Ursula on Culann
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone fun, maybe a bit of romance.
First impressions?
Warm and friendly. Excellent sweater vest. Excellent name, too.
What did you talk about?
The Bridget Jones films (1, 2, 3 and 4). The trials and tribulations of being a 13-year-old. What we’d tell our colleagues about our evening. Books that I buy my stepdad. Pulp. Scissor Sisters. Our actual sisters. At what point is a toastie a pie. Garibaldi biscuits and their origins in Bermondsey.
Most awkward moment?
Maybe all the times I tried to speak with my mouth full, but honestly, he didn’t mind at all.
Good table manners?
We agreed to share everything and order as much as we could on the Guardian’s dime.
Best thing about Culann?
He’s great to chat to, incredibly understanding and indulged in all my tangents and theories. I know that’s not one thing, but I feel they all go together.
Would you introduce Culann to your friends?
Yes, I expect I’d be jealous about how well they’d get on.
Describe Culann in three words.
An absolute delight.
What do you think he made of you?
I got a giggle out of him a few times, so I’m gassed about that.
Did you go on somewhere?
Yes.
And … did you kiss?
Yes.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Only to hang out south of the river – no offence to north London.
Marks out of 10?
10.
Would you meet again?
We’re planning to!
Culann on Ursula
What were you hoping for?
A fun return to dating, something to give my friends to talk about and, hopefully, someone I’d see again.
First impressions?
Wow! Very attractive and very punctual.
What did you talk about?
How old we were when our parents split up. Working with politicians. Festivals and gigs. Not being good swimmers.
Most awkward moment?
We were so engrossed we forgot to take the selfie, so I asked our lovely waiter to take a photo as we were leaving.
Good table manners?
We shared everything and she managed the beetroot a lot better than I did.
Best thing about Ursula?
Hard to pick one, but maybe her sense of humour. Also, how much she loves south London. And her hair.
Would you introduce Ursula to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Ursula in three words.
Gorgeous, funny and chatty.
What do you think Ursula made of you?
I can only hope she found me as nice to spend time with as I did her.
Did you go on somewhere?
We had a couple of drinks at a pub around the corner.
And … did you kiss?
We had a nice evening.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
No notes.
Marks out of 10?
A coy 9.
Would you meet again?
Numbers have been exchanged and dates have been suggested.
Ursula and Culann ate at Oui Madame, London N1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
