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Is it awkward when twins talk about sex and dating in front of each other? We find out the answer to that on this episode with Luke Franks and Arielle Free. Plus we discuss nudes and chunky thighs (in two different conversations).

Sitting in a pool of vomit while trying to chat up a girl isn’t ideal, but it happened to one of our guests this week. Plus, Ukranian bear trainers and being taken on a date to McDonalds (which we can all agree is not acceptable behaviour).

Broken arms and wee on the carpet. Just two dating disasters this week from Love Island star Olivia Attwood and the winner of The Circle Alex Hobern. Plus, a catfishing story that beggars belief.

Zoos, kidnapping and papparazzi - all feature in this week’s selection of Worst Dates with Luke Franks and Arielle Free. Plus, that feeling when your ex’s parents prefer you to their new partner. Quite awkward.

We have our first couple on Worst Dates and it turns out one of their most memorable bad dates was spent together. Let’s just say, it must be true love after what they went through. Plus, quite a confusing story about a jellyfish.

Why is Sam Thompson so terrible at chatting up girls? Find out some of his not-so-successful flirting techniques, while Grace Victory tells us about a Nando’s disaster. Plus author Gabby Fernie remember her worst ever date - and it was on national television too!

Being shouted at by Brian May isn’t something you get to do every day, but find out why that happened on someone’s date as Dick and Dom give us a rare insight into their personal lives. Plus, a listener story that left us all completely speechless.

Angry saxophonists, theme park nightmares and being kicked in the balls. All that and more on this week’s episode with Luke Franks and Arielle Free. Plus Lauren Mahon brings her absolute a-game with three incredible worst date stories.

Ever panicked and put your head in your bag to avoid someone? Jessica Anne Woodley has a story about that, plus Joe Tasker tells Luke Franks and Arielle Free about the time he bumped a car on a date - but there’s a twist. Elsewhere, tables are flipped and dogs are sick - all in a day’s work here on Worst Dates.

Toes and feet, thumbs and bums, and terrible chat up lines are all on the table with Luke Franks and Arielle Free on this episode. Plus, why does James think dating is like being in prison, and why he nearly never saw his fiancé again after their second date.

Emily Lloyd Saini and Darren Harriot jump down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Extra Terrestrials, Folklore, Jokes and Laughter.

Harriet Kemsley and Brennan Reece jump down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Highland Games, Irn Bru, Goths and Horror Films.

Russell Kane and Jayde Adams jump down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Morphine, Canada, North Pole and Tug of War

Alife Brown and Joe Sutherland jump down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Whales, Corsets, Sex Fetishes and Smoking

Tom Grennan and Sarah Keyworth jump down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Viagra, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Staling and Medieval Cuisine

Amelia Dimoldenberg and Nina Nesbitt dive down a Wikipedia black hole with Matt Edmondson clicking through Wikipedia on Wikipedia, Procrastination, Twins and Giant Pandas

Matt Edmondson and two fellow internet explorers enter a Wikipedia black hole that they may never get out of…

On The Comeback, host Jen Wakefield is joined by comedians who want to arm you with the perfect putdown for situations when someone has thrown some serious shade your way. In this episode, Lauren Pattison from the Ed and Lauren podcast, tells us about dealing with a uni friend spreading rumours about her. Plus, Adam Hess vents about being involved in an unbelievable case of mistaken identity. In the rest of the series, hear Jamali Maddix, London Hughes, Sophie Duker, Olga Koch, Camille Ucan, Rose Johnson, Sarah Keyworth, Chris Washington, Tolani Shoneye and Amelia Dimoldenberg getting things off their chest. This is a Whistledown production for BBC Radio 1.

On The Comeback, host Jen Wakefield is joined by comedians who want to arm you with the perfect putdown for situations when someone has thrown some serious shade your way. In this episode, Tolani Shoneye from the Receipts podcast, tells us about being sent a creepy present from a commuter. Plus, Amelia Dimoldenberg from Chicken Shop Dates, vents about being name called by a patronising producer. In the rest of the series, hear Jamali Maddix, London Hughes, Sophie Duker, Olga Koch, Camille Ucan, Rose Johnson, Sarah Keyworth, Chris Washington, Lauren Pattison and Adam Hess getting things off their chest.This is a Whistledown production for BBC Radio 1.

On The Comeback, host Jen Wakefield is joined by comedians who want to arm you with the perfect putdown for situations when someone has thrown some serious shade your way. This episode was recorded live during the Edinburgh Fringe festival with comedians Sarah Keyworth and Chris Washington.Sarah tells us about awkward encounters she experiences with her girlfriend at the supermarket and Chris vents about the regular dealings he had with a man and his dog when he was a postman. Coming up in the rest of the series, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Tolani Shoneye and Lauren Pattison will all be coming on the podcast to get things off their chest.This is a Whistledown production for BBC Radio 1.