Come Dine with Me Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

London, Linda Shanson

23 mins

Episode 2

London, Jonathan Norris

22 mins

Episode 3

London, Patricia Varley

23 mins

Episode 4

London, John Santamaria

23 mins

Episode 5

London, Richard Whitaker

24 mins

Episode 10

Cardiff, Jane Lloyd

24 mins

It's the last night of the competition in Cardiff and the all-important final dinner party is being hosted by fun-loving nurse and true Welsh patriot Jane Lloyd, who's hoping to wow her guests by serving up a local speciality: Coes cig oen rhost (roast lamb).

Episode 11

Celebrity Special, Rowland Rivron

23 mins

Rowland's meringues are stuck to the baking tray, his pancakes are falling flat and for once our comedian host just can't get his timings right.

Episode 12

Celebrity Special, Linda Robson

23 mins

Linda may have starred on theatre and television but she's never before cooked a dinner party. She's seeking inspiration from her best friend and a favourite local restaurant.

Episode 13

Celebrity Special, Anneka Rice

23 mins

Anneka's more used to being wined and dined than getting her hands dirty, but still opts for an adventurous menu full of Mediterranean flavour.

Episode 14

Celebrity Special, Toby Young

23 mins

Our celebrities on the celebrity special have bonded well - with the exception of restaurant critic Toby Young. His acerbic remarks have not gone unnoticed and he's not been winning friends.

Episode 15

Celebrity Special, Aggie MacKenzie

23 mins

Aggie Mackenzies the co-presenter of 'How Clean Is Your House', so her guests have very high expectations of her home and cooking. Will she live up to expectations.

Episode 16

Birmingham, Nicola Bennett

23 mins

Obsessive cleaner Nicola is first host for a week in Birmingham, yet her continual tidying gets in the way of her doing any cooking. While her food is well regarded by her guests, having to wait over three hours for the main course isn't.

Episode 17

Birmingham, Ian Harvey

23 mins

Host on night two of Come Dine With Me Birmingham is opinionated recruitment consultant and gym bunny, Ian Harvey "If someone doesn't hold my interest, I make it so obvious," warns Ian, "I pretty much ignore them." Trainee wine merchant and all round charmer, Ian, thinks he's a cut above the rest and is confident his combination of great timing and even greater wine will see him pocket the prize money. He'll be using his skills to match a different wine to each course and hoping his guests stay sober enough to taste them.

Episode 18

Birmingham, Amanda Kleman

23 mins

Flying the flag for Birmingham on night three is garage manager, Amanda Kelman. Amanda doesn't suffer fools gladly and after the chaos of the first two nights, she reckons she's in with a chance at the prize fund. Cool, calm, collected, Amanda's recipe for success means giving her guests whatever their hearts desire. And if it all goes wrong - there's always the Chinese takeaway.

Episode 19

Birmingham, Wayne Starr

23 mins

Man of the world, Wayne, is used to living the high life, so there's a treat in store when his humble Come Dine With Me Birmingham rivals come to his crib Wayne's ideal dinner party would involve him and four ladies. Happily for his wife, there's another man at the table. And what a table. Wayne's dressed his dining room as if it were Christmas; he's even made place settings. Lovely.

Episode 20

Birmingham, Suzie Allen

24 mins

Sporty singleton, Suzie, has some secrets up her sleeve for her Come Dine With Me Birmingham guests. Demure divorcee, Suzie, is looking for love. Sadly, this week hasn't thrown up any Romeos. Still, onwards and upwards. A cool £1000 cash might help cheer a lonely heart. Suzie certainly thinks so. "I've got an inner belief that it's just going to be fantastic on my night," she gushes.

Episode 21

Swansea, David Murray

23 mins

Five nights in South Wales begin with social worker David. Believing that good hosting is even more important than the food served, he plans an evening of sophisticated dining - but hadn't reckoned with the blunt honesty of Ernest.

Episode 22

Swansea, Ernest Lemonheigh

23 mins

It's the second day of the competition in Swansea. And today it's the turn of 57 year old golfing fanatic Ernest Lemonheigh, who is hoping that his traditional Welsh fare of cockles, bacon and laver bread will be enough to bag him the £1000 prize money.

Episode 23

Swansea, Sue Thomas

23 mins

We're half way through our week of fine dining in Swansea and tonight's host, Sue Thomas has a real challenge on her hands. Will she be able to win over her meat loving guests with a completely vegetarian menu? Two courses of lentils later - and her guests have made their minds up.

Episode 24

Swansea, Karen Perry

23 mins

It's the penultimate day of the culinary competition in Swansea. And today it's the turn of 42 year old first class air hostess Karen Perry, who is hoping that her stylish salmon bake with chilli, lime and ginger will see her flying off with that £1000 first prize.

Episode 25

Swansea, Heather Skipper

24 mins

It's the final day of our culinary competition in Swansea. Tonight it's the turn of chocoholic super-mum, Heather Skipper. But after air-hostess Karen's top flight performance last night Heather knows she's got a tough challenge ahead to have a chance at winning the £1000 prize.

Episode 26

Edinburgh, Tracy Dobbie

23 mins

Delicatessen owner Tracy is the first of five hosts in Edinburgh. Yet her plan to introduce malt whiskey to the group sees her clash with James, who regards himself as knowledgeable on the subject and gets competitive as a result.

Episode 27

Edinburgh, Paul Dwyer

23 mins

Episode 28

Edinburgh, Tanya Williams

23 mins

Episode 29

Edinburgh, James Gammie

23 mins

Episode 30

Edinburgh, Jennifer Crosbie

23 mins

Episode 31

Liverpool, Terry White

23 mins

Five nights in Liverpool begin with retired Terry White, who charms his guests with his good nature and his dedication to cooking. However, with some mishaps - including blue pancakes - he gets mixed reactions for his food.

Episode 32

Liverpool, Dan Redfern

23 mins

Fishmonger Dan lives in an apartment at his parents' large stately home. In order to try to win the competition he not only spends £200 on alcohol, but cooks food in three separate kitchens, running from one to another to prepare the meal.

Episode 33

Liverpool, Nikki O'Leary

23 mins

Vegan Nikki prepares a menu of meat replacements, including vegetarian bacon. While her guests have trepidation, three of them are soon converted by her substitutes, with only the dessert letting her down.

Episode 34

Liverpool, Ian Cook

23 mins

A landmark episode of the series as fourth host Ian Cook achieves a record score that, as of 2024, has yet to be beaten. Despite being followed by nearly 2000 episodes, Ian's military precision methods of cooking remain the show's peak.

Episode 35

Liverpool, Margaret Twemlow

24 mins

Episode 36

Derby, Julia Knight

24 mins

Episode 37

Derby, Graham Fox

24 mins

Episode 38

Derby, Patsy Sewell-Mwamba

24 mins

Episode 39

Derby, Michelle Cooper

24 mins

Episode 40

Derby, Danny Fletcher

23 mins

Episode 41

Cambridge, Rachael Tooher-Rudd

23 mins

Mother and part-time photographer Rachael is the first host in a week in Cambridge. After getting moral support from her husband and children during the day, her nerves abandon her during the evening, and giggles and wine take over.

Episode 42

Cambridge, Gael Norris

Episode 43

Cambridge, Phill Webb

Episode 44

Cambridge, Simone Breneis

Episode 45

Cambridge, Carolyn Tycer

Episode 46

Kent, Tanya Jay

23 mins

Tanya Jay served up 17 fiery-hot dishes to her Come Dine With Me Kent guests. Setting the benchmark in Kent is Sri Lankan petrol station supremo, Tanya Jay. With a doting husband, four obedient children and her very own driver, this pampered princess is more used to being served than serving up. But what Tanya wants, Tanya gets and right now, she wants cold, hard cash.

Episode 47

Kent, Trevor Smith

23 mins

Self-appointed joker-of-the-week Trevor Smith planned a fool-proof feast for his Come Dine With Me Kent guests. Well, he tried. 52 year old Trevor Smith loves music, Arsenal and Hawaiian shirts. He also loves red wine and after necking bottles of the stuff at Tanya's dinner party, he's battling a hangover as he prepares for his turn playing host.

Episode 48

Kent, Allen Brockington

23 mins

International businessman Allen Brockington, showed his culinary skills on night three of Come Dine With Me in Kent. He might be an international businessman but gentle giant, Allen, is all about the home comforts. He likes gardening, painting and happily for his guests, cooking. He's planning a laid back evening with nice food, nice presentation and nice wine. Sounds nice.

Episode 49

Kent, Zoe Mortlock

23 mins

Zoe Mortlock used her psychological profiling powers to pitch for victory in Come Dine With Me Kent. Zoe Mortlock is qualitative research executive. Know what that means? Nope, neither do we. Whatever it is, she reckons she can use her work skills to play a 'sly game'. We don't know what that means either.

Episode 50

Kent, Steven Parks

23 mins

Dental technician and wannabe DJ, Steven Parks think's his culinary class makes him the man to beat in Come Dine With Me Kent. Steven's been bitching about his rivals' efforts all week but thanks to Tanya's constant cob-on, no-one appears to have noticed. Except us. So what does the dining diva have up his sleeve? "I won't put on my high heels to entertain people," he scoffs - that is a disappointment.

Episode 51

Ayr, Maureen McKissock

23 mins

Episode 52

Ayr, Elaine Munro

23 mins

Episode 53

Ayr, Forbes Robertson

23 mins

Episode 54

Ayr, Lizzy McCubbin

23 mins

Episode 55

Ayr, Sarah Pickering

24 mins

Episode 56

Manchester, Carlos Buller

23 mins

Interior designer Carlos Buller, from Come Dine With Me Manchester, knows how to throw a good party. The self-assured chef thinks he's the don of dinner party hosting because he "knows what people want". "They want the best and nothing but the best and I will give them that," he chirrups.

Episode 57

Manchester, Susan Brickell

23 mins

Extrovert housing officer Susan Bicknell, from Come Dine With Me Manchester, has a lot of energy and admits she "can do people's heads in sometimes". She doesn't mind opinions but doesn't want to join any opinion parties - whatever they are. Right you are, Susan.

Episode 58

Manchester, Dan Cumberland

24 mins

Performing artist, Dan Cumberland, from Come Dine With Me Manchester, is a vegetarian who believes people should be able to kill what they eat. He likes his food to be as pure as possible. "I don't like food that's been radio-actified," he admits. Well Dan, it's an acquired taste.

Episode 59

Manchester, Karen Oulten

23 mins

Straight-talking mother-of-two, Karen Oulton, is incredibly honest and won't eat anything just to be polite. She claims not to like confrontation but, having got off to a bad start with Carlos on the first day and offended Dan on the third, she seems to be running out of friends fast.

Episode 60

Manchester, Stuart Burke

23 mins

After a week of underlying tensions, nightclub owner Stuart is still confident that he can win. But his fun night is derailed when Carlos and Karen have another turn at airing their grievances, and Stuart's forced to play peacemaker.

Episode 61

Belfast, Rosemary McLoughlin

Episode 62

Belfast, Marty Henderson

Episode 63

Belfast, Colin McAllister

Episode 64

Belfast, Jon Cross

Episode 65

Belfast, Caroline Teeling

24 mins

Caroline is the final host and with her boyfriend a chef, she uses his contacts to source the best possible products. With Caroline also a café owner, the others feel she has an advantage, and Jon, desperate to win, tries to undermine her.

Episode 66

Cheshire, Nicola Noblet

Episode 67

Cheshire, Katie Noden

24 mins

Episode 68

Cheshire, Edward Davies

23 mins

Vet Edward believes in locally sourcing his ingredients, which is bad news for the trout he catches during a fishing expedition. Despite this, his food goes down well, and the shy Jan begins to open up with the rest of the group.

Episode 69

Cheshire, Jan Burrows

23 mins

Fourth host Jan has an ambitious menu, and rushes through preparation, not even measuring properly. While her decision to invite her guests to eat in a hot tub brings them together, even reluctant Nicola, her food ultimately lets her down.