In 1985, Cilla Black hosted a pilot episode of a shiny new show inspired by a concept from America known as The Dating Game.
It went on to dominate Saturday-night TV, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch one person pick a date from three suitors hidden behind a screen.
“You’ve got your gear, got your costume on, you’ve got the one -liners,” Mr Grantham said.
Three questions were set by the potential date and the batchelors were given time to rehearse their answers.
“I always used to write poetry and rap. I’m good with words so it kind of flowed.
“When she said number two, I felt really good about myself,” he added.
The couple were whisked away on a four-day, all-inclusive holiday to the Caribbean island St Kitts, accompanied by a camera crew.
“It was fabulous. We got on brilliant. We had such a laugh.
“We were just getting spoiled. It was special, really special,” he added.