Do 24-year-old film assistant Emma and children’s services officer Will, 26, hit it off?

Blind date: ‘Good beard, kind eyes: I think this is going to be totally fine’

Emma on Will

What were you hoping for?

A fun evening with someone who voted Remain. And tall.

First impressions?

Good beard, kind eyes: I think this is going to be totally fine.

What did you talk about?

Pokémon, the long and rewarding road to becoming a dog person.

Any awkward moments?

Not that I noticed.

Good table manners?

Seamless.

Best thing about Will?

He doesn’t drink coffee, yet he’s still able to be really positive about the world. It’s kind of inspirational.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

For sure. He likes good TV and being nice to people, and they’ll have that in common.

Describe him in three words

Really good craic.

What do you think he made of you?

Clumsy at eating, keen on drinking, a bit of an interrogator.

Did you go on somewhere?

Only across the river to the station. But apparently it’s his favourite bridge, so that’s cute.

And... did you kiss?

No.

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

I would have used cutlery.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

Yes! I’ve left the ball in his court to appear aloof, but I’m hoping he’ll get in touch.

Will on Emma

What were you hoping for?

To meet someone interesting, engaging and like-minded.

First impressions?

Very charismatic and open.

What did you talk about?

What didn’t we talk about? Music, how long we’ll stick it out in London. We made-up words like spoam (sponge and foam).

Any awkward moments?

None at all.

Good table manners?

Flawless.

Best thing about Emma?

She has real passion and energy.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Absolutely.

Describe her in three words

Bubbly, intelligent, charming.

What do you think she made of you?

Hopefully easygoing and interesting, but I couldn’t say.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, but we talked for three hours.

And... did you kiss?

I didn’t feel one was wanted.

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

Nothing, but if we go out again, I’d prefer a non-work night.

Marks out of 10?

9 – Emma was lovely company.

Would you meet again?

If she wanted to, yes, either as a second date or as friends.

• Will and Emma ate at Meat Market, London WC2.

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