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Come Dine with Me Season 25 Episodes

183 Episodes 2012 - 2012

Episode 1

County Durham and Wearside, Eve Booth

23 mins

Personal trainer Eve is the first host in County Durham and Wearside. Airing daily in an afternoon timeslot, the run of the episodes are broken up in the listing due to "four in one day" episodes also being screened in a morning timeslot.

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Episode 2

Belfast, Nick Cann

24 mins

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Episode 3

Belfast, Nikki Fisher

23 mins

Six-foot burlesque stripper Nikki Fisher leaves culinary carnage in her wake on her night as host in Belfast, while spiritualist Jacqueline claims she can speak to the dead.

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Episode 4

Belfast, Donal Kelly

23 mins

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Episode 5

Belfast, Jacqueline McGarry

24 mins

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Episode 6

County Durham and Wearside, Paula Thompson

24 mins

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Episode 7

Croydon, Christian Viola

23 mins

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Episode 8

Croydon, Lulu Williams

23 mins

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Episode 9

Croydon, Theo Liasi

24 mins

Italian photographer Theo Liasi is sure no one would dare to criticize his trad Italian recipes. But Christian finds fault from the first mouthful.

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Episode 10

Croydon, Angelique Woolston

23 mins

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Episode 11

County Durham and Wearside, Donal Anand-Shaw

24 mins

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Episode 12

Milton Keynes, Mark Francke

24 mins

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Episode 13

Milton Keynes, Mike Robinson

23 mins

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Episode 14

Milton Keynes, Eleana Amato

24 mins

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Episode 15

Milton Keynes, Bev Darlow

24 mins

On the final night in Milton Keynes stylish Bev Darlow's fancy food leaves her guests grumbling, and it's a tearful last encounter for one of the participants.

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Episode 16

County Durham and Wearside, Eleri Watson

23 mins

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Episode 17

Derby, Gareth Walton

24 mins

First to host in Derby is marketing manager and domestic god Gareth Walton, who serves up some oversized haggis balls and venison with a flavour one of his guests associates with the lavatory.

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Episode 18

Derby, Kellan Dalton

24 mins

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Episode 19

Derby, Serena Gilzean-Hughes

24 mins

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Episode 20

Derby, Peter McManus

24 mins

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Episode 21

County Durham and Wearside, Ken Brown

24 mins

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Episode 22

Benidorm: All In One

48 mins

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Episode 23

Nottingham, Simeon Hartwig

23 mins

Fashion designer Simeon Hartwig throws an interactive dinner party in Nottingham, where the guests make most of the meal themselves before taking to the dance floor for a hip hop inspired finale.

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Episode 24

Nottingham, Peter Saunders

23 mins

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Episode 25

Nottingham, Keri Lever

23 mins

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Episode 26

Nottingham, Jackie Mather

23 mins

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Episode 27

West Dorset, Ed Hintze

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Episode 28

Macclesfield, Dave Freel

23 mins

Handyman Dave Freel is hoping to nail his night with a combination of a gastro-pub inspired menu and his dazzling personality.

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Episode 29

Macclesfield, Tina Panayi

23 mins

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Episode 30

Macclesfield, Simon Wright

23 mins

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Episode 31

Macclesfield, Veronica O'Connor

23 mins

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Episode 32

West Dorset, Tristan Murless

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Episode 33

Manchester, Stuart Donnelly

24 mins

Stuart Donnelly starts the week in style. With his flashy penthouse and designer surroundings, Stuart makes new best friends with party girl Angela Daly.

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Episode 34

Manchester, Angela Daly

24 mins

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Episode 35

Manchester, Josh Steiner

24 mins

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Episode 36

Manchester, Rachel Vose

24 mins

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Episode 37

West Dorset, Melissa Denton

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Episode 38

Colchester, Jo Lueck

24 mins

Dog-breeder Jo Lueck, queen of the innuendo and an outrageous flirt, kicks off the week in Essex.

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Episode 39

Colchester, Paul Lancaster

24 mins

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Episode 40

Colchester, Michael Simpson

24 mins

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Episode 41

Colchester, Helen Cruickshank

23 mins

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Episode 42

West Dorset, Dave Taylor

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Episode 43

Vale of Glamorgan, Perry Thomas

24 mins

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Episode 44

Vale of Glamorgan, Jules Bywater-Lees

24 mins

In the Vale of Glamorgan hedonist and ladies' man Jules Bywater-Lees is the second to host.

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Episode 45

Vale of Glamorgan, Judy Mancuso

24 mins

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Episode 46

Vale of Glamorgan, Liz Beckerley

24 mins

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Episode 47

West Dorset, Christine Duell

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Episode 48

Salisbury, Natasha Conti

23 mins

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Episode 49

Salisbury, Sophie McConnell

24 mins

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Episode 50

Salisbury, Anthony Brown-Hovelt

24 mins

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Episode 51

Salisbury, Chris Hiller

24 mins

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Episode 52

Salisbury, Jane Arnold

24 mins

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Episode 53

Hastings, Andrew Batsford

23 mins

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Episode 54

Hastings, Adrian Carter

23 mins

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Episode 55

Hastings, Sally-Anne Keller

24 mins

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Episode 56

Hastings, Kate Eadon

24 mins

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Episode 57

Hastings, Stelios Michael

24 mins

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Episode 58

Wrexham, Maria Wynne

24 mins

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Episode 59

Wrexham, Steve Housego

24 mins

Second to host in Wrexham is nurse Steve Housego, in a contest that features a furry invasion, tears before bedtime and a few home truths.

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Episode 60

Wrexham, James Stevens

23 mins

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Episode 61

Wrexham, Nadine Leese

24 mins

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Episode 62

Taunton, Sally Jago

23 mins

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Episode 63

Taunton, Richard Smith

23 mins

It's financial director Richard Smith's turn to host. Richard's chosen the Battle of Waterloo as a theme for his night, including a 'skirmish of duck and fish' and beef Wellington.

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Episode 64

Taunton, Nikki Neave

23 mins

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Episode 65

Taunton, Paula McShane

23 mins

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Episode 66

Shropshire, Andrea Claydon

23 mins

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Episode 67

Shropshire, Wayne Hinds

24 mins

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Episode 68

Shropshire, Robina Hooper

24 mins

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Episode 69

Shropshire, Kevin Duffy

24 mins

Last to host in Shropshire is staunch socialist and children's entertainer 'Magic' Kev Duffy.

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Episode 70

Edinburgh, Jacquie Sandison

24 mins

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Episode 71

Edinburgh, Coranne Denham

23 mins

Former teacher Coranne Denham is second to host in Edinburgh. But will Coranne's critical nature backfire on her?

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Episode 72

Edinburgh, Gordon Davidson

23 mins

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Episode 73

Edinburgh, Terry Morton

23 mins

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Episode 74

Cheltenham, Janice Neil

24 mins

Straight-talking Janice hosts the first night in Cheltenham. But will Vanessa's tales of her dog's medical history ruin her night? And will the guests notice that Janice's pavlova isn't up to scratch?Vanessa makes her guests bring slippers so they don't damage the floors at her country estate. At dessert the three women bond at the sight of Vanessa's pudding exploding over Alex.Alex is certain that his home with all its gadgets is sure to win round his three female guests. Unfortunately the night becomes fractious, and Vanessa and Janice almost come to blows.Cathy, or 'Patsy' as she also likes to be known, is the last host of the week in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and faces the unenviable task of trying to re-unite the guests.

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Episode 75

Cheltenham, Vanessa Wegmann

24 mins

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Episode 76

Cheltenham, Alex Arundell

24 mins

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Episode 77

Cheltenham, Cathy Shilling

24 mins

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Episode 78

Hertfordshire, Perry Jones

24 mins

Perry Jones has been hosting dinner parties for 20 years. But his main dish of two tins of chicken soup poured over chicken breasts, topped with crisps, leaves his guests scratching their heads.Competitive dentist Amit Koshal goes all out with an Indian inspired menu in Hertfordshire, but confesses that his wife of four years doesn't know he can cook.On day three in Hertfordshire food snob Kelly Hatt's attempt to match the wine to her menu backfires.On the final day in Hertfordshire 'diamond gastronomic geezer' Heath Reid hopes to win with some Italian-influenced dishes.

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Episode 79

Hertfordshire, Amit Koshal

24 mins

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Episode 80

Hertfordshire, Kelly Hatt

23 mins

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Episode 81

Hertfordshire, Heath Reid

23 mins

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Episode 82

Cardiff, Jo Bird

24 mins

Cleaning company owner Jo serves up a French inspired menu on the first night in Cardiff, but it's the nude photo in her walk-in wardrobe that sets her guests' tongues wagging.Rugby lad Mark hopes to sweeten the mood with his manly menu and by roping in Welsh rugby union star Ian Gough as his wine waiter.Michelle steps up to the hot plate on her night in Cardiff with an African-inspired menu. But the tensions between Michelle and Jo lead to a night of uncomfortable remarks and awkward moments.On the fourth and final night in Cardiff, Phil the host is so preoccupied with keeping the peace between Michelle and Jo that he completely loses concentration on his main course.

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Episode 83

Cardiff, Mark Perkins

24 mins

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Episode 84

Cardiff, Michelle Beare

23 mins

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Episode 85

Cardiff, Phil MacKenzie

24 mins

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Episode 86

Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, Claire Monahan

23 mins

Four cooks from Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Single mum Claire has decided on a West Country theme for her evening, with big portions.Day two and it's the turn of business analyst Graham to shine in the kitchen. Having lived in France for three years, Graham thinks he can bring a bit more sophistication to the table.Rickshaw pilot David's evening features jacket potatoes, baked beans and a lot of singing from Claire.The final dinner party is hosted by Hayley, Weston's answer to Victoria Beckham. Hayley's guests are impressed by her luxurious home and pool, but will they be won over by her food?

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Episode 87

Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, Graham Jones

23 mins

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Episode 88

Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, David Elsmore

24 mins

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Episode 89

Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, Hayley Williams

24 mins

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Episode 90

Darlington, Dave Bell

24 mins

Construction worker Dave hosts at his parents' house. Drag queen Neil soon discovers that Dave sleeps in his parents' garage, while young Conservative Nathalie bores everyone with serious issues.Suzi's menu of comfort food and fire breathing doesn't really get the evening flowing like she'd hoped.Drag queen Neil plans a pole dancing lesson for his night in Darlington, but spoils it all by telling two of his guests that they're a bit 'ordinary looking'.Young Tory Nathalie plans to reveal her lighter side on her night as host, and throws some special salsa moves in a last-ditch effort to gain more points.

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Episode 91

Darlington, Suzi Hunton

24 mins

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Episode 92

Darlington, Neil Christie

24 mins

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Episode 93

Darlington, Nathalie Carter

24 mins

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Episode 94

South East London, Terry Houlihan

24 mins

Four very different people get to know one another in South East London. While Millwall fan Terry worries that his evening lacks sophistication for PhD student Jon and wine buff Oliver, his Earthy humour is appreciated by singer Ita.

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Episode 95

South East London, Ita Egan

24 mins

Ita hosts a swing night as her surprise entertainment, and the fun of the evening begins to dissolve the barriers among her very different guests. With her food also successful, it appears as if the mismatched group have turned a corner.

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Episode 96

South East London, Jon Revell

23 mins

Jon's guests find themselves disquieted by his collection of macabre art, including paintings of car accident victims. While they express their reservations to their host, Terry's suggestion that he's a serial killer pushes things too far.

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Episode 97

South East London, Oliver Gillie

23 mins

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Episode 98

Leicester, Helen Mather

24 mins

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Episode 99

Dudley, Amanda Challener

23 mins

In Dudley wannabe WAG Amanda takes on podium-dancing plumber Sophie, grow-your-own fan Ian, and super-critical Khakan in the culinary contest with £1000 at stake.Grow-your-own fan Ian is the host of the second dinner party in Dudley as the cooking contest continues.Super-critical Khakan hosts in Dudley, and his psychic reading gets short shrift from Ian, while Amanda reveals some surprising skills in order to put Khakan in his place.It's crunch time in Dudley as the competition comes to an end. Podium-dancing plumber Sophie hosts, bringing the week to a climax with a spot of good old fashioned burlesque entertainment.

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Episode 100

Dudley, Ian Jones

24 mins

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Episode 101

Dudley, Khakan Qureshi

24 mins

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Episode 102

Dudley, Sophie Robbins

24 mins

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Episode 103

Leicester, Terry Robinson

24 mins

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Episode 104

Grimsby, Jackie Critten

24 mins

Straight-talking Jackie Critten is the first host in Grimsby, taking on Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth and camp-but-straight Chris Wood.The second dinner party in Grimsby is hosted by Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, as the cooking contest continues.It's the third dinner party in Grimsby as the competition moves into its final stages. Glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth hosts.Chris Wood, the self-confessed 'campest straight man in the world', hosts the final dinner party in Grimsby. Then the votes are counted, and the winner revealed.

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Episode 105

Grimsby, Phil Cowper

24 mins

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Episode 106

Grimsby, Shanelle Cutsforth

23 mins

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Episode 107

Grimsby, Chris Wood

24 mins

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Episode 108

Leicester, Porchia Lee

23 mins

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Episode 109

North East Kent, Vanessa Boukharouba

24 mins

Single mum Vanessa Boukharouba hopes to impress outspoken butcher Scott Taylor, joker John O'Connor and politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans on the first night in north east Kent.Joker John O'Connor hosts the second dinner party in north east Kent as the cooking contest continues.Outspoken butcher Scott Taylor hosts the third dinner party in north east Kent as the competition moves into its final stages.Politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans hosts the final dinner party in north east Kent. Then the votes are counted, and the winner revealed.

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Episode 110

North East Kent, John O'Connor

24 mins

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Episode 111

North East Kent, Scott Taylor

24 mins

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Episode 112

North East Kent, Annette Evans

24 mins

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Episode 113

Leicester, Ryan Bruce

23 mins

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Episode 114

Leicester, Richard Deeping

24 mins

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Episode 115

Stoke-on-Trent, Caroline Hicky

24 mins

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Episode 116

Stoke-on-Trent, Paul Condliffe

24 mins

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Episode 117

Stoke-on-Trent, Linda Jackson

24 mins

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Episode 118

Stoke-on-Trent, Jay Davies

23 mins

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Episode 119

Warwickshire, Liza Macias

23 mins

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Episode 120

Southend-on-Sea, Louise Harris

23 mins

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Episode 121

Southend-on-Sea, Tracy Jones

23 mins

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Episode 122

Southend-on-Sea, Rob Hubbard

24 mins

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Episode 123

Southend-on-Sea, Zac Turner

23 mins

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Episode 124

Warwickshire, Steve Aston

23 mins

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Episode 125

Doncaster, Harinder Khela

24 mins

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Episode 126

Doncaster, Alison Tinsley

24 mins

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Episode 127

Doncaster, Sarah Wells

23 mins

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Episode 128

Doncaster, Andrew Lloyd

24 mins

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Episode 129

Warwickshire, Emma Reddin

24 mins

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Episode 130

Halloween Celebrity Special

47 mins

A spooky celebrity horror special with zombies, vampires, ghosts, actor Robert Englund - aka Freddie Krueger - model Nicola McLean, psychic Sally Morgan and cross-dressing cage fighter Alex Reid.Mini-supermarket magnate Harinder Khela is determined to impress with an enormous Indian feast. Unfortunately his hopes for the perfect evening are thwarted by joker Andrew Lloyd.Arguments break out during image consultant Alison Tinsley's evening, with 'ladette' Sarah Wells telling off Andrew.It's day three in Doncaster and time for Sarah to make amends for last night, as well as dinner.On the final day in Doncaster, Andrew welcomes his guests to his home with a ten-foot poster of himself and plans to perform a rap for them, in Thai.

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Episode 131

Celebrity Special, Donal MacIntyre

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Episode 132

Celebrity Special, Javine Hylton

24 mins

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Episode 133

Celebrity Special, Dave Spinx

23 mins

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Episode 134

Celebrity Special, Jan Leeming

24 mins

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Episode 135

Warwickshire, Pinky Sidhu

23 mins

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Episode 136

Celebrity Special, Yvette Fielding

24 mins

Yvette Fielding is the first host in a week of celebrity dining also featuring ex-Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton, Catchphrase's Roy Walker and Corrie bad boy Les Battersby.

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Episode 137

Celebrity Special, Natasha Hamilton

24 mins

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Episode 138

Celebrity Special, Roy Walker

24 mins

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Episode 139

Celebrity Special, Bruce Jones

24 mins

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Episode 140

Warwickshire, Alison Firth

24 mins

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Episode 141

Swindon, Mark Eteson

23 mins

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Episode 142

Swindon, Michaela Kearns

24 mins

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Episode 143

Swindon, Scott Hillier

24 mins

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Episode 144

Swindon, Sally Rachael

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Episode 145

Swindon, Gill Bright

24 mins

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Episode 146

Alicante: All In One

48 mins

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Episode 147

Wakefield, Angie Battye

24 mins

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Episode 148

Wakefield, Joel Rowbottom

24 mins

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Episode 149

Wakefield, Donna Stephenson

24 mins

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Episode 150

Wakefield, Jake Coxon

23 mins

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Episode 151

Wakefield, Francesca Saynor

24 mins

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Episode 152

Jersey: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 153

West Midlands, Gemma Willock

23 mins

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Episode 154

West Midlands, Andrew Devey

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Episode 155

West Midlands, Jules Evans

23 mins

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Episode 156

West Midlands, Lucy Herd

24 mins

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Episode 157

West Midlands, Lloyd Cast

24 mins

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Episode 158

Swansea: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 159

Huddersfield, Virginia Houslin

23 mins

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Episode 160

Huddersfield, Lyesha Atkins

24 mins

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Episode 161

Huddersfield, Richard Wood

24 mins

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Episode 162

Kingston upon Thames: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 163

Huddersfield, Tommy Mack

23 mins

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Episode 164

Huddersfield, Kim Connor

23 mins

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Episode 165

South East London: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 166

Bury St Edmunds, Richard Negus

24 mins

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Episode 167

Bury St Edmunds, Amber Elba Porter

24 mins

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Episode 168

Bury St Edmunds, Tim Reinman

24 mins

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Episode 169

Bury St Edmunds, Sue Smith

23 mins

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Episode 170

Bury St Edmunds, Hannah Totman

24 mins

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Episode 171

South East London, Jules Hobbs

24 mins

Five festive-themed nights in South East London begin with model agency manager Jules Hobbs. Her Vegas-themed night includes a singer with dancing girls, while her four very different guests tentatively get to know one another.

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Episode 172

South East London, Tom Judge

24 mins

Self-confessed "nincompoop" Tom hosts a Dickensian evening, complete with guest musician Tricity Vogue. Yet while his entertainment goes down well, having his guests make their own ice cream by banging it on a table isn't as successful.

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Episode 173

South East London, John Stevens

23 mins

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Episode 174

South East London, Kate Kershaw

23 mins

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Episode 175

South East London, Charlie Spiteri

23 mins

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Episode 176

The Wirral: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 177

Celebrity Christmas Special: All In One

47 mins

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Episode 178

Celebrity Christmas Special, Chelsee Healey

24 mins

Five celebrities get together for five festive evenings. First host, actress Chelsee Healey, is reduced to tears when her cooking inexperience shows through, and guests tell her how poor the food is - some teasingly, others more abrupt.

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Episode 179

Celebrity Christmas Special, Nick Pickard

24 mins

Nick Pickard tries to improve the mood by arranging an elf-themed party and roping in his housemate and Hollyoaks colleague Jimmy McKenna as Santa. But haughty model Jasmine isn't impressed and doesn't stick around for dessert.

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Episode 180

Celebrity Christmas Special, Crissy Rock

24 mins

Unhappy model Jasmine Lennard drops out of the competition after two uncomfortable nights. Her warmly-received replacement is actress Margi Clarke, while the night's host Crissy Rock brings along her brother "Jay" to provide a sing song.

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Episode 181

Celebrity Christmas Special, Marcus Collins

24 mins

With harmony now restored among the group, Marcus Collins hosts a night with a singer on the doorstep and his X-Factor competitors The Risk performing carols in the back garden.

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Episode 182

Celebrity Christmas Special, Margi Clarke

24 mins

Margi provides non-stop laughter for her guests, as she organises a panto-themed evening, complete with a "psychic" fortune teller. But while the guests love her company and the fun she's brought to the week, will they appreciate her food?

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Episode 183

Derby: All In One

47 mins

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