Comedian Julian Clary and singer-songwriter Barb Jungr met in 1985 on the same cabaret bill. Friends ever since, they have performed together and speak nightly on the phone, having helped each other through bereavement
Beccy, 49, and Natalie, 60, became best friends after she visited Natalie’s rescue farm in Ontario, Canada. They now run events together on the farm and love travelling together
Steve, 65, and Lisa, 67, met in the mid-90s on an early online messaging system while on opposite sides of the Atlantic. They now live together near Cambridge
Rachael, 40, and Bethany, 38, bonded over their love of a TV show, not imagining this would lead to a romantic relationship. They now live together in Norfolk
Hannah, 41, and Izzy, 42, met in a nightclub before starting the same college course in the 90s. They both live in Suffolk and remain friends and soulmates two decades later
Sarah, 66, and Chris, 70, met 10 years ago when she worked for him as an architect. They now live together in Suffolk, in the home she designed for him
John, 70, and Anna, 48, became friends on a travel website in 2008. When war broke out in Ukraine, John welcomed Anna to his home in Finland – and they’re still flatmates • Tell us your story of how you met someone special
When Camilla, 32, and Chris, 33, were set up by their friends, all he knew was that she reviewed burgers. They now live together with their son in London
MaryKat and Averie, both 27, became best friends after meeting in Kansas City. They now live in different parts of the world but stay connected through phone calls and their passion for travel
Claudia, 42, and Ulrika, 41, from Stockholm, met in 2016 and have been best friends ever since – bonding over their passion for business and travelling
