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71 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
46 mins
An infamous edition of the series, as tensions see the week end with a very sore loser. Competitive gardener Toby struggles to connect with fantasy writer James, yet their issues are nothing compared to the clash between Heather and Zaira.

Episode 2
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Episode 3
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Episode 4
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Episode 8
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Episode 9
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45 mins
Episode 11
24 mins
In Derby, westling promoter Dale hosts a wrestling-themed evening featuring large men in tight lycra and a fractious royal debate. The guests are Beth, Jo-Anna, Ondine and David.
Episode 12
24 mins
Business support manager Jo-Anna plans a glitz and glam dinner party, with dolls houses, poetry and plenty of ball gowns.
Episode 13
24 mins
PR whizz Beth Dunmore plans to impress with a vaguely Middle Eastern menu, but she has her work cut out when it comes to impressing fine-dining fuss pot David Morris.
Episode 14
23 mins
Ondine plans a robustly flavoured Greek menu. Ondine believes her dishes will wow her guests. But has she broken 'the golden rule of hummus'? And what will the guests make of her ouzo-laced dessert.
Episode 15
23 mins
It's the the turn of ultra-confident triathlete David Morris to flex his culinary muscles. David is determined to show his guests the true meaning of fine dining: small portions, MASSIVE flavours.
Episode 16
24 mins
Council manager Charlotte hopes to win over her guests by injecting a bit of her own personality into each course. She's also managed to convince her rugby choir to make an impromptu performance.
Episode 17
24 mins
Electrician and bachelor Steve's menu includes lasagne, vegetable soup and some fruitful homemade wine. In a lively evening of dining, Meic 'bares all' with a revelation which shocks Christine.
Episode 18
24 mins
Episode 19
23 mins
It's retired French teacher Meic's night in Llanelli and he plans an authentic French menu. But what will he make of Charlotte wearing an onion necklace.
Episode 20
24 mins
It's the final day of the competition and the turn of teaching assistant Ainsley to host.
Episode 21
23 mins
Five nights in the town of Boston, Lincolnshire begin with 23-year-old accountant Annika as host. Unfortunately for Annika some of her guests judge her on her youth, while there's also class divides around the table.

Episode 22
23 mins
Competition-loving Katy Spence is the second to host in Boston. However, more significant were Katy's later public revelations about how the show was made - including contestants being edited and manipulated to fit a contrived narrative.

Episode 23
23 mins
Adrian's the only man in the group, so his plan to serve dessert in a hot tub makes his guests a little uncomfortable. However, later revelations behind the scenes alleged that the uneasy situation was insisted upon by the production team.
Episode 24
23 mins
Episode 25
23 mins
Episode 26
24 mins
On the first day of the competition in Weston-super-Mare, Zumba teacher Amanda is determined to win her guests over with her locally sourced Somerset menu, including pork in cider.
Episode 27
23 mins
Rugby-mad sports centre manager Harry hopes to impress his guests with a menu of Hungarian classics, from beef in hunter's sauce to bird's milk with meringue dumplings.
Episode 28
23 mins
Drama teacher and music lover Nancy throws an Austrian-themed party to reflect her love of the country, including Wiener schnitzel, venison stew and some yodelling lessons.
Episode 29
24 mins
Farm estate manager Chris hosts an evening based on his love of all things African, with savoury donuts, deep fried beef, an exotic dessert, and African dancing.
Episode 30
24 mins
Businesswoman Tracy has designed her evening around her love of dance, from the tango to the cha cha cha. She's asked her guests to wear black tie and ballgowns.
Episode 31
24 mins
First aid manager Jacqui is serving up a selection of pates, roast venison and a homely sticky toffee pud.
Episode 32
24 mins
Aspiring actor Daniel plans a traditional Scottish menu with a twist, serving spaghetti hagginaise for his main and home-made Irn Bru ice cream for dessert.
Episode 33
24 mins
The third instalment of the competition comes from Basque-born Lorea who's on a mission to showcase the culinary delights of her native home in Spain, commencing with a pink cocktail.
Episode 34
23 mins
Jenna wants to impress with a night of perfection, but cannot cover up her feelings towards aspiring actor Daniel after a week of bickering.
Episode 35
24 mins
Craig hopes his land and sea menu can blow the competition out of the water. He's gone for locally caught prime lobster with wild boar brought in especially from the Scottish highlands.
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Episode 41
23 mins
Dry cleaning manager Valerie plans a Lancashire-themed menu, but with her own twists, such as a Decemberonstructed hot pot and a tot of Burnley's favourite liqueur in her trifle.
Episode 42
24 mins
It's day two of the competition in Lancashire, and 39-year-old dance teacher Nicky is hoping to quickstep her way to the £1000 prize with a Round-the-World themed menu.
Episode 43
24 mins
Night three is hosted by 51-year-old outsourcing manager Steve, whose outspoken comments have offended some of the female guests. He plans to charm them with hot Indian spices.
Episode 44
23 mins
American Peggy plans some tried and tested Arizonan recipes, including peach dump cake for dessert. But friction between Peggy and last night's host Steve is starting to build.
Episode 45
23 mins
It's the final day for the contestants in Lancashire, and sales manager Andy is confident that his locally themed gastro menu will dazzle his guests and win him the £1000 prize.
Episode 46
24 mins
In Suffolk, 30-year old children's food educator Beth Stephens hopes to win with her menu designed to underline her passionate commitment for locally sourced and seasonal food.
Episode 47
24 mins
Caravan park owner Ray is hoping to win with a Spanish-themed evening. He tries to recreate an Ibiza night club in the middle of a barn - in winter.
Episode 48
24 mins
Luxury-loving beautician Polly is determined to show that she is more than just a pretty face with her fine dining menu.
Episode 49
24 mins
Albanian-born civil servant Jonalt hopes to win with his menu of Albanian family recipes. He also shows off a hidden talent that has them all howling with laughter.
Episode 50
24 mins
ASBO officer Rachel plans comfort food and also has a few tricks up her sleeve to help her nab the cash prize.
Episode 51
24 mins
Five nights in Darlington begin with Sam's enormous sea food and a chocolate pudding that doesn't quite work out. While her food doesn't particularly win over her four guests, her warm company and laughter make for a relaxed evening.

Episode 52
23 mins
Farmer Mark prepares his own beef for his menu, and produces a fun evening, including music from his country and western band. Yet behind the scenes, one guest was finding the method of filming difficult, and was considering walking out.

Episode 53
23 mins
Third host Yvonne gets chance to reveal a little more about herself to the rest of the group. As this includes her past as a glamour model and pole dancer, plus the revelation that she's a psychic who can see the dead, reactions are mixed.
Episode 54
24 mins
Ricky appears to have fun building on his bromance with Mark, while his food is a big hit with his guests. Yet nine years later he would reveal himself to be another disillusioned contestant, describing the experience as "terrible".

Episode 55
24 mins
It's Audra's birthday, but her night's entertainment of a cake making game turns into a food fight after the drink starts flowing. The guests also get to sample Audra's Italian menu, and meet her Italian lodger during a drunken evening.

Episode 56
23 mins
Part-time DJ Dom plans a menu inspired by the 90s Madchester music scene and has to call on a chart-topping celebrity pal to bail him out.
Episode 57
23 mins
Daddy's girl Sasha throws a Chinese/Pakistani fusion meal, but with plastic cutlery and plates. Maria reveals more about her love of gothic.
Episode 58
23 mins
Nurse Katherine hopes her simple meal will still impress. There's some direct questioning at the dinner table and some extraordinary revelations from Dom and Danny.
Episode 59
23 mins
Danny the barber plans an evening of Bulgarian cuisine, but it doesn't take long before things get a bit emotional, folllowed soon after by tears.
Episode 60
23 mins
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Episode 66
23 mins
In Milton Keynes, host 52-year-old hypnotherapist Howard is hoping his fancy menu will be a hit. But Howard's 'Pendulum of Truth' is not everybody's idea of fun.
Episode 67
23 mins
It's day two in Milton Keynes, and the turn of 30-year-old outspoken host Louise. But her guests are unimpressed by her menu of 'fabulous bruschetta' and 'Lou's magical mousse'.
Episode 68
23 mins
It's the third day in Milton Keynes and the turn of management consultant David, who brings a treat for his guests in the form of dancing Vegas showgirls.
Episode 69
23 mins
On day four in Milton Keynes host Helen is hoping a night of 'East meets West' will infuse her guests with the culinary excitement needed after a few nights of mediocre fare.
Episode 70
23 mins
It's the final day in Milton Keynes and competitive salesman Simon feels his fine dining will impress this critical bunch. But will he be derailed by the cheap jabs in store.
Episode 71
48 mins