This February, BBC Lifestyle on DStv Channel 174 celebrates love in all its forms with Love Out Loud. Curated for easy Sunday viewing, the lineup explores commitment, modern relationships and inspiration for date nights at home. Tune in every Sunday from 19:00 for a dedicated evening of romance.
Love Out Loud features First Dates Australia Season 5, where blind dates in a Sydney restaurant spark chemistry or chaos; Farmer Wants a Wife, as city women test rural life in search of lasting love; Australia’s Cheapest Weddings, following couples planning meaningful weddings on tight budgets; and My Mum, Your Dad Australia, where single parents get a second chance at romance while their adult children secretly guide their journey.
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Together, the quartet delivers warmth, humour and high stakes emotion, proving that whether it begins with a blind date, a barn or a second chance, love deserves to be lived out loud.
For those looking to cook something meaningful for a partner during the month of love, Jamie Oliver offers practical inspiration rooted in flavour, technique and confidence. On Tuesdays at 20:00, Jamie’s Money Saving Meals demonstrates how thoughtful cooking can transform everyday ingredients into something special. Inspired by the series, here is a simple two-course meal you can prepare to share with your significant other, proving that great food, like romance, is often about intention rather than indulgence.
Australia’s Cheapest Weddings – Sundays at 19:00
Farmer Wants a Wife – Sundays at 20:00
My Mum Your Dad: Australia S1 – Sundays 21:30
First Dates Australia S5 – Starting in March
The Main: Chicken Shish Kebab
Spiced yoghurt marinade, lemon & roasted garlic
This aromatic dish draws on the bold flavours of the Mediterranean, straight to your Valentine’s table, using just a few clever ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 6 free-range, skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt (plus extra to serve)
- 2 teaspoons Baharat spice mix
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 2 red onions
- 2 lemons
- 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas.
Method:
1. Marinade: Toss chicken thighs in a bowl with yoghurt, Baharat, olive oil, and seasonings. Grate in half a clove of garlic, add a few red onion petals, and the zest and juice of one lemon. For the best flavour, let it marinate in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
2. The Technique: Double skewer the chicken thighs and thin lemon slices, then suspend them over a high-sided roasting tray containing the halved garlic bulb and onion quarters. Roast at 200°C for 45 minutes, adding the drained chickpeas halfway through
3. Serve: Squeeze the roasted garlic back into the tray to toss with the chickpeas and onions before serving the juicy chicken with a dollop of fresh yoghurt and extra spice.
The Dessert: Blondie Cake
White chocolate, peanut butter & jam
Golden and indulgent, this dish offers a considered take on a familiar classic. Built around everyday pantry staples, it demonstrates how technique and balance can elevate simple ingredients into something quietly impressive.
Ingredients:
- 200g each of soft unsalted butter
- golden caster sugar
- self-rising flour
- 4 large eggs
- 200g white chocolate
- 3 tablespoons each of crunchy peanut butter and blackcurrant jam
Method:
1. The Batter: Blitz the butter and sugar in a food processor, or in a bowl with a spoon until combined. Crack in the eggs, add the flour, and blitz until smooth. Snap in the white chocolate and pulse briefly to leave small chunks.
2. The Ripple: Loosen the peanut butter with warm water and stir the jam to soften it. Spoon both over the batter and use a cocktail stick to create beautiful ripples through the surface.
3. The Bake: Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes until golden. Let it cool before slicing into romantic bites.
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