Come Dine with Me Season 43 Episodes

Episode 1

Greater Manchester, Moz Abrahams

23 mins

Greater Manchester 1/5: This week the first host is 55-year-old DJ and hairdresser Mozz from Bury. He makes garlic stilton mushrooms and poached pear - will he impress the guests.

Episode 2

Greater Manchester, Matt Phillips

23 mins

Greater Manchester 2/5: Voice artist and film extra Matt hosts. He cooks up a Jewish Friday night supper, including his mum's traditional chicken soup. Will it be meaty enough for his guests.

Episode 3

Greater Manchester, Cleona Poll

23 mins

Greater Manchester 3/5: Budding author and mum-of-five Cleona is next to host. She's confident a menu based on her Jamaican roots will get her guests onside. But will it be enough to bag the £1000.

Episode 4

Greater Manchester, James Grove

23 mins

Greater Manchester 4/5: Next to host is Australian radio content director James. He hopes some Chinese cuisine and his mum's cake recipe can create harmony and win his guests' approval.

Episode 5

Greater Manchester, Sharon Poole

23 mins

Greater Manchester 5/5: It's the final night, and events boss Sharon hosts with her hearty decadent menu. Her skills and decorum are put to the test with Cleona - who will bag the week's £1000 prize.

Episode 6

Cardiff, Anna McNally

23 mins

Five nights in Cardiff begin with IT architect Anna, welcoming guests including outgoing Claire and the somewhat snobbish Charlotte. The first night sees hesitant friendships forged, and Anna lying that she knows what a posset is.

Episode 7

Cardiff, Charlotte Whitlock

23 mins

It's accountant Charlotte's turn to host, and she isn't doing anything to impress - other than champagne, top of the range caviar and a private ballroom. But the others think she's trying too hard, and Giovanni is beginning to bore them.

Episode 8

Cardiff, Claire Phillips

23 mins

Tensions begin to boil over on the third night as Charlotte holds a grudge with Anna. Meanwhile, the censor has to pixellate and beep out Giovanni's input, as he twice tells people they're talking "bullshit" for defending Claire's cooking.

Episode 9

Cardiff, Scott Brown

23 mins

After the bad atmosphere and spats of the previous night, salesman Scott uses his refereeing hobby to bring everyone back together - threatening them with a red card if they don't behave.

Episode 10

Cardiff, Giovanni Malacrino

23 mins

It's the final night in Cardiff, and Giovanni shows the group a life coach exercise over dinner. However, Charlotte's competitive streak comes to the fore, and she hasn't forgotten all the criticism Giovanni has given over the week.

Episode 11

Edinburgh, James Bruce

23 mins

Edinburgh 1/5: The first to host in this week's competition is 27-year-old interior designer James. James is banking on blowing away his guests with his spicy Mexican menu.

Episode 12

Edinburgh, Katy Vicentin

23 mins

Edinburgh 2/5: The second host is 69-year-old grandmother Katy, who hopes that her 'Xmas Tartan' themed evening will put her guests in a yuletide mood and get her an early Christmas present.

Episode 13

Edinburgh, Aisling Scott

23 mins

Edinburgh 3/5: Its It's day three, and glamorous solicitor Aisling plans to nab the top spot by throwing a traditional Irish party. All the stops are pulled and there's even a piper at her doorstep.

Episode 14

Edinburgh, Harry Dozier

23 mins

American writer Harry is the fourth host, and needs full use of his sweat towel while preparing hot food. However, perhaps the most significant element of Harry's involvement was him later revealing behind-the-scenes details of filming.

Episode 15

Edinburgh, Bruce Harper-McDonald

23 mins

Edinburgh 5/5: It's the final night, hosted by food and fashion conscious Bruce, who has a taste for the finer things in life. Tonight will prove if he can put his food where his mouth is.

Episode 16

Surrey, James Belshaw

23 mins

Five nights in Surrey begin with reality TV/quiz show regular James Belshaw, who has already been seen on over 15 TV shows beforehand. While his carefree approach to cooking and random chat goes okay, it doesn't translate to high marks.

Episode 17

Surrey, My Le Luong

23 mins

Episode 18

Surrey, Ben Hudson

23 mins

Episode 19

Surrey, Caroline Maxwell-Gale

23 mins

Episode 20

Surrey, John Kelly

23 mins

Episode 21

Brighton, Guy Lloyd

23 mins

Episode 22

Brighton, Emma Hartley

23 mins

Episode 23

Brighton, Tim Aanstoot

23 mins

Episode 24

Brighton, Hannah Quinn

23 mins

Episode 25

Brighton, Monti Harley-Rudd

23 mins

Episode 26

Reading, Sarah Miller

23 mins

Five nights in Reading begin with Sarah from Henley-on-Thames organising a French-themed evening. However, her hopes of a sophisticated dining experience are dashed by the bluntness of her guests and the directness of their conversation.

Episode 27

Reading, Rob Newson

23 mins

It's Rob's turn to host, and his insistence that his guests wear slippers to their meal gets things off to a shaky start. There's also growing tension among the group, but will guest entertainment "Cher" be able to turn things around?

Episode 28

Reading, Lydia Maric

23 mins

Lydia brings some of her Kenyan heritage to the dinner table, and reveals that she's the queen of her town. But her objections over the previous nights cause hypercritical responses from the others, and everyone is getting bored of John.

Episode 29

Reading, Susan Ridgeon

23 mins

The fourth night, and Susan's toilet humour even extends to her food, with her "Suey Pooey Pud". However, her food goes down well and everyone makes an effort - Lydia even disregards a hair in her food and attempts to tell a joke.

Episode 30

Reading, John Grant-Casey

23 mins

The fifth evening in Reading has John aiming to win, but he must contend with Susan's poor table manners. Even worse, all three female contestants decide to let everything out on the final night, trading barbed insults throughout.

Episode 31

Birmingham, Lisa Gallop

23 mins

Five nights in Birmingham begin with self-titled "Chinese domestic goddess" Lisa, who doesn't impress her guests by admitting she cut corners preparing her food. Tensions are also in the air with Mark's overt flirting towards Martha.

Episode 32

Birmingham, Martha Harrison

23 mins

The group begin to bond as host Martha introduces them to a vegan menu. As a former shopping channel presenter, Martha asks them all to practise selling, with the group in hysterics as Mark uses it as another chance to try and woo her.

Episode 33

Birmingham, Mark Pascoe

23 mins

It's Mark's turn to host, and he organises a night of improv comedy, plus arranges some special vegan food for Martha. However, she's not impressed with either, refusing to join in any of the games and complaining about his food.

Episode 34

Birmingham, Sonia Sondhi

23 mins

It's Sonia's turn to host, and she's conscious of growing friction between herself and Martha. Yet the group as a whole are turning away from Martha, with even her former admirer Mark now calling her "the fun sponge".

Episode 35

Birmingham, Akil Gordon-Beckford

23 mins

Akil hosts the final night in Birmingham, and he's determined to get through the night with as few issues as possible. But the tensions between Sonia and Martha have now seen their relationship almost completely break down.

Episode 36

Newcastle, Stuart Hatton Jr.

23 mins

Newcastle 1/5: This competition is in and around Newcastle, and the first host is 32-year-old ballroom dance instructor Stuart. Stuart is hoping to dazzle his guests with his rainbow themed night.

Episode 37

Newcastle, Adam Florence

23 mins

Newcastle 2/5: It's the second night and the turn of Geordie geezer Adam to host. Adam's got it all to do and he's opting for fine dining and upmarket gastropub food.

Episode 38

Newcastle, Harriet Goodman

23 mins

Newcastle: 3/5: It's day three, and horse obsessed, nursing student Harriet is throwing a dinner party entirely themed around her equestrian hobby. But she's got plenty of surprises in store.

Episode 39

Newcastle, Jude Downing-Philipson

23 mins

Newcastle 4/5: It's day four, and videographer Jude is hoping to win over her carnivorous guests with a decidedly experimental vegetarian menu. However, there's a distinct lack of vegetables.

Episode 40

Newcastle, Maureen Cave

23 mins

Newcastle 5/5: It's the final night and the turn of Mo to host. After two nights with no voice, Mo is back on form with a menu of traditional South African dishes.

Episode 41

Leeds, Dionne Cummings

23 mins

Choir teacher Dionne is the first host for a week in Leeds, and presents a menu that includes Coquilles Saint Jacques, along with some Caribbean dancing. Yet guest Jane seems to rankle the others with her borderline insulting directness.

Episode 42

Leeds, Jane Bestwick

23 mins

Jane didn't make a great first impression on the opening night, and her turn to host sees some of the guests get confrontational. Ravioli, pork tenderloin and vanilla panna cotta are all dishes that are met with blunt criticism.

Episode 43

Leeds, Denver Ellis

23 mins

Drama tutor Denver is determined to lift the mood with a party involving stilt walkers, music and a Prosecco van. While the energy is appreciated by her guests, her cutting corners with her food and rice pudding dessert are less welcomed.

Episode 44

Leeds, Billy Adcock

23 mins

61-year-old Billy believes he has the experience to win, and the energy to stop the bickering. After the episode aired, Denver's behaviour saw her attacked on social media, while Billy passed away just three months after broadcast.

Episode 45

Leeds, Darren Hick

23 mins

In terms of food, Darren has been the most bluntly critical all week, sparing no feelings turning away dishes he refused to finish. Having set himself up for scrutiny, his food is judged harshly - and Denver and Jane can't stop squabbling.

Episode 46

Essex, Corinna Richards

23 mins

Five nights in Essex begin with eccentric head teacher Corinna Richards, who plans a royal-themed evening. It doesn't take long for her guests to discover that she's not a royalist, but just wants to pay tribute to her outside toilet.

Episode 47

Essex, Paul Laughlin

23 mins

Money broker Paul gets to host the second evening, and after his slightly critical look at food on the first night, he's subject to extra scrutiny for his own efforts.

Episode 48

Essex, Harmy Juttla

23 mins

With snow falling, the third night in Essex is held at Harmy's house for a Punjabi-themed evening. But with the differing palates of her guests, how will her Indian food go down when one of them loves heat and two don't like spice?

Episode 49

Essex, Adam Smith

23 mins

A gas leak means recruitment consultant Adam has to leave his own home and prepare his food at his father's house. Yet laid-back Adam doesn't take anything too seriously - other than his panna cotta battle with rival Paul.

Episode 50

Essex, Grace Lampard

23 mins

The week in Essex ends at the house of the youngest contestant, Grace. But as Grace has been the fussiest eater all week, has she built up too much resentment from her fellow competitors, or will her glam night turn it all around?

Episode 51

Gloucester and Cheltenham, Daphne Neville

23 mins

Gloucestershire 1/5: Octogenarian actor and otter conservationist Daphne hosts an entertaining and eventful night of simple fare, furry friends and a disappearing guest.

Episode 52

Gloucester and Cheltenham, Aisha Kelly

23 mins

Gloucestershire 2/5: Youth worker Aisha serves up spicy Jamaican food with a side serving of hip hop. Will last night's dessert deserter Anne return.

Episode 53

Gloucester and Cheltenham, Debbie Wheatley

23 mins

Gloucestershire 3/5: Hairdresser Debbie hosts a music-themed night. But James's opinions of her food cause consternation. And he also offends Aisha when he shuts her down mid-conversation.

Episode 54

Gloucester and Cheltenham, James Cooper

23 mins

Gloucestershire 4/5: Beauty product salesman James serves up a Canadian menu for his four female guests, but Debbie and Aisha are looking for revenge after he offended them last night.

Episode 55

Gloucester and Cheltenham, Sarah Louise Brown

23 mins

Gloucestershire 5/5: Sarah Louise treats her guests to comforting family favourites, including 'roast chicken with a twist', and a glimpse of the work of her alter ego.

Episode 56

West Midlands, Sunita Kaur

23 mins

Five days in the West Midlands begin with Sunita's Punjabi-themed evening. Guest Digby has issues with bad table manners - so what will he think when Liz and George take part in a belching competition, and Tutsi talks about breaking wind?

Episode 57

West Midlands, Liz Ward

23 mins

West Midlands 2/5: Half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East, some startling revelations and high-energy entertainment.

Episode 58

West Midlands, George Hart

23 mins

West Midlands 3/5: On a fun-filled night, model George asks his guests to come dressed as his favourite word - fabulous - and serves up a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food.

Episode 59

West Midlands, Tutsi Selvie

23 mins

West Midlands 4/5: Social worker Tutsi serves up a mixture of Zimbabwean and English dishes and surprises her guests with a worm-eating competition. But one guest is harbouring a grudge.

Episode 60

West Midlands, Digby Turner

23 mins

West Midlands 5/5: Dark horse Digby plans an evening of fancy fine dining. But his biggest challenge may be keeping the peace between his guests.

Episode 61

Swindon and Marlborough, Simon Pitts-Drake

23 mins

Swindon and Marlborough 1/5: The week's first host, software salesman Simon, hopes to impress with charm and hearty, home cooked meals.

Episode 62

Swindon and Marlborough, Linda Yeardly

23 mins

Swindon and Marlborough 2/5: Business consultant Linda hopes to impress her guests with a pheasant, venison and pastry swans. But Simon puts a cat among the pigeons.

Episode 63

Swindon and Marlborough, Saleha Pinhorn

23 mins

Swindon and Marlborough 3/5: Parisienne Saleha serves up a vegetarian meal - with a side of steak tartare.

Episode 64

Swindon and Marlborough, Ben Smith

23 mins

Swindon and Marlborough 4/5: Drama teacher Ben puts on a Middle Eastern and Asian menu. Expectations are high as his guests suspect that he's a foodie.

Episode 65

Swindon and Marlborough, Deborah Poneskis

23 mins

Swindon and Marlborough 5/5: Debs plans to treat her guests to a medieval feast of local legends including 'flying Monk', 'fish platter' and 'lamb leg of barmaid gobbled tiger'.

Episode 66

Blackpool and Preston, Rachel Lang

23 mins

Five nights in Blackpool and Preston begin with Rachel and her "United Plates of America", a 1950s US diner-themed menu. Unfortunately Jill expects fine dining, while Lisa is Earthy and coarse - and the personality clashes don't end there.

Episode 67

Blackpool and Preston, Jill Coleman

23 mins

Everyone had reservations about Jill after the first night, even affable parole officer Bernard. However, she surprises her guests by showing a friendlier side on the second evening, where she presents them with her Italian themed menu.

Episode 68

Blackpool and Preston, Mark Hennessy-Vass

23 mins

Camp, Chihuahua-loving Mark gets the opportunity to host, and to see if his skills as an airline cabin crew member can win him the competition. While his duck and venison go well, the others are getting tired of Jill talking about herself.

Episode 69

Blackpool and Preston, Bernard

23 mins

The atmosphere gets even more uncomfortable on the fourth night as kilt-wearing Bernard has to pull up Jill for being patronising. In an attempt to liven the mood, he treats the diners to a northern soul dance lesson - on talcum powder.

Episode 70

Blackpool and Preston, Lisa Fisher

23 mins

Blackpool and Preston 5/5: It's the final day, and health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag the cash. Some home truths are revealed and temperatures soar.