Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.
45 Episodes
Scotland Starter
E1
Episode 1Scotland StarterThree top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.
Scotland Fish
E2
Episode 2Scotland FishThree chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.
Scotland Main
E3
Episode 3Scotland MainThree of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.
Scotland Dessert
E4
Episode 4Scotland DessertOne chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.
Scotland Judging
E5
Episode 5Scotland JudgingIt's decision time on "Great British Menu" for the chefs from Scotland. One chef left the competition yesterday and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the judges: Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
South West Starter
E6
Episode 6South West StarterChef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time. One of his rivals last time, Jude Kereama, is also back and out to do better than he did previously. The third competitor is newcomer Chris Wheeler who is originally from Swanage in Dorset.
South West Fish
E7
Episode 7South West FishThere are some exciting dishes on the menu as the three chefs from the South West tackle the fish course. Chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on Bolognese, just one of six elements on his complex fish dish.
South West Main
E8
Episode 8South West MainIt is the main course and chef Chris Wheeler is out to show just how theatrical he can be, his ideas are surprising everyone in the kitchen. No one knows quite what to expect and the veteran chef is hoping it tastes as good as it looks.
South West Dessert
E9
Episode 9South West DessertIt is the dessert course and it is Josh Eggleton who has come up with the most ambitious dessert. He is creating his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables, and making everything from scratch including toppings and syrups.
South West Judging
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Episode 10South West JudgingIt is the head to head and the South West region's two highest scoring chefs are cooking for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, and Matthew Fort. They are joined by guest judge, journalist and restaurant critic, Grace Dent.
North West Starter
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Episode 11North West StarterTwo newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning North West champion Matt Worswick. Adam Reid is head chef at Manchester's Midland hotel and Kim Woodward who made history when she was appointed Head Chef at the Savoy Grill.
North West Fish
E12
Episode 12North West FishIt is the fish course and reigning North West champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident. However, Kim's confident she has got one up on Matt by baking her own black bread unlike Matt who's taking a shortcut.
North West Main
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Episode 13North West MainIt is the main course of the North West regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round. Matt Worswick may be the reigning champion but he is not yet assured of a place cooking for the judges and he is feeling the strain.
North West Dessert
E14
Episode 14North West DessertIt's dessert course and the three North West competitors are getting creative, producing some of the most original and stunning desserts. The chefs are working in a hot kitchen, the tension is palpable, and this time a chef will go home.
North West Judging
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Episode 15North West JudgingThe two chefs are cooking for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton, and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald OBE. There are stand out dishes from both chefs making it a difficult contest to judge.
Wales Starter
E16
Episode 16Wales StarterThree of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.
Wales Fish
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Episode 17Wales FishToday is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.
Wales Main
E18
Episode 18Wales MainReturning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.
Wales Dessert
E19
Episode 19Wales DessertIt is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.
Wales Judging
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Episode 20Wales JudgingThe two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.
Central Starter
E21
Episode 21Central StarterThree newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.
Central Fish
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Episode 22Central FishFor the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.
Central Main
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Episode 23Central MainTwo chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.
Central Dessert
E24
Episode 24Central DessertDanny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.
Central Judging
E25
Episode 25Central JudgingThe region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.
London & South East Starter
E26
Episode 26London & South East StarterThree of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
London & South East Fish
E27
Episode 27London & South East FishRonnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
London & South East Main
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Episode 28London & South East MainMark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
London & South East Dessert
E29
Episode 29London & South East DessertIt is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
London & South East Judging
E30
Episode 30London & South East JudgingIn the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
North East Starter
E31
Episode 31North East StarterMini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
North East Fish
E32
Episode 32North East FishIt is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
North East Main
E33
Episode 33North East MainThe North East chefs prepare their main courses: roe deer with beetroot, cauliflower and sage; venison three ways with English garden vegetables and braised feather blade of beef and Yorkshire pudding with beer and onion gravy.
North East Dessert
E34
Episode 34North East DessertIt is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grandfather.
North East Judging
E35
Episode 35North East JudgingThe chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
Northern Ireland Starter
E36
Episode 36Northern Ireland StarterThree top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
Northern Ireland Fish
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Episode 37Northern Ireland FishThe atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
Northern Ireland Main
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Episode 38Northern Ireland MainChris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
Northern Ireland Dessert
E39
Episode 39Northern Ireland DessertThe chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
Northern Ireland Judging
E40
Episode 40Northern Ireland JudgingThe chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
Finals Starter
E41
Episode 41Finals StarterIt is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.
Finals Fish
E42
Episode 42Finals FishIt is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
Finals Main
E43
Episode 43Finals MainIt is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.
Finals Dessert
E44
Episode 44Finals DessertIt is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.
Banquet
E45
Episode 45BanquetThe winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.
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