Will loved-up Ryan and Katie fall for Kevin the French bulldog? Can an eight-stone Newfoundland find a home with the Coxon family? And a recently-widowed grandmother seeks a canine companion.

Jess wants unconditional love after a recent break-up. Is Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria just the kind of buddy she needs right now? And cheeky Jack Russell Rocco seeks a new home.

Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray westie's luck set to change with Casper and Sid?

Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell, with the adventurous Job family?

Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. Lively setter poodle Obi is a bundle of joy and chaos and could be just what Mike and Tracey need in their lives.

Lexi seeks a bedtime buddy. Jasmine wants a pooch now that her twin sister's leaving for uni. And a rare cross of lurcher and old English sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness.

Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. And lovebirds Shai and Orin meet Polo the lurcher.

Zoe is the friendliest beagle. Do Venessa and her son Jacob fall for Zoe's charms? Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Richard. Is Ellie the chihuahua fluffy enough for Dexter and Aaron?

It's Christmas and the rescue dogs are hoping to find a new home and a new family for keeps, from Michael the lurcher, to one-eyed Clarence, and Bentley the portly pug.