Colman and Ben Rate Blind Date 9/10, Plan Second Meeting

1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 23

Colman and Ben both scored their London blind date 9/10 and said they want to meet again after an easy evening that stretched from dinner to coffee, tea and a train ride.
The pair described strong early chemistry, saying conversation flowed from comedy and travel to coming out and zombie apocalypses, with neither reporting any awkward moments.
Work cut the night short and they only hugged goodbye, but both said they would happily have stayed out longer for drinks if Ben had not needed to leave.
At the Bull and Last in NW5, each came away with a notably positive impression: Colman called Ben easy-going and engaging, while Ben said Colman would "slot right in" with friends.

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