Benjamin on Max

What were you hoping for?

The last time I had a blind date, my friends arranged two guys at the same time, who ended up with each other. So I was hoping to avoid that.

First impressions?

I walked in and thought, “I hope my date’s the cute guy in the corner.” And it was.

What did you talk about?

Our shared love of radio, whether rosé is classy, the cause of Joan Rivers’ death and the BBC licence fee.

Any awkward moments?

He needed the toilet four times, so I was concerned he might be trying to escape.

Good table manners?

We didn’t look at our phones once, but he admitted to checking LinkedIn in the loo.

Best thing about Max?

He speaks with flat vowels, which as a northerner in London is very comforting.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

My friends would like him.

Describe him in three words

Friendly, bright, grounded.

What do you think he made of you?

He seemed to enjoy my anecdotes.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a bar for another drink.

And... did you kiss?

I wouldn’t kiss on a first date.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

I wouldn’t have got lost on the way to the restaurant.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

He’s a delight: I’m sure we’d get along if we crossed paths.





Max on Benjamin

What were you hoping for?

A man: at one point I panicked that I hadn’t made that clear.

First impressions?

Pink shirt, bold, a man.

What did you talk about?

How he only recently met his biological mother; how no one gives 1-5 or 10 on Blind Date.

Any awkward moments?

A woman stormed out and a guy ran after her and grabbed her. We didn’t know what to do.

Good table manners?

He didn’t tweet once, not even when I went to the loo.

Best thing about Benjamin?

He’s got some amazing stories.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Yes, they’d like him a lot.

Describe him in three words

Witty, smart, hard-working.

What do you think he made of you?

Probably that I’m curious.

Did you go on somewhere?

For a drink round the corner.

And... did you kiss?

No, but we had a nice hug.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

I’d check that woman was OK.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

No. Maybe. Don’t know.

• Benjamin and Max ate the new autumn menu at Brasserie Blanc Southbank, London SE1.

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