Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from their blind date.

This week, it was Sarah and Phil’s turn to wine and dine.

Read on to find out what went wrong …

Sarah, 58

VITAL STATISTICS

Divorced with two sons aged 31 and 27, and two grandchildren.

Current Role

I  work in construction.

Would like to meet

A romantic who likes theatre and reading.

Sarah, 58, works in construction and wants to meet a romantic who likes theatre and reading

Dating Past?

I was married for 20 years and then I was engaged to a man for 12 years until two years ago when we split up. I’ve had other relationships since but now it’s time to meet someone special.

Pre-date nerves?

Not at all. I’m not a nervous person and was looking forward to meeting Phil.

First impressions?

When I saw Phil standing at the bar, I knew straight away he wasn’t my type. He was smartly dressed in a blue suit but just looked like he lived the good life with the lads a bit too much. Still, I thought he looked friendly and we might have a good time.

Easy to talk to?

Phil was perfectly polite and gentlemanly, but he barely asked me any questions about myself. For the first hour, he talked about the leaseholds on all the properties he owns.

When I tried to move the conversation onto things like what films he’d seen or his hobbies, I couldn’t get through. He then ranted about politics for the next hour. At one point, I just laughed out loud because the whole thing was so ridiculous.

Embarrassing moments?

He made an innuendo about how the size of his feet might relate to other parts of him. I knew what he was getting at but didn’t think it was right for him to say on a first date!

Did sparks fly?

No, not at all. I don’t want to make out he’s a bad person, he’s not. He’s just not right for me.

See him again?

No. After a couple of hours, he wanted to buy two bottles of wine and ‘have some fun’, but I said it was lovely to meet him, gave him a peck on each cheek and made a swift exit.

What do you think he thought of you?

He kept making suggestions to go on somewhere after the meal so I think he must have been attracted to me. He certainly seemed to like the fact that I was laughing a lot. But I wasn’t interested.

Would your family like him?

They’re never going to find out. I don’t even think he knows I’ve got two sons or grandchildren because he never asked me.

Sarah’s verdict: 5/10 

LIKED? The experience was, er, interesting.

REGRETS? No.

COFFEE OR CAB? Cab.

Phil, 63

VITAL STATISTICS

Divorced with a grown-up son and daughter.

Current role

Serial landlord.

Would like to meet

A girl who is a size 8-10. Ideally, good-looking.

Landlord Phil, 68, wants to meet a girl who is a size 8-10. Ideally, good-looking

Dating Past?

I was married for 17 years until 2012. Since then, I’ve dated some very beautiful women and been out with quite a few girls from abroad. My last girlfriend was 28 but she couldn’t speak a word of ­English, so I learned French. We went out for 16 months.

Pre-date nerves?

No, not in any way, shape or form — I’m confident and comfortable with anyone.

First impressions?

I thought Sarah seemed like a lively, pretty girl. She had a nice smile. And clearly wasn’t nervous about meeting me — as soon as she arrived, she changed her shoes from pumps to heels as we talked. Obviously, she wasn’t fazed by being on a blind date.

Easy to talk to?

I’m not backwards in coming forwards when it comes to talking to women. I told her where I’m at with my kids, business and life, and she told me about hers too. We both like keeping fit — she plays pickleball while I play padel. One thing that stood out for me was that she never uses lifts. Even in tall buildings, she always takes the stairs, so she must be fit.

Embarrassing moments?

Forgive me, but I don’t ever get embarrassed.

Did sparks fly?

They really didn’t, I’m afraid there was no chemistry between us. She’s attractive but I like very toned women and stimulating conversation. Although we chatted nicely, the spark wasn’t there.

See her again?

I didn’t take her phone number and she didn’t ask for mine. But we still had a lovely afternoon.

What do you think she thought of you?

She seemed to like me as a person, but not in a chemistry way. I think she liked that I was very forward and didn’t seem daunted when I opened up about subjects that most others choose not to, like sex and libido. I didn’t want to embarrass her and she laughed, so hopefully that was OK.

Would your family like her?

I live with my daughter who is 25. She has disapproved of some of my younger girlfriends, so Sally would be a better age.

Phil’s verdict: 10/10 

LIKED? I had a fantastic time.

REGRETS? No.

COFFEE OR CAB? Cab.