Great British Menu

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2006-04-10

1. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2012-04-09

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scottish chefs Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway kick things off with their starters.

2. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2012-04-10

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scots Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway cook their fish course, including crab and mackerel.

3. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2012-04-11

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scottish chefs Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway hope their main courses will get top marks.

4. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2012-04-12

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway have a final chance to impress with their desserts.

5. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2012-04-13

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

6. Central Starter

Air Date: 2012-04-16

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central chefs Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their starters for judge Glynn Purnell.

7. Central Fish

Air Date: 2012-04-17

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central candidates Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their fish course for judge Glynn Purnell.

8. Central Main

Air Date: 2012-04-18

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central candidates Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their main courses for judge Glynn Purnell.

9. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2012-04-19

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their desserts for judge Glynn Purnell.

10. Central Judging

Air Date: 2012-04-20

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The two remaining Central chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges.

11. North East Starter

Air Date: 2012-04-23

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare starters, including wild rabbit with carrot and Douglas fir needles.

12. North East Fish

Air Date: 2012-04-24

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare fish courses including marinated monkfish and mullet.

13. North East Main

Air Date: 2012-04-25

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare their main courses, including Dexter beef and hay-smoked pig's head.

14. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2012-04-26

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The North East chefs' desserts include Earl Grey and strawberry soufflé with gorse flower ice cream.

15. North East Judging

Air Date: 2012-04-27

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, two North East chefs cook their entire menus for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

16. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2012-04-30

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their starters to judge Richard Corrigan.

17. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2012-05-01

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their fish course to judge Richard Corrigan.

18. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2012-05-02

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their main course to judge Richard Corrigan.

19. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2012-05-03

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their desserts to judge Richard Corrigan.

20. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2012-05-04

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, Northern Ireland chefs cook their menus for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

21. North West Starter

Air Date: 2012-05-07

Chefs Johnnie Mountain, Aiden Byrne and Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. Marcus Wareing scores their starters.

22. North West Fish

Air Date: 2012-05-08

The competition heats up as chefs Johnnie Mountain, Aiden Byrne and Simon Rogan compete in the fish course. Marcus Wareing judges the dishes, with a shocking result.

23. North West Main

Air Date: 2012-05-09

Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. After the dramatic events of the fish course, how will the chefs react as they are challenged to cook their mains? Marcus Wareing judges the dishes.

24. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2012-05-10

Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. The dessert course is the final chance for the chefs to impress veteran Marcus Wareing as he decides who will go through to cook for the judges.

25. North West Judging

Air Date: 2012-05-11

Chefs compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. The North West finalists go head to head as they prepare a lavish meal for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

26. London and South East Starter

Air Date: 2012-05-14

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness kick things off with their starters.

27. London and South East Fish

Air Date: 2012-05-15

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Newcomers Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness cook their fish course.

28. London and South East Main

Air Date: 2012-05-16

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Newcomers Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness cook their main course.

29. London and South East Dessert

Air Date: 2012-05-17

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness must impress with their desserts.

30. London and South East Judging

Air Date: 2012-05-18

It is decision time for the chefs from the London and South East region. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton. The judges aren't easily pleased and only world class cooking will do.

31. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2012-05-21

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry kick things off with their starters, including quail ravioli.

32. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2012-05-22

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook their fish course, including poached lobster.

33. Wales Main

Air Date: 2012-05-23

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook their main course, including slow-cooked rib of beef.

34. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2012-05-24

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook desserts including raspberry and lemon cheesecake.

35. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2012-05-25

It is decision time for the chefs from Wales. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton. The judges aren't easily pleased and only world class cooking will do.

36. South West Starter

Air Date: 2012-05-28

Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone kick things off with their starters in a menu designed to capture the Olympic spirit.

37. South West Fish

Air Date: 2012-05-29

Chefs Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw and Simon Hulstone cook their fish course. Great British Menu veteran Tom Kerridge decides who goes through to the judges.

38. South West Main

Air Date: 2012-05-30

Chefs Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw and Simon Hulstone cook their main courses, but who will take gold? Great British Menu veteran Tom Kerridge scores the dishes.

39. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2012-05-31

It's the chefs' final chance to impress, this time presenting their desserts. Dishes include elderflower and lemon tart with strawberry sorbet and meringues.

40. South West Judging

Air Date: 2012-06-01

It is decision time for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton as the two remaining chefs from the South West region cook their entire menus. The judges are not easily pleased and only world-class cooking will do.

41. Starters Final

Air Date: 2012-06-04

The winners of the regional heats cook their starters, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Richard Corrigan.

42. Fish Final

Air Date: 2012-06-05

The winners of the regional heats cook their fish dishes, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Marcus Wareing.

43. Mains Final

Air Date: 2012-06-06

On day three, the chosen finalists cook their main courses, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Tom Kerridge.

44. Dessert Final

Air Date: 2012-06-07

It is desserts day, and the last chance for the competing chefs to impress. The judges reveal the winning four dishes which will make up 2012's Great British Menu.

45. Banquet

Air Date: 2012-06-08

This final programme follows the successful chefs in the run-up to the Olympic banquet as they prepare an outstanding four-course menu for a truly Olympian guest list.

1. London and South East Starter

Air Date: 2013-01-28

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will make the best starter?

2. London and South East Fish

Air Date: 2013-01-29

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will make the best fish course?

3. London and South East Main

Air Date: 2013-01-30

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will serve up the best main course?

4. London and South East Dessert

Air Date: 2013-01-31

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will make the best dessert?

5. London and South East Judging

Air Date: 2013-02-01

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Arabella Weir joins for the final round.

6. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2013-02-04

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning starter be spiced ham, a warm chicken salad or a rabbit terrine?

7. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2013-02-05

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning fish dish be a traditional Scottish soup, a chowder or a no-cook mackerel?

8. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2013-02-06

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning main course be an African inspired goat tagine, a beef dish or a duck dish?

9. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2013-02-07

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning dessert be a comedy custard pie, a chocolate dessert or doughnuts?

10. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2013-02-08

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Only one chef can make it through to the national finals to represent Scotland.

11. North West Starter

Air Date: 2013-02-11

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The curtain raises on the competition in the North West.

12. North West Fish

Air Date: 2013-02-12

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs cook their fish courses.

13. North West Main

Air Date: 2013-02-13

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs cook their main course.

14. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2013-02-14

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs get a final chance to impress with their dessert.

15. North West Judging

Air Date: 2013-02-15

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining North West chefs must cook their entire menus for the judges.

16. North East Starter

Air Date: 2013-02-18

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three North East chefs all want to top the leader board with their starter.

17. North East Fish

Air Date: 2013-02-19

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three North East chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

18. North East Main

Air Date: 2013-02-20

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North East chefs cook their main course for judge Jason Atherton.

19. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2013-02-21

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which desserts will help get two North East chefs through to their regional final?

20. North East Judging

Air Date: 2013-02-22

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining North East chefs must cook their entire menus for the judges.

21. South West Starter

Air Date: 2013-02-25

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs all want to top the leader board with their starter.

22. South West Fish

Air Date: 2013-02-26

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs compete to get their fish course to top of the leader board.

23. South West Main

Air Date: 2013-02-27

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs compete to get their main course to the top of the leader board.

24. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2013-02-28

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which dessert will help get two chefs through to the Friday show?

25. South West Judging

Air Date: 2013-03-01

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining South West chefs must cook their entire menus for the judges.

26. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2013-03-04

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The curtain raises on the competition in Northern Ireland.

27. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2013-03-05

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three Northern Ireland chefs cook their fish courses.

28. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2013-03-06

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three Northern Ireland chefs prepare their main course.

29. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2013-03-07

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which desserts will help two chefs get through to their regional final?

30. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2013-03-08

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining Northern Ireland chefs must cook their menus for the judges.

31. Central Starter

Air Date: 2013-03-11

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. In central England, three culinary heavyweights return to the Great British Menu kitchen.

32. Central Fish

Air Date: 2013-03-12

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three chefs try to impress veteran judge Marcus Wareing with their fish courses.

33. Central Main

Air Date: 2013-03-13

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. As they cook their main courses, Adil Ray joins the chefs for a fundraising adventure.

34. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2013-03-13

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs create their desserts, with one last chance to impress judge Marcus Wareing.

35. Central Judging

Air Date: 2013-03-14

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs must cook their entire menus for the judges, including Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves.

36. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2013-03-18

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The Welsh chefs raise the curtain with their starters.

37. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2013-03-19

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Luke Thomas hopes his quirky take on a classic fish finger will impress veteran Jeremy Lee.

38. Wales Main

Air Date: 2013-03-20

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The Welsh chefs prepare their main course. Which one will get the top score from Jeremy Lee?

39. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2013-03-21

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. It is the final chance for the Welsh chefs to impress Jeremy Lee with their dessert dishes.

40. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2013-03-22

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The remaining chefs representing Wales must cook their entire menus for the judges.

41. Finals Starter

Air Date: 2013-03-25

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Patricia Hodge and the judges taste all eight winning regional starter courses.

42. Finals Fish

Air Date: 2013-03-26

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Impressionist Ronni Ancona joins the judges as they taste the fish courses.

43. Finals Main

Air Date: 2013-03-27

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Ade Edmondson tucks into the chefs' main courses to decide which will remain in contention.

44. Finals Dessert

Air Date: 2013-03-28

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs not only learn the top three desserts but also the winning menu.

45. The Banquet

Air Date: 2013-03-29

It is the climax of the competition as the winning chefs cook at the Comic Relief Banquet at the Royal Albert Hall. But it is not all plain sailing.

1. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2014-04-07

The nation's top chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. First up, the chefs from Northern Ireland create their starters.

2. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2014-04-08

This time the Northern Ireland chefs, returning finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown, fight it out for the fish course.

3. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2014-04-09

It's main course day for former finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown. Ray is going all out to impress the veteran judge by cooking two separate dishes, but will he let the pressure get to him?

4. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2014-04-10

It's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.

5. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2014-04-11

The two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.

6. North West Starter

Air Date: 2014-04-14

The three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.

7. North West Fish

Air Date: 2014-04-15

The north-west chefs - returning contender Mary Ellen McTague, Jason Atherton's protégé James Durrant and fellow newcomer Mark Ellis - go head to head for the fish course. Mary Ellen faces a frozen fish meltdown - will it leave her battered?

8. North West Main

Air Date: 2014-04-16

It is main course day for north-west chefs Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis. After a disastrous fish course, they are all desperate to impress the veteran judge. But who will redeem themselves?

9. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2014-04-17

It is the north-west chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts, as one chef must leave the competition. The pressure is on for Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis - any slip-up may cost them a place in the regional final.

10. North West Judging

Air Date: 2014-04-18

The two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

11. South West Starter

Air Date: 2014-04-21

Three of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.

12. South West Fish

Air Date: 2014-04-22

The south-west chefs - returning contender Emily Watkins and Michelin-starred chefs Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton - do battle for the fish course. Dom has been inspired by his research trip to the scene of the D-Day landings, but will Emily's nerves get the better of her in the kitchen?

13. South West Main

Air Date: 2014-04-23

The south-west chefs Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With the competition so tight, can one of them pull out in front before the deciding dessert course?

14. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2014-04-24

It is the dessert course and the south-west chefs' last chance to secure a place in the regional final. Two will make it through to cook their menus for the judges, but either Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman or Josh Eggleton must leave the competition for good.

15. South West Judging

Air Date: 2014-04-25

The two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

16. Central Starter

Air Date: 2014-04-28

The three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.

17. Central Fish

Air Date: 2014-04-29

Returning champion Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford's protégé Mark Poynton and ambitious newcomer Jason Hodnett fight it out for fish course glory. After plating up late yesterday will Aktar manage to be on time today? And can Michelin-starred Mark stand the heat of the kitchen?

18. Central Main

Air Date: 2014-04-30

The central region chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poynton and Jason Hodnett cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With Mark and Aktar fighting for the lead, can Jason sneak under the radar to take them by surprise?

19. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2014-05-01

It is dessert day and the central chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poyton and Jason Hodnett are all striving for one of two spots in the regional final. Will Jason's elaborate chocolate medal dessert see him triumph or sent home empty-handed?

20. Central Judging

Air Date: 2014-05-02

The two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

21. London and South East Starter

Air Date: 2014-05-05

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.

22. London and South East Fish

Air Date: 2014-05-06

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

23. London and South East Main

Air Date: 2014-05-07

The London and south east chefs Adam Simmonds, Tom Sellers and Adam Byatt cook their main courses. At the crucial half way stage the chefs must do all they can to score highly to put them in pole position. Adam Simmonds is hoping that a trip to Churchill's War Cabinet will help him to victory.

24. London and South East Dessert

Air Date: 2014-05-08

The London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.

25. London and South East Judging

Air Date: 2014-05-09

The two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.

26. North East Starter

Air Date: 2014-05-12

Three of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.

27. North East Fish

Air Date: 2014-05-13

Three of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

28. North East Main

Air Date: 2014-05-14

Frances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.

29. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2014-05-15

It is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.

30. North East Judging

Air Date: 2014-05-16

The two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

31. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2014-05-19

Enter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.

32. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2014-05-20

The Scottish chefs, double-Michelin-starred Stevie McLaughlin, experienced Jacqueline O'Donnell and newcomer Neil Rankin fight it out for the fish course. Which chef will deliver with a dish which both hits the brief and tastes delicious too?

33. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2014-05-21

It's the main course for Scottish chefs Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin. With the scores close, the pressure is on for all three and they are each hoping to impress with unique and individual dishes. Which chef will receive the ultimate accolade from the veteran judge?

34. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2014-05-22

It is the dessert course and the Scottish chefs' fates hang in the balance as, at the end of today, one of them must be sent home. For Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin there is no room for error, as any mistake might cost them a place in the judges' chamber.

35. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2014-05-23

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

36. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2014-05-26

Welsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.

37. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2014-05-27

The Welsh chefs - newcomer Andy Beaumont, military man David Kelman and returning contender Mary Ann Gilchrist - go head to head for the fish course. Ambitious Andy and determined David are hoping to steal a lead over Mary Ann. Will choosing to cook a fish she doesn't like to eat be her undoing?

38. Wales Main

Air Date: 2014-05-28

The Welsh chefs are all hoping to score highly with their very individual main courses.

39. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2014-05-29

The dessert course is the last chance for the Welsh chefs to impress before one of them is sent home.

40. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2014-05-30

The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

41. Finals Starter

Air Date: 2014-06-02

It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their starters for the judges.

42. Finals Fish

Air Date: 2014-06-03

It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their fish course for the judges.

43. Finals Main

Air Date: 2014-06-04

There is a shock result for the chefs as their competitors' votes make all the difference.

44. Finals Dessert

Air Date: 2014-06-05

It is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final.

45. Banquet

Air Date: 2014-06-06

The banquet arrives and the victorious four chefs put their finest dishes on a plate for those who served both on the front line and the home front during WWII.

1. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2015-08-03

Three of Scotland's top chefs - Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell - attempt to impress a veteran judge.

2. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2015-08-04

Scottish chefs Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell fight it out for the fish course.

3. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2015-08-05

Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell battle to plate up a perfect main course.

4. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2015-08-06

It is the Scottish chefs' last chance to impress with the dessert course. Only two can progress to the next stage.

5. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2015-08-07

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort.

6. South West Starter

Air Date: 2015-08-10

Three of the south west's finest chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - attempt to impress a veteran judge with their starters. As the only newcomer in the kitchen, Jude is determined to plate up a winning dish, but he faces stiff competition in the two returners.

7. South West Fish

Air Date: 2015-08-11

The three south west chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - fight it out for the fish course.

8. South West Main

Air Date: 2015-08-12

The culinary competition reaches a battle for the main course as the three south west chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - go head to head.

9. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2015-08-13

The south west chefs have one last chance to impress as they face the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to cook for the judges - with everything to play for, who will plate up perfection and who will be sent packing?

10. South West Judging

Air Date: 2015-08-14

The two remaining south west chefs must cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort.

11. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2015-08-17

To represent Wales, Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael are challenged to plate up perfect starter courses for a veteran judge. It's the first time in the Great British Menu kitchen for all three chefs, so who will triumph and who will fall?

12. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2015-08-18

The three Welsh chefs - Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael - fight it out for the fish course.

13. Wales Main

Air Date: 2015-08-19

All three chefs pay homage to Welsh lamb in the battle for the best main course.

14. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2015-08-20

It's the tricky dessert course, and the last chance for the Welsh chefs to secure their place in the regional final. With everything to play for, the pressure is fierce. Only two can make it through, and one will leave the competition for good.

15. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2015-08-21

The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their four courses again for the judges, including guest and long-serving WI member Rosemary Bishton.

16. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2015-08-31

Three of Northern Ireland's top chefs go head to head with their starter courses to impress the judges.

17. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2015-09-01

Three of Northern Ireland's top chefs - Chris McGowan, Danni Barry and Ben Arnold - are cooking their fish courses. Ambitious Ben is determined to steal Chris's regional crown, but under fierce scrutiny from the week's formidable veteran, will the pressure to deliver spell meltdown?

18. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2015-09-02

Three of Northern Ireland's finest chefs go head to head as they battle for the main course.

19. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2015-09-03

It's dessert day and the Northern Irish chefs are all striving for one of the two spots in the week's regional final. The pressure is intense, and in the end one chef must leave the competition empty-handed.

20. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2015-09-04

Two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook the four courses again for the three judges, as well as guest judge Felicity Cloake.

21. North East Starter

Air Date: 2015-09-07

Three newcomers - Mini Patel, Michael O'Hare and Tim Allen - are going head to head for a chance to represent the north east England region in the national finals. It's a battle for the starter course, and the first chance to impress their formidable veteran chef.

22. North East Fish

Air Date: 2015-09-08

It's the fight for the fish course. After his risky starter caused a stir, Michael is planning another controversial dish.

23. North East Main

Air Date: 2015-09-09

Three of north east England's most dynamic chefs - Mini Patel, Michael O'Hare and Tim Allen - go head to head cooking their main courses. Michelin-starred Tim is super keen to bag the first ten of the week, but Michael and Mini are hot on his heels.

24. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2015-09-10

It's the north east England chefs' last chance to impress with the dessert course. It's been a week of highs and lows, modern audacious dishes and classic masterpieces, but with only two places up for grabs cooking for the judges, at the end of today who will leave the competition empty handed?

25. North East Judging

Air Date: 2015-09-11

The two remaining chefs must cook all four courses again for the judges, including guest judge WI president Kirsty Bowen.

26. North West Starter

Air Date: 2015-09-14

Representing the north west of England are Eve Townson, Matt Worswick and returning contender Mark Ellis. They begin with the starter course, and after failing to cook for the judges in 2014, Mark's out to redeem himself. But he faces stiff competition in executive chef Eve and young gun Matt.

27. North West Fish

Air Date: 2015-09-15

Eve and Matt are hoping their classic approach will win the fish course, whilst Mark is going for a fishy take on a dessert recipe.

28. North West Main

Air Date: 2015-09-16

It's the battle for the main course. Mark remains determined and focused on getting to the judges' chamber after failing in 2014.

29. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2015-09-17

The chefs representing north west England have one last chance to impress with the dessert course. Only two can cook for the judges tomorrow. It's the end of the road for one chef, but who will it be?

30. North West Judging

Air Date: 2015-09-18

The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges, including a guest judge - food writer Sabrina Ghayour.

31. London South East Starter

Air Date: 2015-09-21

It's the starter course for three of London and the south east's hottest chefs - Matt Gillan, Lee Westcott and Marcus Wareing's protégé Mark Froydenlund. Returning contender Matt Gillan is determined to make it to this year's banquet, but he faces fierce competition in the two newcomers.

32. London South East Fish

Air Date: 2015-09-22

Lee hopes to impress with a modern plate of mackerel and passion fruit in the fish course.

33. London South East Main

Air Date: 2015-09-23

Returning contender Matt is determined to bring home a 10 with his ambitious celebration of the billy goat in the main course.

34. London South East Dessert

Air Date: 2015-09-24

It's dessert day and the London and south east England chefs are striving to secure one of the two spots in tomorrow's regional final. The scores are close, so it's all to play for as today marks the end of the competition for one man.

35. London South East Judging

Air Date: 2015-09-25

The two remaining chefs are cooking all four courses again for the judges, including guest judge Mary Gwynn.

36. Central Starter

Air Date: 2015-09-28

Three of the central region's finest chefs - Pip Lacey, Richard Bainbridge and Jason Hodnett - attempt to impress this week's veteran judge with their starters. With big boots to fill, Angela Hartnett's protege Pip is the only newcomer in the kitchen. Will she beat the boys to claim victory?

37. Central Fish

Air Date: 2015-09-29

Newcomer Pip Lacey, fourth-time competitor Richard Bainbridge and returning chef Jason Hodnett fight it out in the fish course.

38. Central Main

Air Date: 2015-09-30

Jason is taking risks with his unusual collection of ingredients and Pip is hoping her risky approach to rabbit stew will delight.

39. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2015-10-01

It's the last chance for the central region chefs to impress in the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to cook for the judges, so with everything to play for, who will plate up perfection and who will be sent packing?

40. Central Judging

Air Date: 2015-10-02

The two remaining central region chefs cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. They are joined by former chair of the Women's Institute Helen Carey, who will help decide who will have the glory of representing the region in the national finals.

41. Finals Week - Starter

Air Date: 2015-10-05

It's finals week and the remaining eight chefs plate up their starters in the hope of making it onto the judges' shortlist.

42. Finals Week - Fish

Air Date: 2015-10-06

The chefs who did not make it onto the shortlist with their starters are hoping for perfection in the fish course.

43. Finals Week - Main

Air Date: 2015-10-07

It's the halfway point in finals week, and those chefs who have yet to get a dish on the shortlist are feeling the heat.

44. Finals Week - Dessert

Air Date: 2015-10-08

It's the last chance for the regional champions to get a dish in contention for the final banquet in the dessert course.

45. Finals Week - Banquet

Air Date: 2015-10-09

The banquet is finally here. A series of disasters sets one chef well behind schedule so it is all hands on deck.

1. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2016-08-29

Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.

2. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2016-08-30

Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.

3. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2016-08-31

Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.

4. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2016-09-01

One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.

5. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2016-09-02

It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.

6. South West Starter

Air Date: 2016-09-05

Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.

7. South West Fish

Air Date: 2016-09-06

Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.

8. South West Main

Air Date: 2016-09-07

It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.

9. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2016-09-08

Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.

10. South West Judging

Air Date: 2016-09-09

The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.

11. North West Starter

Air Date: 2016-09-12

Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.

12. North West Fish

Air Date: 2016-09-13

It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.

13. North West Main

Air Date: 2016-09-14

It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.

14. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2016-09-15

The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.

15. North West Judging

Air Date: 2016-09-16

The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.

16. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2016-09-19

Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.

17. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2016-09-20

Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.

18. Wales Main

Air Date: 2016-09-21

Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.

19. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2016-09-22

It 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.

20. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2016-09-23

The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.

21. Central Starter

Air Date: 2016-09-26

Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.

22. Central Fish

Air Date: 2016-09-27

For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.

23. Central Main

Air Date: 2016-09-28

Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.

24. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2016-09-29

Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.

25. Central Judging

Air Date: 2016-09-30

The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.

26. London & South East Starter

Air Date: 2016-10-03

Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.

27. London & South East Fish

Air Date: 2016-10-04

Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.

28. London & South East Main

Air Date: 2016-10-05

Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.

29. London & South East Dessert

Air Date: 2016-10-06

It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.

30. London & South East Judging

Air Date: 2016-10-07

In 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.

31. North East Starter

Air Date: 2016-10-10

Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.

32. North East Fish

Air Date: 2016-10-11

It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.

33. North East Main

Air Date: 2016-10-12

There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the news.

34. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2016-10-13

It 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.

35. North East Judging

Air Date: 2016-10-14

The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.

36. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2016-10-17

Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.

37. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2016-10-18

The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.

38. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2016-10-19

Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.

39. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2016-10-20

The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.

40. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2016-10-21

The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.

41. Finals Starter

Air Date: 2016-10-24

It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.

42. Finals Fish

Air Date: 2016-10-25

It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.

43. Finals Main

Air Date: 2016-10-26

It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.

44. Finals Dessert

Air Date: 2016-10-27

It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.

45. Banquet

Air Date: 2016-10-28

The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.

1. London and South East Starter

Air Date: 2017-05-02

Creative culinary competition. Three chefs from London and south east England meet their surprise veteran judge and cook summery starters.

2. London and South East Fish

Air Date: 2017-05-02

Creative culinary competition. One chef shocks when he pairs his fish dish with some unusual flavours - white chocolate and strawberry.

3. London and South East Main

Air Date: 2017-05-03

Creative culinary competition. It's a smoke-filled kitchen as the chefs prepare their summer-themed mains in the hope of impressing the veteran judge.

4. London and South East Dessert

Air Date: 2017-05-04

Creative culinary competition. Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure is rising.

5. London and South East Judging

Air Date: 2017-05-05

Creative culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook their entire taste of summer menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Leon Smith.

6. South West Starter

Air Date: 2017-05-08

Creative culinary competition. In the south west heats, two ambitious newcomers, Tom Brown and Andy Clatworthy, take on returning chef Dominic Chapman.

7. South West Fish

Air Date: 2017-05-09

Creative culinary competition. Tom, head chef at Outlaw's at The Capital in Knightsbridge, is hoping to elevate the humble mackerel to banquet standards.

8. South West Main

Air Date: 2017-05-10

Creative culinary competition. For the main course, a refined summer barbecue goes up against a traditional Cornish speciality and a historic Wimbledon recipe.

9. South West Dessert

Air Date: 2017-05-11

Creative culinary competition. The chefs honour Wimbledon with their challenging strawberry desserts but only two will make it through to the regional final.

10. South West Judging

Air Date: 2017-05-12

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs try to impress Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest judge Marion Regan.

11. North West Starter

Air Date: 2017-05-15

Creative culinary competition. This week is the north west regional heats and three ambitious newcomers are competing to win a place in the national finals.

12. North West Fish

Air Date: 2017-05-16

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Ellis tries to create the flavour of a summer barbecue without using one and Tom and Paul both use luxury fish.

13. North West Main

Air Date: 2017-05-17

Creative culinary competition. Paul serves a personal main course based on his mother's favourite food, and Ellis surprises with a dish that honours Fred Perry.

14. North West Dessert

Air Date: 2017-05-18

Creative culinary competition. Ellis's dish is inspired by strawberries, and Tom hopes to beat the other chefs with a savoury and sweet bilberry dish.

15. North West Judging

Air Date: 2017-05-19

Creative culinary competition. The two chefs cook their taste of summer menus again for judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest Greg Rusedski.

16. North East Starter

Air Date: 2017-05-22

Creative culinary competition. In the north east heats, returning banquet champion Tommy Banks takes on two ambitious newcomers, Danny Parker and Josh Overington.

17. North East Fish

Air Date: 2017-05-23

Creative culinary competition. Josh Overington creates a decadent fish stew, comprising champagne, lobster, scallops and truffles.

18. North East Main

Air Date: 2017-05-24

Creative culinary competition. Danny Parker is trying to recreate the flavours of an American barbecue but the veteran chef is dubious about one of his ingredients.

19. North East Dessert

Air Date: 2017-05-25

Creative culinary competition. Inspired by his summers spent on his family's Yorkshire farm, Tommy is cooking a dessert flavoured with hay.

20. North East Judging

Air Date: 2017-05-26

Creative culinary competition. The top two chefs cook their Taste of Summer menus for judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest judge Judy Murray.

21. Scotland Starter

Air Date: 2017-05-29

Creative culinary competition. In the Scottish regional heats, returning chefs Michael Bremner and Ally McGrath battle ambitious newcomer Angela Malik.

22. Scotland Fish

Air Date: 2017-05-30

Creative culinary competition. Ally McGrath, chef proprietor at Osso in Peebles, creates an inventive dish based on summer memories of rock pooling in the River Tweed.

23. Scotland Main

Air Date: 2017-05-31

Creative culinary competition. Michael Bremner is taking a huge risk, using ox tongue as the centrepiece of his main.

24. Scotland Dessert

Air Date: 2017-06-01

Creative culinary competition. Ally McGrath starts the round with confidence, but a series of errors leave him worried about completing it on time.

25. Scotland Judging

Air Date: 2017-06-02

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Gary Parsons, Wimbledon's executive chef.

26. Wales Starter

Air Date: 2017-06-05

Creative culinary competition. In the Wales regional heat, returning chef Phil is under pressure to impress as he is competing against his former head chef Paul.

27. Wales Fish

Air Date: 2017-06-06

Creative culinary competition. Phil and Nick are both preparing dishes using mackerel. Nick hopes his elegant mackerel with nectarine will have the edge.

28. Wales Main

Air Date: 2017-06-07

Creative culinary competition. For the main course, all three chefs are cooking Welsh lamb in the hope of impressing this week's veteran judge.

29. Wales Dessert

Air Date: 2017-06-08

Creative culinary competition. Phil Carmichael creates a tennis ball dessert that combines two British classics - Eton mess and trifle.

30. Wales Judging

Air Date: 2017-06-09

Creative culinary competition. The two winning chefs cook their menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Dan Bloxham, Wimbledon's Master of Ceremonies.

31. Central Starter

Air Date: 2017-06-12

Pip Lacey's starter is a humorous take on the unpredictable British weather and features an unusual presentation. Ryan Simpson's dish represents an allotment complete with soil, while Nick Deverell-Smith's creation is a tribute to the precision cutting of Wimbledon's grass.

32. Central Fish

Air Date: 2017-06-13

The Central fish dishes feature a tribute to Wimbledon strawberries and cream using strawberries and lobster. Another chef uses crab to make a savoury cream tea.

33. Central Main

Air Date: 2017-06-14

Ryan Simpson hopes to elevate a ploughman's lunch into a gourmet affair, Pip Lacey pays tribute to an unusual Wimbledon icon, while Nick Deverell-Smith looks to celebrate a meat which he thinks is underused - venison.

34. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2017-06-15

Central desserts are pineapple dishes, in reference to the pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon men's singles trophy, and a celebration of summer nostalgia.

35. Central Judging

Air Date: 2017-06-16

The two chefs who have made it through cook their four courses again, attempting to impress judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest judge Jordanne Whiley, Britain's most successful wheelchair tennis player.

36. Northern Ireland Starter

Air Date: 2017-06-19

The chefs from Northern Ireland battle it out. Joery Castel creates a tribute to Richard Krajicek, the only Dutchman to win the Men's Singles title.

37. Northern Ireland Fish

Air Date: 2017-06-20

Tommy hopes his Murray Mound is a fitting tribute to Andy Murray's apparent love of sushi. Eddie creates five strawberry elements to accompany his scallops.

38. Northern Ireland Main

Air Date: 2017-06-21

Eddie Attwell is taking a risk with an unusual meat - water buffalo. But will the picnic-style dish be up to standards?

39. Northern Ireland Dessert

Air Date: 2017-06-22

Both Eddie Attwell and Tommy Heaney attempt desserts featuring chocolate tennis balls, while Joery Castel cooks poffertjes, a traditional Dutch pancake.

40. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2017-06-23

The two remaining chefs cook their four courses for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest judge Mansour Bahrami, tennis's greatest entertainer.

41. Final Starter

Air Date: 2017-06-26

The winning regional chefs battle it out for a spot on the banquet menu. Andi Oliver takes the chefs to Wimbledon to see where they could be cooking if they win.

42. Final Fish

Air Date: 2017-06-27

The chefs cook their fish courses but with some exceptionally high scoring dishes in the heats, each chef must deliver perfection. The judges are joined by Tim Henman.

43. Final Main

Air Date: 2017-06-28

It is main course day and competition is fierce. The judges are joined by guest judge Gordon Reid, winner of the first ever men's singles wheelchair event at Wimbledon.

44. Final Dessert

Air Date: 2017-06-29

With three completely new desserts in contention, whose dish will triumph? The judges are joined by guest judge Annabel Croft, former British number one in tennis.

45. Banquet

Air Date: 2017-06-30

The winning chefs cook their dishes at the incredible Taste of Summer banquet. From Tim Henman to Judy Murray, the guests are all expecting perfection.

1. North East - Starter

Air Date: 2018-08-13

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his offal starter will be a fitting tribute to the NHS's life-saving organ donation scheme.

2. North East - Fish

Air Date: 2018-08-14

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his dish will be a fitting tribute to his mum, who has worked as a chiropodist for the NHS for 25 years.

3. North East - Main

Air Date: 2018-08-15

Creative culinary competition. One chef dedicates his dish to the air ambulance staff who saved the life of his fiance.

4. North East - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-08-16

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes to transform a childhood comfort classic into a show-stopping dessert.

5. North East - Judging

Air Date: 2018-08-17

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their 'Feast to Say Thank You' menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Anne Weaver.

6. London and South East - Starter

Air Date: 2018-08-20

Creative culinary competition. One chef serves a deeply personal mushroom dish, dedicated to the NHS staff who cared for his late mother.

7. London and South East - Fish

Air Date: 2018-08-21

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Scott elevates a classic fish pie, dedicated to his mum who worked in the NHS for 23 years.

8. London and South East - Main

Air Date: 2018-08-22

Creative culinary competition. Selin serves a duck dish using ingredients from around the world to honour 'Our Global NHS'.

9. London and South East - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-08-23

Creative culinary competition. It is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges. Selin puts a twist on tea and toast.

10. London and South East - Judging

Air Date: 2018-08-24

Culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest Jenny Turner, Britain's longest-serving nurse.

11. Scotland - Starter

Air Date: 2018-08-27

Creative culinary competition. Three newcomers are vying to be crowned champion of Scotland. Lorna is fusing Scottish produce with unusual Japanese flavours.

12. Scotland - Fish

Air Date: 2018-08-28

Culinary competition. The chefs are out to impress with the fish dish. Ben sets himself a mammoth task with a dish featuring an unusual array of ingredients.

13. Scotland - Main

Air Date: 2018-08-29

Creative culinary competition. It is main course day and the heat is on. Ross aims to impress with a tribute to Alexander Fleming featuring an unusual yeast element.

14. Scotland - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-08-29

Creative culinary competition. Lorna cooks a personal tribute to the NHS staff who have cared for her during treatment for a rare blood condition.

15. Scotland - Judging

Air Date: 2018-08-30

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Matthew Fort and guest judge Dr Sara Kayat, a GP and media figure.

16. Central Starter

Air Date: 2018-09-03

Culinary competition. Three chefs compete in the heat for the central region. Ryan hopes his inventive brown sauce ice cream and pork cheek donuts will impress.

17. Central Fish

Air Date: 2018-09-04

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Marianne pays tribute to the 'angels' in her local hospital who looked after her during a recent illness.

18. Central Main

Air Date: 2018-09-05

The chefs cook their mains and following yesterday's results, tension is high. Both Marianne and Ryan cook muntjac in the hope of impressing the veteran judge, while Sabrina does an ambitious technical take on a family feast. Once again, there is high drama in the kitchen.

19. Central Dessert

Air Date: 2018-09-06

Culinary competition. With one dish left to impress, Marianne looks to raise a smile with her 'carry on' themed dessert, complete with surprise presentation.

20. Central Judging

Air Date: 2018-09-07

Culinary competition. The two chefs cook for the judges, including Dan Smith, a paramedic who was one of the first at the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing.

21. Wales - Starter

Air Date: 2018-09-10

Culinary competition. This week sees three chefs representing Wales compete. Andrew honours NHS staff with his innovative take on a traditional healing recipe.

22. Wales - Fish

Air Date: 2018-09-11

After the starter results, the chefs return to the kitchen hoping for high scores with their fish dishes. Chris once again is using ingredients he has foraged from around his restaurant, while Jason hopes to impress with a spicy scallop dish and Andrew prepares a cod dish with 11 different elements.

23. Wales - Main

Air Date: 2018-09-12

Creative culinary competition. All three main dishes pay tribute to the founder of the NHS Aneurin Bevan. Jason's For the Rich and the Poor showcases lamb.

24. Wales - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-09-13

Creative culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the last opportunity for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the judging chamber?

25. Wales - Judging

Air Date: 2018-09-14

Culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for the judges, including Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS. Who will win a place in the finals?

26. South West - Starter

Air Date: 2018-09-17

Culinary competition. Chefs from the south west meet their veteran judge and cook celebratory starters. Jude creates a playful savoury jelly and ice cream.

27. South West - Fish

Air Date: 2018-09-18

Culinary competition. Tom renowned cooks his take on a classic British fish supper in tribute to a charity which looks after the health of local fishermen.

28. South West - Main

Air Date: 2018-09-19

Culinary competition. It is the main course and Olivia is hoping her unusual cuts of beef will score top points. Olivia also visits her local children's hospital.

29. South West - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-09-20

Culinary competition. With just one more chance to impress the veteran judge, the chefs are all hoping to use their pastry skills to deliver complex desserts.

30. South West - Judging

Air Date: 2018-09-21

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Barbara Childs, a matron at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who isn't afraid to speak her mind in the chamber.

31. North West - Starter

Air Date: 2018-09-24

Culinary competition. Three chefs bid to represent the north west. Ellis pays tribute to the founder of the NHS with his re-imagining of a Welsh breakfast.

32. North West - Fish

Air Date: 2018-09-25

Culinary competition. It is the fish course and the chefs are gunning for tens. Craig pays tribute to a friend who revolutionised hospital food in Morecambe Bay.

33. North West - Main

Air Date: 2018-09-26

Creative culinary competition. Liam meets his personal hero, Nola Ishmael OBE, who became the UK's first ever black director of nursing.

34. North West - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-09-27

Culinary competition. It is the last chance for the north west chefs to impress. Ellis's dish is dedicated to the staff who saved his brother's life.

35. North West - Judging

Air Date: 2018-09-28

Penultimate regional final of the culinary competition. The judges are joined by Dr Jake Dunning MBE, recognised for his work during the west Africa Ebola epidemic.

36. Northern Ireland - Starter

Air Date: 2018-10-01

Culinary competition. Three chefs battle to represent Northern Ireland. James Devine hopes to transform tea and toast into a banquet-worthy feast.

37. Northern Ireland - Fish

Air Date: 2018-10-02

Culinary competition. Shauna takes inspiration from a personal connection with a tribute to staff from a facility in her hometown of Londonderry.

38. Northern Ireland - Main

Air Date: 2018-10-03

Culinary competition. It is the battle of beef with each chef using the same meat in their creations. Tommy also meets the first baby ever born on the NHS.

39. Northern Ireland - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-10-04

Culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the final chance for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the regional final?

40. Northern Ireland - Judging

Air Date: 2018-10-05

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Shehan Hettiaratchy, a trauma surgeon who helped treat victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

41. Finals - Starter

Air Date: 2018-10-08

Culinary competition. The finalists cook their starters for the judges, including guest judge Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Who will win the first spot on the final banquet menu?

42. Finals - Fish

Air Date: 2018-10-09

Culinary competition. The chefs cook their fish courses and everyone is desperate to deliver perfection. The guest judge is Chris Ogden, a pioneer of robotic surgery.

43. Finals - Main

Air Date: 2018-10-10

The chefs serve up venison, rabbit, duck, beef, lamb and pork for scrutiny. The guest judge is Tom Lynch MBE, a former BMX world champion turned healthcare hero.

44. Finals - Dessert

Air Date: 2018-10-11

Culinary competition. The fourth and final spot on the banquet menu is awarded and there is a surprising announcement for the chefs who have made it through.

45. Banquet

Air Date: 2018-10-12

Culinary competition. In the grand finale, the winning chefs cook their dishes at a banquet for the heroes of the NHS, and one chef is crowned Champion of Champions.

1. London and South East - Starter and Fish Courses

Air Date: 2019-03-20

In the first heat, Ben Marks’s dish takes inspiration from The Beatles track Glass Onion, while Paul Walsh opts for a delicate fish and fregola dish inspired by The Kinks.

2. London and South East - Main and Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2019-03-21

The chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. Luke has plenty to do to get his duck dish Spice, inspired by his favourite girl band, ready in time.

3. London and South East - Judging

Air Date: 2019-03-22

The two remaining London chefs must cook their four-course menus again for the judges, including guest judge legendary bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield.

4. North East: Starter and Fish Courses

Air Date: 2019-03-27

Three chefs new to the competition compete this week in the north east heats. Samira is taking her motivation from Elton John’s The Circle of Life and the versatile tomato.

5. North East: Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-03-28

The chefs serve up their main courses and desserts. Mike is confident his northern dish Rack 'n' Roll has the edge to help him claim the top spot.

6. North East: Judging

Air Date: 2019-03-29

Today the two remaining north east chefs must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s feedback?

7. Central Starter and Fish Courses

Air Date: 2019-04-03

Two returnees and a newcomer face off in the central heats. Newcomer Kray brings an urban edge to proceedings with a starter inspired by grime music called Fire in the Booth.

8. Central Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-04-04

The chefs are halfway through their heat. Sabrina Gidda is taking inspiration from her grandad’s collection of old 45s for her main of pork wellington and Black Country faggots.

9. Central Judging

Air Date: 2019-04-05

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve their tributes to Britain’s music success?

10. North West Starter and Fish

Air Date: 2019-04-10

The chefs begin cook their starters for a surprise veteran chef. Liam’s dish Banging Beets takes inspiration from Liverpool’s legendary Cream nightclub.

11. North West Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-04-11

The chefs cook their all-important main courses. Michelin-starred newcomer Hrishikesh Desai is pushing himself to the limit with a complex multi-part venison dish.

12. North West Judging

Air Date: 2019-04-12

The two remaining chefs cook their dishes head to head for a panel of expert judges, including multi-million selling singer-songwriter Amy MacDonald.

13. Scotland: Starter and Fish Courses

Air Date: 2019-04-17

Three of Scotland’s finest chefs do battle. Gordon's dish, Fleetwood Mackerel, is a risky combination of raw mackerel and porridge.

14. Scotland: Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-04-18

The chefs cook their mains and desserts. Lorna is confident her lamb dish With A Little Help From My Friends, dedicated to supportive friends, is a dish fit for the banquet.

15. Scotland: Judging

Air Date: 2019-04-19

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their four courses again for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and celebrity guest judge Keisha Buchanan.

16. South West – Starter and Fish

Air Date: 2019-04-24

This week it is the heats for the south west. For starters Joe goes out on a limb with his Beatles-inspired dish My Octopus’s Garden – an unorthodox pairing of seafood and cheese.

17. South West – Mains and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-04-25

Emily’s David Bowie-inspired dish celebrates Britain’s food heroes and she is using Cornish duck meat from her local producer.

18. South West – Judging

Air Date: 2019-04-26

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for judges Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge Rev Richard Coles.

19. Wales: Starter and Fish Courses

Air Date: 2019-05-01

In the Welsh heats, two chefs cook lamb starters entitled Green, Green, Grass of Home.

20. Wales: Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-05-02

Cindy’s beef main course, called Spice up Your Life, involves a risky combination of wasabi and horseradish that she is hoping will set her apart from the other two chefs.

21. Wales: Judging

Air Date: 2019-05-03

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for the judges - Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge JB Gill.

22. Northern Ireland Starter and Fish

Air Date: 2019-05-08

This week it is the heat for the Northern Ireland region. Chris’s dish is his refined take on the post-gig junk food he ate after nights out at Brixton Academy.

23. Northern Ireland Main and Dessert

Air Date: 2019-05-09

Alex’s dish commemorates his late brother and the song by Northern Ireland artist Donna Taggart that he associates with the difficult time of his death.

24. Northern Ireland Judging

Air Date: 2019-05-10

The two remaining chefs from Northern Ireland recreate their four-course menu for the esteemed judges - Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge Loyle Carner.

25. The Finals: Starter

Air Date: 2019-05-13

In the first challenge of finals week, the eight chefs battle to get their starter course to the banquet and cook up dishes dedicated to everything from Tom Jones to grime.

26. The Finals: Fish Course

Air Date: 2019-05-14

Some of the finest chefs in the UK compete to cook a fish course worthy of serving at a banquet. The rivals need to impress guest judge Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO awards.

27. The Finals: Main Course

Air Date: 2019-05-15

The regional champions compete to get their main courses onto the menu of the banquet at Abbey Road Studios. They are cooking for guest judge, former Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley.

28. The Finals: Dessert

Air Date: 2019-05-16

Each chef needs to cook a dessert to impress guest judge Peter Hook – Joy Division and New Order bassist. With one place left on the banquet menu, the chefs pull out all the stops.

29. The Finals: Banquet

Air Date: 2019-05-17

This year’s Great British Menu comes to a climax with a star-studded banquet celebrating Britain’s success in pop music at Abbey Road Studios.

1. Central – Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-03-18

Chefs from Derby, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham compete for the central region with a mushroom starter inspired by Lord of the Rings and a Roald Dahl Revolting Recipe.

2. Central - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-03-19

The remaining chefs cook giant goose eggs based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Harry Potter dessert, but two face potential disasters when their recipes go wrong.

3. Central - Judging

Air Date: 2020-03-20

The two remaining central chefs go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Guest judge Charlie Higson, comedian and author of the Young Bond series, helps decide the winner.

4. London & South East - Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-03-25

Veteran Tommy Banks decides which of the four London chefs to send home after a hazelnut starter inspired by The Gruffalo and a Commotion in the Ocean lobster dish.

5. London & South East - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-03-26

The remaining chefs cook a dairy beef steak dish inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse and a Faraway Tree chocolate dessert. But two must improvise when their recipes go wrong.

6. London & South East - Judging

Air Date: 2020-03-27

The two remaining chefs from the region go head to head and cook their six-course menus for the judges, including guest judge Konnie Huq, children’s author and former Blue Peter presenter.

7. Scotland - Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-01

Four chefs from Edinburgh, Irvine, Fife and Buckie compete for Scotland with a venison starter inspired by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and a Treasure Island fish course.

8. Scotland - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-02

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a cow pie inspired by Desperate Dan and a golden snitch choux dessert. An unusual situation ramps up the competition.

9. Scotland - Judging

Air Date: 2020-04-03

Two top chefs from Scotland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Bestselling children’s author and comedian David Baddiel is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

10. Northern Ireland - Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-08

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with a starter inspired by CS Lewis and an Enid Blyton fish course. Veteran Tom Aikens sends one chef home at the end of the day.

11. Northern Ireland - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-09

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Hogwarts feast inspired by Harry Potter and an Each Peach Pear Plum dessert.

12. Northern Ireland - Judging

Air Date: 2020-04-10

Two top chefs from Northern Ireland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Children’s TV presenter turned author Cerrie Burnell is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

13. North West - Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-15

Four chefs, two from Manchester and two from Cumbria, compete for the north west of England. Angela Hartnett, the surprise veteran judge, decides which chef goes home today.

14. North West - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-16

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Beatrix Potter extravaganza and a Not So Giant Peach. A surprise veteran judge helps with scoring the main dishes.

15. North West - Judging

Air Date: 2020-04-17

Two top chefs from the north west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Julia Donaldson, best-selling author of The Gruffalo, is guest judge and helps decide the winner.

16. South West - Starter & Fish

Air Date: 2020-04-22

Four chefs from the south west of England compete, with dishes inspired by The Wind in the Willows, Enid Blyton and Jeremy Fisher. Veteran Richard Corrigan sends one chef home.

17. South West - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-23

The three chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. One of the chefs unexpectedly leaves the competition and Richard and Susan invite the eliminated chef back.

18. South West - Judging

Air Date: 2020-04-24

Two top chefs from the south west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Actress, comedian and children’s book author Nina Wadia is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

19. Wales - Starter & Fish

Air Date: 2020-04-29

The nation's top chefs compete.

20. Wales - Main & Dessert Courses

Air Date: 2020-04-30

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including Y Draig Goch, inspired by the legend of the Welsh red dragon, and a Willy Wonka golden egg dessert.

21. Wales - Judging

Air Date: 2020-05-01

Two top chefs from Wales go head to head and cook their menus. Filch from the Harry Potter films - actor David Bradley - is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

22. North East - Starter & Fish Courses

Air Date: 2020-05-06

Four chefs from Yorkshire and County Durham compete for the north east region, with a homage to The Railway Children and a fish dish inspired by Flat Stanley.

23. North East - Main & Dessert

Air Date: 2020-05-07

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts including two Skellig-inspired dishes and a Horrible Histories feast.

24. North East - Judging

Air Date: 2020-05-08

Bestselling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson helps decide which chef should make it through to the next round.

25. Finals - Starter

Air Date: 2020-05-11

Eight finalists from across the UK compete to have their starter chosen for the banquet celebrating children’s literature. Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell helps decide the winner.

26. Finals - Fish

Air Date: 2020-05-12

Bestselling author Malorie Blackman helps choose the winning fish dish for a banquet celebrating children’s literature. In a tight contest, just one point makes the difference.

27. Finals - Main

Air Date: 2020-05-13

Bestselling writer Anthony Horowitz helps choose the winner for the main course final, while a Harry Potter actor pops into the kitchen to taste a real life Hogwarts’s feast.

28. Finals - Dessert

Air Date: 2020-05-14

The dessert course is the last chance for the finalists to win a place at tomorrow night’s banquet celebrating children’s literature. Radio1 DJ and author Greg James is a guest judge.

29. Banquet

Air Date: 2020-05-15

After months of hard-fought competition, it is time for the Great British Menu banquet. The winning chefs cook their courses in celebration of nearly 200 years of British children’s literature.