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12 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
48 mins
The four contestants, all from Swindon, are: Mark Farrow, who believes men are better cooks than women and believes supermarket bought food is crap; business manager Sarah Louise Moore, a confident person about everything; ethnic Filipino Imelda Smith, a person who enjoys the finer things in life; and spiritualist Annette Storey, who calls upon her angels whenever she can. Annette is the first to host. Her menu consists of: ricotta stuffed Portobello mushrooms as the starter, baked swordfish and prawns on tagliatelle as the main course, and chocolate orange surprise for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food, the guests discuss an item found among Annette's private things. The second host is Imelda, whose Asian inspired menu consists of: lumpiang prito as the starter, Thai green curry as the main course, and halo-halo for dessert. Two of the guests decide to get into a friendly verbal sparring match over dinner. Third host Sarah's Greek inspired menu consists of: zucchini fritters and nutty rice stuffed tomatoes as the starters, moussaka as the main course, and baklava for dessert. The friendly verbally sparring from the evening before turns more pointed to the point where one continuing with this and the last meal is questionable. The last host is Mark, whose menu consists of: homemade fried curd cheese with cucumber mint salad as the starter, fillet of roe deer as the main course, and summer pudding for dessert. The two who have had the feud over the last two days try to make amends. Mark then makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.
Episode 2
48 mins
Four nights in West Yorkshire are shown in one special compilation. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.

Episode 3
48 mins
The four contestants, all from Southampton, are: professional mystery diner Liz Grana Priego, whose job makes her extremely critical when it comes to dining, period; marketing manager Amy Lovett, whose pet peeve is picky eaters; tribute singer Danielle Merrick, a confident person; and auditor Eleanor Williamson, who's easily irritated. They comment on the fact of four women as the contestants. Amy is the first to host. Her menu consists of: stuffed baby squid on vegetable ribbons as the starter, spicy Thai meatballs on saffron rice with Asian greens as the main course, and luscious Lovett's lemon 'cheesefake' for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food, Amy's house requires some ventilation during the meal. The second host is Danielle, whose menu consists of: beef carpaccio with orange beetroot salad as the starter, mozzarella and chorizo stuff chicken breasts as the main course, and Tony's dark and white chocolate marbled ganache with amaretti for dessert. She has a pre-dinner surprise for her guests. The personality of each of the four starts to add a certain dynamic to the gathering. Third host Eleanor's menu consists of: goat's cheese, basil and caramelized onion tart as the starter, chicken rogan josh with homemade naan as the main course, and toffee and banana cake and a chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert. She debates on whether to clear the air with one of her guests. The last host is Liz, whose menu consists of: smoked salmon on cucumber noodles with yogurt dressing as the starter, steak el porto as the main course, and chocolate ultimo and marbled chocolate cheesecake for dessert. She has a game plan to win over a specific guest. The foursome openly discuss their feelings about each other before Liz makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 4
48 mins
Four fairly raucous nights in Huddersfield are shown in one edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.

Episode 5
48 mins
Four nights in Teeside are presented in a single edition. Featuring class culture wars, over indulging in drink, and name-dropping aplenty, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.

Episode 6
47 mins
Four nights in Blackpool are included in a single edition, and include a contestant who bears a three-day grudge over a chilli sauce bottle. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in December the same year.

Episode 7
48 mins
Four nights in Birmingham are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in April 2010.

Episode 8
48 mins
The four contestants, all from the Isle of Wight, are: aspiring actress Charlotte Barton-Hoare, a romantic who is looking for a "Mr. Darcy" (of Wuthering Heights fame) to come sweep her off her feet; radio news reader Michael Coombes, whose friends consider him a bit bonkers; travel agent Mandy Gale, who has a self-professed superiority complex; and car salesman Steve Morris, who wants honesty at all cost. Living on an island, many of the four choose island themed menus. Charlotte is the first to host. Her menu consists of: Isle of Wight crab cakes as the starter, wild island pheasant with root vegetable fento moulon as the main course, and Polish rich chocolate love torte for dessert. Being a romantic, Charlotte has requested the affair to be black tie to match the formal service of the meal. But the theatrical evening has an unscripted moment involving the powder room and a guest. The second host is Michael, whose ego-driven menu consists of: tuna pâté as the starter, duck à la Coombes as the main course, and fruit Coombler for dessert. He wants the evening and menu to be simple, but will simplicity impress? Third host Steve's menu consists of: fresh Isle of Wight scallops on rocket as the starter, apple, Stilton and sage stuff pork belly as the main course, and pannetone pudding for dessert. He wants his guests to be brutally honest about the evening to him, much like he has been thus far. During the evening, he remarks that "it's funny you should say that". The last host is Mandy, whose menu consists of: seared scallops with bitter chocolate sauce as the starter, beef espetadas with papas arrugadas (which contains a special local ingredient) as the main course, and Glenside baklava for dessert. Will her self-appointed superiority translate to the evening and her scores? She will soon find out as after a round of pyrotechnics, she makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 9
48 mins
Four nights in Wolverhampton are shown in a special compilation, including a contestant who gets a record-breaking score for a uniquely awful evening. The nights were eventually shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.

Episode 10
48 mins
Four nights in Luton become surprisingly controversial after a tongue-in-cheek remark lead to complaints to Channel 4 and Ofcom. Despite complaints, the remark stayed in when the week was reshown as four separate episodes in March 2010.

Episode 11
24 mins
Episode 11
48 mins
Four memorable nights in Bristol include a host who serves sushi off a semi-naked man's body. The week, complete with sushi and nudity, was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.

Episode 12
48 mins
Four nights in Croydon are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in September 2012.

Episode 12
24 mins
Episode 13
24 mins
Episode 14
24 mins
Episode 15
24 mins
Episode 16
24 mins
Episode 17
23 mins
Episode 18
24 mins
Episode 19
24 mins
Episode 20
24 mins
Episode 21
24 mins
Business manager Alison Bennett is first to host in Glasgow. Alison is hoping to whisk her guests away to South East Asia as she tries to recreate the authentic 'Thai experience'.
Episode 22
24 mins
Local butcher Graeme Curley plans a meat-fuelled evening. Will his meaty grub put him in with a chance of bagging the cash at the end of the week or has he cut it too close to the bone.
Episode 23
24 mins
Hairdresser Michelle Blackett is hoping to wow her guests with a menu of exceedingly well-appointed food. Graeme discovers his feminine side with a very special make over.
Episode 24
24 mins
Kooky ballet enthusiast and hospitality management student Erwin Orduz puts on a weird and wonderful evening full of shocks and surprises, with the dining room a menagerie of animals and nakedness.
Episode 25
23 mins
Yvonne Finlayson plans to take her guests on a journey of science-inspired culinary discovery, with some high-Octoberane entertainment, scintillating chat and a healthy dose of revelation.
Episode 26
24 mins
Episode 27
24 mins
Episode 28
24 mins
Episode 29
23 mins
Episode 30
24 mins
Episode 36
24 mins
Episode 37
23 mins
Glamorous Donna spends nearly as much time fixing her makeup as she does preparing her three course dinner of comfort food. Despite crumbly pastry, her beef Wellington is a hit.
Episode 38
23 mins
Part-time actress Caroline Nash hopes a menu based on her travels will dazzle her audience. But the night gets off to a shaky start as Donna finds a hair on the side of her goats' cheese salad.
Episode 39
24 mins
Party-loving Barb Wiles plans an Australian menu and to get them all to 'buy into the Barb'. But her starter causes consternation as three of the guests hate seafood.
Episode 40
24 mins
On the last day attention-loving businessman and keen cricketer Duncan Fielding finally takes centre stage. Not one to take the middle road, Duncan has a menu based on the story of his life.