Come Dine with Me Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

Celebrity Special: All In One

62 mins

A compilation of five episodes originally shown in July 2006, featuring celebrities Rowland Rivron, Linda Robson, Anneka Rice, Toby Young and Aggie MacKenzie.

Episode 1

Celebrity Special: All In One

41 mins

Come Dine With Me goes prime time, as the afternoon show gets an 8pm celebrity special. Featuring four nights with Jonathan Ansell, Tamara Beckwith, MC Harvey and Lynsey de Paul, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in 2009.

Episode 2

Liverpool: All In One

63 mins

Originally shown as five separate episodes during July and August 2006, this hour-long special compiles a week in Liverpool.

Episode 2

Newcastle: All In One

48 mins

Four nights in Newcastle are shown in one special compilation. Including a picky guest and a James Bond-themed party, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in January 2009.

Episode 3

Belfast: All In One

62 mins

An hour long special showing a week's competition in Belfast. The week was originally shown as five separate episodes in September 2006.

Episode 3

Coventry: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Coventry, are: pub manager James Paley, who believes being an entertaining host is the most important aspect of holding a dinner party; computer service engineer 'Jon Bramley', who is highly critical and vocal when it comes to food; Marie Hughes-Price, a confident person especially about her cooking; and scientist and writer Vera Phillips Griffith, who sees cooking as an extension of her science background. James is the first to host. He tries a high risk strategy of offering one of two items for each course. His menu consists of: crab & red pepper soup or black pudding & apple tower as the starter, fillet steak in a port sauce or lemon sole in a white wine sauce as the main course, and bread & butter pudding or trio of chocolate mousse as the dessert. He hopes his disasters in the kitchen don't translate to what goes out into the dining room. The second host is Vera, whose menu consists of: grilled vegetable salad as the starter, roast leg of lamb as the main course, and warm tarte tatin for dessert. Beyond the meal and Vera's seeming obsession with sex, two of the contestants have an unspoken battle as *the* alpha person among the group. Third host Jon's menu consists of: prawn and coriander soup as the starter, chicken with lime as the main course, and lemon posset for dessert. Jon stresses in the kitchen about all of his courses as well as one of his guests. The last host is Marie, whose menu consists of: smoked haddock fish cakes with a poached egg as the starter, ballottine of chicken as the main course, and meringue with elderflower ice cream or lemon syllabub for dessert. Something doesn't go down well with James, but it comes back up a bit easier. Vera has a surprise for Marie before she makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 4

Edinburgh: All In One

62 mins

Featuring a week in Edinburgh, this special compilation was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.

Episode 4

Bournemouth: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Bournemouth, are: property sales executive and amateur violinist Sonia Peck, who considers herself the perfect dinner party guest as she will never allow a dead silence in conversation; patisserie owner Claudette Brady, who hates working for men; property developer James Dean, a recent divorcé who is looking forward to moving on with his life; and café owner Clive Page, a fashionista and self-professed beauty expert. Claudette is the first to host. Her menu consists of: New England seafood chowder and red pepper soup as the starters, Stilton stuffed chicken breasts as the main course, and brioche bread pudding and citron tart as the desserts. Because of Claudette's profession, the guests have high hopes for her desserts in particular. She hopes that the vast quantity of alcohol she serves will mask the disaster she experienced in the kitchen. The second host is Sonia, whose menu consists of: pan-fried breaded lemon sole as the starter, griddled fillet steak as the main course, and lemon yogurt cheesecake for dessert. When the conversation steers away from personal relationships to dead silences, Sonia has a plan to keep the silence to a minimum while she's in the kitchen. Third host James' menu consists of: tian of crab, avocado and prawn as the starter, seafood stew as the main course, and chocolate pudding for dessert. Beyond some disagreeable ingredients in the stew, the guests discuss the conduct of one of the foursome. The last host is Clive, whose menu consists of: roasted tomato and garlic soup as the starter (which surprises his guests as Clive has mentioned throughout the week how much he detests garlic), chicken pie as the main course, and rich chocolate pots for dessert. He is most concerned not about the food but the way he looks, as he has a hairdressing and eyebrow waxing appointment during the day. The one whose conduct was in question the previous evening apologizes. At the end of the evening, the four discuss their possible future together before Clive makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 5

London: All In One

62 mins

An hour-long special showcasing five nights in London. The week was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.

Episode 5

Gwent: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Newport, Wales, are: hairdresser Sam Mallet, a party girl; drinks salesman Nick Payne, a rugby aficionado who plays hard and plays to win; Jan Taylor, a grandmother who likes to stay busy; and former journalist Tony Wardle, a vegan who wants to convert the world to his way of eating. Nick is the first to host. His menu consists of: butternut squash and prawn risotto (basil mushrooms for vegan Tony) as the starter, lemon sole (broccoli, tofu and cashew stir fry for vegan Tony) as the main course, and floating islands (vegan pancakes with chocolate sauce for Tony) as the dessert. One personality dominates the evening. The second host is vegan Tony, whose menu consists of: avocado, smoked tofu and sesame as the starter, asparagus and pea risotto as the main course, and vegan chocolate mousse for dessert. Before arriving, the diners are unsure of eating a vegan meal. At dinner, one guest is close to being sick, not once but twice, each for different reasons. And another feels ganged upon. Third host Sam's menu consists of: vegan stuffed peppers as the starter, pork fillets with pears and shallots (apple and sweet potato casserole for Tony) as the main course, and raspberry sorbet and vanilla ice cream (a vegan ice cream for Tony) for dessert. Sam has been the pickiest eater thus far and her menu is not typically what she would eat. Beyond her guests' assessment, will Sam herself like it? The last host is Jan, whose menu consists of: ezogelin with clay pot loaf bread (vegan rolls for Tony) as the starter, steak in ale pie (onion bhajis and vegetable pilau for Tony) as the main course, and treacle toffee cheesecake (nutty rhubarb crumble for Tony) for dessert. The guests remark that Jan is much less loud than normal, which is purely because of her need to be in the kitchen. She'll see if that affects how they score her as Jan makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 6

Brighton: All In One

62 mins

Five days in Brighton sees a group of all-female contestants competing to win the £1000 prize. An hour long special, this week was originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005.

Episode 6

Sheffield: All In One

48 mins

Four nights in Sheffield are shown in a single compilation, as diners including talkative artist Christopher and shop owner Hazel all compete for the prize. Their exploits were eventually reshown in four separate episodes in January 2009.

Episode 7

Cambridge: All In One

62 mins

Originally shown as five separate episodes in September 2006, this hour-long special features a week in Cambridge.

Episode 7

Oxfordshire: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Oxford, are: food writer Juliet Harbutt, a Kiwi who doesn't like people who won't try unfamiliar food; shop owner Greg Miller, a South African who wants his food to be interesting; banker and semi-professional footballer Tom Smith, who believes presentation is as important as taste, which is affected by a self-professed obsessive-compulsive nature; and dance teacher Adish Vadivale, a devout Hindu, specific day-of-the-week vegetarian (for religious reasons) and non-alcohol drinker who admits to being a picky eater. Greg is the first to host. His menu, which reflects what he has been able to eat in South Africa, consists of: smoked snoek (smoked peppers for vegetarian Adish) as the starter, wildebeest (roasted vegetables for Adish) as the main course, and granadilla cream tart (fruit salad for Adish) as the dessert. The guests find the evening a bit underwhelming, considering the menu. The second host is Juliet, whose menu consists of: arbroath smokie pâté as the starter, teriyaki salmon steaks as the main course, and baked Alaska for dessert. She will also serve a selection of English cheeses. This last item places Juliet and Adish at polar extremes. The guests' quiet reactions to her meal make her believe she will come out on the lower end of the scoring scale. Third host Adish's Hindi-inspired menu consists of: vadai & dhokla as the starter, a traditional Indian thali as the main course, and payasam for dessert. The guests react to the fact of no meat and no alcohol. The last host is Tom, whose menu consists of: stuffed Portobello mushrooms as the starter, seared tuna steaks (mustard crusted tofu for vegetarian Adish) as the main course, and banoffee pie (tropical fruit salad for Adish) for dessert. Like Juliet, Tom provides a cheese board. He believes that winning over Adish is the key to winning the week. He'll see if he has indeed done so as Tom makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 8

Derby: All In One

62 mins

A special compilation of five nights in Derby, this week was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.

Episode 8

Bath: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Bath, are: town crier Adrian Dando, who is a supporter of what he considers traditional English food, especially of the public house variety; IT manager Simon Goddard Palmer, a sports car collector whose doesn't care if people think him snobbish by his extravagant lifestyle; Kenyan born community worker Sarah Hillman, who will donate her winnings (if she does indeed win) to an orphanage in Kenya; and horse eventer Annie Todd, who is used to finishing first. Sarah is the first to host. Her African based menu consists of: battered zebra and vegetables as canapés, fillet of ostrich as the starter, beef and vegetables in Swahili spices as the main course, and banana fritters with tropical fruit for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food, the guests comment on the African inspired entertainment. The second host is Simon, whose menu consists of: smoked salmon with lemon and chorizo as an entrée, seared scallops with vermicelli and minted pea purée as the starter, roast pheasant as the main course, and calvados granité for dessert. The conversation steers to one of the foursome who seems to be absent for most of the meal. Annie also decides to purposely discuss a controversial topic. Third host Adrian's menu consists of: a selection of canapés, Somerset Stilton and celery soup as the starter, chicken breast in a cider mushroom sauce as the main course, and jam roly poly for dessert. There are two additional guests for the evening, one who is a real guest in disguise, the other uninvited and unwanted. The last host is Annie, whose menu consists of: seared scallops with pancetta risotto as the starter, duck confit as the main course, and chocolate fondant with raspberries for dessert. She doesn't tell her guests, especially Simon with who she's had a friendly feud, of her cooking mishaps during the day, but she hopes her specialty cocktails will lull her guests into relaxation. At the end of the evening, Annie makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 9

Glasgow: All In One

62 mins

Originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005, this special compilation details a week in Glasgow.

Episode 9

Glasgow: All In One

48 mins

Four competitive nights in Glasgow are shown in a single special. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.

Episode 10

Devon: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Devon, are: supermarket owner Karen Bretagne, who works hard for what she wants; 'Sarah Corbett', who believes image is everything; pig farmer Deborah Custance-Baker, who doesn't want to be judged by her cover, which are the two extremes of being a farmer but living in a mansion; and IT consultant Darren Frame, who dislikes self-absorbed giggly girls. Karen is the first to host. Her menu consists of: fisherman's delight as the starter, chicken Kiev as the main course, and passion fruit volcano as the dessert. She hopes that the effort and more effort and more effort she puts into the dessert pays off in the end. But at dinner's end, Karen does other things with dessert besides eating it. The second host is Deborah, whose down home menu consists of: pheasant terrine as the starter, apple and cider braised pork sausages (made from her own pigs) as the main course, and damson tart for dessert. The comments about the evening steer as much toward the mansion and Deborah's lifestyle as it does about the meal itself. As she has been relatively reserved up to this point, the diners are not sure what to expect from third host Sarah. Her menu consists of: mushroom and mackerel pâté in a smoked salmon roulade as the starter, roasted guinea fowl as the main course, and either vanilla pannacotta or Irish cream pannacotta for dessert. Besides the food, Sarah makes an admission about herself. She will surprise the others for the last meal based on this admission. The last host is Darren, who has felt like the odd person out thus far amongst the chatty women, but he hopes his male charms will add extra points. His Mexican inspired menu consists of: chili with nachos as the starter, barbecue ribs and chicken fajitas as the main course, and Devonshire sundae surprise for dessert. After a bit of magic and explaining about why he didn't bring any hostess gifts to the other parties, Darren makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 12

Celebrity Special: All In One

48 mins

A celebrity special with Linda Barker, Lee Ryan, Michelle Heaton and Peter Stringfellow all competing to win £1000 for charity. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in July 2009.

Episode 13

Swansea: All In One

62 mins

A special compilation of a week in Swansea, this competition was previously shown as five separate episodes earlier in January the same year.

Episode 13

Blackburn: All In One

48 mins

Four nights are shown in one special compilation, with four very different people trying to find common ground in Blackburn. The week was later reshown as four separate episodes in March 2010.

Episode 14

Cheshire, Howard Yuill

23 mins

Hairdresser Howard is so determined to win on the final day that he organises a wine taster and gets the advice of a food lecturer from Salford University. Yet while Howard's confidence turns people off, Jan gets romantic with his butler.

Episode 14

Blackpool: All In One

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 16

Royal Berkshire: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Royal Berkshire, are: radio station salesman Tony Byrd, who, despite being a self-professed good cook, confesses that he's never prepared a three course dinner party on his own; fitness instructor Helen Kent, who, apropos to her profession is high energy in life; property business director Sarah Lewis, whose finishing school background she considers a waste of money; and Fred Wilkinson, whose negative outlook on British food is based on being born and raised in Belgium. Helen is the first to host. Her menu consists of: Serrano and prosciutto ham with fresh figs as the starter, salmon en papillote as the main course, and banoffee mess for dessert. Helen's hosting reflects her high energy personality. The second host is Tony, whose menu consists of: Thai beef salad as the starter, sea bass with lemon grass risotto as the main course, and Tony's triple Don chocolate trifle for dessert. The guests remark at how surprised they are by his cooking skills, and the women gush about other aspects. Third host Fred's menu consists of: steak tartar as the entrée, pan fried scallops with celeriac purée and pancetta dust as the starter, Chateaubriand with horseradish mash as the main course, and chocolate bombe for dessert. He admits some help in the form of personal advice from a celebrity chef. And Sarah is slightly perturbed by something that he served in his dessert. The last host is Sarah, whose menu consists of: smoked mackerel pâté with toasted castles as the starter, pig in a pot as the main course, and lemon snappy tart for dessert. All four reflect on each other as people before Sarah makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 17

Luton: All In One

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 18

Aberdeen: All In One

48 mins

Four nights in Aberdeen are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in July 2009.

Episode 19

Southampton: All In One

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 20

East Yorkshire: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from East Yorkshire, are: plumber and farmer's son John Beachell, who likes sexy women; market researcher Sandra Brooks, a keen equestrienne; Andrew Smith, a Ferrari fanatic who has a motor-mouth to match; and beauty salon manager 'Wendy Spencer', who likes her feminine curves. Wendy is the first to host. Her menu consists of: potato and bacon quiche as the starter, pink champagne chicken as the main course, and forget-me-not trifle with raspberries as the dessert. After the dinner, she believes that that was the worst meal she's ever eaten. Will her guests agree? The second host is Andrew, whose menu consists of: scampi beau rivage as the starter, lamb cooked in hay as the main course, and raspberry and white chocolate crème brûlée for dessert. The diners get more of Andrew at the party than they expected or probably wanted. The third host is Sandra. Her menu consists of: mistinguette salad as the starter, bird (pheasant) within a bird (duck) within a bird (turkey) as the main course, and raspberry almond charlotte russe for dessert. The main course has a profound effect on one for the guests. And all have had enough of one of their counterparts, who feels like the outsider amongst the group. The last host is John. His menu consists of: Coquilles St. John as the starter, rack of lamb as the main course, and raspberry (again) scrum down for dessert. The issue of the triple bird from the previous night takes flight again, and John and Andrew have a tête-à-tête about the source of the food before John makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 21

Plymouth: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Plymouth, are: Natalie Jaspers, a larger than life woman who believes everything should be made from scratch; Christian charity project worker David Martin, who describes himself as a big Labrador puppy; Sharron Robbie, a stickler for detail who knows she knows how to host dinner parties; and Carla Wisdom Grey, a party girl who likes to stir up trouble between others. Natalie is the first to host. Her menu, the items from which which will all be made from scratch, consists of: coarse country pâté as the starter, hot chicken mousse as the main course, and warm Black Forest pudding as the dessert. Beyond the food, the foursome quickly come to realization that David, the other three who believe he made a faux pas at the dinner table, will have to be more engaging if he is to keep up with the three tall, voluptuous and loud women. There is obvious tension specifically between David and Sharron. The second host is Carla, whose menu consists of: crab cakes as the starter, yum yum chicken as the main course, and passion fruit sorbet for dessert. The food becomes secondary to the continued antagonistic sparring between David and Sharron, who takes every opportunity to belittle the sole male. Third host David's menu consists of: mushrooms on ciabatta in a garlic white wine sauce as the starter, spiced lamb shank as the main course, and chocolate tart for dessert. The women believe he needs to be the perfect host to impress regardless of the food. The food elicits some openly positive comments but will that be reflected in his scores? The last host is Sharron, who has been the most critical thus far, and as such, the others believe she has the pull out all the stops to impress. Her menu consists of: stuffed soupe de crevette as the starter, roast duck breast as the main course, and summer syllabub for dessert. Sharron believes that dinner parties are a performance, and that she will be the star of the week. She'll see if she has indeed taken center stage as Sharron makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

Episode 22

Swindon: All In One

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 23

Celebrity Special

48 mins

Caprice, Jimmy Osmond, Nicky Clarke and Nancy Sorrell compete to win £1000 for charity, while Nancy ropes in her husband, Vic Reeves, as her "butler". The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.

Episode 26

Bristol, Nick Needs

23 mins

Nick hosts the first of five nights in Bristol, with food so elaborate and richly prepared he has to spend hours cooking it. His guests love his food, but do they love an absent host and waiting until after 11pm for dessert?

Episode 27

Bristol, Rachel Hodgson

23 mins

Second host Rachel uses her half-Spanish ancestry to inspire her menu, including 10 tapas dishes. Despite a smoke alarm going off the atmosphere is more relaxed on the second day, but Chyna confesses the rest of the group are boring her.

Episode 28

Bristol, Ronnie Masters

23 mins

Ronnie has a pleasant evening, despite needing to call a chef for tips and facing many criticisms from Rachel. Yet her decision to keep the alcohol flowing sees all her guests leave drunk, and Chyna comatose on the sofa.

Episode 29

Bristol, Clive Bromhall

23 mins

Zoologist and TV producer Clive hosts the fourth night, and has exacting preparation for his food. However, his guests aren't comfortable with his collection of creatures, including a tarantula, as well as his decision to go alcohol free.

Episode 30

Bristol, Chyna Warren

23 mins

Chyna is determined to make the last night in Bristol go well - even if it means recruiting her guests to help with the cooking and sending her husband to the local Indian restaurant to pick up some forgotten ingredients.

Episode 41

Norwich: All In One

48 mins

The four contestants, all from Norwich, are: single mom Zara Davies, whose life can be described as organized chaos; property developer Seamus Farrelly, a recent divorcé who thinks his cooking intimidates others; project manager Wendy Holdsworth, a newlywed who will let her diet pass for the week; and hairdresser David Knight, for who style is everything. Zara is the first to host. Her menu consists of: Thai salt and pepper prawns as the starter, Gressingham duck breast as the main course, and tiramisu for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food, the guests discuss the state of Zara's house. Two of the contestants battle it out as the alpha personality of the group. The second host is David, whose menu consists of: goat's cheese soufflé as the starter, pork medallions in a red currant and gin sauce as the main course, and port poached plums for dessert. David wants the evening to be light and frothy, which is the way it starts with his door greeter, but the evening quickly gets taken over the by the alpha personalities. Third host Seamus' menu consists of: bay scallops in angel hair pasta as the starter, Chateaubriand as the main course, and strawberries with balsamic vinegar for dessert. Seamus looks for fun knick knacks for the party and goes shopping at an unusual store. The evening is calmer than the first two, the guests having their own guesses on why. The last host is Wendy, whose menu consists of: game terrine as the starter, stuffed loin of pork as the main course, and apple crumble for dessert. Wendy's game plan has been to be friends with everyone. She'll see if her perma-smile has done the trick as she makes the announcement of the winner of the £1,000.

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.