In a development that will surprise absolutely no one who has ever been set up by a relative, Ailsa and Mike's blind date at Chargal in London W1 featured a three-course meal, a handshake-hug standoff, and the revelation that Mike's dad orchestrated the whole thing. Ailsa arrived bouncing with 'real energy' and hopes for 'good craic and a nice free dinner.' Mike, meanwhile, wanted 'good conversation with someone interesting.' The evening delivered on the free dinner front - though Ailsa admits she didn't leave enough room for mains, unaware of the three-course commitment. Conversation covered family, jobs, travel, culture, and unpopular opinions, with a brief detour into Mike's brother's theory that all indie music sounds like it belongs on The Inbetweeners. Ailsa lit up at this; Mike, who is 'genuinely different' from Ailsa, did not share her passion for live music. The most awkward moments: the conversational lulls that led to desperate inquiries about weekend plans, and the end-of-night handshake attempt from Mike that Ailsa countered with a hug. Also mildly awkward: Mike's admission that his family had organised the date. Neither felt a strong connection. They did not kiss - 'there was no moment during which kissing might have made sense,' Ailsa explained. They did not go on elsewhere - it was a school night and they'd had 'rather a lot of wine.' Mike would not introduce Ailsa to his friends ('we move in different orbits'); Ailsa absolutely would introduce Mike to hers ('He'd fit right in'). Mike gave the evening a 7/10, describing it as 'a decent evening with someone genuinely different from me.' Ailsa did not assign a score but noted she'd hoped to meet someone 'quirky like herself.' Her single suggested change: a corner seat instead of a booth, which might have made the conversation feel more relaxed. Mike's suggested change: none explicitly stated, but perhaps a less paternal setup.