Two teams of chefs, Red Tomato and Green Pepper compete to create the best dish using a handful of ingredients brought in by members of the public.
Where to Watch Specials
32 Episodes
1996 Christmas Special
E1
1996 Christmas SpecialPauline Quirke and Linda Robson, from Birds of a Feather, join chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Ainsley Harriott for a festive edition of the cookery challenge. With Fern Britton.
2000 Poppy Day Special
E2
2000 Poppy Day SpecialAinsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)
E3
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)
E4
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)
E5
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)
E6
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)
E7
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
Britain's Strongest Men Special
E8
Britain's Strongest Men SpecialIn the first of two specials, two of Britain's strongest men, Glen Ross and Steve Brooks, are asked to create 20-minute meals. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
CBBC Special
E9
CBBC SpecialIn the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
2002 Specials (1)
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2002 Specials (1)First of seven editions showing over the holiday fortnight in which Ainsley Harriott reviews the past year in the company of celebrity chefs and guests. Today he is joined by Rhona Cameron and Nell McAndrew.
2002 Specials (2)
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2002 Specials (2)Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
2002 Specials (3)
E12
2002 Specials (3)Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
2002 Specials (4)
E13
2002 Specials (4)An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
2002 Specials (5)
E14
2002 Specials (5)Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
2002 Specials (6)
E15
2002 Specials (6)Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.
2002 Specials (7)
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2002 Specials (7)How to Cook a Tart author Nina Killham guests in the last of this week's looks back over the past year of the against-the-clock culinary contest. With Ainsley Harriot.
Six Nations Special
E17
Six Nations SpecialEngland rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
2003 Children in Need Special
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2003 Children in Need SpecialIn a Children in Need special, Pudsey Bear joins chefs Lesley Waters and Antony Worrall Thompson plus Trading Up's Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.
2004 Specials (1)
E19
2004 Specials (1)An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
2004 Specials (2)
E20
2004 Specials (2)Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
2004 Specials (3)
E21
2004 Specials (3)Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
2004 Specials (4)
E22
2004 Specials (4)With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
2004 Specials (5)
E23
2004 Specials (5)Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
2004 Specials (6)
E24
2004 Specials (6)With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
2004 Specials (7)
E25
2004 Specials (7)Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
2004 Specials (8)
E26
2004 Specials (8)Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright
E27
2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew WrightSurvival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton
E28
2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew SkiltonTV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox
E29
2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca WilcoxEsther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry
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2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna LowrySinger Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead
E31
2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey MeadGuests Lee Mead, star of Any Dream Will Do, and his brother Casey compete in a family edition of the cookery challenge with Ainsley Harriott.
2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes
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2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff CapesFormer heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.
Cast of Specials
Ainsley HarriottSelf - Host/Chef
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