could theatre director Glenn be the right man to take Jacob's love life to the next level?
Episode 8
Lara and her team have the task of finding the perfect partner for ex-professional rugby player Adam. After meeting potential matches at a polo event, Lara arranges for Adam and his chosen girl to go on a luxury date in a safari park. Meanwhile, there's tension in the office between two of Lara's matchmakers, Tod and Coralie. The pair have been enjoying an on-off flirtation for weeks, and the rest of Lara's team decide it's finally time to bring matters to a head.
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